BREAKING: Florida Governor Announces “Full” Phase 1 Reopening Starting May 18; Theme Parks to Submit Reopening Plans For Approval

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that starting May 18, businesses may enter a “Full” Phase 1 reopening. WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Jacksonville regarding #COVID19 https://t.co/kKfDUfQZ3i — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 15, 2020 Under this “full” Phase 1, restaurants can move up to 50% indoor capacity, with retail also moving up to 50% capacity, … Read more

Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

Planet Hollywood will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having at least 6 feet … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Spirit Jersey, Minnie Ears, Loungefly Bags, and More Materializing Soon at Disney Parks and shopDisney

Hurry back… hurry back… We’re halfway through the year to Halloween and Disney has shared a “shriek peek” at new products coming soon, available at shopDisney.com, Disney Parks, and other shopping destinations around the world just in time for the ghoulish holiday. Today, we’re highlighting an all-new collection inspired by The Haunted Mansion. You’ll definitely want to … Read more

VIDEO: The Disneyland Dapper Dans Materialize for an At-Home Performance of “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from The Haunted Mansion

Disney Parks may still be closed, but that isn’t stopping these grim, grinning ghosts from coming out to vocalize. A few weeks back, the Disneyland park Dapper Dans materialized from their homes with their rendition of the iconic song, “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Of all the Disney Parks attractions with catchy theme songs, this Haunted Mansion … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Three

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more

Earl of Sandwich Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20

Yet another dining location has joined the ranks of those opening up on May 20th. Earl of Sandwich is set to reopen its doors once again serving up hot and cold gourmet sandwiches, salads, and wraps as well as an array of desserts, including cakes and pastries by Carlo’s Bake Shop. Earl of Sandwich will … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: CityWalk Grand Reopening in Universal Orlando Establishes “New Normal” For Theme Parks After Pandemic

Today marked a historic event in theme park history, albeit not the theme park that’s usually in our realm of coverage. Today, we dispatched reporters to Universal Orlando Resort to cover the grand reopening of CityWalk, essentially their version of Disney Springs with shopping, dining… and mini golf. Since we’ll be seeing many of these … Read more

“Percy Jackson” Series In Development for Disney+, Author Rick Riordan Announces

Hey, demigods… there’s good news for Percy Jackson fans, as a new series based on the popular novels is in the works at Disney+. Percy Jackson author, Rick Riordan, took to Twitter to make the big announcement alongside his wife Becky, sharing the following message and video: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1261008593077374977?s=20 The series will follow the storyline of the … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through June 6

In line with recent cancellations through the first week of June, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through June 6 on their website as well as on the My Disney Experience app. Park calendars are set up months in advance, so we’ll be seeing the removal of park hours as the extended closure … Read more

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