Closures

Furloughed Walt Disney World Cast Members Experiencing Issues Securing Unemployment Benefits Despite Auto-Enrollment

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Company-wide furloughs 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) went into effect earlier this month on April 19. Disney has secured full health benefits for their employees during the temporary furlough, and while Cast Members were auto-enrolled into … Read more

Southwest Airlines CEO States “Disney World Needs To Open” For Travel To Resume

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Unless you travel for business, if you’re a Disney fan, chances are most of your flights end up at MCO (or LAX), and there’s a reason why the long-standing joke of calling MCO the “Mouse’s Corporate Office” still exists: families and groups traveling to Walt Disney World comprise a huge portion of flights. With passenger … Read more

Orange County Recovery Task Force Proposes That Walt Disney World Can Open At Their Own Discretion

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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met once again early today to discuss further parameters for each business sector, including a brief conversation on how to move forward with theme parks and large public facilities with Mayor Demings. The Mayor had previously commented on how Disney’s closure was responsibly done, given that no outbreaks … Read more

PHOTO: Hong Kong Disneyland Sets Up New Queues for Social Distancing

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Hong Kong Disneyland is now testing new queue setups just outside the park in order to promote social distancing. Previously, we’d only seen this sort of testing at Shanghai Disneyland, but it appears that the Disney Parks in Asia are now well on their way to reopening given the drop in COVID-19 cases throughout the … Read more

Disneyland Resort Reopening Still Months Away Under Stage 4 of California’s COVID-19 Roadmap

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With summer quickly upon us, many eager Disneyland Resort guests and Annual Passholders are searching for answers regarding when the parks will reopen, but California Governor Gavin Newsom, in conjunction with California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell, seems set on adhering to strict guidelines and requirements before permitting certain businesses to reopen. … Read more

Orange County Task Force Establishes Initial Guidelines for Walt Disney World Reopening (Guest Spacing, Wiping Vehicles, etc.), Mayor Believes June Reopening Realistic

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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met early today to discuss the initial guidelines for reopening Orlando’s theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort. Other industries covered include hotels, bars, and restaurants, with a distinction set up between smaller theme parks (like Gatorland, for example) and larger theme parks like Walt Disney World and … Read more

France Extends Restrictions on Large Gatherings, Disneyland Paris Unlikely to Open Until September

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The restrictions issued earlier this month regarding large gatherings, including cultural and sporting events across France, have now been extended from mid-July to September. These restrictions ban festivals and events that draw more than 5,000 people. The announcement was made by France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe in an address to the National Assembly in Paris … Read more

Latest Florida COVID-19 Projection Model Suggests “Relaxed Social Distancing” Possible After June 21

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As data surrounding the ongoing health crisis is continuously updated, the situation surrounding COVID-19 keeps changing, with the latest projection models now stating that the earliest date social distancing may be possible in Florida is June 21. This is a marked delay from the previous June 14 estimations. By now, many states have chosen to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Update – April 2020 (Disneyland Resort Line Service Suspended, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Spring Decor)

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Today we have yet another update for you from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort courtesy of our friends at Disney Magic Kingdom Blog. While we’ve gotten to see the latest progress on the Castle of Magical Dreams transformation and some adorable Hong Kong Disneyland 15th anniversary merchandise, now it’s time to venture over to the Disneyland … Read more

Disney’s Buena Vista Construction Co. Lays Off Majority of Contractors During Extended Parks Closure; Work Expected to Resume Before Year’s End

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With construction halted across Walt Disney World, Disney’s in-house construction firm, Buena Vista Construction Co., has laid off a majority of its contractors due to the ongoing COVID-related park closures. Those affected include bricklayers, carpenters, ironworkers, landscapers, painters, plumbers, and more. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Buena Vista Construction Co. informed the state that it … Read more

Adventures by Disney Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy Through July 31

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After cancelling most trips through May, followed by river cruises through June, Adventures by Disney has announced that, in an abundance of caution, most trips through the end of June have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. In addition, they’ve recently modified their date change and cancellation policy to allow guests to receive 100% credit … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a High-Definition Helicopter Tour Over Disneyland Park During the Extended COVID-19 Parks Closure

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So far, we’ve been lucky enough to catch a few aerial images of Disney Parks throughout this unprecedented closure, but most of the videos out there have been admittedly grainy or hard to make out. Thankfully, a new HD video is making the rounds throughout Disney social media, and it’s one of the best views … Read more

Disneyland Resort Removes Park Hours Through May 16; Schedule Unavailable Through June 4

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In line with recent reports of cancellations through May 16, it seems Disneyland Resort has now completely removed park hours through May 16 on their website as well as on the Disneyland app. Through May 16, the parks are listed as “Closed”, with “Schedule Unavailable” showing through June 4. Do note that Disneyland Resort calendars are … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through May 16

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Many guests with Walt Disney World vacations in mid- to late 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 now removed park hours through May 16 on their website as well as on … Read more

Registration Postponed for June Moonlight Magic DVC Events at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

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With all of Walt Disney World Resort, including its waterparks, still closed, events like the upcoming Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon are being shuffled around to accommodate for a delayed reopening. According to DVC News, registration for the events, which are scheduled to take place on June 17 and June 24 are currently on hold, … Read more

Walt Disney Company Credit Rating Downgraded Due to Concerns Over Delayed Reopening

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The Walt Disney Company has seen a whirlwind month within the market, getting out-performed by Netflix only to gain advantage shortly after with the White House’s announcement for a phased reopening of businesses to potentially begin in May. However, investors haven’t fully regained hope in the company, and more news coming out regarding the future … Read more

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