Cirque Du Soleil Lays Off 95% of Employees Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic; “Drawn to Life” Premiere at Disney Springs Delayed Indefinitely

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hitting entertainment venues (much like theme parks) the hardest due to massive, unprecedented closures, it seems the financial toll this took on Cirque du Soleil has led the company to make a drastic, company-wide layoff, terminating 95% of its employees. According to Forbes, the Montreal-based circus producer announced it would … Read more

Governor of California Issues Statewide Stay-at-Home Order “Until Further Notice,” Impact on Disneyland Resort Unknown

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With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the rise, the Governor of California has issued a statewide order mandating that citizens must stay at home, with few exceptions, “until further notice.” Deadline‘s Denise Petski reported on Governor Gavin Newsom’s order, which will keep open “essential” businesses, including: Gas stations Pharmacies Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, … Read more

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 8 Is Now Available

In this episode: Who was first? How some of our most popular heroes are sometimes just a little too familiar. We take a look at the newest Black Widow and Jungle Cruise trailers! Thor: Love And Thunder adds a Dark Knight to the cast! Here comes Fing, Fang Foom! A princess wants to be a … Read more

SHOP: “The Making of Disney’s Jungle Cruise” Promises An In-Depth Look at the Film and Classic Attraction; Now Available for Pre-Order

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While we’re waiting for Disney Parks to re-open, it’s nice to hear some good news about upcoming Disney films. Last week, we got a closer look at “Jungle Cruise”, inspired by the world-famous attraction, with a trailer and posters. Today, D23 released an interview with the author of “The Making of Disney’s Jungle Cruise.” This … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/19/20): Tournament of 64 Never-Built Disney Parks Continues, Dating Game Update, Surviving Without Parks, and More!

Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the continuation of our March Madness 2020 Never-Built Attraction Tournament, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Update on MagicBand Orders and Cancellations Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

With Walt Disney World effectively closed due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is currently sweeping the country, guests with upcoming or cancelled reservations and vacation packages may be wondering what’s going on with their MagicBand orders. Disney has updated the COVID-19 landing page to include some information regarding MagicBands: According to Disney, if you … Read more

34-Year-Old Man Dead of Coronavirus (COVID-19), He Recently Visited Walt Disney World

UPDATE: Disney has released a statement regarding the passing of Jeffrey Ghazarian, as first posted by @ScottGustin via Twitter: “We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Ghazarian. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and remain in regular contact with health agencies for information and guidance.” Disney has issued a statement: “We … Read more

Jaleo by Jose Andres Launches New Employee Support Fund In Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures; Discount Gift Cards Now Available For Disney Springs Location

First, he brought world-class Spanish tapas to Disney Springs. Then, he played a key role in assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in Abaco and the Grand Bahamas islands. Chef Jose Andres’ humanitarian efforts, with the establishment of the World Central Kitchen and beyond, makes us proud to support Jaleo and eat delicious croquetas … Read more

SHOP: ColourPop “Mulan” Makeup Collection Now Available Online

It may be a while before we see Mulan in theaters as Disney works to find a make-up date, but fans can still enjoy some Mulan makeup thanks to ColourPop with their new collection releasing Thursday, March 19th! StyleCaster‘s Elizabeth Denton shared the items, ranging from an eyeshadow palette to blushes to lipsticks and lip … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 2 – EPCOT

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ and Splitsville Terminate All Employees Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures at Disney Springs

UPDATE: A representative from Homecomin’ has reached out with this additional information: “In addition to their final checks, the company will continue to pay health insurance for employees who have elected to participate through April 30, 2020. In addition, we are working on a plan to provide daily staff meals. Employees will be paid for … Read more