Disney unions are reacting to the unprecedented news of 28,000 cast members being laid off by the company. In an earlier post today, we showed you Disney decided to move forward with the cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Services Trade Council Union released the statement below: The 6 unions of the STCU represent... Continue Reading →
Disney Parks announced 28,000 layoffs, citing hardships from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the massive amount of layoffs, Disney directed some of the blame at California’s government, saying in part “the state’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen, we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of... Continue Reading →
For more than 60 decades, Disney has trained cast members to follow four keys in order to be a successful employee. Those keys included: SafetyCourtesyShowEfficiency Now, Disney has added a fifth key in what seems to be a landmark addition: inclusion. The Four Keys were described as an integral part of cast members’ professions across... Continue Reading →
Last month we learned Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo a major overhaul starting this fall. Now, we’re learning what the updates at the resort will entail. Disney says the updates will be complete in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October 2021. “One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front... Continue Reading →
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be opening until Summer 2021. In an update to Walt Disney World’s website, the company announced a refurbishment that’s underway. As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next summer. This schedule... Continue Reading →
Guests staying at Grand Floridian will soon be able to walk to Magic Kingdom, rather than taking a boat or monorail. Construction on a new walkway around Seven Seas Lagoon is nearing completion. Photos we took on July 29th and they show the nearly-complete walkway, what seems to be a rotating bridge so boats can... Continue Reading →
As Walt Disney World continues to reopen, schedules are adjusting. Two reopening dates for hotel areas are being pushed back. Polynesian village, which was originally supposed to reopen August 12th, will now prepare for an October 4th reopening. The Art of Animation Resort was also supposed to reopen August 12th, but that date has been... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is set to reopen to guests July 29th. The resort will put a number of new health precautions in place. Thing like deep cleaning, physical distancing, mandatory face coverings and more will all be enacted. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can currently book a room at a... Continue Reading →
Pop Century will reopen its doors July 10th and Disney is revealing a list of what will be available to guests once operations resume. Dining Everything POP Shopping & Dining Petals Pool Bar Shops Everything POP Shopping & Dining Activities Pools – including the Hippy Dippy Pool, Bowling Pool and Computer Pool Poolside Activities Movies... Continue Reading →
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of two hotels reopening on July 10 (the other is Pop Century). Disney has released a list of dining, shopping, activities, and transportation options for guests staying at the resort. Dining California Grill Chef Mickey’s (no characters will be present) Contempo Café Cove Bar The Sand Bar The Wave of... Continue Reading →
