In response to Disney’s lack of communication so far regarding potential park closure extensions due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, not only are guests getting restless, but for anxious Cast Members worried about their livelihoods, things are much more dire, and the continued silence is not making them feel any less uneasy about the … Read more
Despite previously implementing flexible cancellations, Adventures by Disney has announced that, in an abundance of caution, most trips through the end of May have been cancelled, with further cancellations through June for trips to China. Adventures by Disney recently updated their COVID-19 landing page with the following information: Adventures by Disney has been closely monitoring … Read more
Despite the closure of all Walt Disney World Resort hotels and theme parks, there’s one segment that, oddly enough, remains open throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its requisite stay-at-home orders––the golf courses. The website for Golf WDW currently lists the following announcement at the top of their home page: Walt Disney World® Golf is … Read more
With stay-at-home orders now issued for both Osceola and Orange Counties (set to go into effect at 11:00 PM tonight, March 26) it seems local governments are stepping in to clarify given Disney’s failure to address the impacts of new mandates in a timely manner. When the announcement was initially made, Orange County believed that it … Read more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect the nation, WDWNT has learned that the closure of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort is highly likely to be extended. A source has revealed to us that resort Cast Members have not been scheduled to work past March 31st. Cast Member schedules were set … Read more
While some Walt Disney World area hotels are closing soon due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, others are extending special rates for “essential lodgers” in need of a place to stay. The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista has extended a discounted rate of only $69 per night (for select rooms), plus … Read more
With stay-at-home orders issued for Orange County yesterday, it seems the neighboring Osceola County is following suit with yet another stay-at-home order, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The new order will fall in line with Orange County’s guidelines, starting tomorrow, March 26 at 11:00 PM for the duration of two weeks through April 9. More … Read more
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is now fully closed through March 31 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Previously, the resort had remained open with just the Swan Wing operating after the closure of the Dolphin Wing. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is implementing the following policies: In order to better … Read more
Disney has sent an internal email instructing its Florida-based Cast Members at Walt Disney World to follow the stay-at-home mandate that was recently issued earlier today for Orange County. While part of Walt Disney World technically is located within Osceola County, it seems it is following the regulations issued by surrounding counties out of an … Read more
The Orange County mayor has announced that he will be signing a stay-at-home mandate for all of Orange County effective starting Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 PM, for the duration of two weeks. Disney has yet to make any official announcements at this point, but the two-week period would put the closure past the originally-stated … Read more
If you didn’t get to complete eating your way around the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival this year, or still have credits remaining on your Sip & Savor Pass, you may still be in luck. While the Festival is only scheduled to run from February 28 through April 21, with all of Disneyland Resort … Read more
As people continue settling into their home after Coronavirus-related travel and quarantine advisories were issued, more and more cases are being reported, with now a second case relating back to a trip to Walt Disney World. While at first it was believed that children and young adults could not be affected by the virus, that … Read more
Friday, March 20 marked the final day of operations for all Walt Disney World Resort hotels due to the unprecedented wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) related closures. While most guests were able to cancel, reschedule, or otherwise rework their vacations in order to get home sooner, some decided to simply hold out and enjoy the last … Read more
While some Walt Disney World area hotels are closing soon due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, others are extending special rates for “essential lodgers” in need of a place to stay. B Hotels & Resorts (including their Disney Springs location) has extended a discounted rate of only $79 per night to the following … Read more
During these hard times, there are far more important things to worry about than when you’ll be able to go to the parks again. As layoffs sweep the nation in a time of economic turmoil, the parks are seeing entire workforces sent home to seek unemployment, and Disney fans at home are trying to lower … Read more
Walt Disney World is currently experiencing an unfortunate, yet historic time as for the first time ever, all of its parks have now been closed for over a week. Yes, that includes all four parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. All resorts and transportation have also closed and/or come to a standstill due … Read more