Tonight, April 22nd at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We usually cover the top news stories of the week, but this week, on an Earth Day special, we talk about Animal Kingdom, Disney’s work towards the environment, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight … Read more
With Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee now fully assembled, it seems the governor is already in talks with Walt Disney World executives in order to spearhead a plan for reopening businesses across Florida. Just yesterday, it was announced that the President of Walt Disney World Resort Josh D’Amaro would be joining … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! This week, we’re swinging by Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development. Commonly referred to as “R&D,” the research & development arm of Walt … Read more
With the furloughing of tens of thousands of Walt Disney World cast members and being automatically enrolled into Florida’s unemployment system going into effect yesterday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoken out about the accusations that cast members would be given priority treatment. Mayor Demings appeared on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com with Justin Warmoth” to … Read more
Joining the ranks of Bob Iger and Thomas Mazloum, Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World Resort, has been appointed to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee headed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a conference call with members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee to discuss the re-opening … Read more
I’m not sure whether it’s because summer is right around the corner, or the fact that quarantine has us all at-home DIY-ing, but tie-dye has become very trendy these past few weeks. We’ve seen bold splashes of blue, red and yellow in this new apparel collection from March, and fruity motifs on these dip-dyed Spirit … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the first part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring a celebration of the company’s … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 13-19! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more
Going to Walt Disney World when you have a disability can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. There’s a lot of uncertainty being in a new place and knowing what to expect can help, so I wanted to put together as comprehensive of an accessibility guide as I could. Of course, disability is an umbrella term … Read more
Anyone who has ever had a food allergy knows the fear that comes with dining out. You’re constantly having to look up menus online, talk to Chefs, trust servers. The whole thing can bring a lot of stress and anxiety, two feelings you don’t want to be experiencing when visiting a Disney Park. Fortunately, Walt Disney … Read more
If you’re a Disney Parks fan who has been spending quarantine de-cluttering your home, chances are you may have stumbled upon a vast collection of trip mementos. If you’re anything like me, it’ll be guide maps. Those irresistible little maps to the magic; always the first thing you grab upon entering a park, and often … Read more
Furloughs are set to begin for all U.S. based, non-essential Cast Members and employees (including Disney Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store, and Walt Disney Studios) starting tomorrow, April 19. Disney has secured health benefits for their employees during the temporary furlough as well as auto-enrollment for all Florida Cast Members … Read more
With Walt Disney World Resort furloughs going into effect on April 19, the State of Florida has agreed to allow Disney to automatically submit applications for furloughed Cast Members into the unemployment system. Furloughed Cast Members are receiving emails as confirmation notices of their auto-enrollment. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is "open" to … Read more
Despite Walt Disney World remaining open right up until mid-March, very few COVID-19 cases remotely relating back to the parks have been reported, and all with spurious variables, like trips to other theme parks and traveling through congested airports. Now, a 16-year-old guest who visited Walt Disney World during spring break claims that she was … Read more
Many guests with Walt Disney World vacations in mid-May are holding on to those reservations until ultimately met with a cancellation email. In line with recent reports of cancellations through May 16, it seems Walt Disney World Resort has removed park hours through May 9 on their website as well as on the My Disney … Read more
The nation is slowly recovering, thankfully, in the near-wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as statistics begin to taper off and government officials look to reopen the nation’s businesses, including Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Today, President Trump unveiled new guidelines to help states reopen their businesses in phases through the easing of … Read more