N011 Frozen Ever After Returns and Beloved Cast Members Let Go - a podcast by Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community

Shannon and Pete cover an emotionally difficult episode. We're saying good-bye to many beloved cast members and yet some of them are coming back to work. Frozen Ever After and Aulani re-opens. Recreation cast members are brought back to work.








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Disney to lay off 28,000 theme park workers 



Statement from Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D’Amaro.



In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April, while paying healthcare benefits. Approximately 28,000 domestic employees will be affected, of which about 67% are part-time. We are talking with impacted employees as well as to the unions on next steps for union-represented Cast Members.



Over the past several months, we’ve been forced to make a number of necessary adjustments to our business, and as difficult as this decision is today, we believe that the steps we are taking will enable us to emerge a more effective and efficient operation when we return to normal. Our Cast Members have always been key to our success, playing a valued and important role in delivering a world-class experience, and we look forward to providing opportunities where we can for them to return.



An email was sent to all cast members shortly before the statement was released to the press.



Who has been affected so far?



• The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra • Yehaa Bob Jackson• Spirit of Aloha Cast• According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, in a notice to the state, Disney has specified that 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees will be laid off in December. Layoffs will begin starting December 4. Breakdown• According to the WARN notice that was filed with the state of California, 2,691 non-union Cast Members will be let go beginning December 4th.• Local 11 claim 950 Cast Members will be laid off in November (Disneyland)• Workers United Local 50 claim 2,500 members are expected to be laid off by November 1 (Disneyland)• 279 jobs at Disney Vacation Club • 411 Imagineers in Glendale, CA



Walt Disney World Recreation Cast Members Getting Recalled on October 3



With many Cast Members still on furlough, yet another wave is thankfully returning to work. Recreation Cast Members have been recalled and will be returning to their posts starting October 3.



Select recreation has returned to Walt Disney World already, but this will reopen a host of other activities, like boat rentals at resorts. Many of these will likely be reinstated with new health and safety protocols. We also know that fishing is one of the activities that will be returning to the resort.



Guests can choose from 2-hour and 4-hour excursions and may possibly be able to add an extra hour in-person depending on availability. Guests can call 407-WDW-BASS (939-2277) to book an excursion.



“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on October 5



From the Disney Parks Blog:



Beginning Monday, October 5, you can once again join Erik and Aria, the Royal Historians of Arendelle, for their comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from Disney’s

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