food IS a theme park
Since the parks are closed “until further notice,” Disney has planned to furlough non-essential salaried and hourly non-union employees starting April 19th.
Walt Disney World
Although this original statement didn’t include unionized workers, now Disney has begun extending furloughs to other employees of the company. While the American Federations of Musicians Local 389 has come to an agreement with Disney, other unions are also making agreements with Disney to furlough for workers.
Can you believe that it’s almost been a month since every single Disney Park around the world closed??
Tokyo Disney Resort Easter ©Disney
Since many of the parks won’t be reopening “until further notice,” we’ve all been anxiously waiting for any news about when we can set foot in Disney again (we just miss it so much!). And, it’s going to be a bit longer before guests can visit Tokyo Disneyland.
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Right now, a lot of us are experiencing some MAJOR post-Disney blues since we haven’t been visiting the parks!
Shanghai Disneyland ©Disney
Although Disney has been trying to do everything they can to help by donating excess food, donating masks and other materials, and even extending Annual Passes, the company may still take a hit financially with the recent closures. Since ALL the Disney Parks are closed (which hasn’t happened before now) and Disney Cruise Line sailings are cancelled, Disney is likely to see some changes in the aftermath. And now we have insight into just how much the closures are impacting the value of the Walt Disney Company.
We’ve LOVED spending our time at home mixing up our favorite treats and even a few new snacks!
Joffrey’s Coffee
While we’ve already made Minnie Mouse Cupcakes and the iconic Churro Bites (!!!), we are making up a Joffrey’s Coffee staple to cuddle up with while we watch Disney+. We just miss that Disney park coffee so much!
Easter is just around the corner, and we’re ready to go on an Easter Egg Hunt with our family (with ALL Disney treats, hopefully!).
Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny
Although we’ve been ordering our favorite Sprinkles cupcakes and making the cutest DIY Easter baskets, the holiday is about to get a LOT more magical with these themed Disney crafts and recipes! And although Easter may look a little different this year, we’re hoping these crafts and snacks will help make your holiday magical.
Who said staying at home couldn’t be magical??
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While we might not be in the Disney Parks right now, we’ve still been visiting virtually by watching celebrity live streams and the Magic Happens parade on repeat! And, we’re taking you with us all the way to Disneyland Paris for an extra enchanting show.
It seems like with each passing day our hearts are longing to reach out to some of our favorite Disney attractions that we miss the most! How we yearn to FEEL the sweet CARESS of the Peoplemover’s blue vinyl upholstery against our skin AGAIN!
Walt Disney World
And somehow the fine line that usually divides our more logical thinking and what we would normally recognize as an irrational use of our time and energy right now has become BLURRED!
In fact, our minds have become so muddled with passionate feelings to see how our favorite attractions are holding up throughout all of this that we’ve started to believe maybe, just MAYBE, the rides are MISSING US, TOO?!?
With the Disney Parks being closed “until further notice,” things are pretty up in the air about when Cast Members may return to their jobs.
Magic Kingdom
We recently saw that Disney plans to furlough non-essential salaried and hourly non-union employees beginning April 19th, but this statement did not include plans for union workers. Disney has now started coming to agreements with unions regarding what will happen to workers’ jobs during the closures.
Go forth and have yourself a Disney movie night, mighty warriors!
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Although we’re all having to stay at home right now, Disney+ is REALLY giving us the content that we need. And, you can create your own home theater to have a screening of Onward this week (with the snacks and drinks included, obviously!).
With the Disney Parks closed indefinitely, your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth may have been canceled or rescheduled (we’re just as sad to be away from our favorite place!).
World of Disney in Disney Springs
Although we aren’t sure when the parks will be reopening, we can still get our shop on in the meantime! And, while it’s a bummer that your vacation plans have been halted, these merchandise items might just make up for the time away from Disney! 😉
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