BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Will NOT Reopen for Christmas Season as Lockdown Measures Continue in France

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Disneyland Paris closed on October 30th due to a lockdown order within France. While the park initially had plans to briefly reopen for the Christmas season, due to prolonged lockdown regulations, the French president has ruled out reopening theme parks during the holidays. With no hope for a late December reopening, Disneyland Paris will now … Read more

Grad Nite 2021 Cancelled at Disneyland Resort

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Grad Nite 2021 has been cancelled at Disneyland Resort, according to a recent update on the Grad Nite landing page. Earlier this year, Grad Nite 2020 was also cancelled, bringing this latest round of cancellations full circle as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in secondary waves. With Disneyland Resort theme parks still closed (with the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/29/20): Guest Arrested with Loaded Handgun at TTC, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Installed at EPCOT, Chapek Strikes Back at Warren Letter, Episode 150 of WDW News Tonight, and More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris to Remain Closed Through February 12, 2021 with Plans to Reopen for Christmas Season

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Yesterday we broke the news that Disneyland Paris will be closing once again on October 30th due to a lockdown order within France. Now, the park has announced its operating plans for the foreseeable future. Disneyland Paris posted the following statement on their website this morning: In line with latest direction from the French authorities, … Read more

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Under Phase 2 Closure for Halloween; Non-Guests Will Not Be Allowed Access

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be closing to non-guests on October 31 under Phase 2 closure rules. Therefore, guest not booked to stay overnight will not be permitted to access the resort grounds. Guests attempting to access the resort will find Cast Members checking MagicBands at bus stops and transportation areas. This is … Read more

UPDATE: Disneyland Paris Denies Talks of Closing Walt Disney Studios Park Despite Cast Member Discussions

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Despite ongoing Cast Member discussions on the possibility of a temporary Walt Disney Studios Park closure at Disneyland Paris, Disney has specifically stated that there are no talks to close the park. That being said, we are not the only source on the story, which is currently a hot topic on various fan sites and … Read more

PHOTOS: Poseidon’s Fury, Fast & Furious: Supercharged, A Day in the Park with Barney, and More Attractions Now Temporarily Closed at Universal Orlando Resort

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With today marking the first day of temporary closures for several attractions around Universal Orlando Resort, signage has been erected to notify guests of the changes. Outside of Fast & Furious: Supercharged, the gate is closed, with a sign visible through the fencing. The “No Trespassing – Keep Out” sign is incredibly appropriate now. The … Read more

“Ignite the Dream” Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular Resumes at Shanghai Disneyland

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When Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney resort to reopen following the historic COVID-19 closures, many entertainment offerings had been removed from their schedule. Now, two months after the resort reopened, we are delighted to see that fireworks are once again lighting the skies above the park, with the return of the beloved “Ignite the … Read more

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Remains Closed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa will remain closed with no reopening date planned at this time. The resort closed on March 24, amid the start of growing Coronavirus concerns, and will remain closed for the time being. The following message has been sent to all impacted guests and their travel agents: Aulani Resort remains … Read more

EDITORIAL: 10 Tips for Social Distancing at Disney Parks You’ve Not Been Told

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With the official reopening of the Disney theme parks in Florida, many fans are weighing the pros and cons of venturing out for a mask-covered day at their favorite magical destination. This is, without a doubt, a personal choice and one that comes with assessing the risk to, not only one’s self, but those around … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Releases List of Attractions, Shops, & Restaurants to Remain Closed After July 1st

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Although the Tokyo Disney Resort is finally returning to business on July 1st, there’s a few caveats. Namely, some offerings will remain closed at the parks until further notice. Let’s take a look at the list released today by the Oriental Land Company. Some of our favorites, tragically, seem to be remaining closed. Please note … Read more

Walt Disney World Will Limit Reservation Days Booked by Annual Passholders to Manage Capacity Upon Reopening

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In case you haven’t heard the great news yet, Walt Disney World plans on a phased reopening of its theme parks starting July 11. Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Club 33 members will have special access to reopening previews prior to that date, however given limited capacity, there may be certain regulations in place. As … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Receives Final Approval for July 11 Phased Reopening

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Walt Disney World has just received approval from the state for its phased reopening starting on July 11. The letter was officially signed off by Halsey Beshears, Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, on behalf of Governor Ron DeSantis. Walt Disney World became the last major central Florida theme park to present … Read more

My Disney Experience Adds New Mobile Order Arrival Windows; Expands Payments to Allow Apple Pay, Disney Gift Cards, and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards

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With Disney Springs over a week into its phased reopening and Walt Disney World theme parks set to reopen starting July 11, updates are being made to My Disney Experience to expand and encourage the use of Mobile Ordering and Contactless Payments moving forward. Mobile Order Arrival Windows When you click on “Mobile Food Orders” … Read more

Cooke’s of Dublin Reopening at Disney Springs on June 3; Raglan Road to Reopen on June 10

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Cooke’s of Dublin will be reopening at Disney Springs on June 3, with Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant reopening a week later on June 10. Hours for Cooke’s of Dublin are set from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily. When Raglan Road reopens on June 10, hours will be from 4:00 PM – 10:00 … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Officially Retracts July 11 Reopening Date for Resort Hotels

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While no mention of resort hotels was made during yesterday’s reopening presentation, the Walt Disney World website displayed an update that specifically included resort hotels as part of the July 11 reopening date: This update has since been modified to remove wording about Disney Resort hotels: Now, Disney has confirmed with the media that the … Read more