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Cast Member Support: Help Laid Off Disney Cast Members by Supporting Their Small Businesses
Ways You Can Help Support Disney Cast Members Last month, I had the pleasure of chatting with Emily Lartigue, a Walt Disney World cast member who was furloughed earlier this year. Emily started The Cast Member Pantry, a fantastic resource to assist with gathering and distributing donated food items to other furloughed cast members who … Cast Member Support: Help Laid Off Disney Cast Members by Supporting Their Small Businesses
State Official Says California Will Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week
Jesse Melgar, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press secretary, has said that guidelines for the reopening of theme parks in the state will be released this week. According to an article in the OC Register, these guidelines “will allow Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other theme parks in the state to resume operations” after being closed … State Official Says California Will Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week
Closing Time Extended at Disney Springs Through End of 2020
Beginning October 9th, the operating hours at Disney Springs have been extended by one hour at closing time on Fridays and Saturdays. Disney Springs has had a published closing time of 10:00 p.m. daily since they reopened back in May, but according to the official Disney website, beginning October 9th and going through the end … Closing Time Extended at Disney Springs Through End of 2020
Florida Governor Lifts Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants, and Stores
UPDATE 09/27/20: Walt Disney World responded to Gov. DeSantis’ executive order in a brief email to Fox 35 News: We received the Governor’s executive order and are evaluating it to determine what it may mean for our business. We are not making any immediate changes. As a reminder, face coverings are still required at Walt … Florida Governor Lifts Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants, and Stores
Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Reopening Date
In line with guidance from health and government officials, a reopening date of September 25th has been announced by Hong Kong Disneyland. The resort will continue its measured approach with health and safety measures implemented as a top priority, including capacity control, health screenings, temperature checks, requiring face masks, social distancing, and increased cleaning and … Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Reopening Date
2021 Could Be Another “Lost Year” for Disney Parks According to Analyst’s New Report
The Disney theme parks could be facing another “lost year” in 2021 according to an analyst’s new report after an almost $10 billion drop in revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney stock was upgraded by Deutsche Bank analysts based on the strength of the Disney+ streaming service although the company’s theme park … 2021 Could Be Another “Lost Year” for Disney Parks According to Analyst’s New Report
Disney Rumor Round Up August 2020
Welcome to the August edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the July 2020 installment here. Walt Disney World has been open for over a month now and things have picked up in many ways, so let’s dive in! Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney, and may … Disney Rumor Round Up August 2020
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
Some Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Members Furloughed Indefinitely
According to an interview Wesh 2 had with a Disney actress, Walt Disney World entertainment cast members who had been furloughed received an email on Monday advising them that the furlough will remain indefinite. When the entertainment cast members were originally furloughed on April 19, 2020, the closure was not anticipated to last longer than … Some Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Members Furloughed Indefinitely
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
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