As Disneyland Resort prepares for the return of Fantasmic! on May 24, some Disney cast members say the show isn’t safe for its performers. The conversation comes days after a successful unionization vote among 1,700 Disney character performers at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Walt Disney Imagineering offered a first look at the updated Fantasmic! on social media ...

Nearly 2,000 Disneyland cast members have voted to unionize against the House of Mouse, which includes Mickey Mouse and Cinderella—at least the performers who play them. Disneyland Cast Members Vote to Unionize: Updates Provided as Potential Changes Imminent for Mickey Mouse, Cinderella On Saturday evening, May 18, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a significant development for Disneyland Resort ...

According to a recent report from a former Walt Disney World Resort employee, some cast members are forbidden from laughing with or speaking to each other at work. Though it’s not an official rule, the former Disney cast member says silence is enforced by nosy guests. Walt Disney World Resort cast members have been through the wringer in recent months ...

Mickey Mouse and Cinderella, along with nearly 2,000 other Disney cast members, are gearing up for a historic vote that could alter guests’ experiences of these beloved characters. Nearly 2,000 Disney Cast Members Prepare for Unionization Vote That Could Alter the History of Disneyland California The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced an onsite union election set to occur ...

Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and nearly 2,000 other Disney cast members are officially voting to unionize away from the House of Mouse as unfair pay and dangerous living conditions lead the charge to why they wish to unite under one purpose. Coming to Disneyland in May — A Union Election for 1,700 Disney Character and Parade Performers The National Labor Relations ...

Cast members are the heart and soul of the Disney experience. Any guest who’s ever been to any Disney Resort around the world would agree. Cast members spend a lot of time making magic for guests all over the world, be that through character interactions or even creating a special surprise for an occasion.  Off-late, guests have begun complaining about ...

Days after signing a law that banned hundreds of Walt Disney World cast members from parts of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis was presented with a new bill that would worsen working conditions for hourly employees. According to political investigative reporter Jason Garcia, the bill (HB 433) would stop cities statewide from requiring businesses to provide hourly employees with schedules in ...

A large group of Disneyland cast members made a huge announcement just moments ago, officially launching a website detailing their official unionizing efforts. Here are the latest details. Read this next: DeSantis Winning Streak Comes to an End as Court Filings Reveal Shocking Allegations Disneyland Cast Members Announce Unionization A collective of Disneyland Cast Members, specifically those employed in the ...

Entertainment cast members take the magic of Disney movies and television offscreen, immersing Disney Parks guests in worlds they’d previously only imagined. To maintain the highest possible level of immersion, Disney characters are bound to strict rules when “on stage” at Walt Disney World Resort. Behind every Disney character is a person with a life full of unique challenges and ...

Being a Disney cast member is not an easy job. Whether you work for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, or Adventures by Disney, none of it is smooth sailing. It is not easy to deal with thousands of people every day who have different wants, needs, and temperaments. Being a Disney cast member is so different from any ...