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Disney World & Disneyland Cancels More Dates for June

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Guests with upcoming resort hotel bookings are receiving notifications that their stays will be impacted by the temporary closures.

It’s no surprise that Disney World is canceling reservations booked for dates before their scheduled reopening in July. Guests with bookings during the week of June 14-21, 2020 are receiving notifications that they can either cancel or modify their reservation.

Disneyland Resort has not announced any reopening plans yet. Guests with reservations during the week of June 21-27, 2020 are receiving notifications that they can cancel or modify their reservation. If they choose to modify their dates, they can choose travel dates of July 16 or later.

Contact Disney or your travel agent to modify your Disney Resort reservation.

We will keep you updated with all the latest Disney parks news!

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Union leaders say Disney World to bring back thousands of workers in next few weeks

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A union leader recently announced that Walt Disney World Resort will be bringing back thousands of furloughed Cast Members. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney may have to reshuffle its employees to replace the positions formerly filled by Disney College Program interns. Eric Clinton, the Union Leader of 362, spoke about this update.

Eric Clinton provided an update on what the future of Disney theme parks might be like for both guests and Cast Members once they reopen. First, he expects roughly 8,000 Disney employees to return to work in the next few weeks. Starting in June, the Walt Disney Company will recall full-time attractions and custodian workers.

However, Mr. Clinton doesn’t expect all attractions to be available when the theme parks reopen. According to the union, Disney doesn’t plan to bring back seasonal employees for a while given the circumstances. Instead of cultural representatives, World Showcase will feature domestic workers filling in for duties at Epcot when the park reopens in July.

Furthermore, the Disney union leader even thinks that live entertainment shows, such as Beauty and the Beast Live at Hollywood Studios, might not return right away to Disney World. The need to practice social distancing will require shifts in available entertainment. The full list of what attractions will reopens is still unknown at this point in time. Clinton went on to say the following:

“Disney has not shared those details with us. What we do know is there’s going to be a massive need for attractions workers across property. There’s going to be a lot of work that needs to be done.”

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Hiring Cultural Representatives Now!

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Working for Disney has always been your dream? Well if you are from Mexico, you are in luck because Epcot is looking for Cultural Representatives! 

Walt Disney World has several Disney Internships & Programs, one of them is the Cultural Representative Program that is responsible for hiring all the Cast Members that work at the World Showcase in Epcot.

And during this time, they are accepting applications for the Mexico Pavilion! To be eligible you must:

  • Speak English fluently
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be able to authentically represent Mexico
  • Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines
  • You must available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days, nights, holidays and overnight

If you get selected, you might work in one of these areas:

  • Merchandise
  • Attractions
  • Food & Beverage

You can send your application and cover letter starting now and until June 12th, 2020. Please be aware that in case of getting an in-person interview, you will have to travel to Mexico City.

Interested in applying? You can do it here! 

Good luck in your application process! And remember, “All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them.”

Credit: Disney Careers

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Disney World Photopass Photographers no Longer Using Guests Phones/Cameras

Walt Disney World is reopening next month but not without some changes. Among the new health and safety measures in place is one specifically to protect Cast Members: they can no longer use your phone or camera to take your picture.

According to the Orlando Sentinel:

“Disney has already said it’s eliminating parades, character meet-and-greets and fireworks, all of which would draw major crowds at theme parks when it first reopens.

Don’t ask a cast member to take a photograph with your phone either. Employees will politely decline.”

PhotoPass photographers will still be available to take your pictures but they’re no longer able to use your phone or camera. So if guests want to have those photos, they will have to purchase them.

Disney’s PhotoPass is a completely digital system that allows Guests to collect and view their photos in their Disney account on the My Disney Experience app before ever having to go to the shop and get them printed. And by using Magic Bands, those photos can be uploaded to Guests’ accounts in an almost contactless exchange.

“That’s how serious Disney is taking this,” said Cast Member Union representative Eric Clinton while addressing Cast Members. “That’s a very different Disney World you all worked at back in March.”

The phased reopening of Disney World‘s theme parks begins July 11. We will continue to update with more information as we receive it.

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Land West of Animal Kingdom being prepped for new development

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A recent report released by Growth Spotter indicates that a real estate developer is planning a future project west of Walt Disney World Resort. A Chicago-area company led by real estate developer and advisor Kimm Dodaro is under contract to purchase land west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Kimm Dodaro leads a company called the Walter Joseph Group, which specializes in helping charities accept gifts of real estate.

You can see the area of consideration in the above image. Their specific Land Use Plan application states that Dodaro is hoping to develop 260 short-term rental units and a nine-story hotel with up to 240 suites. The tentative real estate project would be done through a company she manages called Walter Blake Inc. The land area they are seeking is approximately 119 acres in size. It’s located north of U.S. 192 and west of Avalon Road.

The area would permit a mix of real estate services for future use. Specifically, it will present short-term rental and time-share opportunities for visitors. The real estate developer’s plans would present fun new options for where to stay while visiting Central Florida’s theme parks! We will provide updates when new information becomes available for the development of this land area west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Photo Credit: Growth Spotter

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