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Disney and the Union Still Have No Deal with the Contract Deadline Approaching

Earlier this year, Disney and union representatives started negotiating an increase in wages. A federal mediator has stepped in to help facilitate the agreement on the Walt Disney World employee wages, but so far, no deal has been made. The deadline for the contract extension is Friday, December 1, 2017. The 38,000 unionized Disney Cast Members Disney and the Union Still Have No Deal with the Contract Deadline Approaching

The Patina Group Names Theo Schoenegger Executive Chef for Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

The Patina Group, who will operate the upcoming Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar, announced that Theo Schoenegger will become the Executive Chef of these Disney Springs additions. This marks Schoenegger’s return to the Walt Disney Company as he formerly worked at Patina, located at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los The Patina Group Names Theo Schoenegger Executive Chef for Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

Disney’s ESPN to Cut 150 Jobs According to Memo From President John Skipper

ESPN laid off 100 employees earlier this year and they are getting ready for another round of layoffs; this time, it will affect approximately 150 employees. John Skipper, ESPN’s President, sent the following memo out employees on Wednesday advising them of the upcoming layoff which would mostly affect behind-the-scenes roles at the Disney-owned company. “Today Disney’s ESPN to Cut 150 Jobs According to Memo From President John Skipper

Special Treats for the Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort

The candy kitchens at the Disneyland Resort are always coming up with new treats, but that’s especially true during the holiday season. The Candy Palace or Pooh Corner in Disneyland Park, Trolley Treats in California Adventure, and Marceline’s Confectionery in Downtown Disney are just of few of the places you’ll find these holiday candy apples, Special Treats for the Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort

Thousands of American Airlines Flights Left Without Scheduled Pilots Due to Glitch

According to several news outlets, a reported 15,000 American Airlines flights during the busy holiday travel season do not currently have pilots assigned to them. The issue was apparently caused by a computer glitch with the scheduling system which allowed too many pilots to book time off between December 17 and 31, 2017. The glitch Thousands of American Airlines Flights Left Without Scheduled Pilots Due to Glitch

The BOATHOUSE and Raglan Road Irish Pub Are Named as Top 100 Best Restaurants for Groups by OpenTable

OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, has named The BOATHOUSE and Raglan Road Irish Pub as two of the Top 100 Best Restaurants for Groups in America for 2017. The 100 restaurants were chosen amongst 25,000 restaurants, making this a rather distinct honor. OpenTable based the distinction of the 100 restaurants on over 10,000,000 reviews honoring them The BOATHOUSE and Raglan Road Irish Pub Are Named as Top 100 Best Restaurants for Groups by OpenTable

Complimentary Annual Passholder Holiday Magnet Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

From December 1-17, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can pick up a complimentary holiday magnet from select merchandise locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The free magnet features Mickey Mouse with a string of holiday lights strung behind him. The complimentary magnet can be picked up at Mickey’s of Hollywood, Celebrity 5 & 10, and Once Complimentary Annual Passholder Holiday Magnet Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios