AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Bob Iger Retakes Some CEO Duties During a ‘Crisis of This Magnitude’
According to the New York Times, less than two months after stepping down and handing over the reins of The Walt Disney Company to Bob Chapek, former CEO Bob Iger has stepped back in to some of those duties. That article says that, “Mr. Iger has effectively returned to running the company. After a few … Bob Iger Retakes Some CEO Duties During a ‘Crisis of This Magnitude’
Dapper Dans Share a Magic Kingdom Classic From Their Homes
While they’re not able to walk right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. these days, the Dapper Dans are still making music. A couple weeks ago, Disneyland Park’s group came together remotely to sing the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon a Star.” With National Barbershop Quartet Day on calendar yesterday, the Dans from … Dapper Dans Share a Magic Kingdom Classic From Their Homes
Walt Disney World Donates Easter Lilies to Local Seniors
Walt Disney World has donated 200 Easter lilies that would normally be gracing the parks this weekend to local seniors to be delivered along with their Meals on Wheels delivery from the Osceola Council on Aging. Michelle Giger Rohrmann, a horticulture Cast Member who managers the nursery that grows the flowers, spearheaded the effort, saying … Walt Disney World Donates Easter Lilies to Local Seniors
Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union
The Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than half of the 77,000 Cast Members at Walt Disney World, says that it has reached a furlough agreement with the company. The coalition of six locals represents 40,000 employees in various areas, including theme park characters, ride attendants, hotel housekeepers, custodians, vacation planners, lifeguards, entertainment technicians, … Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union
Theme Song from Disneyland’s Magic Happens Parade Now Available for Download
Disney recently released the theme song from Disneyland Park’s new Magic Happen parade for download on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms. The song, co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall, accompanies the opening float of the energetic new parade. In addition, Apple Music has released a “Magic Happens” playlist, filled 19 of the Disney songs … Theme Song from Disneyland’s Magic Happens Parade Now Available for Download
ABC to Air The Disney Family Singalong on April 16
UPDATE: We now have the full list of performers and songs! Following an introduction by Elle Fanning and a vocal warmup with Kristin Chenoweth, viewers can sing along to: A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes | Demi Lovato & Michael Buble A Spoonful of Sugar | Little Big Town Be Our Guest | … ABC to Air The Disney Family Singalong on April 16
Disney Shares a Look at the Science of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
For those young Disney fans that are stuck at home right now, Disney Parks is offering a look behind the scenes at the science of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster along with a cool science experiment using the same scientific principles. Cast Members Angel and Josh share how the popular Hollywood Studios coaster uses magnets to … Disney Shares a Look at the Science of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that some employees at The Walt Disney Studios are also being impacted by the furlough that was announced last week. While Disney didn’t comment, the marketing and distribution departments seem to have the largest numbers of employees affected. While Disney recently shuffled its film release calendar, Soul still remains on … Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough
Disneyland Reaches Agreement on Furlough With One Union, Still Negotiating With Others
UPDATE 04/10/20: Disneyland has reached furlough agreements with several other unions, including those representing food & beverage workers, pyrotechnicians, sound mechanics, state managers, and stage technicians. The agreements with Workers United Local 50, Master Services Council, Craft Maintenance Council, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (local 706, 504, 923), Laborer’s Local 653, Operating Engineers Local … Disneyland Reaches Agreement on Furlough With One Union, Still Negotiating With Others
My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps Updated With Fun New Features
With the theme parks closed, the folks at Disney Parks have been creating fun new content to help guests get their Disney fix at home, and now much of that content can be found in one place…well two places…My Disney Experience and the Disneyland App. The apps have already been connected to the Play Disney … My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps Updated With Fun New Features
