Tensions have been rising between the Walt Disney Company and the Unions representing Cast Members across the parks, roughly 45,000 Disney employees. And now, with negotiations seemingly at an impasse with the unions overwhelmingly rejecting Disney’s offer and Disney rejecting the union’s request, a strike could be the next step for the workers. The contract between Disney and its Cast ...
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Reminder: Disney 100 Exhibition Is Now Open
For those who don’t live close to Disneyland in Anaheim or Disney World in Orlando, sometimes it’s like you’re on the outside looking in. If you don’t live near the parks, you get to watch from behind the glass as everyone else is having a great time, and you can only wish you had the opportunity to join in on ...
Read More »No, Josh D’Amaro Is Not Going to Be Disney CEO. Here’s Why:
Picture this scene: It’s on stage at Hamilton. Daveed Diggs is dressed in his finest Thomas Jefferson gear as he is about to start “The Reynolds Pamphlet.” The song begins, and as we look across the stage, it isn’t Alexander Hamilton standing dead center, but instead, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro. Diggs continues with the ...
Read More »Would Winnie the Pooh Eat You? Only if You Lose the Copyrights
Just when you thought you’ve worked out all of your childhood issues, something that rehashes all your nightmares pops up. Coming to theaters this week is a new movie that will trigger all those old haunting memories. Last January, Disney lost its copyrights to the A.A. Milne Winnie the Pooh characters. Since then, they have been fair game for anyone ...
Read More »Acting Legends Debate Current State of Disney Movie Magic
Apparently, when some actors step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they are hoping for a little more reality than is actually possible to create within that universe. Large portions of the Marvel movies are created using green screen technology, which allows directors to create worlds that none of us ever thought possible. Veteran actor Anthony Hopkins has played everyone from ...
Read More »Don’t Waste Your Precious Disney Minutes Waiting for This Beloved Ride
Grab your phone on, say, a random Wednesday. Open the My Disney Experience App and look around at some of the wait times. Admittedly, I do this sometimes when I’m bored and want to feel like I’m there, if only for a brief moment. But I digress. Head over to Magic Kingdom, and you’ll see the longest wait time is ...
Read More »Why Would You Do That to ‘Toy Story’?
It all seemed so perfect. Everything was wrapped up so nicely. Andy headed off to college and passed down the toys to a new generation of kids. And then, it was back. Disney/Pixar decided that the story wasn’t over just yet. Toy Story 4 (2019) would get the band back together for one last ride. But that would be the ...
Read More »Stop Getting Wasted at Disney
There really is nothing wrong with having a drink or two while you’re wandering around the World Showcase, but this is getting out of control. Since when has it been a good idea to hang around Disney World and get hammered and have a good old-fashioned fistfight? A few weeks ago, I was walking out to my car, minding my ...
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