Disneyland Resort will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations to more than 15,000 Cast Members at two different onsite location, according to the Orange County Register.
- Vaccinations will be available to Disneyland Resort Cast Members starting next week at the Disneyland Hotel and a backstage pharmacy.
- Both active and furloughed Disneyland Cast Members and their families will be able to receive either the two-dose Pfizer or single does Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting Thursday, May 13 at the Disneyland Hotel.
- Vaccines will remain available at the Disneyland Hotel through May and June.
- Reservations for the Disneyland Hotel distribution center can be made with a personalized registration code through the Othena vaccine distribution system.
- The backstage Pharmacy for Living Well will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to active Cast Members beginning Monday, May 10.
- Vaccines will be available at this location through the month of May.
- Appointments for vaccinations at this location will be available on the Disney Hub Cast Member website.
- The offering of these vaccination sites was made in partnership with Disneyland’s labor unions.
- Disneyland President Ken Potrock shared the news of these offerings on his Instagram account.
What they’re saying:
- Disney parks Chief Medical Officer Pam Hymel: “This convenient option for cast members and their families to get the vaccine gives us more hope and optimism as we continue our efforts to fight COVID-19 in our community.”
- Workers United Local 50 president Chris Duarte: “We appreciate the Disneyland resort for coordinating this effort to provide opportunities for cast members and their families to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This effort is important in helping to ensure the health and well-being of cast members as they return to work or prepare to return.”
- Building and Construction Trades Council representative Ernesto Medrano: “The Craft Maintenance Council is pleased to collaboratively support the efforts of the Disneyland resort to provide cast members and their families with convenient options to get vaccinated. As skilled trades, we recognize that health and safety is of utmost importance to all of us.”