Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[Lsdolphin]

More details from union leaders: Every current theme park worker in the union will receive a raise between $5.50 and $8.60 by the end of the contract, with the first $3 coming this year.

All six STCU unions are unanimous in their support of the agreement.

Here is the path to $18/hour:

For workers in jobs that currently earn $15/hour, retroactive pay to October 2022 will be at $16/hour.

The rate will immediately increase to $17/hour when the deal is ratified.

Rate will increase again to $18/hour in December.

More from union:
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The contract runs through October 2026, according to union leaders.

Per the union: The deal also includes 8 weeks of paid Child Bonding Leave, a benefit that is not included in the current contract.

Scott Gustin

looks like Union housekeepers would increase to $20 hourly plus tips…I always assumed they made way less and left huge tips. (Not that $20 is a lot for what they do)

 

[Brian Noble]

Anyone who cleans my toilet is getting a tip, no matter what they are paid.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Personally, I would prefer if our society didn't make service industry workers rely on tips. Everyone should just be paid a living wage based on the cost of living in their area. Tips would still be appreciated when someone goes above and beyond but the worker wouldn't need to struggle if they happened to be servicing less generous guests on a given day.

But, I will tip as long the above isn't the norm...

 

[HokieRaven5]

New EPCOT Map Removes 50th Anniversary Theme & Removes Harmonious Barges

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney 100 Celebration Pressed Pennies Replacing 50th Anniversary Designs at Walt Disney World

 

[OKW Lover]

New EPCOT Map Removes 50th Anniversary Theme & Removes Harmonious Barges

Now if only they would actually remove the barges

 

[Genie+]

Now if only they would actually remove the barges

As we were watching Harmonious on Monday it dawned on me…

once gone we might start hearing from all the people missing it

For sure I will miss the Mulan part. the red and white was stunning.

 

[Brian Noble]

For sure I will miss the Mulan part. the red and white was stunning.

I loved the India segment. I can't help but dance once that kicks in.

 

[1lilspark]

As we were watching Harmonious on Monday it dawned on me…

once gone we might start hearing from all the people missing it

For sure I will miss the Mulan part. the red and white was stunning.

My negatives are mainly the aesthetic of the barges during the daytime and the fact that the show itself lacks 360 view ability the soundtrack slaps and the projections if you get a view of the stargate are chefs kiss….

Let’s start guessing what songs of the Disney songbook will be in new show…. $10 and a churro says it will include Bruno

 

[Brian Noble]

Let’s not talk about it.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

As we were watching Harmonious on Monday it dawned on me…

once gone we might start hearing from all the people missing it

For sure I will miss the Mulan part. the red and white was stunning.

Hey, we saw it Monday, too! Our last time (except for YouTube, of course)

 

[SkyGuy]

As we were watching Harmonious on Monday it dawned on me…

once gone we might start hearing from all the people missing it

For sure I will miss the Mulan part. the red and white was stunning.

We watched it for the first time last week from a prime window inside La Hacienda de San Angel while sipping the specialty marg and eating dinner. I must say, it was quite lovely. I thought it was fun, and I’m glad we got to see it. The children at the table next to us absolutely loved it and were so excited as the scenes changed. I didn’t really get what was so awful about it, but I can easily skip fireworks as they’re just not our thing, so perhaps I’m not the targeted demographic.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Scaffolding Reaches Iconic Tree Stump on Chick-A-Pin Hill Ahead of Full Removal for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

We watched it for the first time last week from a prime window inside La Hacienda de San Angel while sipping the specialty marg and eating dinner. I must say, it was quite lovely. I thought it was fun, and I’m glad we got to see it. The children at the table next to us absolutely loved it and were so excited as the scenes changed. I didn’t really get what was so awful about it, but I can easily skip fireworks as they’re just not our thing, so perhaps I’m not the targeted demographic.

What was awful was the daytime look across the lake. But I think for many fans, the big sin was simply that it wasn't Illuminations.

 

[SkyGuy]

What was awful was the daytime look across the lake. But I think for many fans, the big sin was simply that it wasn't Illuminations.

1000% agree about the Kraken and the Stargate in the Seven Seas Lagoon.

 

[Sweettears]

What was awful was the daytime look across the lake. But I think for many fans, the big sin was simply that it wasn't Illuminations.

Also the lack of 360 viewing.

 

[OKW Lover]

I didn’t really get what was so awful about it,

For us it's that the barges don't add much to the show as compared with what they have done before. Combine that with the eyesore during the day and its a net negative.

 

[Brian Noble]

I think for many fans, the big sin was simply that it wasn't Illuminations.

As we all know Change Is Bad.

 

[jlundeen]

Personally, I think the best night time show/event they have added in a long time is Spaceship Earth lighting... I could watch for a really long time!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Splash Mountain in Disneyland Closing May 7th

According to The Orange County Register, Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will CLOSE in Disneyland on May 7th to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Its last day of operation (and your last day to get on the ride) will be May 6th. It will then be permanently CLOSED until it reopens as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024.