Sight Line Balloons Spotted Above Tokyo Disney Resort Backstage Area

While Tokyo Disney Resort (like every other Disney resort) remains closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, things still appear to be underway backstage. Case in point, this morning several sight line balloons were spotted above the Oriental Land Company backstage area. Twitter user oma__35 was able to share a photo from the Disney Resort Line … Read more

Matsuriza Taiko Drummers at EPCOT Ending March 15th

Matsuriza drummers

As Walt Disney World prepares to close due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we received more sad news today. According to a Facebook post by a group member, the popular Matsuriza taiko drum group will come to a close on March 15th after 25 years at the Japan pavilion. You can read the full … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Donating Excess Food to Second Harvest Food Bank During Temporary Closure

Second Harvest WDW

Disney has long-supported charitable organizations in their parks’ communities, donating to causes like Second Harvest among others. And this is set to continue during the temporary closure of Walt Disney World in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And none too soon, with thousands of workers across the Orlando area displaced, and many living paycheck-to-paycheck. According … Read more

Hotels & Disney Village at Disneyland Paris to Close March 15th

Disney Village Disneyland Paris

It seems the plans for COVID-19 closures at Disneyland Paris have been adjusted. While Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios closed March 14th, it was previously announced that the Disney Village shopping area and the Disney Hotels would remain in operation. Unfortunately, it seems the plans have changed. According to DLPReport on Twitter, further restrictions … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Very Last Performance of Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea

Mickey and Maleficent dragon in Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea

Sadly, Fantasmic! has come to an end a bit early at Tokyo DisneySea. While it was scheduled to close on March 25th, just a month shy of a nine-year run, the extended closure of Tokyo Disney Resort means the final performance took place on February 28th. Exactly 8 years and 10 months after its premiere … Read more

All Outdoor Shows & Parades Suspended, Capacity Limited at Indoor Venues & Attractions at Disneyland Paris Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations

disneyland paris stars on parade mickey mouse

Yesterday, we shared that Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration are suspended at Disneyland Paris until further notice. It seems this blanket actually applies to all outdoor shows, including the Disney Stars on Parade show, according to OutsidEars. OutsidEars reported today that all outdoor shows, not just the nighttime spectaculars, are cancelled. Only … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, & Wishing Star Park Resuming Limited Operations on March 9th

Shanghai Disneyland

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. Today, via their website, Shanghai Disney Resort announced some operations will tentatively resume on March 9th. While Shanghai Disneyland Park will remain closed, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park will resume limited operations. The full … Read more