Author: chipandco.com

Actors’ Equity Association Rejects Safety Plan for Walt Disney World Performers

The phased reopening of Walt Disney World will begin on July 11 with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and July 15 for Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with Cast Member and Annual Passholder Previews beforehand. With these dates steadily approaching, many Cast Members are being called back to work.

However, the executive committee of Actors’ Equity Association does not approve of Walt Disney World’s employee safety plan for reopening due to one major detail- Disney’s plan doesn’t include COVID-19 testing for performers. According to Deadline, the Actors’ Equity Association members received an email explaining the situation: ““Disney knows that testing makes for a safer work place. Why else would Disney agree to testing for film productions? If testing helps keep a film set safe, that is also true for performers in the parks. Despite that, we have not reached an agreement with Disney for testing.”

The Actors’ Equity Association had insisted last week that testing would be “a fundamental part of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for everyone, from the guests to the cast.”

Mary McColl, executive director of Actors’ Equity Association, described the situation further: “It is deeply disturbing that while coronavirus cases in Florida surge, Disney is refusing to provide regular testing to one of the few groups of workers in the park who by the very nature of their jobs, cannot use personal protective equipment. Now is the time for Disney to pause, focus on the science and put the safety of their actors and stage managers first by making regular testing available.”

According to Deadline, the recommendation for testing comes from a knowledgable source- Dr. David Michaels, the former director of OSHA himself. Dr. Michaels was recruited by Equity this spring to advise the union on health and safety protocols during the pandemic.

Walt Disney World will instill many other safety protocols when the parks reopen to keep guests and Cast Members safe, including enhanced cleaning, social distancing markings, and possible temperature checks.

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest news updates!

Source: Deadline.

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Characters, Do and See, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, Actors’ Union, COVID-19, Disney Parks, Equity performers, Phased Reopening, safety measures, WDW

Pain and Panic better put the Herc merch aside, because Hades has a new collection coming to town! The new Hades Loungefly Collection is set to blaze in later this summer, and we are fired up for it! The underrated villain from a pop culture classic will be coming from the underworld as a new backpack and wallet!

Hades Loungefly Collection

Hades Backpack

We have been waiting for Hades merchandise forever! He really doesn’t get the attention he deserves. Luckily Loungefly knows what we want though. This fierce backpack conjures up style with die-cut appliques, and embroidered details. The back of the bag reads “Everybody has a Weakness”, and ours is definitely the awesome designs by Loungefly!

Hades Wallet

Of course, if we’re going to be dressing up with the Gods, we need to fully accessorize. The coordinating wallet features the same malicious Hades grin as the backpack. Plus it even has his skull medallion as a zipper pull!

You can snag both of these for pre-order now at Blueculturetees.com, and they are scheduled to ship between August 15 – September 30.

What do you think of this wicked new Hades Loungefly Collection?

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Shop, Disney Handbags and Accessories, Disney Backpack, Disney Loungefly, Hades, Hades Loungefly Collection, Hercules, Loungefly

Are you trying to find creative ways to celebrate this July 4th? Well, right now Voodoo Doughnut at Universal’s Citywalk in Orlando has you covered. They have released a delicious doughnut which they called the Apple Pie Doughnut.

Celebrate The Fourth of July With An Apple Pie Doughnut From Voodoo Doughnut

View this post on Instagram

❤️?? @voodoodoughnut has a new treat available at @universalorlando’s Citywalk to celebrate July 4th! ❤️?? – – – This patriot delicacy is an apple pie donut with apple pie filling, decorated specially for the 4th! ?? It’s $3.75, plus tax, and can be found at Voodoo Doughnut at Universal Orlando Resort’s Citywalk! – – – Make sure to try it before it’s gone! – – – @universalorlando @citywalkorlandofl @voodoodoughnut #voodoodonuts #universalcitywalk #donuts #fourthofjuly #universalorlando #chipandco

A post shared by Chip and Co (@chipandco) on Jun 30, 2020 at 1:07pm PDT

The Apple Pie doughnut is adorable and shaped like a pie slice. It has some festive colored frosting where the crust would be. Inside is a delicious apple pie filling. The outside was like a cinnamon and sugar, think churros.

This yummy Fourth of July inspired treat was a great $3.75 plus tax. I highly recommend you try this it was so good. While you’re at it they have some really fun and unique doughnuts! Maybe grab a dozen for the road!

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Universal Studios Orlando, Apple Pie Doughnut, Fourth of July, Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando, voodoo doughnut