Disneyland's Cinderella and Mickey Mouse move to unionize as a major expansion looms

Key Facts

• And the workers behind the characters in parades, meet-and-greets and other events at Orlando’s Walt Disney World are already unionized, but to date, those in California have not been part of a union since the park opened in the 1950s.
• “These performers, and the Hosts, Leads and Trainers who create magic alongside them, know that their lives – as well as the Guest experience at Disneyland – can be improved through collective bargainin,” said Equity President Kate Shindle in a statement.
• Earlier this year, Disney raised the base pay rate for character and parade performers from $20 per hour to $24.15 per hour.
• We look forward to meeting with their representatives across the bargaining table, and together, making the Disneyland Resort a fairer and safer place to work.”

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