AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement
Disneyland Resort announced Sunday that thousands more of its cast members will receive $15 minimum rates, one of the highest minimum wages in the country — three years before California’s scheduled increase. Delivering on the largest wage increases for cast members in its history, the Disneyland Resort is also paying increased minimum rates to thousands … Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement
Conservation Station, Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Close Permanently in October
Rumors have been swirling around the Disney community for the past couple of days regarding Rafiki’s Planet Watch moving to seasonal operation. We’ve just learned that cast members of both Conservation Station and Rafiki’s Planet Watch were told this morning that the locations would be closing permanently on October 21, 2018. The characters who have meet-and-greets in that area … Conservation Station, Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Close Permanently in October
The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom to Serve Limited Time Breakfast Beginning Nov. 4
Guests will soon be able to start their day by filling up with a hearty breakfast in the quaint restaurant at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. Choices will include a Classic All-American Breakfast with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, a biscuit, and Mickey Waffles. Lobster Benedict with crispy fried green tomatoes, buttery lobster, … The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom to Serve Limited Time Breakfast Beginning Nov. 4
Walt Disney World Announces Pixar Place Re-Theming & Much More Coming in 2019
There couldn’t be a more perfect time to begin planning your 2019 Walt Disney World Resort vacation, because there are all sorts of new and limited time experiences coming to the parks in 2019. Starting January 18, 2019… To kick off the year and in honor of the true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Mickey … Walt Disney World Announces Pixar Place Re-Theming & Much More Coming in 2019
Food-Allergy Friendly Options Now Available on Disney’s Mobile Order
Guests who have food allergies and sensitivities will be glad to know that the allergy-friendly menu items available at most eateries around the Walt Disney World Resort are now available via Mobile Order. Before this update, guests wishing to order the allergy-friendly items would need to wait in line and could not use the convenient … Food-Allergy Friendly Options Now Available on Disney’s Mobile Order
All-New ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Trailer Just Released
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of … All-New ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Trailer Just Released
Walt Disney World Introduces ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Backstage Tour Beginning Nov. 1
Guests will soon have the chance to make a genuine connection with the white rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of an exciting new backstage experience called ‘Up Close with Rhinos.’ Beginning November 1, 2018, a new 60-minute guided tour will bring guests behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look into how the dedicated animal team … Walt Disney World Introduces ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Backstage Tour Beginning Nov. 1
Disney’s Minnie Van Drivers Oppose Joining Local Teamsters Union
Some Minnie Van operators who drive guests visiting the Walt Disney World around the property are looking to stop the process of joining a local Teamsters Union. According to the Orlando Sentinel, approximately six people filed a statement with the National Labor Relations Board last month stating that they “never sought union representation and are … Disney’s Minnie Van Drivers Oppose Joining Local Teamsters Union
Vox Populi: How Disney Fans Are Feeling About Move it! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Possibly Ending
There have been a lot of rumors swirling around this past week regarding different forms of entertainment at Walt Disney World either being cut back, retired, or moved to seasonal. One of the rumors is that the Move it! Shake It! Dance and Play It! street party at Magic Kingdom is coming to an end … Vox Populi: How Disney Fans Are Feeling About Move it! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Possibly Ending
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away to Close for 5 Weeks Due to Concrete Work at Hollywood Studios
The popular Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage show will be closed beginning on September 29, 2018. The show will not take place for five weeks while concrete and other work is being completed in the ‘HUB’ area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
