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On Monday night, November 16, there will be fireworks testing at Magic Kingdom for two hours after the park closes. Walt Disney World issued the following "community update" today, which was shared by Ashley Carter of Spectrum News 13 on Twitter: Although the alert may be simply to
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced during a call to investors today that Walt Disney World has increased its maximum operating capacity to 35%. Chapek's statement was quoted and is as follows: "We’ve been able to pretty materially increase our capacity and still stay within the guidelines
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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions publicly announced today that Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter will be inducted into their Hall of Fame this year. Over the course of his distinguished career at Walt Disney Imagineering, Baxter has been involved in the creative development of many major
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Citing being stuck "in limbo," Disneyland President Ken Potrock announced in a letter to Cast Members yet another round of furloughs for executive, salaried and hourly employees of the California theme park. The OC Register reported Potruck's statement below: "Since Disneyland resort closed its gates
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Reservations for Spice Road Table at Epcot's Morocco pavilion can no longer be made for dates after December 10, according to the Walt Disney World website. By the end of this year, Disney will have taken financial control of the shops and dining venues at the Moroccan pavilion
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Disney Annual Passholders: Look no further than EPCOT's Germany Pavilion to find an exclusive pop-up shop featuring deeply discounted merchandise! Beginning on October 14, Annual Passholders can enter the queue at the front right of the entrance to Der Teddybar in EPCOT's Germany to shop for
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As performance spaces in Disneyland remain dark due to the theme park's continued closure, Disneyland officials announced today that two shows have reached the end of their runs. In a report from the Orange County Register, Disney confirmed that both Frozen - Live at the Hyperion and Mickey
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The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra announced today on social media that their performance this Saturday at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be their last. After 32 years of appearing at Disney's Grand Floridian, and then at the Theater of the Stars post-furlough following the Parks' reopening,
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Disney announced today that a Fifth Key will be added to Cast Member training worldwide. To create a welcoming environment across all of its venues for both Guests and Cast Members, Disney introduced Inclusion as a new Key in its legendary customer service program. Joining Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency,
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In a filing with the state of Florida, Marriott has announced that 1136 employees of the Swan and Dolphin Resorts at Walt Disney World will be laid off on November 13, 2020. The terminations are expected to be permanent. Describing the effects of COVID-19 on the travel industry as "
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The Executive Director of the California Attractions and Parks Association is looking to the Governor to provide some guidance on reopening for its members. In a statement posted today in the Orange County Register, Erin Guerrero urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to move forward with plans for the reopening of
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Though he was not directly asked about theme parks today during his press conference, Governor Gavin Newsom did say that California continues to negotiate with the state's theme parks to determine a reopening date. "Conversations are ongoing," teased Newsom," as California is "getting closer