Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reportedly furlough their non-essential workers after April 18th which is currently the last day hourly employees are scheduled to be paid during the closure related to are national health emergency. The decision was revealed in an email that went… Read More »Disneyland and Walt Disney World to furlough most non-essential workers
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial gear needed by every healthcare professional and first responder working on the frontlines of our national healthcare emergency. Unfortunately it’s in short supply, so it’s nice to see Disney step up with donations of masks and other protective gear… Read More »Disney donates N95 masks, protective gear to medical professionals, hospitals
The update we’ve been waiting was just made by Disney Parks news. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts will remain closed until further noticed amidst concerns related to the Coronavirus / COVID-19. The announcement also says that both resorts will continue to pay their… Read More »Breaking: Walt Disney World & Disneyland closed until further notice
When Disneyland announced its closure amid concerns Coronavirus could spread within the resort, they set a date of March 31, 2020, a little over two weeks later, as the targeted end date for the closure. However, one look at the news and the rate of… Read More »Disneyland Cast Member Unions Petition Disney for information regarding pay, insurance beyond March
Need a little pixie dust infusion while Disney’s magical theme parks are closed during this unprecedented time? Members of Disney’s Dapper Dans from across the country have recorded a special serenade rendition of “When You Wish Upon A Star.” Nice to see some familiar faces… Read More »Disney’s Dapper Dans serenade fans with new video recorded from their own homes
The Mayor of Orange County Florida, in which the vast majority of the Walt Disney World Resort is located, has issued a stay at home order that will prevent residents from non-essential travel through at least April 9th. This pushes back any potential reopening date… Read More »Orange County in Florida announces Stay at Home Order
James Monroe Iglehart is the Tony award winning originator of The Genie on Disney’s Aladdin the Musical and a huge Disney fan. In a new video posted to GMA’s YouTube channel, Iglehart entertains fans with a special Disney medley recorded right in his home. The… Read More »James Monroe Iglehart, Broadway’s original Genie, lights up our lives with Disney medley
When Walt Disney World temporarily shuttered its parks and resorts a week ago, the announced two-week closure to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus seemed like a very long time for the gates to be closed. But it’s a different world today than even just… Read More »When will Walt Disney World reopen and how will things be different?