Current Events 8/5/2024
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Disneyland unions agree to ‘historic’ 31% pay raise
The $6 pay hike over three years is the 'biggest wage increases ever' for Disneyland resort employees, according the unions.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: August 1, 2024
“Disneyland workers and managers both declared victory after union members voted to accept a ‘historic’ pay raise for ride operators, store clerks, ticket takers and other employees following a bruising four-month fight that narrowly avoided a strike at the Anaheim theme park.
“Master Services Council, which represents 14,000 Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney employees from four unions, announced late on Monday, July 29 its members had voted to accept a new contract that provides a 31% pay raise over the next three years.”
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“The ‘biggest wage increases ever’ for Disneyland resort employees will raise hourly pay more than $6 over three years from the current $19.90 to $24 in 2024 and $26 in 2026, according to the unions.
“Long-term employees will get a 50-cent pay increase for 10 years of service and $2 for 20 years.”
Disneyland’s 27 unions and who they represent — See the list
Union representation could soon reach 85% of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Disney hotel cast members.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 29, 2024
“Disneyland resort employees are represented by 26 unions with another union about to join the ranks.
“Two councils represent multiple unions at the Disneyland resort. Disneyland employees represented by Master Services Council agreed to a tentative contract on Wednesday, July 24 after bargaining for four months with Disney negotiators.
“Magic United, which would become the park’s 27th union, represents Disneyland’s 1,700 character and parade performers who voted in May to be unionized under the Actors’ Equity Association.”
Disneyland Strike Averted – Cast Members Approve New Contract
By Dusty Sage -July 29, 2024
“Attendance Policy and Sick leave: improvements that give Cast more opportunity to attend to personal issues without fearing discipline
“Disney had sought to end premiums for certain kinds of work (3rd Shift, Working Lead, Trainer, etc.), but the unions rejected that attempt. However, the rate for the premiums was not changed, so there’s not as much incentive to work these positions (or shifts).”
Disneyland Cast Member Unions Ratify New Three Year Contracts
by Tricia Kennedy | Jul 30, 2024
Disneyland plans new Encanto musical show
Disney Auditions post roles for a new limited-run Encanto 'entertainment offering' coming to Disney California Adventure.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 31, 2024
“Disneyland is preparing to tap into the Oscar-winning animated film ‘Encanto’ with a new musical production starring Mirabel and her sisters singing along to the original soundtrack by ‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“Disney Auditions has posted roles for a new limited-run Encanto “entertainment offering” coming to Disney California Adventure.
“The Disney Auditions posting seeks a Mirabel look-alike vocalist and actress as well as Isabela and Luisa look-alike characters to perform on stage.”
Orange County Register
Disneyland sets return date for Haunted Mansion in holiday mode
The classic dark ride will return with a virtual queue to help manage crowds.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 25, 2024
“Haunted Mansion Holiday will return on Monday, July 29 about a month before the Halloween Time season kicks off at the Anaheim theme park.
“The holiday overlay version of the classic dark ride will have a virtual queue when the attraction returns from an extensive overhaul.”
UPDATED! Haunted Mansion Reopens With Surprises & Virtual Queue
By MiceChat Staff -July 28, 2024
“It’s Christmas in July… The Haunted Mansion returns today, July 29th, in Haunted Mansion Holiday mode, and brings with it a few surprises!”
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“Since there’s still a lot of work left to do on the Haunted Mansion’s new queue expansion, Disneyland will deal with crowd control via a Virtual Queue. Guests can access the Virtual Queue in Disneyland’s app, and request to join the attraction at a later time. Your first opportunity to obtain a virtual queue spot is at 7 AM on the day of your visit (you do not need to be in the park to request a spot). Additional opportunities will become available at noon (you do need to be in the park to book a spot at the noon opportunity). It’s very important to be quick to snag those spots as soon as they become available.”
Photos / Video: Haunted Mansion Holiday Reopens at Disneyland with New Additions and Virtual Queue
by Luke Manning | Jul 29, 2024
Disneyland will keep Deadpool G-rated in Avengers Campus
The Marvel superhero meet-and-greet character will appear in Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 23, 2024
“While some superhero content from Disney films and Disney+ is geared toward a mature audience, any character appearances in Disney theme parks will offer an experience and interaction appropriate for guests of all ages, according to Disneyland officials.”
Disneyland News: Deadpool Drops Into Avengers Campus
By Samantha Davis-Friedman -July 26, 2024
“Throughout the day, Deadpool will settle into his cozy reading chair located in the shady Hyperion Theater patio and read from his big book of special stories (don’t worry, parents, Disney assures us the tales are family-friendly). Wolverine may also be stopping by Story Time with Deadpool, so keep an eye out.”
Photos / Video: Deadpool’s Trademark Humor Comes to Disneyland with New “Story Time with Deadpool” Show
by Luke Manning | Jul 26, 2024
Disneyland’s Hungry Bear restaurant brings back barbecue and Country Bears
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree won’t offer character dining or feature audio-animatronic bear figures.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 22, 2024
“A thematic, musical and menu overhaul coming to the Hungry Bear restaurant in Critter Country will bring back a Country Western bear band missing from Disneyland for two decades and a barbecue feast not available at the Anaheim theme park in nearly a decade.
“The Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree will bring back the Country Bears music and theme along with a regional barbecue menu when the Disneyland restaurant returns from an extended refurbishment of Critter Country tied to the debut of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.”
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“Disneyland has no plans to feature Audio-Animatronic bear figures at the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree restaurant, according to Disneyland officials.
“Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree won’t offer character dining with meet-and-greet opportunities with the bear band.”
The Bears Are Back! Hungry Bear Restaurant Gets a Country Bear Makeover!
By Samantha Davis-Friedman -July 20, 2024
Reimagined Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree to Bring a Little Bit of the Country Bears Back to Disneyland
by Luke Manning | Jul 20, 2024
Earl of Sandwich pop-up opens in Downtown Disney
The take-out trailer is a temporary solution while a new restaurant is built in Downtown Disney's west end.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 31, 2024
“The Earl of Sandwich pop-up trailer that has been sitting idle for six months outside the former ESPN Zone has finally opened for business as the often-on-the-move sandwich shop awaits a new permanent home in Downtown Disney’s west end.
“The temporary Earl of Sandwich pop-up location next to the Star Wars Trading Post has officially opened, according to the Downtown Disney Instagram account.”
Orange County Register
Downtown Disney’s Earl of Sandwich Pop-Up Now Open
by Maxon Faber | Jul 30, 2024
Photos: Take A Look Around The New Golden Vine House DVC Welcome Home Center at Disney California Adventure
by Tony Betti | Jul 25, 2024
“Disney Vacation Club members, and even guests just looking for more information can stop by the new DVC Welcome Home Center at Disney California Adventure. Dubbed the “Golden Vine House,” this new offering takes over the original Golden Vine Winery experience at the park, which was also the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar before most recently being used as part of Disney Imagination Campus.
“Originally announced late last year, the former home of the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar is transforming into a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.”
Laughing Place
Knott’s and Magic Mountain to offer season pass combo in 2025
You’ll have to pay for a lot of theme park access you probably don’t need and likely won’t use to get into both parks.
By Brady MacDonald
UPDATED: July 30, 2024
“Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer an All Park Passport add-on next year that gets select season passholders into all legacy Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks starting on Jan. 6, according to Knott’s and Six Flags officials.
“A Southern California season pass good for only Knott’s and Magic Mountain is not planned at this time.”
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Maintenance Boo-Hoos, Strike in View, Country Bear Barbecue
By MiceChat Staff -July 22, 2024
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Haunted Happenings, Marvel Mayhem, and Showbiz Shenanigans!
By MiceChat Staff -July 29, 2024
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