BREAKING: Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins Attraction Previews Removed from the EPCOT Experience, Projects In Doubt

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With the official reopening of EPCOT today, we passed by the EPCOT Experience and noticed some minor changes to the film that plays inside the projected theater that could entail big problems for recently-announced reimaginings and projects coming to the park. Most notably removed from the show that plays at the EPCOT Experience is that … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Releases Details on Annual Pass Extensions, Cancellations, and Refunds for 2020

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Walt Disney World has just released full details regarding additional extension options, plus how to seek a cancellation and refund. You can check out the full details below, and make sure to keep in mind the important August 11 deadline for cancellations and refunds: Reopening Policy Options We know that many Passholders are excited to … Read more

Walt Disney World to Increase Number of Park Reservations Available for Annual Passholders Starting July 16; Disney’s Hollywood Studios Excluded

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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. Now, Disney has announced that it will increase reservation availability for Annual Passholders starting July 16. It’s important … Read more

Disney Cultural Representative Program Suspended Until Further Notice; Employment Offers Withdrawn at Walt Disney World

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In line with the cancellation of the Fall 2020 Disney College Program, Walt Disney World has begun contacting participants of the Disney Cultural Representative Program to inform them that the program has been suspended until further notice. All employment offers have been withdrawn. Those who were in the middle of completing their program will be … Read more

New Permit Filed for Installation of Themed Show Set Elements at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites came to a standstill. However, with the parks now reopening, Walt Disney Imagineering is gearing back up to try and meet deadlines—at least on projects that are already underway. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, … Read more

30% Off Merchandise Discount Now Available for Annual Passholders Through August 14 at Walt Disney World

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Whether you’re looking to purchase EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival merchandise on July 15, hoping to adopt some new Pandora – The World of Avatar plush creatures, or you’re at Disney Springs on a shopping spree, Annual Passholders now receive a 30% off merchandise discount through August 14. The discount … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Face Shield Policy Effective Tomorrow for Guests Requesting Alternate Accommodations; Guests Must Provide Own Face Shields

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UPDATE: Despite earlier reports from Guest Relations Cast Members stating that guests requesting alternative accommodations would be able to wear face shields in lieu of face masks (with some restrictions), Walt Disney World has issued clarification stating that all guests will still be required to wear standard face masks. You can find the full details here. In … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Debuts New Health & Safety Updates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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“Good times are here to stay… let’s get away, and have a perfect picnic!” Back in mid-March, something did stop us now, but luckily today, we’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ready to hop aboard the Runnamuck Railroad with Goofy in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. If you’ve been following along with our coverage, we’re … Read more

Two NBA Players Test Positive for COVID-19 While Quarantined in Walt Disney World “Bubble”

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Despite all of the steps being taken to keep NBA players safe within the Walt Disney World bubble, the NBA has just informed the press that two players have tested positive for COVID-19 out of a total of 322 currently residing within the campus. Of the 322 players tested for COVID-19 since arriving on the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Distanced Pre-Shows, Queue Dividers, and First Order Officers in Face Shields

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It’s time to ignite the spark as we head on in with our fellow Resistance members to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Cast Member previews today. We’ve seen how quickly reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios have gone over the past weeks through the Disney Park Pass system, so it’s evident that guests are eager to come … Read more

New York Now Issuing $2,000 Fines for Failure to Observe Required 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers from Florida Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

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With an ongoing quarantine in place for all guests from the Tri-State Area traveling to Florida, given the rising number of cases in Florida, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reciprocated with a similar quarantine for all guests traveling in from states with high rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases. This was issued in late June, … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Temperature Screening Procedure and Arrival Experience for Reopening Previews

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Hooray for Hollywood! Despite gorgeous views of Cinderella Castle and the Tree of Life for the official reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’re happy to be back in the land of glitz and glamour for the phased reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opening today for Cast Member previews. Today, we’re walking you … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Again Due to Slight Rise in COVID-19 Cases

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UPDATE: An official closure date has now been issued by Disney. Hong Kong Disneyland will close temporarily starting July 15. Just under a month after reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that it is closing due to another outbreak of COVID-19 after 52 new confirmed cases were recorded just today. Official details will be announced … Read more

Guests Not Wearing Face Masks on Attractions Will Not Receive On-Ride Photo at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has established some pretty strict guidelines for its reopening regarding face masks at its various resort hotels and theme parks. Face Masks with ear loops are required for all guests over the age of 2, and as we’ve learned through recent updates, no gaiters will be allowed. Once inside the parks, face … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Annual Pass Sales Temporarily Suspended

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Yesterday, we were happy to report that Annual Pass sales and renewals had continued at the parks, however we’ve just confirmed with Guest Relations that Annual Pass sales are currently on pause at the parks and via phone or online. Renewals are still available both at the Guest Relations windows and via the V.I.PASSHOLDER Support … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merida’s Horse Gets Startled During “The Royal Princess Processional” at the Magic Kingdom Reopening

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Ever since the debut of “The Royal Princess Processional” at the Magic Kingdom as part of socially-distanced character entertainment for the reopening, guests have marveled at Merida and her steady steed Angus march down the Magic Kingdom. Today, however, an incident caused the horse to get startled, which made for a somewhat scary scene in … Read more