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, providing furlough for employees, 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!
The Disney+ streaming service made its debut on November 12, 2019.
©Disney
And now, within just five months of the launch, a major milestone has been reached, as Disney+ now has more than 50 MILLION subscribers around the globe! [Read more…]
Somebody stop the INSANITY!! Now that the first two rounds of our DFB official Counter Service Throw Down have wrapped up, things are truly starting to become UNHINGED!
Have a seat at Captain Cook’s!
Don’t worry if you haven’t been playing along — there’s still time to print out your bracket and get ready for round three which starts TONIGHT!
Ever since the parks first closed, we have been trying to imagine the impact the closures will have on a powerhouse like Disney.
Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World
We’ve seen execs taking pay cuts, Cast Members being furloughed, the company taking on new debt, and even purchasing a new parcel of land. To those of us on the outside, it appears as though Disney has been thoughtfully planning their moves not only to protect themselves financially but to ensure a future for the parks we love. Former Disney CEO, Bob Iger, spoke to how the latest events have impacted the company’s vision moving forward in a recent interview with Barron’s.
These days we’re looking to add more Disney magic to our lives! Luckily it seems that every week we keep discovering NEW ways to do just that.
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Take a look at some of our latest findings and hopefully they can sprinkle a little pixie dust your way! We’re talking phone cases, new Loungefly bags, and even some merch inspired by the latest Disney World attraction!
While you probably haven’t been using your My Disney Experience app very much lately, (unless you’ve been spying on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the new France pavilion expansion like us!), it’s time to open ‘er up!
©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App
That’s because instead of helping us navigate the parks, the app is now leading us through make-at-home versions of some of our favorite Disney World snacks!
Disney Chairman Bob Iger recently expressed his expectations for reopened Disney parks, spurring Wall Street to make their own predictions.
Disneyland Main Entrance
With the Disney parks currently closed, executives and analysts are looking to the potentially very different future of the parks. Even as Iger began to suggest measures that could be taken to make guests feel safe, Wells Fargo analysts are predicting that the Disney parks may not return to their pre-closure attendance levels for two years.
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