After serving mostly as background and supporting characters in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Padmé Amidala’s handmaidens from Naboo have become key players in the current Star Wars canon thanks to author E.K. Johnston’s Queen’s Shadow novel trilogy and writer Greg Pak’s excellent run on Marvel’s Star Wars: Darth Vader comic book. In Darth Vader volume III, issue […]
Do you have a story to tell? runDisney is looking for yours! Here’s how to share your story with runDisney. runDisney runDisney is a fun way to experience Disney. It’s a mix of Disney fun that puts your endurance to the test. These races range from a 5k all the way to a full marathon! […]
Unionized Disney employees have rallied together in Kissimmee, by Walt Disney World Property, in support of a fair working wage. Cast Members are currently protesting and chanting “Disney workers need a raise.”
Workers are chanting, “Disney workers need a raise,” while holding signs describing difficulties affording health care, formula for their children and rising rents. In bargaining, Disney proposed to raise starting pay by $1/hour per year to reach $20. CMs say they need more now. pic.twitter.com/8cuiuW9zY6
As provided by Katie Rice on Twitter, cast members are raising signs showing the difficulties affording health care, diapers, formula, and rent.
Image source: Katie RiceImage source: Katie Rice
Disney proposed to raise starting pay by $1/hour per year to reach $20, but Cast Members are fighting for more up front, citing immediate financial distress that won’t be solved by long-term increases.
Image source: Katie Rice
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Vera Bradley surprised us this week with a stunning new collection of bags and merchandise inspired by The Mandalorian. Check out what pieces were included in the line and see if you want to add any to your Christmas list! Past Disney Vera Bradley collections Vera Bradley has created several Disney collections over the years […]
One of the last remaining stores at EPCOT to reopen following the pandemic closure of 2020 is Germany’s Volkskunst Clocks and Crafts Shop, which has now finally reopened just in time for the holidays. What’s Happening: You’ll find quite a bit of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs merchandise, as that story is German in origin. Teddy Bears from […]
The Disney Wish got off to a slow start, and construction continues to drag on finishing details. As we reported from our cruises after its launch this summer, many things on board the newest Disney Cruise Line ship were broken or unfinished. Now, a reader reports that third-party companies are still installing features overnight this late into the year.
The maiden voyage of the Disney Wish was delayed first from “early 2022” to “summer 2022,” and then from June 9 to July 14, and test cruises right before the July date were canceled, with reports indicating major delays with the Atrium and dining rooms. The ship had initially faced delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, which delayed the ship’s construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
When we were on the Disney Wish this summer, it was evident that the ship was unfinished. Floor numbers were missing from directional signage, as seen above. There were exposed brackets in the rooms, as pictured below.
Parts of the facilities were “temporarily out of order” and others held together by tape. The first cruises also went without Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, which was still in rehearsals, and the Olaf’s Royal Picnic Upcharge Experience because the Olaf animatronic was broken.
Now, four months after the maiden voyage, finishing details are still being installed on the Disney Wish.
A WDWNT reader sent in photos from aboard the ship, where a third-party company had installed a railing in the Atrium overnight. The Cast Members reported the railing was to prevent people from bumping their heads on the staircase.
For more about our experiences on the Disney Wish, check out the following articles, or check out our full reviews here:
Disney PhotoPass Service has collaborated with EZ Prints on customizable photo products. Magnets, mugs, ornaments, photo frames, photo books, coasters, wood prints, and more are now available to creatively bring the memories of magic into your home!
It’s Cyber Week at shopDisney and the company is rolling out new deals everyday featuring a wide variety of magic merchandise that’s sure to delight fans of all ages. Today’s offer is 30% off select Disney Parks Collections, no code needed. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us […]
Staying in an on-site or off-site hotel is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when booking your trip to Disneyland. This weighs the pros & cons, with an unbiased look at third party accommodations, official resort perks, value for money, and other aspects of deciding where to stay for your Southern California vacation. […]
Last month at New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics announced some of the exciting things coming your way as it celebrates Black History Month this February with various new series centered about Black heroes and creators and a new edition of Marvel’s Voices anthology series, Marvel Voices: Wakanda Forever. Today, fans can discover more about the stories […]
