Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney Cancels 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has been canceled this year. The announcement comes via the Disney Parks Blog. In the blog, an extension of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival was announced. However, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Disney H20 Glow Nights have both been canceled this year. This all comes as the…
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Disney Shares More Health and Safety Guidelines
Today Disney continued along the path to reopening its theme parks around the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland reopened first. This was followed by the release of safety guidelines, as shared by the Incredibles. Dr. Pamela Hymel, the Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, also released a letter to Disney guests with an update on Disney Parks…
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What the NBA’s Stay at Walt Disney World Will Look Like
The NBA will finish out the 2019-2020 season at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort. Yahoo! Sports and The Athletic are reporting that teams will be divided among three hotels at the Resort. Gran Destino at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort…
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Josh D’Amaro Lets Guests Know That ‘The Magic Is Returning’
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has written a letter to all Guests as the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks are scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 17. We share Josh’s words and hope that they are a source of joy and inspiration during this trying time ——— With the announcement of the…
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MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Starting July 8
Unique tournament to feature games that will count in regular season standings Tournament winner will earn spot in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Extensive medical protocols with regular testing will be implemented for the tournament MLS is Back Tournament to feature 16 consecutive days of soccer during the group stage NEW YORK & LAKE BUENA…
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What to Expect When You Return to the Disney Resort Hotels
Since reopening Shanghai Disneyland on May 20th, Disney continues to edge closer and closer to reopening other resorts around the globe. The next one that will be reopening is Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. While Disney Springs has already begun a phased reopen, the rest of the Resort will soon begin its phased reopening…
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Spaceship Earth to Remain Open at EPCOT
When guests return to the Walt Disney World Resort in June there will be lots of changes. One change that was expected, and won’t be happening, is that Spaceship Earth will not be undergoing a refurbishment at EPCOT. This news came from an interview with union representative Eric Clinton. In a recent interview with the…
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Updates on Changes Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
As we get closer to Walt Disney World Resort hotels opening, many guests have wondered what changes could be coming to their stay. This week, Walt Disney World Resort has released updates on their “Know Before You Go” page on what guests will experience when stays begin on June 22. On June 22, these are…
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Walt Disney World to Start Bringing Back Cast Members in Coming Weeks
Walt Disney World will be bringing back thousands of Cast Members in the coming weeks. The news comes from Eric Clinton, who leads the Local 362 union. The news was shared with the union and also on social media. The return will find some Cast Members being shuffled around to replace college interns. According to…
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NBA to Resume Season at Walt Disney World in July
The NBA Board of Governors announced today that the 2019-2020 NBA season will resume at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in July. The season was suspended on March 11 after Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert had tested positive for COVID-19. Gobert had come down with an illness prior to the game…
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Walt Disney World Launches Know Before You Go Webpage for Annual Passholders
Walt Disney World Resort will begin reopening its theme parks on July 11th. With the reopening, there will be reservations required for guests wishing to visit the parks. This includes annual passholders. Ahead of the opening, Walt Disney World has launched a new webpage specifically targeting the needs of annual passholders. The page has details…
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Florida Governor Approves Reopening Plans for Walt Disney World
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved the reopening for SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World. Both resorts submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry L. Demings tweeted today: “I am pleased to announce that I have received word from Halsey Beshears, Secretary of…
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The First Order Descends on Disney Springs as Businesses Continue to Reopen
This week World of Disney and other establishments opened as Disney Springs continues its phased reopening. With the reopening of World of Disney came some surprise visitors. The First Order arrived to survey the area for members of the Resistance. First Order Stormtroopers can be found above Disney Springs in balconies as they pursue their…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cancels All Existing FastPass+ and Dining Reservations as Extra Magic Hours Are Also Suspended
Earlier this week Walt Disney World Resort presented its plans to reopen in July. With that came the news that no new reservations would be accepted for the time being. Today, however, more news broke that current dining reservations and FastPass+ are being canceled. Upon the reopening of the parks, Extra Magic Hours will also…
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Returning to Walt Disney World – Know Before You Go
The Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks are set to reopen in July after a four-month closure. While this is very exciting news, there will be some operational changes and guidelines that all Guests and Cast Members will be required to follow. This will definitely change how you visit and see the Parks, but Disney’s…
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Explore Batuu in a New Way With Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge Virtual Reality Experience
Today a new virtual reality experience was announced that fans of Star Wars, and most specifically Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, will love. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge will give fans an immersive new way to experience the planet Batuu, as seen at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. This new “action-adventure virtual…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Remains Confident in Reopening Plan for Walt Disney World
Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on Bloomberg TV from Magic Kingdom Park earlier today with Emily Chang and David Westin to talk about the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Emily Chang asked Chapek what makes him feel confident about the safety of the proposed plan, as well as the reaction from officials.…
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Disney Vacation Club to Begin Phased Reopening in Florida Starting in June
Today the proposed reopening plan was submitted to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force by Walt Disney World Resort. With this, it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort will begin its reopening process with parks opening in July. Another announcement to come out of the day is the reopening of the Disney Vacation…
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Walt Disney World Resort Submits Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force
Walt Disney World Resort has submitted plans for reopening to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. During the meeting, both Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld shared reopening plans. These plans will need approval by the Task Force, Orange County mayor, and Florida Governor before reopening can happen. Jim McPhee, the Senior Vice President…
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Walt Disney World to Present Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Task Force
Officials from Walt Disney World will present plans for reopening its Central Florida theme parks to Orange County’s economic recovery task force on Wednesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said during a news conference Tuesday that Disney and SeaWorld are slated to make presentations about reopening during the 10 a.m. meeting. “Walt Disney World will…
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NBA In Talks to Resume Regular Season at Walt Disney World Resort
It is no secret that the world has put many major events on hold. As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown, many major establishments made important calls to keep everyone safe. On March 11, the NBA indefinitely postponed the rest of the 2019-2020 season, but now the association is in talks to continue the season at…
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Disney Parks Update From Disney Guest Relations
We are all anticipating the reopening of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. News is changing minute by minute, and each state has its own reopening process. This makes it extremely difficult to plan a return to our favorite places. The projected reservation dates have shifted week to week, and even month to month. This is…