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Tens of thousands of Disney cast members make Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and the surrounding Disney Resort hotels as magical as they are. Unfortunately, despite union negotiations, many live in poverty. Some report delaying medical care, living in their cars, and doing sex work on the side to make ends meet. Now, Disney cast members are fighting back against what they believe are unfair working conditions. This week, thousands of current and former Disneyland Resort cast members reportedly received class-action lawsuit notices in the mail. According to the letters, Disneyland Resort failed to pay cast members for the time they spent walking to and from their cars and getting through security. Though it might initially sound trivial, Disney employees say this can take up to 30 minutes. Former Disney cast member Tim (@nottimmilles) shared a summary of the letter on TikTok: @nottimmilles Replying to @achance007 this is a good start for Cast Members! #distok #disney #disneyland #disneyworld #wdw #disneyadult #castmember #castmemberlife #magickey #magickeyholder #disneyadults #disneytiktok #fyp #disneyfyp ♬ original sound – Tim “There’s a class-action lawsuit filed by somebody who used to work at Disneyland,” Tim explained. “From what I see, it seems like it covers most cast members that work there. It mentions the walk time. Let’s say you got off at 6:00; you actually clock out at 5:40, and then you get paid 20 minutes to walk to your car.” “You don’t get paid anything

Disney’s first princess encountered some technical difficulties in Magic Kingdom. Credit: Becky Burkett Related: Cast Member Forced To Break up Disney Character Brawl Over the last few years, we’ve seen quite a lot of strange things happen inside Disney theme parks. Whether you’re at Animal Kingdom or Disney California Adventure, you never truly know what you’re going to see and experience when you’re at Disney, and today is no exception. Just recently, a naked guest was arrested after streaking through “it’s a small world” at the Disneyland Resort. Guests riding a particular ride at Magic Kingdom were in for a shock late Tuesday evening, with a classic Disney princess taking off the arm of one of her supposed best friends. Credit: Disney Related: Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Actor Jumps Ship to New Franchise The specific incident occurred at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This ride is one of the most popular attractions at Magic Kingdom, if not the most popular. While you may think that other classic Magic Kingdom rides like Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean are the “big-ticket” experiences, none compare to the popularity of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Despite being geared toward younger audiences, this short roller coaster consistently hits wait times that exceed an hour and a half. The ride joined the Magic Kingdom as part of the massive “New Fantasyland” expansion, which officially opened in 2006. Along with this new roller coaster, New Fantasyland

It’s been a wild week for the Disney theme parks. On Sunday, a man stripped naked and swam on “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Park. The man was carried out of Disneyland Resort and charged with indecent exposure and abuse of controlled substances. Across the world, a Disney cast member broke up a brawl between two Disney Characters. Disney Character Performers bring the magic to life at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris Resort, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney Resort. These entertainment cast members are trained to embody their assigned characters’ personalities, whether they match them in physical appearance or don a fuzzy costume. Credit: Disney Related: Donald Duck Twerking Shocks Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Last week, two characters at Disneyland Park (Paris) really got into the spirit of their respective films. Disneyland Paris Resort guest Charlotte (@charlottegrsl on TikTok) shared this video of Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook engaged in an intense sword fight: @charlottegrsl Captain Hook and Captain Jack Sparrow getting into an epic battle #disneylandparis #disneyland #disneyparks #disney #dlp #disneycharacters #captainjacksparrow #jacksparrow #piratesofthecaribbean #captainhook ♬ Pirates Of The Caribbean – Main Theme – He’s A Pirate – Geek Music Dozens of guests watched in awe as the two pirates dueled, though their battle was short-lived. Eventually, multiple Disney character attendants stopped the fighting. The video garnered thousands of views and likes. Many commenters cherished the display of the

As Lucasfilm and its mega-conglomerate parent company, Disney, continue to navigate turbulent waters, it looks like a fan-favorite actor from the Star Wars franchise has his sights set on a different, more R-rated sci-fi universe. Credit: Lucasfilm Related: ‘Star Wars’ Actor Reportedly Playing Droid Character in New Series Since the Walt Disney Company bought Lucasfilm from its original creator, George Lucas, back in 2012 for a record-breaking $4.05 billion, it’s been a rocky road for the beloved galaxy far, far away. Although Disney has found some success with Star Wars spinoffs such as The Mandalorian and, more recently, Ahsoka, its controversial Sequel Trilogy unquestionably divided the fanbase, tarnishing the franchise’s legacy forever. Less-then-impressive Disney+ entries like The Book of Boba Fett and the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, while not egregiously bad by any stretch, mostly failed to creative, compelling new narratives for these iconic legacy characters, with the TV shows feeling, to some, extremely rushed and half-finished. In regards to Disney’s handling of iconic heroes, Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) suffered a similar fate, with the Harrison Ford-less origin story failing to strike much of a chord with longtime fans. Credit: Lucasfilm Related: ‘Ahsoka’ Replaces Anakin Skywalker with Hated ‘Star Wars’ Character Still, as this new chapter of Star Wars gears up to return to theaters for the first time since Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), one movie from the Disney era is fondly remembered

Dinner is a time when you and your loved ones come together to share the happenings of your day. So, why not bring a little magic to the table with this fun but sophisticated Disney 16 Piece Disney Princess Dinnerware Set, themed after everyone’s favorite Disney films! Perfect for a princess birthday party, dinner party, or special occasions, these magnificent princess tableware sets will make all of your guests feel royal with all of the sets’ ornate details and gold flourishes. The sets are themed after some of Disney’s most beloved movies, including Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast. Each ceramic dinnerware collection comes with four place settings (one of each theme) of four pieces, including dinner plates, dessert plates, teacups, and bowls.     The Cinderella-themed set that will remain stunning, even after midnight. Featuring baby blue accents on white dishware with imagery of the film’s iconic clock tower and the pumpkin stagecoach, this set is perfect for dinner with your family or a royal ball.   You don’t have to journey under the sea to find this next treasure themed after Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The set features light aqua accents with imagery of seashells, sea horses, and King Triton’s castle. Even Ursula can’t silence the enchanting magic of this dining set. Next, feel as if you’ve journeyed to Agrabah to dine surrounded by magic carpets and lamps, as this set is themed after Aladdin, one of

In a recent interview, one of the stars of The Marvels (2023) revealed that they will be the center of the highly-anticipated Disney+ series Marvel Zombies (2024). Credit: Marvel Studios Although it has disappointed at the box office, The Marvels has still received positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The film has been praised for its humor, well-choreographed fight scenes, and the perfect balance between action and humor. For once, one of the biggest criticisms of a Marvel movie was that it wasn’t long enough! However, the biggest highlight was the cast, specifically the trio creating the titular team. Brie Larson delivered as always as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Teyonnah Parris nailed Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani was delightful as always as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan. It only makes sense that one of them would be the main figure for Marvel’s upcoming series, Marvel Zombies. What is ‘Marvel Zombies’? Credit: Marvel Studios Related: The 11 Best MCU Villains Based on the fifth episode of season one of What If…? (2021-present) and the comic book series of the same name, Marvel Zombies is set to be one of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series for 2024. And to say that the studio has never done anything like this before is an understatement. Not only will Marvel Zombies be one of the first animated Marvel Studios series to be rated for mature audiences, but it will also be one of the shortest with only four total episodes. Still, people are ecstatic to see their favorite

In a recent interview, one of the stars of The Marvels (2023) revealed that they will be the center of the highly-anticipated Disney+ series Marvel Zombies (2024). Credit: Marvel Studios Although it has disappointed at the box office, The Marvels has still received positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The film has been praised for its humor, well-choreographed fight scenes, and the perfect balance between action and humor. For once, one of the biggest criticisms of a Marvel movie was that it wasn’t long enough! However, the biggest highlight was the cast, specifically the trio creating the titular team. Brie Larson delivered as always as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Teyonnah Parris nailed Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani was delightful as always as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan. It only makes sense that one of them would be the main figure for Marvel’s upcoming series, Marvel Zombies. What is ‘Marvel Zombies’? Credit: Marvel Studios Related: The 11 Best MCU Villains Based on the fifth episode of season one of What If…? (2021-present) and the comic book series of the same name, Marvel Zombies is set to be one of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series for 2024. And to say that the studio has never done anything like this before is an understatement. Not only will Marvel Zombies be one of the first animated Marvel Studios series to be rated for mature audiences, but it will also be one of the shortest with only four total episodes. Still, people are ecstatic to see their favorite

If you are looking for the next instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean, we have a way that you can get a small dose of your favorite pirates. Credit: Disney The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, is a series of fantasy swashbuckler films directed by Gore Verbinski and others. The inaugural film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), introduces Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), who teams up with blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) to rescue Elizabeth from cursed pirates led by Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). Subsequent films include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006), where Jack Sparrow owes a debt to Davy Jones (Bill Nighy); Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), following the characters’ efforts against the East India Trading Company and Davy Jones; Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), with Jack Sparrow searching for the Fountain of Youth; and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), where Jack faces Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem) seeking revenge. Credit: Disney Key characters include the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, skilled blacksmith Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann, who evolves from a governor’s daughter to a pirate ally. Other notable characters include the cunning and formidable pirate Captain Hector Barbossa, the cursed Captain Davy Jones with a tentacled face, and the ghost pirate hunter Captain Salazar. The franchise, known for its swashbuckling action, supernatural

Under the leadership of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and under the ownership of The Walt Disney Company, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has transformed the superhero film genre. The pinnacle of Marvel Studios’ Phase Three was achieved through the blockbuster successes of Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), signifying the culmination of the Infinity Saga. These movies played a vital role in the expansion of the franchise, solidifying its place as a prevailing influence in today’s film landscape. Credit: Marvel Studios Related: Marvel Faces Backlash as ‘WandaVision’ Sequel Reportedly Adds “Incestuous Teen Relationship” After Robert Downey Jr.’s emotional sacrifice as Iron Man/Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame, and Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers passing on the Captain America mantle, the Marvel Cinematic Universe now faces even greater and more formidable challenges, with Earth’s superheroes standing on the edge of the unknown. Credit: Marvel Studios Marvel’s Disney+ Scarlet Witch Success The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) took a daring leap into streaming television by incorporating mainline movie actors into their new Marvel TV shows. The official commencement of Phase Four occurred in 2021 with the highly anticipated debut of WandaVision on Disney+ (Disney Plus). Credit: Marvel Studios This Emmy-winning series, starring Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), explored a unique concept by breaking the fourth wall and delving into their lives as a blissfully newlywed couple — despite Vision being deceased in the MCU canon. It draws inspiration

Some guests are demanding answers from Universal and other guests following a dramatic evacuation within one of its parks yesterday. Credit: Universal Universal Orlando Resort News In recent news out of Universal Orlando, the theme park is finally listening to its fanbase and is deciding to extend its park hours  – but with a catch. The theme parks will ramp up their hours from now through the end of the year. Will the extended hours follow through 2024? Universal seemed to have publically mocked the Disneyland incident that occurred over the weekend, where a guest got naked and explored through the “it’s a small world” attraction. Theme parks always try to poke fun at each other, and these two seem to love one another. Over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, Orlando International Airport received more than two million visitors, including guests who made their way to Volcano Bay, Islands of Adventure, and Studios. With Christmas just around the corner, the massive Florida airport will surely welcome millions more people, with a large amount making their way to experience the rides at this theme park. Credit: @Bioreconstruct on X, formally Twitter Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ride Evacuation Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Diagon Alley, the iconic and lovable indoor attraction Escape from Gringotts experienced a sudden and dramatic evacuation where alarms went off and the entire building was emptied. Please note that the story outlined in this article is based on personal