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Cast Member Union to Lead Protest Against Low Wages in Walt Disney World

Cast Members rally at Disney World, carrying a bold "DISNEY WORKERS NEED A RAISE" banner in front of Cinderella Castle, while Genie makes an appearance on the right.

Click here for updated information on this story. Six of the unions with the Service Trade Unions Council (STCU) will gather together in late November to protest low wages for Cast Members at the Walt Disney World Resort. RELATED: Cast Members React to Seeing Fantasmic! For the First Time Since 2020 When visiting a Disney Park, positive interactions and exceptional service ...

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Walt Disney World Updates Park Hours in Wake of Hurricane Nicole

On the left, Hurricane Nicole’s projected path appears on a map; on the right, smiling kids with colorful balloons join Mickey Mouse at Disney World, showcasing the park’s magical atmosphere even in the face of Hurricane Nicole.

As the newly renamed Hurricane Nicole edges closer and closer to the Florida coast, many businesses, like the Walt Disney World Resort, are enacting closures to protect resident safety. On the heels of Hurricane Ian, the National Hurricane Center pushed to classify Nicole as a full-fledged hurricane today, but even before this  Disney and Universal Studios Orlando Resort announced closures ...

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Tropical Storm Nicole Reaches Hurricane Status As It Nears Florida Coast

Weather map tracking Hurricane Nicole off the coast of Florida, with Disney World icons like Ariel and Cinderella Castle highlighted as the storm moves toward Orlando’s famous theme park destination.

Since this article was composed, new information regarding Park hours at the Walt Disney World Resort has been released. Please refer to this article for updates on the situation.  Many residents and non-residents of the Sunshine State alike have been following the onset of Tropical Storm Nicole, and not just because of its impact on the Walt Disney World Resort. ...

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Merchandise Mobile Order Pick Up Testing Begins at Disney Park

The iconic World of Disney store entrance greets guests, as Minnie Mouse browses through shelves of magical Disney merchandise, with a convenient mobile order pick-up stand ready for park-goers at Disneyland.

Disney Guests who want to maximize their Park time can now pre-order merchandise for Mobile Order pick up at select locations. When planning a vacation to a Disney Park, there are a few steps you can take to save time and money. For example, placing food orders from the mobile app, and utilizing perks like Genie+ and Lightning Lane can ...

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This ‘Limited Time’ Souvenir Is STILL Available at Walt Disney World!

Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket

Feeling like you missed out on the latest viral Disney Parks souvenir? Think again! One of Disney’s most exclusive Park souvenirs that was originally thought to be in very limited supply is still available, and we’ve got all the details. Last week, Walt Disney World debuted its newest popcorn bucket. In case you are unfamiliar, popcorn buckets have quickly become ...

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Disney World Cancels After Hours Event Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

A weather map of Florida features a visibly sad Mickey Mouse standing near the glowing Cinderella Castle at Disney World, hinting at disappointment over missing Extended Evening Hours due to Nicole.

The Walt Disney World Resort is continuously monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole, which is now set to reach hurricane force winds when it makes landfall on Florida tonight into tomorrow, November 10, 2022. Ahead of the storm, the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Sanford International Airports have both announced that passenger flights will stop at 4:00 p.m. today, while Disney ...

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Former Disney Youtuber Dresses Up as Iconic Throwback for Dapper Day 2022

Guests dressed in vintage-inspired attire strike a pose against a brick wall, channeling Disney Dapper Day style. Beside them, a nostalgic Disney "Sing-Along Songs" VHS cover showcases beloved Disney characters for fans of classic park entertainment.

One of the best parts of the Dapper Day event across the Disney Parks is the creative way in which fans utilize the vintage aesthetic to reference favorite characters, attractions, and even long-lost childhood nostalgia. RELATED: PHOTOS: The Imaginative DisneyBounds That Stole the Show at Dapper Day 2022 Dapper Day, a bi-annual fan event at the Disney Parks, is in its ...

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Disney CFO Confirms These Cost-Cutting Measures Are Here to Stay

A guest holding a smartphone featuring the Disney Genie app, highlighting park reservations and ticket prices, with Cinderella Castle in the background and Donald Duck beside the phone.

With the release of its Q4 Earnings Report for the end of the 2022 fiscal year today, Disney held their annual Quarterly Earnings Call to examine revenue statistics and confront key issues handled in the report. One key item on the minds of many Disney fans was the increase in Disney Parks’ prices observed following the nationwide shutdown due to ...

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‘Flavors of Wakanda’ Booth at Disney California Adventure Sparks Controversy Amongst Fans

Twitter app icon, Donald Duck enjoying a newspaper, and the Flavors of Wakanda food booth at Disney California Adventure during the Flavors of Wakanda Festival of Holidays.

In the latest installment of Disney-related conflict, fans are now up in arms over the inclusion of a fictional country’s booth at the Festival of Holidays. It is not unheard of for in-fighting to sometimes characterize the Happiest Place on Earth. Some even seem to enjoy observing the conflict as a secondary form of entertainment, either while Guests at the ...

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The Hotel at Walt Disney World You May Never Have Heard Of

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You may think you know every piece of Disney Park history, but this hotel’s story may surprise you. There is one hotel at the Lake Buena Vista Resort that many cannot access – Shades of Green Resort. This hotel on Disney property charges Guests based on their pay grade and offers those in the United States Armed Forces a cheaper ...

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