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runDisney Adjusts On-Sale Dates for Several Races
runDisney has adjusted the on-sale date for its Virtual Series, along with several 2021 races that have yet to go on sale. With circumstances continuing to change rapidly around the globe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been making critical and timely decisions based on guidance from local, national and international governments and health … runDisney Adjusts On-Sale Dates for Several Races
Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
With more than 70,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members being furloughed on April 19th, some are concerned that Florida’s unemployment system won’t be able to handle the increased number of applicants. In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis says the state is working on a way to auto-enroll those workers to help avoid any … Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
TSA to Accept Expired Identification at Checkpoints
For travelers that have been unable to renew their identification cards, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said today that it will accept an expired driver’s license or state-issued ID at their checkpoints, provided that it expired on or after March 1, 2020. TSA will continue to accept those expired IDs for a year after their … TSA to Accept Expired Identification at Checkpoints
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
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
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
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
Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June
Disney has announced that, in addition to the temporary furlough for non-union salaried, executive and hourly cast members announced last week, as well as the early end to this season’s Disney College Program, they will now be suspending the remaining Disney Internships & Programs as of April 18th. The following notice was posted on the … Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June
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