Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
-
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Reopening Dates Announced
Walt Disney World Resort will soon be welcoming guests back to experience the magic. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Parks will be reopening on July 11th. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be reopening on July 15th. Now, DisneyWorld.com has also updated when many of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be reopening.…
-
Walt Disney World Resort Shares New Look at Tri-Circle-D Ranch Ahead of Reopening
Ahead of the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Disney is sharing a look at the new barn at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Throughout the closure of the Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members have continued to care for the horses that inhabit the ranch. Through the year, Tri-Circle-D…
-
More From Florida and Beyond! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are a lot of Disney headlines to cover! A majority of the news this week is coming out of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! It was announced this week that reservations to go into the parks there will be taken via the new Disney Park Pass…
-
Here’s What Will Be Open and Closed When the Parks Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort coming on July 11th, many people have wondered what exactly will be open and closed. Today, Disney has revealed what entertainment and attractions will be available when the parks reopen and what won’t. Things will definitely be a bit different when guests return to Magic Kingdom and…
-
Park Hopping to Be Suspended Upon Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort
When the Disney parks begin reopening on July 11th at Walt Disney World Resort it is now been confirmed that Park Hopping will not be a part of the Disney experience. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopen on July 11th and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopen on July 15, 2020. Park Hopping…
-
Walt Disney World Resort to Stop Offering Free MagicBands in 2021
Starting in 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will no longer offer free MagicBands to Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests. The announcement came as Disney unveiled its new Disney Park Pass System for guests to reserve their park visits. Disney will be “retiring” complimentary MagicBand distribution for Disney Resort hotel guests. This comes as Disney…
-
Details Released on Disney Park Pass System for Theme Park Reservations at Walt Disney World Resort Parks
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed details about the reservation system that will be utilized for park visits. Called, Disney Park Pass System, it will allow guests to book park visits for the foreseeable future and also manage attendance in the parks. The first wave of reservations will be opening later in June and will…
-
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…
-
Keeping ‘Incredibly’ Safe At Disney Parks
Disney Cast Members are busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to appropriate government approvals, Walt Disney World Resort and soon, Tokyo Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney Resort reopened May 11 and today, guests were welcomed once again to Hong Kong Disneyland! Disney Cast Members are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the…
-
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…
-
Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
This weekend is Father’s Day! For many, it is a great opportunity to go out and eat somewhere special and celebrate dad. One fun place to visit is ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. One popular dish there is the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings. While ‘Ohana’s isn’t available this year for families to take their dads…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Supporting, Reopening, Suspending – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news, some happy and some not so happy. With the tragic murder of George Floyd, Disney is making a substantial donation to nonprofits advancing the causes of social justice. Disney is also matching the donations of Cast Members to different nonprofit organizations as…
-
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…
-
Making a Difference – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1035 (#506)
Black Lives Matter. DAPS MAGIC is a place where all people are accepted. We want to remain positive and bring kindness into the world which is why we are doing a show tonight. Any revenue from super chats from this show will go to the Equal Justice Initiative which works to end racial inequality. If…
-
Reopening Has a Plan – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a lot of news surrounding the reopening plans for Walt Disney World Resort. This impacts just about anyone visiting Walt Disney World this year. Along with the reopening plans, there will also be some other things going on. This includes potentially the NBA,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…