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Details on Disney’s Layoff Announcement, Resources For Cast Members, And How YOU Can Help

Updated 10-4-20 with more ways to help!

Earlier this week, Disney announced that approximately 28,000 Cast Members in the Parks, Experiences and Products division would be laid off.

Cinderella Castle

We’re starting to get more details about what this could mean for Cast Members in Disney World, Disneyland, and elsewhere. We know that this is a very difficult time for Cast Members throughout the country, and we know that information is coming in fits and starts, bits and pieces, and third-party games of telephone from other Cast Members.

We wanted to create a curated page where we can unpack any details we’re getting about the announcement, and where interested Cast Members can find all of the information we currently know about the layoffs.

If you scroll down, we also have information about Cast Member resources and how to access them; and we have details on how you can donate to current Cast Member support organizations.

We’ll continue to update this page as we get more details.

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NEWS: Disney Is Extending Expiring Premier Passports

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Want an annual pass that gives you access to the theme parks in Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort?

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

Then, you’ll want to look at the Disney Premier Passport. This unique Annual Pass grants you admission to the Disney World and Disneyland theme parks for a whole year without blackout dates, and even has special features like access to the Disney World water parks. Disney Premier Passport holders looking to visit Disneyland this year haven’t exactly had the opportunity to do so these past few months since Disneyland closed earlier this year and has not yet reopened.

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Masks Will Likely Be Required for the ‘Foreseeable Future’ in Disney World and Surrounding Areas, Per Orange County Mayor

By Sierra Vieregge 11 Comments

In June of this year, Orange County, Florida, Mayor Jerry Demings signed an executive order that mandated the wearing of face masks in any public space in response to the global health crisis.

Orlando Sign

And after an initial surge in cases in July, the daily positivity rate in Florida’s Orange County (in which Walt Disney World is located) has seen a downward trend over the past several weeks. [Read more…]

NEWS: Afternoon Tea, Jiko Wine Tasting, Dessert Parties, and MORE Will Not Be Available When Walt Disney World Reopens

By Sierra Vieregge 5 Comments

ICYMI, yesterday delivered a LOT of news about special events at Walt Disney World Resort.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

With decisions made to promote safety in light of the current global health situation, it was announced, for instance, that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for the fall. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, however, will return — and SOON! (You can read all about it here.) [Read more…]

We’ve Got Some Advice for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders on the Monthly Payment Plan

By Sierra Vieregge 7 Comments

There is a lot to keep track of when it comes to the latest info for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders right now.

Disney World Annual Passholder Magnet

For instance, Annual Passholders who have paid in full are — as of yesterday — just starting to see their passes extended for the number of days that the theme parks remain closed reflected in their My Disney Experience account. And today we’d like to pass on a reminder — along with some handy info — to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders on the Monthly Payment Plan. [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: Here’s When Disney World Hotel Guests Can Make Dining Reservations! (Hint: It’s SOON.)

By Sierra Vieregge 16 Comments

Select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will begin welcoming guests again on June 22nd.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

And, along with the reopening of the hotels, many Resort restaurants (though not all) will be welcoming guests again as well. As Disney has been working to update the dining reservation system in response to new safety measures which will be implemented around the Resort, guests have been unable to make Advance Dining Reservations to book the restaurants which will be open to guests. But today has delivered news on WHEN Resort hotel guests can start lining up their dining reservations! [Read more…]

Walt Disney World Reaches Out to Annual Passholders with a Special Message

By Sierra Vieregge 3 Comments

Recently, Annual Passholders received an e-mail message from Walt Disney World Resort with information regarding some of the changes that will be implemented — such as the new theme park reservation system — when the parks begin a phased reopening on July 11th.

2020 Annual Passholder Magnet

And now, Annual Passholders have started to receive a new e-mail communication. This time, it’s a word of thanks… along with some Disney magic. [Read more…]