News Walt Disney World's COVID-19 reopening plans announced - July 11

[mickeymiss]

Annnnnd I got disconnected after waiting on hold for SIX HOURS! We watched The Desolation of Smaug and about 15-20% of Battle of the Five Armies. Sad.

Six hours?!? You poor thing. We haven't had to wait more than 2.5 hours. We had to call 3 separate times and lots of dialing though.

 

[Miss Bella]

How dare us CM's fight for better pay, benefits, and safety.

Hopefully, they actually do that for you.

 

[MisterPenguin]

There's good and bad things about them, but I think anyone that thinks they have your best interest at heart is being naive. They just want their union dues. They tend to be pretty corrupt.

More corrupt than board rooms or halls of political power?

Unions were made to fight that type of corruption.

Unfortunately, with almost any human organization, corruption can set it. That's why it's important to have separation of powers and robust transparency laws.

 

[WDW862]

Hopefully, they actually do that for you.

5 years ago CM's were making $9/hr. Now we're making $13, $14 in October and $15 next year. Yeah, I'd say that my $5/week union dues are worth it.

 

[Miss Bella]

5 years ago CM's were making $9/hr. Now we're making $13, $14 in October and $15 next year. Yeah, I'd say that my $5/week union dues are worth it.

I'm glad it's working out for you. It doesn't always work out for all union members. What's the minimum wage? That doesn't seem like a great wage increase in 5 years. The minimum wage in our state was 8.00 in 2015 and now it's 12.00.

 

[CastAStone]

They just want their union dues. They tend to be pretty corrupt.

I have seen unions where this is true but I think on balance in most unions the membership have taken back the power from some of the oligarchical structures that developed in the 60s and 70s. Particularly when it comes to unions that represent private sector workers.

I Can’t speak directly to the Disney unions but know if I ran a union and genuinely had my members interests at heart, I’d be doing basically what these unions are doing.

 

[WDW862]

I'm glad it's working out for you. It doesn't always work out for all union members. What's the minimum wage? That doesn't seem like a great wage increase in 5 years. The minimum wage in our state was 8.00 in 2015 and now it's 12.00.

8.60

 

[tirian]

I am fairly sure the DHS version is equity

All entertainment on the East Coast is Equity.

 

[TrojanUSC]

All entertainment on the East Coast is Equity.

Bit broad. Lots of entertainment is non-equity (fur & face characters, dancers, etc). However, all live singers and actors are equity.

 

[DisneyJayL]

There's good and bad things about them, but I think anyone that thinks they have your best interest at heart is being naive. They just want their union dues. They tend to be pretty corrupt.

Exactly why I can’t stand them.

 

[tirian]

Bit broad. Lots of entertainment is non-equity (fur & face characters, dancers, etc). However, all live singers and actors are equity.

True, many people in the Entertainment department are not, but the live show entertainment is; it depends how you use the word.

Either way, it’s an East Coast thing. It’s also why the WDW show choreography cannot be as complex as in Tokyo or DL. The kicks and such are highly regulated unless someone specializes in certain stunts. It’s complicated. Think Legend of the Lion King versus a Castle Stage show. *shrug*

 

[peter11435]

True, many people in the Entertainment department are not, but the live show entertainment is; it depends how you use the word.

Either way, it’s an East Coast thing. It’s also why the WDW show choreography cannot be as complex as in Tokyo or DL. The kicks and such are highly regulated unless someone specializes in certain stunts. It’s complicated. Think Legend of the Lion King versus a Castle Stage show. *shrug*

It gets complicated. Even within live shows things may not be Equity. Festival of the Lion King for example has equity performers, but many performers in the show are not equity.

 

[donsullivan]

A little message for those arriving at the Orlando Airport.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

True, many people in the Entertainment department are not, but the live show entertainment is; it depends how you use the word.

Well.. no it’s not that simple. Beauty and the beast is “live show entertainment” but not everyone onstage is equity.

Citizens of Main Street and Main Street Philharmonic are both “live show entertainment” but only citizens are equity.

And then there is 3rd party “live show entertainment” like the juggler in Italy and the acrobats in France.

At Disneyland there is still a union, it’s a sister of actors equity AGVA. They have a different agreement which covers everyone performing which does allow for more complex choreography in parades since the agva covers the parade performers and the equity agreement at Disney does not.

 

[wdwmagic]

Alcohol consumption is suspended on premises state-wide in Florida as attempts are made to curb rising COVID-19 cases

Alcohol consumption is suspended on premises state-wide in Florida as attempts are made to curb rising COVID-19 cases

Walt Disney World's bars will be impacted by new guidelines effective today.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[DisneyJayL]

Is the consumption suspended or the sale of it? I think consumption is about to skyrocket.

 

[Mainahman]

Is the consumption suspended or the sale of it? I think consumption is about to skyrocket.

What about the pool areas, and walk up places in EPCOT? thats what i question. Hoping this gets lifted by august, as i do love a good pool cocktail after a long drive.

 

[donsullivan]

Is the consumption suspended or the sale of it? I think consumption is about to skyrocket.

We are still awaiting the full language of the rule but it looks like they are rewinding a few stages back to the point where you cannot consume alcohol onsite but restaurants can sell it as a take-out item for take-away orders.

too many people wanting to be selfish and stupid.

 

[Mainahman]

Th

We are still awaiting the full language of the rule but it looks like they are rewinding a few stages back to the point where you cannot consume alcohol onsite but restaurants can sell it as a take-out item for take-away orders.

too many people wanting to be selfish and stupid.

This will be interesting, especially with the announcement of the condensed food and wine festival starting opening day. Wonder if it will be sales, or not. like if people can walk with it. will be interesting. At least i can still eat the snacks!

 

[Mainahman]

No consumption on the premise where it is purchased which means no alcohol of any kind in the modified food & wine or any restaurant or bar at WDW.

There goes my arrival day PIna Colava(s)