Limited Edition Disney Parks Pin Trading Pins to be Sold Exclusively Online via shopDisney Throughout Extended Parks Closure Starting April 9

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If you collect Disney Parks pins, you may be wondering what the situation might be for new releases. Since both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are closed indefinitely, monthly pin releases cannot be released at the parks themselves. Thankfully, shopDisney is here to save the day. shopDisney has announced that while the parks … Read more

American Federation of Musicians Local 389 Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

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On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the American Federation of Musicians Local … Read more

Orlando International Airport (MCO) Passenger Traffic Down by 97% Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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With Walt Disney World Resort and a slew of other theme parks and tourist destinations closed across Central Florida, the Orlando International Airport is seeing a drastic decrease in passenger traffic due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you’ve ever arrived at MCO on a trip to Walt Disney World, then you’ve witnessed first-hand the … Read more

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Furloughs 835 Employees Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Closures

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Amidst a wave of furloughs across Walt Disney World Resort and throughout the theme park industry in Orlando and beyond, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando has furloughed most of its employees due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closures. As reported by the Orlando Business Journal, the hotel furloughed 835 workers upon closing on March 24, … Read more

VIDEO: Trailer Released for “It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer”; New Series Premieres on Disney+ May 15

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In honor of the 25th Anniversary of “A Goofy Movie,” Disney+ has released a first look clip for “It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer.” The iconic voice of Goofy and Pluto for more than 30 years, Disney Legend Bill Farmer steps out from behind the microphone to meet his own favorite characters — dogs! … Read more

Sold-Out Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite on April 30 at Disney California Adventure Postponed Due to Ongoing Park Closure

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The sold-out after-hours event, Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite, at Disney California Adventure has been postponed due to the ongoing park closures throughout Disneyland Resort. Announced back in November, the party was set to take place on the evening of April 30th. Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Park have been closed since March 14. The … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering’s Blaine Gibson Sculpture Studio in New Disney Parks Video Series

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Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! The next stop on our virtual tour of Walt Disney Imagineering is the Sculpture Studio. This hidden gem within our headquarters is one … Read more

Food & Beverage Price Increases and Menu Changes Being Implemented at Walt Disney World Despite Closure

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Despite the parks being closed indefinitely, internal changes to Food & Beverage continue as menus are constantly updated and prices are raised across Walt Disney World. Changes come in the form of the aforementioned price increases, albeit despite the usual $0.25 to $1.00 increases we typically see across the board from quarter to quarter, we’re … Read more

TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Join Eric for “The Wolfe Den” at 11:00 AM, Plus an All-New Back to the Future LIVE! on Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at 9:00 PM

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Welcome to week two of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow… shining at the end of every day! And today, … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Fire & Rescue Cast Members Gather Outside Sleeping Beauty Castle to Applaud Medical Workers on World Health Day

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It’s World Health Day, and all around the globe, Disney Parks are coming together to show their appreciation for the brave medical workers at the frontlines of this global pandemic. Over at Disneyland Paris, a floral arrangement of “Merci” was displayed in front of the castle, and a heartwarming new video shows a gathering of Disneyland Paris Fire … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Around the Globe Offer Messages of Thanks and Appreciation for Medical Workers in Frontlines of COVID-19 Pandemic for World Health Day

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Today marks World Health Day – a day traditionally honored by celebrating nurses, doctors and healthcare teams who work tirelessly to keep us all healthy. This year, these professionals are the front line of defense in a global pandemic, providing much needed care to communities around the world. In honor of World Health Day, Disney Parks … Read more

Bob Iger Suggests Temperature Screenings For Guests May Be Instituted When Disney Parks Reopen Following COVID-19 Pandemic

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Disney Parks have been closed indefinitely for weeks now due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While right now, the biggest question might be when the parks will reopen, there’s the inevitable follow-up question: What’s it going to be like when the parks do reopen? With social distancing guidelines in place and likely to be extended, … Read more

UPDATE: Erroneous 2021 Opening Date Redacted from “Journey of Water Inspired by Moana” EPCOT Serigraph Poster Listing on shopDisney

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Journey of Water Inspired by Moana was officially announced just last year at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. As we first mentioned in our original Project Gamma post, the presence of a water maze area, known as Journey of Water, would be the final component of the reimagined EPCOT. A date embedded within this morning’s … Read more

Essential Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Allowed to Wear Face Masks at Work During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country indefinitely, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. However, while essential Cast Members, like security guards, animal … Read more

VIDEO: New “At Home With Olaf” Animated Shorts Series Voiced by Josh Gad Debuts on YouTube

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has created an all-new original animated content series featuring the beloved snowman Olaf (from Frozen) in 20 unique vignettes. Starting this week, enjoy an all-new original Disney Animation digital series voiced by Josh Gad (at home) and animated by Hyrum Osmond, the supervising animator of Olaf from the first Frozen film … Read more

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs Now Offering Delivery via Postmates

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If you’re looking to support local businesses while stocking up with tasty baked goods for your prolonged quarantine, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs is now offering delivery via Postmates, with a menu full of gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and kosher treats ready to be delivered right to your doorstep. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pcy7gA1lI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link As a reminder, Disney … Read more