Jessica Figueroa 
Annual Passholders, today is your lucky day, as one-month extensions have been processed for annual passes. If you check online or via the My Disney Experience app, you’ll notice that the expiration date for your annual pass has now been moved a month over. (For example, my annual pass was set to expire on August … Read more
Employees at Disney’s Mexico Pavilion at Epcot have been laid off.
In an Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update press conference led by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino, new information has come to light regarding COVID-19 outbreaks and cases related to the theme parks. During a Q&A session, a question came in from the Associated Press for Dr. Raul Pino regarding … Read more
While many seemed to think that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic would be short-lived within the tourism economy across Florida, it seems one major restaurant group is having to extend “temporary layoffs” of its employees due to ongoing impacts. Patina Restaurant Group has now officially extended temporary leave for 505 employees across Walt Disney … Read more
Something spooky this way comes, as theming has been installed onto the structure that’d previously been set up outside of the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Outside of the location, a dilapidated cemetery-style archway has been installed at the Tribute Store’s doorway. Between the cobblestone accents and font, it almost … Read more
First announced back in December 2018, Disneyland Paris recently began construction on its ambitious new solar energy project, part of the ongoing commitment to develop and implement environmentally responsible practices at the resort, while also promoting sustainable development in the region. The plant is being done in partnership and through a co-investment with French company … Read more
Last March, Disney Parks announced that all in-park smoking areas at Walt Disney World and Disneyland were to be phased out, to be replaced by designated smoking areas outside of park entrances. Now, Disneyland Resort has announced in a memo to its Cast Members that all backstage areas are to become fully smoke-free, in order … Read more
As construction slowly resumes at the Disneyland Resort, the development process on the twelve-story Disney Vacation Club tower at the Disneyland Resort is still very much in motion. Proposed plans for this tower are set to be reviewed on July 20th, and ahead of that, a massive, 1,600 page filing has surfaced, complete with full … Read more
A new round of cancellation emails has been sent to Disneyland guests with reservations through Aug. 8. The following email was sent to guests with reservations through Aug. 8: Dear Guest, We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us will be impacted by several closures. We recognize that the COVID-19 situation … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially extended its no sail order once again. The order was previously extended in April. The official order is as follows: On July 16, 2020, CDC extended the No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation; Notice of Modification and Extension and Other Measures Related to … Read more
Since EPCOT is officially reopen to the public, we are making our way around the park in order to provide any and all updates regarding the health and safety precautions in place. Next up, we are heading to the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival! The first thing we noticed upon entering was a hand … Read more
In a memo to Cast Members, Walt Disney World has indicated the permanent closure of Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, plus confirmed the official closure of Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom. Stitch’s Great Escape has long since been “Temporarily Closed” at the Magic Kingdom (and is rumored to … Read more
Since the debut of the Disney Park Pass reservation system, theme park reservations for Annual Passholders have been going quicker than any other “bucket” of availability, compared to guests with individual tickets and Disney Resort Hotel guests. This morning, Disney has expanded availability of theme park reservations through September for Annual Passholders, including some surprise … Read more
Following the departure of Michael Colglazier, now CEO of Virgin Galactic, Disney has named Jill Estorino as President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International. Jill Estorino will become president and managing director for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products International, effective immediately. In her new role, the 29-year Disney veteran will be responsible for overseeing … Read more
Today’s been a big day for Walt Disney World, not just because all four of their theme parks have finally reopened to the public, but because major plans are shifting for EPCOT as critical decisions are made for the park’s interrupted reimagining. So far, we’ve learned that the planned Spaceship Earth refurbishment, as well as … Read more
Earlier today, it was noted that Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins had been removed from the show at the EPCOT Experience for the park reopening. Disney has just released a statement confirming that the projects are in fact postponed: “As with most businesses during this period, we are further evaluating long-term project plans. The decision … Read more
