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Marceline Market, a buffet venue aboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship, is inspired by Disney characters and offers a variety of food stations and themed decor. Located on deck 11, it features both indoor and outdoor seating, with dishes ranging from grilled meats to plant-based options. The market is adorned with Disney-themed artwork and props, creating a whimsical dining experience.
Disneyland actors who portray Disney characters are moving to unionize under the Actors' Equity Association, with over two-thirds of eligible performers signing union authorization cards and petitioning for a vote on union representation. The union, named "Magic United," seeks higher pay, workplace safety, and scheduling transparency. Despite a lack of response from Disney, the workers are pushing for recognition and support from the company. This effort comes amid a broader trend of growing public support for unionization and follows similar moves by other Disneyland Resort workers to address safety concerns and scheduling issues.
Disneyland employees who portray Disney characters are seeking to join the Actor’s Equity Association, with more than 30% support already gathered for a representation vote. The union aims to represent 1,700 employees in the characters and parades departments, seeking better wages to match the high cost of living in Orange County, California. While performers at Disney World are already in a union and receive higher pay, Disneyland recently increased minimum hourly wages for its performers. The company's domestic parks and experiences unit remains highly profitable, despite ongoing challenges in other areas of its business.
Disneyland's first-ever After Dark Pride event will feature over two dozen Disney characters, including two openly gay superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phastos and America Chavez. The event will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies with entertainment, photo opportunities, specialty food items, event merchandise, and more. The sold-out special ticketed event will occur on June 13 and 15 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Disneyland is hosting its first-ever "Pride Nite" event on June 13 and 15 to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, featuring themed entertainment, Disney characters, and specialty menu items. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is working on a bill to reassert state control over Disney World's Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was stripped of its self-governance privileges earlier this year.
Pete, a cat-like cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925, will make his debut at Disneyland when Mickey's Toontown reopens on March 19. This marks the first time the character has appeared at any Disney theme park. Pete predates Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit and first appeared in the 1925 short film collection "Alice Comedies." In addition to Pete, guests can also take photos with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Clarabelle, who will regularly appear in Toontown for the first time. Disneyland will also offer new merchandise and a remote control trackless train.