Jessica Figueroa

Jessica lives in South Florida with her 15-pound cat Gordo and a small army of Tsum Tsums. You can contact her, ideally with photos of your cats, at jessica@wdwnt.com.

BREAKING: Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Releases Plans and Considerations for Reopening of Parks, Resorts, and Stores

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The Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, Pam Hymel, has released plans and considerations for reopening of Disney Parks, resorts, and stores. Highlights from the note include the possibility of reopening retail and dining locations before the parks fully reopen. As was announced earlier with the reopening date of Shanghai Disneyland, physical distancing guidelines and guest … Read more

CONFIRMED: Shanghai Disneyland Opens May 11th with Reservation-Only Limited Attendance and Temperature Screening, Chapek States Other Disney Parks Will Follow Same Protocol When Reopening

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. During today’s Walt Disney Company Q2 earnings call, it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland park will reopen on May 11. The reopening will take into account guest capacity for social distancing, as well as health and prevention procedures … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Loses $1 Billion Due to COVID-19; Parks and Resorts Revenue Down 10%

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The Walt Disney Company has released its Q2 earnings for 2020. With Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock down nearly 30% from all-time highs at the start of the year, it has been one of the most impacted companies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Walt Disney Company announced its earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal … Read more

SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating EPCOT, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Radiator Springs, and More!

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work, and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring you the niche Disney Parks designs … Read more

VIDEO: National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff” Original Series Premiering This Fall on Disney+; Behind-The-Scenes Trailer Released

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Disney+ announced today that the original scripted series “The Right Stuff” from National Geographic will premiere this fall on Disney+. Produced for National Geographic by Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, “The Right Stuff” is adapted from Tom Wolfe’s iconic, bestselling nonfiction account of the early days of the U.S. space program. A new … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Cuts Over 3,000 Jobs in the UK; Ends Gatwick Airport Operations, A Major Hub for Orlando International Airport

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Given that virtually all non-essential travel has come to a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, beside the theme parks, airlines are among the worst affected. In a recent interview, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly emphasized the need for Disney World to reopen in order to lure in more passengers. Now overseas, the stark … Read more

TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Star Wars Inspired Recipes (Ronto Wraps!) on “Cooking With Nick” at 11:00 AM, Plus a Revenge of the Fifth Panel at 9:00 PM

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Welcome to another week 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. This is where the fun begins. Yesterday, we celebrated May the 4th––also known as Star Wars Day––but … Read more

BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Reportedly Now Set to be First Disney Park to Reopen in Mid-May From COVID-19 Closure

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. However, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park resumed limited operations on March 9, with health protocols in place to keep guests safe and prevent the further spread of the virus. Now, various sources are pointing … Read more

Walt Disney Company Stocks Downgraded Due to Concerns Over Long-Term COVID-19 Impact on Parks, Movies, and More

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With an empire revolving around travel, movies, and large crowds descending upon crowded theme park attraction openings, the Walt Disney Company has been among the most impacted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite initial Phase 1 reopenings taking place across Florida today, Walt Disney World remains shuttered with no reopening date in sight. As we … Read more

SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating EPCOT, Star Tours, Monorails and More

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1 today, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work, and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring you the niche Disney Parks … Read more

New Star Wars Profile Icons Now Available on Disney+ for May the 4th

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This May the 4th (and Revenge of the Fifth), you’ll be spending plenty of time watching Disney+, with the series finale episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, the premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”, and the full Skywalker Saga now available to view on the streaming service. To add to the Star Wars Day … Read more

Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell Poses With Essential Cast Members at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge During Parks Closure

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Earlier today, we got a look at Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th. Now, Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell is stepping up with her troops, and even a Loth-wolf in celebration of Star Wars Day. Standing in an empty Star Wars: Galaxy’s … Read more

shopDisney Releases Statement Regarding “Technical Issues” Affecting Star Wars May the 4th Merchandise Release

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If you’re among the thousands of guests that descended upon shopDisney this morning with a faint glimmer of hope at being able to obtain any of the new May the 4th releases for Star Wars Day, you probably noticed the odds were not in your favor. Despite implementing a new virtual waiting room to ensure … Read more

Taika Waititi To Direct and Co-Write New “Star Wars” Feature Film For Theatrical Release

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Just announced in celebration of this year’s Star Wars Day, Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi, who recently won Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit and directed the widely-acclaimed first season finale episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+, will direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatrical release. Talk of the project had been making the rounds as early … Read more

Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Poses Inside of an Empty Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th

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The Force is strong with this one… Everyone’s favorite Walt Disney World official, Josh D’Amaro, released a stunning new photo on his Instagram account this morning in celebration of May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. Despite the ongoing parks closure, D’Amaro is seen inside an empty Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, holding a blue … Read more

Walt Disney World Reiterates “No Reopening Date” Established Yet During Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Meeting

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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met once again early today to discuss any additional developments on reopening plans given the start of Phase 1 reopenings across the state, with various restaurants and retail locations opening up under strict new guidelines and parameters. You can view the full meeting below, but we’ve linked to … Read more

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