‘Tis the season! Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Cast Members recently participated in a backstage wreath-decorating contest and we can’t get enough of these creative wreath creations!
As shared by Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page:
“’Tis the season to be jolly…and creative! Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Cast Members recently participated in a backstage wreath-decorating contest. Check out a few of the teams’ beautiful designs inspired by the animals in our care, and some extra-inventive efforts featuring many up-cycled, environmentally-friendly materials. #DisneyAnimals #DisneyCastLife #Disney #Animals #Animal #Holiday #Wreath #Decoration”
The Crystal Palace and Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant have officially reopened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Disney Cast Members took to Facebook to share their excitement over the reopening’s with a few photos. And yes, while characters are currently not visiting guests at The Crystal Palace, the food is still superb!
As shared via the Walt Disney World Cast & Community Facebook page:
“What’s better than one of our favorite restaurants opening at Magic Kingdom Park? TWO! Cast Members are welcoming Guests back to The Crystal Palace and Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant once again. Not only do they have stunning views of Cinderella Castle, you’ll also catch some of these friendly faces as they serve up both new and tried-and-true menu items to delight your rumbly tumbly.”
This holiday season is a difficult one for many with furloughed or laid off struggles ever increasing. If you’re looking to help a Disney Cast Members this holiday season, you can “Give the Gift of Groceries” via Cast Member Pantry!
Cast Member Pantry is a food bank for Cast Members struggling with the current furlough situation in both Florida and California. Their mission… Cast Members lifting up fellow Cast Members during this difficult time.
As shared on the Cast Member Pantry Facebook page:
“Looking to give back this Holiday season? Want to help out a Cast Member but not sure how? Look no further. You can “Give the gift of groceries” this year by donating $50. We budget $50 for every cast member that gets a bag of groceries from us. You can also choose whether you help a CA or FL cm with your donation. Our grocery bags provide meals for a family of 4 to eat three meals a day for 4 days! We like to think of it as taking a little burden off their shoulders each day we are able to assist them. Soooo! GIVE THE GIFT OF GROCERIES by donating via Venmo (username is @castmemberpantry) and let us know! Share your donation by using the following: Tag us on Instagram @castmemberpantry. Share the following hashtags #givethegiftofgroceries #castmemberpantry”
Did you know November 21 was “National Family Volunteer Day”? Cast Members and Walt Disney World Ambassadors got in the volunteer spirit and assembled 15,000 hygiene hits for neighbors in need!
As shared by Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page on November 21:
“This #NationalFamilyVolunteerDay, Cast Members and our Walt Disney World Ambassadors are joining forces with loved ones at home to give back to our community. Over the past week, Disney VoluntEARS have been busy assembling 15,000 hygiene kits for Clean the World’s Mobile Hygiene Units program, which provides showers and essential hygiene supplies — including soaps, shampoos, toothpaste and more — to neighbors in need across our community. Thank you for all you do! #DisneyVoluntEARS”
October 27, was a hard night for several Walt Disney World Cast Members as layoffs hit several of the entertainment Cast Members that fill the Disney stages, streets, and attractions.
As shared by OrlandoSentinel: Walt Disney World laid off entertainers from its highest-profile shows Tuesday night (Oct. 27) in what some described as a “bloodbath” as the scale of the layoffs rocked the Central Florida arts community. The deluge of pink slips showed the theme park has no foreseeable plans to remount marquee attractions such as “Festival of the Lion King” or “Finding Nemo: The Musical,” both of which have been dark since COVID-19 shut the parks this spring.
Even the cast of the venerable “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” dinner show, which has run since 1974, wasn’t immune from the latest round of Disney dismissals. “Clare DeLune, you were a dream come true,” wrote performer Nicolette Quintero, referring to one of the “Hoop-Dee-Doo” characters. “My dream role at my dream company on one of my favorite stages,” Quintero posted on Facebook. “Today is a very hard day.”
More among those cut include performers on Main Street USA, Citizens of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, cast and crew of “Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor”, “Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage”, “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular”, Green Army Men and the Jedi Training Academy.
Disney did not address the job cuts on Tuesday night. In all, it appears that Disney is laying off more than 20% of its Orlando workforce, or more than 15,500 employees.
