Walt Disney World recalls Cast Members for the initial resort hotel reopenings and restarts some smaller construction projects

Jun 04, 2020 in "The Walt Disney Company"

Posted: Thursday June 4, 2020 8:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Local 737 union announced yesterday that Disney has started to recall Cast Members for the initial round of Disney Vacation Club Resort reopenings scheduled for June 22.

Tour of Disney's Riviera Resort

Workers are being recalled to the restaurant locations below beginning June 14. The Disney Vacation Club properties will begin a reopening on June 22 2020, and it would appear likely that this lists represents the restaurants that will be operating on reopening.

Elsewhere, Disney has resumed some of the smaller construction projects. Work on the TTC arrival area, Grand Floridan walkway to Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle painting have all restarted as of yesterday.

Food and Beverage Cast Members recalled for June 14

Animal Kingdom

Sanaa
Mara
The Maji

Boardwalk

Trattoria al Forno
Pizza Window
Bakery

Contemporary

The Wave
Contempo Cafe

Disney Springs

Deluxe Burger
Amorette's

Ft. Wilderness

P&J's Takeout
Meadows Snack Bar

Grand Floridian

Grand Floridan Cafe
Gasparilla

Old Key West

Olivia's
Goods To Go

Polynesian

Kona Cafe
Captain Cook's
Pineapple Lanai

Riviera

Topolino's
Primo Piatto
Le Petit Cafe

Saratogo Springs

Artist Palette
Paddock

Wilderness Lodge

Whispering Canyon
Roaring Fork

Yacht and Beach Club

Beaches and Cream
Beach Club Marketplace

Housekeeping Cast Members recalled for June 14

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boardwalk
Contemporary
Ft. Wilderness
Grand Floridian
Old Key West
Polynesian Village
Riviera
Saratoga Springs
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht and Beach

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JohnDOct 26, 2020

Yep. I was there all last week. Most of the time, the PA announcement is from the familiar announcer you hear on buses. However, from time to time, I would hear the recording of a British woman making the same announcement. And don't think you won't hear it in Galaxy's Edge or Pandora to preserve theming. Nope. Announcements are park-wide.

wdwmagicOct 26, 2020

Yep these have a bit out for a couple of weeks now. They have definitely had to make it clear that it isn't optional.

Sweet ThingOct 26, 2020

I visited Animal Kingdom yesterday and noticed new signage and announcements stating that guests who do not follow the mask rules will be asked to leave. I did notice more cast members firmly asking guests to stop while eating, make sure their masks were covering their noses, or put their masks back on while taking photos. I spoke to a few cast members and every single one said they just want things to return to normal as quickly as possible and these rules are the only way. I witnessed a couple of cast get ignored by guests when enforcing the rules. Those cast members contacted their supervisors to give descriptions of those guests not complying. I can't remember ever seeing the company take a firm stand like this before.

Giss NericOct 18, 2020

I'm just kidding. It's all lies. I just wanted to switch the topic for a while.

GimpYancIentOct 17, 2020

Ok, so a guy wore a mask with some wording on it. He Wore A Mask properly! No one care's what was written on it.

drizgirlOct 17, 2020

You were about to report someone wearing a mask correctly?

LilofanOct 17, 2020

Easier to fire third party for a poor job.

LilofanOct 17, 2020

If third party crews get hurt on the job, Disney doesn't have to pick up their medical / injury costs. That could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars or even more depending on the severity of the injury.

Giss NericOct 17, 2020

I saw a guy in Magic Kingdom recently with a custom made mask that says "WORN BY FORCE, NOT BY CHOICE." I kinda felt that he was trouble already. I'm was about to report it to a CM but decided to let it go since he's not doing anything wrong anyways. It's just a silent protest. I saw him two times after that while walking in Fantasyland and the other while in the queue at Big Thunder. In all fairness to him, he was wearing the mask and wearing it correctly at both times.