Walt Disney World
As part of its massive efforts to maintain proper social distancing measures and limit physical contact among Guests and Cast Members, Disney has announced that upon the reopening of Walt Disney World on July 11, all character dining experiences will be cancelled. All Guests with existing reservations for character dining
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Last month, Sports Commentator and former Disney Cast Member Keith Smith proposed on Yahoo Sports that the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World would be the perfect place for the NBA to finish the remainder of its 2019-2020 season. Describing its "bubble-like" capability to
Walt Disney World
In addition to cancelling vacation reservations for Guests with plans to visit Walt Disney World during the first week of June, Disney today also removed availability for most Disney Springs' restaurants through the end of June. Guests are being notified via email that their early June reservations at Disney
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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force and Mayor Demings met today and discussed the opening of theme parks and large public facilities, a conversation which included Thomas Masloum, Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort & Transportation. Following the meeting, Task Force member Chuck Whittall, President of Unicorp, made
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line announced today that all Disney Magic Mediterranean cruises have been cancelled through July 2 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This includes two 9-night trips to the Mediterranean originally scheduled to depart on June 13 and June 22, as well as a 12-night cruise scheduled to set
Merchandise
Star Wars fans longing for Batuu or craving more movie trivia need not suffer much longer. On June 23, two new Star Wars books will be released, and both are available for pre-order starting today. In Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu , author Cole
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According to SEC filings, The Walt Disney Company has taken a $5 billion line of credit, with Citibank listed as the "designated agent." This line of credit is one of three debt offerings assumed by Disney since late March, all of which total over $12 billion. However, this
Disneyland
The Orange County Register has reported that Disney recently filed for another permit as part of their massive enhancement plan, Project Pixie Dust. Following the demolition and rebuilding of the Adventureland entrance arch, Disneyland is now planning an extensive replacement of the gates and marquee at the entry to Frontierland.
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As the Coronavirus pandemic crisis grows both more dire and more complex daily, all Disney Parks remain closed indefinitely. Today, Disney announced that all U.S.-based, non-essential Cast Members and employees will be placed on furlough beginning on April 19, 2020. The following was reported by the OC Register:
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World added to their list of Coronavirus-related updates on their website today, clarifying yesterday's announcement that their Summer Free Dining offer would be extended to most Guests with previously-booked vacation packages or room reservations that had to cancel due to the Resort's closure. This
Walt Disney World
Although Orange County, in which Walt Disney World resides, is currently under a "Stay At Home" order due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Disney Resort golf courses are currently allowed to remain open. In Section 1, Part B of Orange County's "Stay At Home" executive
Aulani Resort
Although Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii remains open, some special activities and amenities are closing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The following experiences will be unavailable to Resort Guests beginning Friday, March 20, through March 31, 2020: * KA WA’A Lū’au * Makahiki –The Bounty of the Islands