Coronavirus Outbreak

BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line Suspends New Departures Through the End of March Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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Disney Cruise Line is joining with Disney Parks around the world and temporarily suspending operations due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through the end of March. Beginning Saturday, March 14th, Disney Cruise Line will suspend new cruises through March 31st. Today, the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris joined Shanghai Disney Resort, … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Closing Temporarily Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, the final remaining Disney Park has had to close due to rising concerns over transmission of the virus. With France establishing a temporary ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people, Disneyland Paris has closed in order to comply with the country’s … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort Closing Temporarily Over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country, Walt Disney World Resort has announced it will temporarily close after Sunday, March 15 out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure is stated to last through the end of the month, but Walt … Read more

Disneyland Paris Sets Up Tents Between Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park; Potentially for Coronavirus Screening

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With Disney Parks around the world being affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), currently the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris are the only resorts still fully open. But a new photo suggests that Disneyland Paris may be taking the next step in an attempt to prevent guests from spreading the disease. DLP Report is reporting … Read more

Disney Postpones Releases of “Mulan,” “The New Mutants,” and “Antlers” Over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns

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As the world battles the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disney has postponed the releases of three upcoming films, including their live-action adaptation of Mulan. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Mulan, along with 20th Century Studios’ The New Mutants and Searchlight Pictures’ Antlers, have been removed from the company’s release schedule, with Disney currently “looking at potential 2020 … Read more

The Walt Disney Family Museum Temporarily Closed Through March 20th; Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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UPDATE: The Walt Disney Family Museum has released yet another update for visitors looking to stop by the museum, which has now extended its closure through March 20th out of precaution for the Coronavirus pandemic. You can read the announcement below: “The museum has been notified that the employee whose relative tested positive for COVID-19 has now also tested positive for … Read more

Simple Plan Cancels Performances at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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While Walt Disney World remains open as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens in the United States, at least one change to operations has already occurred. The band Simple Plan has announced that have cancelled their performances at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The band had been scheduled to perform tomorrow through Sunday … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closing on March 14 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is closing to guests the morning of March 14, effective immediately. All Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open through March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. The closure is expected to take … Read more

Reedy Creek Fire Department Reports Seven Walt Disney World Firefighters and EMTs Currently Under Quarantine for Coronavirus

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As we continue to monitor the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Disney Parks operations, a new development from the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the city-state that acts as Walt Disney World’s governmental agency, reports that seven (7) firefighters and emergency medical technicians have been put under quarantine due to Coronavirus concerns. The Reedy Creek Firefighters … Read more

PHOTOS: Hand-Washing Stations and Sanitation Guidelines Posted Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios In Response To Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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As the public is growing hyper-aware of the scope of the Coronavirus, the Disney Parks around the world that remain open are implementing heightened health and safety measures. We previewed the new hand-washing stations that were installed yesterday across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, we have confirmation of temporary hand-washing stations at Disney’s … Read more

My Disney Experience App Now Showing Hand Sanitizer Locations and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Centers Throughout Walt Disney World

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If you’re in the parks and looking to keep your hands as clean as possible, you can now locate Hand Sanitizer Locations throughout the parks as well as information centers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at various First Aid Centers throughout Walt Disney World. A quick search for “Coronavirus” on the My Disney Experience app will lead … Read more

Disneyland Closure Possible After City of Anaheim Bans Large Gatherings in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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UPDATE: A recent update on the gathering ban in California has clarified that the ban does not specifically include Disneyland Resort. https://twitter.com/KendraJames_/status/1238160368385396737?s=20 Disneyland has stated in an internal memo that they are monitoring the developing situation closely. Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that the City of Anaheim––the home of Disneyland … Read more

President Donald Trump Issues Ban on All Travel from Europe (Except UK) to the United States for 30 Days Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

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If you’ve been following along with our coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic as it affects Disney Parks, a recent US ban on travel from Europe might affect many of our international readers with plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. All travel from Europe to the United States is banned starting midnight … Read more

Disneyland Paris Cancels “Disney Illuminations” and “Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration” Nighttime Shows Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations

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Another set of recent cancellations has been announced for Disneyland Paris, now with the suspension of two nighttime spectaculars: Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration. According to OutsidEars, the two shows are canceled until further notice at Disneyland Paris. The reason cited for the cancellations is “to guarantee the safety of visitors and … Read more

PHOTOS: Portable Hand Washing Stations Added Throughout Walt Disney World In Response To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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We ran an article this morning talking about the installation of new temporary handwash stations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bouncing around to a few more places, it appears these are swiftly being seen at all parks across Walt Disney World. We have seen the impact on The Walt Disney Company and its parks across the … Read more

Walt Disney Travel Company Waives Change Fees for Vacation Packages In Response To Coronavirus Impacted Travel

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Everyone around the world has been impacted by the Coronavirus in some way, whether it is just an increased consumption of the nightly news or more frequent hand washing. Disney Parks has been monitoring the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak carefully, including statements by the Chief Medical Officer and heightened sanitation and safety measures across … Read more

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