AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey

Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº



Unionized Disney World Cast Members Vote and Approve New Contract

Late Wednesday evening, UNITE HERE 737, one of the unions that represents Walt Disney World employees, announced that more than 97% of those cast members voted to approve the newest contract in the ongoing labor negotiations. Last week, cast members and Disney reached a tentative agreement to raise the hourly pay to $18 per hour.

Group of ‘Disney Defenders’ Wants Reedy Creek Added to Florida Constitution

The ‘Disney Defenders,’ a political committee in Florida, has started a petition to add the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) to the Florida Constitution, thereby restoring its legislative powers to what was in place on January 1, 2022. Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law permitting the government to take over control Group of ‘Disney Defenders’ Wants Reedy Creek Added to Florida Constitution

Walt Disney World Releases New Hotel Discounts for All Guests this Summer!

You can stay in the magic this summer and save on select Disney Resort Hotels! Continue reading for discounts available for the general public as well as for Florida residents and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders! Save 25% for stays most nights July 11 to August 20, and September 15 to September 28, 2023, or Save Walt Disney World Releases New Hotel Discounts for All Guests this Summer!

Pricing and Menus Revealed for Breakfast & Lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

While we still don’t have a date that dining reservations will open for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT, we know the restaurant will begin welcoming guests for breakfast and lunch on May 14, 2023. The pricing and menus have now been released. Princess Storybook Dining during breakfast will cost $53 Pricing and Menus Revealed for Breakfast & Lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Union Representing Disney World Cast Members Reach Tentative Agreement Over Wages

Unite Here! Local 362, the union that represents Walt Disney World cast members, has confirmed that a tentative agreement was reached Thursday afternoon with Disney to raise cast members to a wage of $18 per hour. UPDATE: Here’s the outline of the new contract between unions and Walt Disney World. Union members will vote next Union Representing Disney World Cast Members Reach Tentative Agreement Over Wages

New Limited-Time Guided Tour Coming to Disneyland for Disney100 Celebration

Reservations are open now for the new, limited-time “Celebrating Disney100 at the Disneyland Resort” guided tour, which is launching on April 7th. Guests on the tour will have a unique opportunity to chat with an animator at Animation Academy and explore Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park as a living story.  On the day New Limited-Time Guided Tour Coming to Disneyland for Disney100 Celebration

Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruise Closing Soon for Refurb

Walt Disney World has announced that Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise will be closed for refurbishment from March 30th through July 5, 2023. In case you’ve never heard of this cruise experience, guests with tickets can climb aboard one of Disney’s most iconic ferryboats for an extraordinary evening cruising around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruise Closing Soon for Refurb

Breakfast & Lunch to Resume at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT in May

Walt Disney World has announced the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall located in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT will resume serving breakfast and lunch on May 14, 2023! This is exciting news for all royalty who have been missing this popular princess character dining experience as a way to begin their day at EPCOT. Disney has Breakfast & Lunch to Resume at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT in May