Disneyland To Open Sept. 16th?

[Tamandua]

Sorry but now the CMs are coming across as just not wanting to work. What’s the difference for all of the rest of us (including myself) that have gone back to work? I know it’s been nice on furlough and/ or getting paid to stay home from the Government but let’s get back to work guys. Their will be masks, social distancing and other things in place to protect you just like the rest of us.

I was happy for the cast members when this was supposed to be a two week paid vacation, but I've really lost respect for them with all their kicking and screaming when the prospect of going back to work comes up. We've funded their 5 month vacation with our taxes while many of us haven't missed a day of work this whole time. I used to look at cast members and appreciate their efforts during my visits, but I don't think I'll look at them the same way in the future.

 

[iMax]

Sorry but now the CMs are coming across as just not wanting to work. What’s the difference for all of the rest of us (including myself) that have gone back to work? I know it’s been nice on furlough and/ or getting paid to stay home from the Government but let’s get back to work guys. Their will be masks, social distancing and other things in place to protect you just like the rest of us.

As a WDW CM thats been back to work for a month and a half now, the one's that are still refusing to return to work is at their own loss. I understand not wanting to risk catching the virus, but unfortunately at this rate its either catch the virus or get evicted because you refused to go to work to pay your bills. I agree it sucks returning to a new version of the parks, but by following the right precautions that have been utilized at both WDW & Universal, the risk of catching the virus is lower than say going to Wal-Mart where nobody gives a *bleep* about you or anyone else.

 

[ToTBellHop]

As a WDW CM thats been back to work for a month and a half now, the one's that are still refusing to return to work is at their own loss. I understand not wanting to risk catching the virus, but unfortunately at this rate its either catch the virus or get evicted because you refused to go to work to pay your bills. I agree it sucks returning to a new version of the parks, but by following the right precautions that have been utilized at both WDW & Universal, the risk of catching the virus is lower than say going to Wal-Mart where nobody gives a *bleep* about you or anyone else.

But Walmart has Meet & Greets, so...

They sign autograph books and will share Mickey Waffles with you, too.

 

[Curious Constance]

I was happy for the cast members when this was supposed to be a two week paid vacation, but I've really lost respect for them with all their kicking and screaming when the prospect of going back to work comes up. We've funded their 5 month vacation with our taxes while many of us haven't missed a day of work this whole time. I used to look at cast members and appreciate their efforts during my visits, but I don't think I'll look at them the same way in the future.

I’m sure it’s a very small percentage that are putting up a fuss. I’m sure most are just worried they won’t ever be called back.

 

[Figments Friend]

I will confess, I was a little nervous to be called back to work after a three month furlong.
And I have to admit I was rather enjoying those sweet unemployment payments.
But everything ends, and begins anew in another form.

The first two weeks back to work were an adjustment, but now I don't even think about possible virus exposure as much now since we take a lot of precautions where I work.
I'm not a Disney CM officially...but have a similar job as far as being regularly 'exposed' to people and required to interact / perform for them in active public surroundings.

Half the battle is within your own head...and not working yourself up into a paranoia about getting 'infected'.
Too much media exposure can do that to you.
Just be aware of things, and behave smart ....and you will survive and live to see another day.
Cast having anxious feelings about going back are understandable.

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[mickEblu]

I was happy for the cast members when this was supposed to be a two week paid vacation, but I've really lost respect for them with all their kicking and screaming when the prospect of going back to work comes up. We've funded their 5 month vacation with our taxes while many of us haven't missed a day of work this whole time. I used to look at cast members and appreciate their efforts during my visits, but I don't think I'll look at them the same way in the future.

I’d imagine not all of the CMs feel the same way but yeah for the ones that do either go back to work or get a different job.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I'd go back to work there at the drop of a hat. If I worked there, theoretically speaking. Selling funnel cake across from the Haunted Mansion.

 

[mickEblu]

I'd go back to work there at the drop of a hat. If I worked there, theoretically speaking. Selling funnel cake across from the Haunted Mansion.

A ha! So you work at Stage Door? or Hungry Bear ?

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I'm a singer at Frozen.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

A lot of people are like "ooooo the lights are turning on!!!" "ohh theyre testing blahblahblah"...but you know when you need to start your car after its been sitting for a while???

 

[mandelbrot]

Downtown Disney got shut down by Anaheim PD tonight around 7pm because Disney was allowing too many guests to enter. Guests who were inside were allowed to remain but no more were allowed entry. Fridays and Saturdays have gotten busier the last couple of weeks but the rest of the week has been very slow. Now that Jazz Kitchen and La Brea Bakery have reopened, Downtown Disney has pretty much maxed out locations that will open up before the parks come back. Jazz Kitchen and La Brea have continued the in the ways of other DTD restaurants by slashing menu options and jacking up prices.

Splitsville and Catal are the only restaurants still closed and neither are likely to come back any time soon. One of them may be permanently closed. If the parks don't open up soon it's possible some Downtown Disney locations will go to weekend-only operation. The parks can only open up in September if state guidelines change very soon. As things stand now, theme parks are well behind indoor bars and restaurants being allowed to operate and those are still (officially) closed.

 

[smooch]

I think one thing I want people to remember is that CMs vary widely in age. I know that I personally tend to think of a CM as a 20 something year old college student working at DLR while attending Fullerton or another nearby college but there are a lot of other CMs who could be middle age or towards being "old." I have a CM friend who is anxious to go back, she is in her 20s and works backstage but I can imagine some of the older frontline CMs who deal with guests all day might still have concerns. In an ideal world I would say those older CMs who would be more severely impacted by the disease would be able to remain furloughed with their jobs secured but continue to collect unemployment but I know the reality is far more complex. All I hope for is that CMs who are comfortable are able to return to work and those who are still concerned don't get fired or lose unemployment and can't pay their bills. I personally am hopeful for either a September 16th open date or some date around that time, but I'm sure things can change, but there are multiple factors that make me thing this pushback is different from the standard ones and could hold some significance to the reopening date.

 

[mandelbrot]

I think one thing I want people to remember is that CMs vary widely in age. I know that I personally tend to think of a CM as a 20 something year old college student working at DLR while attending Fullerton or another nearby college but there are a lot of other CMs who could be middle age or towards being "old." I have a CM friend who is anxious to go back, she is in her 20s and works backstage but I can imagine some of the older frontline CMs who deal with guests all day might still have concerns. In an ideal world I would say those older CMs who would be more severely impacted by the disease would be able to remain furloughed with their jobs secured but continue to collect unemployment but I know the reality is far more complex. All I hope for is that CMs who are comfortable are able to return to work and those who are still concerned don't get fired or lose unemployment and can't pay their bills. I personally am hopeful for either a September 16th open date or some date around that time, but I'm sure things can change, but there are multiple factors that make me thing this pushback is different from the standard ones and could hold some significance to the reopening date.

DLR won't be recalling its entire cast right away. They will take volunteers first and then if not enough volunteers come forward they will ask more CM's to come back. I don't think this will be an issue, though. Plenty want to go back to work and there will be far fewer positions to fill initially.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

DLR won't be recalling its entire cast right away. They will take volunteers first and then if not enough volunteers come forward they will ask more CM's to come back. I don't think this will be an issue, though. Plenty want to go back to work and there will be far fewer positions to fill initially.

if theres a union it goes on seniority.

 

[Darkbeer1]

if theres a union it goes on seniority.

Return to work starts at the high end of Seniority, to the newest. If offered, you can decline without penalty.

If the list is gone through completely, now it is required return to work, from newest to most senior.

 

[Gottalovepluto]

You guys are reading way too into this. The park would take almost a month to get ready if they announced it this week. 4 weeks at least. September 16th opening date is not happening. There is no news here.

Gay Days Oct group put out an update saying they’ve heard it will take Disneyland about 10 days. This is much shorter than the month Disney mentioned when July got axed by the governor but Disney has had a lot of time to do COVID prep work since then.

 

[Emmanuel]

As of today the county is off the list.

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

Another issue to consider: unemployment benefits are finite.

In CA, I think the norm is six months. So that means all of the CM's who were furloughed in mid-April theorestically would run out of benefits in mid-October. Which is coming up fast.

Now, I *think* the original CARES act added an additional 13 weeks/3 months onto a state's original limits, however I've no idea how that would be applied - if it's automatic once regular benefits run out or needs to be re-applied for individually. Nor do I know how it is determined who qualifies for the additional weeks.

All of which is to say: the clock is ticking - and it may get worse for those still without work faster than realized.

 

[Emmanuel]

Why anyone would show up at a place with no shade during SoCal's worst heat wave in 20 years is beyond me.

Id guarantee that if there wasn’t a pandemic and the parks were open, the animation building in DCA would be closed due to capacity for the whole afternoon

 

[JustinSt]

Another issue to consider: unemployment benefits are finite.

In CA, I think the norm is six months. So that means all of the CM's who were furloughed in mid-April theorestically would run out of benefits in mid-October. Which is coming up fast.

Now, I *think* the original CARES act added an additional 13 weeks/3 months onto a state's original limits, however I've no idea how that would be applied - if it's automatic once regular benefits run out or needs to be re-applied for individually. Nor do I know how it is determined who qualifies for the additional weeks.

All of which is to say: the clock is ticking - and it may get worse for those still without work faster than realized.

If it’s within the year of benefits, the 13 weeks will automatically go into effect.