food IS a theme park
Although many of its theme parks around the world have reopened, Disney is not entirely back up and running.
Disneyland Gate
The Disneyland Resort theme parks are still closed and cruising is expected to be the last aspect of the company to resume. COVID-19 has greatly impacted the Disney company and other companies worldwide. We’ve seen lots of layoffs in various other hotels and theme parks, which is now being followed by a large number of layoffs in Disney World.
One of the main ideas behind Disney World is that everything is a “show.” That’s why employees in Disney World are called “Cast Members” and why their uniforms are called “costumes.”
Cast Members are the BEST!
Every single costume you see Cast Members wear has been well thought out as to how it can help tell the story of each particular ride, restaurant, shop, or land. Some costumes have stayed with us over the years and have a special place in our hearts, so let’s look at TEN Disney World costumes that we truly love!
Hooray for all Cast Members! Times are still a bit rough for a lot of our beloved Disney Cast Members due to the impact of Covid-19. But Splitsville, the fun bowling alley and restaurant located in Disney Springs, is showing our Cast Members some appreciation!
Splitsville
Every Tuesday, now through October 27th, Splitsville is offering Cast Members the opportunity to enjoy their lanes at a huge discount! This would be a great way to unwind and have some fun! [Read more…]
Part of why Disney guests love the parks so much is because of the cast members: this group does everything they can to make sure that everyone has the most magical vacation possible.
Cast Member at Pizzerizzo
Many of Disney’s workers returned to the parks when Walt Disney World reopened this summer. And we learned yesterday that some cast members who have been called back will receive a raise in October.
It’s a strange new world we’re living in, and the Florida theme parks are ready to reflect and look forward.
Disney World
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable with representatives from several major central Florida theme parks to talk about their reopenings and the coming months. In attendance were representatives from Universal, Toothsome, Sea World, and Disney — and the discussion gave us an inside look at how the reopening is playing out in the Disney parks.
Disney World is back open, but all is not back to normal.
Magic Kingdom
When the Disney parks initially closed, we had no idea what to expect for the coming months. Now, we’re still getting out minds around just how monumental the effects of the global health crisis have been. One group who has dealt with significant upset are Disney World Cast Members — some of whom still remain furloughed. Unfortunately, those furloughs may continue even longer.
When Disney World first announced its phased reopening, they implemented a mandated face mask policy for Cast Members and Guests. Since both Disney World and Disneyland (Downtown Disney) began welcoming Guests back in recent months, the face mask policies have been updated to reflect current health guidelines.
Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask
But it’s not only the policies and guidelines that have been updated! Cast Members will be sporting NEW face masks with a ‘magical’ touch!
The current global situation has brought about a number of changes in and around Walt Disney World, including the need to wear masks in the parks and required temperature screenings.
Temperature Screening
We’ve shared with you that the people we’re most worried about in Disney World right now are the Cast Members. Starting today, Disney Cast Members wanting to be tested for coronavirus will actually be able to get tested on Disney World property, with a dedicated lane for themselves.
The parks have been open for a month now, but not everything has reopened in Disney World.
Cast Members welcoming guests back to Magic Kingdom
When you head into the parks, you’ll see lots of Cast Members back at work and doing their best to bring the Disney magic to guests. But some Cast Members have yet to be called back as attractions, restaurants, and entire resort hotels remain closed.
With the robust additional unemployment benefits from earlier this year expired, and the potential federal replacement as yet unconfirmed, which Disney World employees are still waiting for the call?
The Disney World parks have now reopened, but some attractions and entertainment offerings are still unavailable, including several shows which involve live performers.
Disney World
While Disney had planned to call performers back for rehearsals ahead of the park reopenings, the Actor’s Equity Association unanimously rejected Walt Disney World’s plan for the safety of its members.
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