AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Talks Safety, Technology, & Disneyland in New Interview
In a recent interview with Roger Dow of the U.S. Travel Association, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro talked about the new safety measures, expanded technology, the economy surrounding the parks, and the status of the Disneyland Resort theme parks. First, D’Amaro talked about trust. He said that the idea of people trusting Disney is a … Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Talks Safety, Technology, & Disneyland in New Interview
Disneyland Resort Now Offering Shopping Reservations
UPDATE 09/08/20: The Disneyland Resort added another shopping event for September 14th through 16th featuring two new items. All available spots for the event, however, were taken in less than an hour. The Disneyland Resort is giving guests a more convenient way to purchase featured products and other resort merchandise with its new shopping reservations … Disneyland Resort Now Offering Shopping Reservations
Disney Executive Temporary Pay Cuts May Be Coming to an End
According to documents obtained by Deadline, temporary salary reductions for executives at The Walt Disney Company are ending on August 23rd. The reductions went into effect on April 5th as a cost cutting measure in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cuts ranged from 20% for Vice Presidents, up to 50% for CEO … Disney Executive Temporary Pay Cuts May Be Coming to an End
New Walt Disney World Golf Program Improves Safety and Convenience
The folks at Arnold Palmer Golf Management that operate the golf courses at Walt Disney World have added a new Park & Play Program aimed at making your check-in process quicker and safer. Guests who book their tee time online and pre-pay with a credit card can now, in most cases, show up at the … New Walt Disney World Golf Program Improves Safety and Convenience
El Capitan Theatre to Host Online Disney Animation Studios Movie Trivia Event
With movie theaters still not allowed to reopen in California, the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood has taken to the web to share some family fun with movie trivia nights. The first El Cap Throwback: Movie Trivia streaming event will take place August 27th starting at 5:00pm (pacific) and will feature questions centered around … El Capitan Theatre to Host Online Disney Animation Studios Movie Trivia Event
Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
Recently, a full-sized Quinjet was placed atop the Avengers Headquarters at the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Both Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro shared a peek at the installation of the plane on their Instagram feeds. D’Amaro was joined by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Disneyland Resort President Ket … Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Host Preview of ‘Mulan’
Starting August 21st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will play host to a sneak peek of the upcoming live action epic Mulan. Guests can see a preview of the new film as park of Walt Disney Presents, plus catch a display featuring costumes and props, including the original witch costume and a replica of a warrior costume … Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Host Preview of ‘Mulan’
Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express
According to paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Mears Transportation Group in Orlando laid off an additional 104 employees in July. In June, the company laid off 72 employees at its corporate offices. Prior to the pandemic, the company had 950 employees. The company furloughed most of its workers in April, but … Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Can Enjoy Virtual Fireworks On-Demand
Walt Disney World has added a fun new way for guests staying at one of their resorts to have a little magical moment at the end of their park day, or really anytime, with virtual fireworks on-demand. From their hotel room television, guests can now stream a pre-recorded version of one of the resort’s popular … Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Can Enjoy Virtual Fireworks On-Demand
Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing
Actors’ Equity Association says they have reached an agreement with Walt Disney World that will allow performers to return to work now that the company is providing space for an on-site COVID-19 testing center. Disney and Equity have been in discussions over the testing of Cast Members since late June. Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ … Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing
