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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

Adventures by Disney Suspends June River Cruises & Associated Escape Trips

Adventures by Disney has already canceled most trips through the end of May and with the wellbeing of their guests and guides as their top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Adventures by Disney along with AmaWaterways has decided to suspend June River Cruises and the associated Escape trips. All impacted Adventures by Disney Suspends June River Cruises & Associated Escape Trips

Disney Plus Paid Subscriber Count Surpasses 50 Million within First Five Months

Disney+ has just achieved another new milestone since its U.S. launch with 50 million paid subscribers globally within five months. Kevin Mayer, Chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International said: We’re truly humbled that Disney+ is resonating with millions around the globe, and believe this bodes well for our continued expansion throughout Western Europe and into Disney Plus Paid Subscriber Count Surpasses 50 Million within First Five Months

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

Disney and Musicians Union Come to Agreement on Furloughs for Union Members

Late Tuesday evening, Disney and American Federation of Musicians Local 389, the union who represents musicians who perform at its theme parks, came to an agreement extending the company’s furloughs to unionized workers. During the furlough which will begin April 19, 2020, cast members will maintain their health benefits, educational support, and additional employee assistance. Disney and Musicians Union Come to Agreement on Furloughs for Union Members

Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus

In a recent interview with Barron’s, Disney executive chairman, Bob Iger, spoke at length regarding the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company and its brands. Iger stated that the company is both optimistic and realistic regarding its current mood. Iger was careful not to project a unrealistic attitude regarding the coronavirus and Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus