Tag: COVID-19
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Hope and Inspiration Continue as Magic Kingdom Raises Flag Daily
The raising and lowering of the Stars & Stripes in Disney Parks is a beautiful and solemn tradition that happens daily. This tradition is not only a remembrance of those who sacrifice for the USA but also a reminder that the country will overcome the struggles of any given time. While there are currently no…
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The World Famous Jungle Cruise Quarantine Returns with More Jokes and More Skippers!
With the Disney Parks continuing to remain closed and people continuing to “stay in place,” Skippers of the World Famous Jungle Cruise have decided to continue on with their mission to bring humor to the world. Of course, this can’t be done currently in the dangerous jungles of Adventureland (look out for signs of danger!).…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Welcoming Guests in with Unprecedented Virtual Tour
While people around the world stay home, Disney is doing everything they can to make magic. Whether it be bringing the magic home through Disney+ or the Dapper Dans, The Walt Disney Company has been working around the clock! Today, Walt Disney Imagineering brought guests inside the Glendale building on an unprecedented virtual tour! Part…
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Bob Iger Donates $500K to Los Angeles City Fund for Coronavirus Aid
In the last month, we have seen almost all businesses in the United States come to a halt as COVID-19 continues to spread. Many individuals have been left with no way to work and healthcare workers have seen longer days than ever. At this time, large donors in Hollywood have donated $500K each to the…
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Release Date Delayed Due to COVID-19
Changes keep coming to the entertainment industry as COVID-19 continues to have a global impact. Recently, both Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and Disney’s Mulan were postponed to later release dates because of the Coronavirus. With the theaters all being closed, this really didn’t come as any surprise. Now, future movies are also getting new release…
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Disney Executives To Take Pay Cut During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Walt Disney Company announced today that Executive Chairman Robert A. Iger will forgo his entire salary, while recently named CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50 percent pay cut aa a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email from Chapek sent to employees obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. This news comes days after…
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Disneyland Paris to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
Disneyland Paris has announced that it will continue to remain closed until further notice. The following announcement could be found on a post on the Disneyland Paris website. The safety and well-being of our Guests and employees remains Disneyland Paris’ top priority. As a result of this unprecedent pandemic and in line with government measures,…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Earlier this month, Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced that they would be closing until the end of March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, they closed all resorts, shopping areas, and parks to protect guests. As the end of March has quickly approached, Disney fans have been looking for an answer…
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Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort to Close Until May 15
This morning, Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort officially closed to the public. While Walt Disney World has still not officially announced a date that they will reopen to guests, Shades of Green has announced that their closure will begin today and last until May 15. While most resorts on Walt Disney World…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Extended Closure of Its Resort
The temporary closures of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have been extended in light of the continued request from the New Coronavirus Response Headquarters to refrain from holding events, etc. as well as the current situation in Japan and abroad. The reopening of the parks is planned for April 20 or beyond, for which a…
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“The Call of the Wild” Available Early on Digital Download March 27
This week, we have seen many movies come to digital or streaming service early. Movie theaters have closed in an effort to keep families around the world safe and healthy in the midst of COVID-19. Today, it was announced that 20th Century Studios’ The Call of the Wild is coming early to digital tomorrow, March…
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Disney+ Shares Suggested Programs to Watch as Millions Stay Home
With people staying home to be safe from COVID-19, they have found themselves turning to streaming services like Disney+. So much so that Disney+ has had a significant increase in subscribers recently. As viewers make their way through Disney’s streaming service it is very easy to get overwhelmed by all there is to offer. Today,…
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Remote Access – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1025 (#496)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are connecting remotely due to the coronavirus as they make every effort to maintain safety and health. Throughout the course of the episode, they talk about the Disneyland Resort and what the short and longterm effects of COVID-19 will be on it. They also talk about Ahsoka…
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Disney+ Sees Increase In Subscribers as People Stay Home Due to Health Concerns
As Americans continue spending time inside as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, they are subscribing to additional streaming services, with Disney+ proving to be the most popular choice. Between Saturday, March 14, 2020, and Monday, March 16, 2020, the number of Disney+ signups more than tripled compared to the same period from the week prior, according…
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Construction Work Stops at Disneyland Resort Due to Coronavirus
Construction has halted at the Disneyland Resort during its closure during the coronavirus outbreak. This includes work being done on the Avengers Campus that is scheduled to open this summer. It also stops work that is getting going on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway that is coming to Mickey’s Toontown in 2022. The news was…
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Disney’s Aulani to Temporarily Close Due to Coronavirus
Disney’s Hawaiian resort Aulani will be temporarily closed starting at 5:00 PM this coming Tuesday the 24th. This is due to concerns for Cast Member and Guest safety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Currently, it is scheduled to be closed through Tuesday, March 31st. All of this could change based on the conditions at the time.…
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Disney Submits Statement to SEC Regarding Business Risks During the COVID-19 Crisis
In a pair of filings with the SEC Thursday, Disney registered plans to raise fresh cash by selling debt securities, or notes, and outlined risks to its business from the coronavirus pandemic. “The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and measures to prevent its spread are affecting our business in a number of ways, which…
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What a Week – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1024 (#495)
Welcome to a very different episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, things have changed a lot in the Disney and geek universe and the geeks spend a lot of time talking about. This includes the closure of Disney parks around the glove. The geeks also talk about St. Patrick’s Day, the day of taping. There…
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CHOC Postpones and Cancels Events Through April 30
CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) constantly is making lives better for the children of Orange County. Beyond providing incredible care and support for the children of Orange County and their families, they also provide multiple events throughout the year to raise support and awareness. Unfortunately, for the next month and a half these events…
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The Bowers Museum Temporarily Closing Starting March 17
The Bowers Museum will be shutting its doors to guests starting on Tuesday, March 17th. The announcement came via an email that was sent to members over the weekend. This comes just weeks after it opened a new exhibit focusing on The Walt Disney Archives. Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserve the…
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Knott’s Berry Farm to Close and Hotel to Stay Open Through End of March for COVID-19 Concerns
Knott’s Berry Farm has just announced via Twitter that the park will close beginning March 14 until the end of the month. With the way it is worded, it sounds like the Knott’s Berry Farm hotel will remain open during this period of time. All of this is due to concerns with the COVID-19 also…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Closed Due to COVID-19
The Walt Disney Family Museum is currently closed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in the area. The news comes after the museum originally closed down for the weekend. However, the museum will now be closed for two weeks from the original closure of March 6th or when medical professionals say it is…