Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Adds Extra Availability For Annual Passholders With Disney Park Pass System
Walt Disney World has added extra opportunities for Annual Passholders to visit its parks. On Tuesday it was announced that extra availability was added to the Disney Park Pass System for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders. The information was shared by Disney that shared about the opening up of additional availability. Here is what…
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Suspends Cultural Representative Program Indefinitely
The Walt Disney World Resort has suspended its cultural representative program indefinitely. Along with the suspension of the program, Disney also has revoked offers of employment for those who were approved to be a part of 2020 and 2021. Disney fans may recognize this program when they visit EPCOT’s World Showcase. Generally, Cast Members at…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Photo Report: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening
Today Walt Disney World Resort took the next step of its phased reopening with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcoming guests back after being closed for months. On a beautiful morning, guests returned to the parks. Before that, preparations for the day were made by cast members led by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of…
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Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks continue phased reopenings around the world. Today at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened. Thousands of guests streamed into the parks and enjoyed experienced the magic again. As part of the phased reopening protocols, temperatures were taken before guests were allowed to enter the parks, and face…
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Virtual Queue to Be Utilized For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopening
When Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance reopens with the phased reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it will continue to utilize the virtual queue system. The news was announced by the Disney Parks Blog today. It also includes some updates on how the system works. While the basics of the system will be the same, there won’t…
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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Reopening at End of July
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has announced that it will be reopening to guests on July 29th. The reopening will come just weeks after the parks reopening at Walt Disney World Resort. “With the Disney parks reopening, we are thrilled to open our doors again,” said the hotel’s new area general manager, Sean…
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FuelRod Introduces Founders Status After Lawsuit
When FuelRods made their way into Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts it almost seemed like a deal that was too good to be true. For $30, guests could purchase a fuel rod and then get unlimited swaps from those kiosks when a FuelRod died. In an era with an increasing need for cell phone…
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Where to Find Disney Characters Around Walt Disney World Resort When it Reopens
Disney characters bring an extra level of magic to the Disney Parks. With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, the traditional character meet and greet experience will not be available to help promote social distancing. Throughout Walt Disney World Resort, there will be character experiences for guests that offer a unique way to see…
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With Magic Kingdom Reopening, Guests Get Up Close Look at Newly Painted Cinderella Castle!
When it was announced by Disney that Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, many wondered just what it would look like. This week, guests are finding out. Magic Kingdom has begun previews ahead of its phased reopening on July 11th. With the preview of the park comes a preview of the castle that is nearing…
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Magic Kingdom Shares Disney Magic with Cavalcades and Character Viewpoints
With the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom just a few days away, Walt Disney World Resort is currently offering various previews to first Cast Members and then Annual Passholders. With these previews, guests are getting a look at just what a socially distant and Walt Disney World Resort looks like as every…
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Walt Disney World Resort 2020 Theme Park Ticket Sales and Disney Resort Hotel Bookings Resume July 9
Walt Disney World Resort will welcome its first guests back to the theme parks starting July 11 as Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park reopen. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will reopen on July 15. Disney Cast Members continue to prepare for these openings in a measured and deliberate way while implementing…
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Walt Disney World Theme Parks Shows Preparation for Phased Reopening With New Video
Disney has released a new video showcasing how the Walt Disney World Resort is preparing its theme parks for guests to return this weekend. It was shared via social media on multiple handles. Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle shared “Our Disney Cast Members are ready, and as excited as ever, to welcome our…
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Disney Parks Shares Their Commitment to Health & Safety Measures
As Walt Disney World begins its phased reopenings of its theme parks this weekend, Disney Parks Chief Medical Expert Dr. Pamela Hymel is sharing how the Disney Parks will continue their commitment to important health and safety measures. Below is her important message to all Cast Members and Guests. As we continue the phased reopenings…
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No More Waiting For It – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is an exciting week as Disney begins to reopen its parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. This weekend also saw the arrival of Hamilton on Disney+. The geeks chat about both of these exciting things. This week also found some fun movie news coming out. An update…
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Select Dining and Experience Reservations Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is now offering select dining and experience reservations. Guests can now book reservations for up to 60 days in advance starting today. This includes restaurants like Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom, restaurants around World Showcase at EPCOT, and select table-service restaurants at different Disney Resort hotels. The return…
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Oga’s Cantina and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort closed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and announced that Oga’s Cantina would not open with Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This week, as guidelines have changed in the state of Florida, Disney announced that both of these bars would begin welcoming guests once again. The guidelines from Florida on June 26…
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Disney Confirms Return Dates for Various Transportation Services at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed the return of several of its transportation services. This comes ahead of the reopening of the parks in just about a week. The Walt Disney World Resort closed in March due to the impact of COVID-19. On July 11th, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will begin their phased…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Get Health and Safety Training as They Return to Work
With just over a week until Walt Disney World Resort parks begin reopening, Cast Members have begun to return to work. Part of the process of returning for Cast Members includes training on the health and safety protocols now in place due to COVID-19. As Cast Members return, they go through a day of health…
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Oga’s Cantina Not to Reopen with Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15
As we draw closer to the opening of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, we get a clearer picture of how the parks will look when they reopen. This week, Walt Disney World updated their website to reflect that Oga’s Cantina would not be reopening with Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. Oga’s Cantina in…
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NBA Will Officially Resume 2019-20 Season at Walt Disney World Resort
The National Basketball Association had been in talks in the last month or so on when and where to finish the 2019-20 season. It was announced today that the Walt Disney World Resort is about to become the center of the pro basketball world this summer. The NBA officially announced that it will finish its…
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Walt Disney World Resort 2021 Bookings Now Available
Walt Disney World Resort bookings for 2021 are now available for guests wishing to visit in 2021. This comes the same week that the Disney Parks Pass System went live and utilizes this system as well. Guests wishing to visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2021 can now book their room and also make their…
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All the Parks, All the Reopenings – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1038 (#509)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover with a lot of news. A big portion of the show revolves around the Disney Park Pass System that is now active for guests wishing to revisit Walt Disney World Resort when it reopens. The geeks also talk about many of…