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Disney+ Hosting Drive-in Film Festival Featuring Screenings of “The Right Stuff”, “Tangled”, “Coco”, “Hocus Pocus”, and More

September 30, 2020

This October 5 – 12, film fans in the Santa Monica area have a unique opportunity. Disney+ has announced the limited-run “Disney+ Drive-in Festival.” The festival begins and ends with invite-only premiere screenings of The Right Stuff and Clouds. The festival is filled with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic showings. The “Disney+ … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Extends Passholder Appreciation Days Through October

September 30, 2020

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Universal Orlando Resort has extended their Passholder Appreciation Days through October 31, 2020. The celebration was originally scheduled for August 10 to September 30, 2020. Here’s Universal’s announcement: Good news! We’re extending Passholder Appreciations Days through October 31, 2020 to keep the celebration of all things UOAP going. We show our Passholders the love all … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Massive Layoffs Coming For Disney Parks, and Tokyo Expands Fantasyland – Ep. 121

September 30, 2020

Tonight, September 30th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be talking about the massive layoffs coming to Disney parks, get some updates direct from Japan about the new rides in Tokyo, continue to theorize when Disneyland will reopen, and more! Want to watch us record the show … Read more

Over 400 Walt Disney Imagineers to Be Laid Off

September 30, 2020

Sadly, the layoffs that have affected Disney Parks, Resorts and Products are also coming to Walt Disney Imagineering. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act revealed that 411 Imagineers are expected to be laid off from their campus in Glendale, California. Earlier today, it was discovered … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/25/20 (New Frankenstein Face Mask, Dividers for Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines, Set Enhancements in Seuss Landing, Raptor Eggs, and More)

September 30, 2020

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re getting ready for another busy weekend, so let’s jump right in and head over to Universal Studios Florida first. We arrived bright and early to find a new face mask available from the Universal Studios Store at the front of the park. Classic … Read more

Iman Vellani to Play Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” on Disney+

October 2, 2020September 30, 2020

Marvel Studios has found its Kamala Khan. Deadline‘s Justin Kroll reports that the studio has cast Iman Vellani to play “Ms. Marvel’s” titular superhero in the upcoming Disney+ series. According to Marvel, Khan is a Pakistani-American teenager who has the ability to morph her shape and size. Khan idolizes heroes like Captain Marvel a.k.a Carol … Read more

Walt Disney World Provides Breakdown of Non-Union Cast Member Layoffs and Departments Affected

September 30, 2020

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As notices of layoffs continue to be announced around Disney Parks, Walt Disney World has provided a breakdown of what departments will be affected by the layoff of 6,700 non-union Cast Members in December. According to WDWMagic, the resort’s Vice President of Employee Relations, Jim Bowden, explained where of 6,390 of the job losses will … Read more

Disneyland Resort to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Non-Union Cast Members

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Nearly 2,700 non-union cast members are expected to be laid off at the Disneyland Resort as part of the recent wave of layoffs at Disney Parks affecting 28,000 Cast Members. As part of a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed with the State of California notified of the layoffs of 2,691 Cast … Read more

PHOTOS: Yorkshire County Fish Shop Now Only Open on Weekends at EPCOT

September 30, 2020

Known for its battered fish, piping-hot chips, soft drinks and beer; the fan favorite Yorkshire County Fish Shop is now only open on weekends.

Disney Vacation Club to Lay Off 279 Cast Members in December

September 30, 2020

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Yesterday, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division announced plans to lay off 28,000 Cast Members within its domestic parks, but did not disclose layoffs by individual park locations or divisions. Today, more information is being distributed on behalf of unions negotiating for their members as well as additional paperwork filed by the company. According to WDWMagic, Disney has … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween 2020 Phone Cases and Magnets at Walt Disney World

September 30, 2020

Decorate your car, fridge, and phone with these new magnets and phone cases at Walt Disney World. We found some of these pre-made and some available on MaDe kiosks. Pumpkin Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Sugar Rush” Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Tricks And Treats” Magnet – $14.99 Pumpkin Mickey Magnet – $14.99 “Happy Halloween” … Read more

No Disney Park Passes Available on Halloween at the Magic Kingdom

September 30, 2020

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Much like a grim grinning ghost at The Haunted Mansion, Disney Park Passes for Halloween at the Magic Kingdom have disappeared. Tickets are currently unavailable for the park on October 31st under any types, including Disney Resort guests and Annual Passholders, according to Walt Disney World’s Disney Park Pass Availability calendar. Currently, all other parks … Read more

PHOTOS: Cobblestone Streets, Landscaping, and More Detail Work Continues at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT

September 30, 2020

As construction continues in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, we’ve been spotting more details appearing in the expansion. There is now signage for La Creperie de Paris and more evidence that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be getting signage soon. We saw workers at the windows of La Creperie de Paris, which will be on the righthand corner … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Extended Around Facade of “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom

September 30, 2020

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The refurbishment of “it’s a small world” has started to expand at the Magic Kingdom. Just a day after we reported that construction walls had gone up at the attraction’s exit, even more walls have been installed across the facade. At the exit, the green face of the construction “ceiling” has been added, giving a … Read more

Senator Pat Bates Urges California Governor to Reconsider Position on Reopening California’s Theme Parks

September 30, 2020

California senator and former Disneyland employee Pat Bates is “shocked and heartbroken” to learn that 28,000 Cast Members are being laid off at Disney Parks. The layoff announcement was made today by Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D’Amaro: In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Ray-Ban x Disney Mickey Wayfarer Sunglasses Arrive at Walt Disney World

September 30, 2020

Extending Ray-Ban’s partnership with Disney, these new limited edition Ray-Bans are sure to bring style and the magic of Disney to your everyday look. These Ray-Bans are available to purchase at $244.00, no discounts apply. The temple bars of the sunglasses showcase the evolution of Mickey Mouse throughout the years. Its classic black and white … Read more