Proposal to Host Major League Soccer Summer Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World Currently Pending Approval

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It seems like basketball isn’t the only sport seeking sanctuary in Walt Disney World during the aftermath of COVID-19. According to ESPN, Major League Soccer plans to make its return with a summer tournament proposed to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. With post-pandemic plans underway, the league is proposing … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Cancelling Reservations Through June 8 Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Closure

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As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, a re-opening date for most parks is still unknown with the exception of Shanghai Disneyland, which reopened on May 11. As a result, many lingering resort reservations and vacation packages are slowly being cancelled. Latest reports indicated cancellations up to May 31, but now Disney has issued an official … Read more

SHOP: Disney Parks Face Masks by WDWNT On Sale! New Mask Style Now Available, Plus More Cast Member Costume Designs From Mission: SPACE and Soarin’

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring … Read more

UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter Issues Revised May 27 Date for Reopening of Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries at Disney Springs

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The Hollywood Reporter has revised an interview with Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union to reflect a May 27 reopening date for World of Disney and other Disney-owned locations throughout Disney Springs, as opposed to the Memorial Day Weekend date that was issued earlier. The original publication stated the following: “The next … Read more

Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20; Reservations Now Available Online

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Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Reservations are now available on OpenTable for parties of 4 or more. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 25% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having … Read more

Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia, and Vivoli il Gelato Reopening at Disney Springs on May 22

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With all of the announcements regarding Disney Springs re-opening on May 20, followed by all Disney-owned shops and eateries set to re-open at Walt Disney World on Memorial Day Weekend, and with Disney, we now can add even more restaurants to the line up opening up soon. Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia and Vivoli il Gelato … Read more

Face Masks, Plexiglass Dividers, and Temperature Checks Confirmed for Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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The Hollywood Reporter recently interviewed Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union, which represents service workers across Walt Disney World Resort. In the interview, additional details on health and safety precautions for the reopening of Disney Springs on May 20 were released, as well as new information regarding the reopening of World … Read more

BREAKING: Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries Set to Re-Open at Walt Disney World in Late May

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UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has changed the article to reflect a revised reopening date for Disney-owned shops and eateries on May 27. For the updated story, click here. As we track the restaurants that will be available and order Disney Parks face masks to prep for Disney Springs’ phased reopening on May 20, there are even … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Sailings Through July 28

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As the world continues to face the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney Cruise Line has cancelled sailings through July 28. Previously-cancelled departures have been officially announced through June 17th. Disney Cruise Line is reaching out to guests who were originally booked on departures through July 28, 2020, to advise that these sailings have been cancelled. Below is … Read more

SHOP: Disney Parks Face Masks by WDWNT Now On Sale! New Designs Featuring Tomorrowland and DINOSAUR Cast Member Costumes

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring … Read more

Sunshine Churros Kiosks at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Sunshine Churros will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Sunshine Churros has two locations at Disney Springs and can be found across from World of Disney and across from DisneyStyle. There are 9 flavors of churros typically available, plus a seasonal flavor makes a whopping ten churros to choose from––you can read our … Read more

Disney Springs Dining Reservations Now Available on My Disney Experience Starting June 1

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We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, but if you can wait a little over a week more, you can be among the first to dine at the Disney-owned restaurants starting June 1. Currently, all reservations for the May 20 phased reopening are available … Read more

Disneyland Paris Executives Receive Guidance on Potential Reopening Procedures; Mid-July Reopening a Possibility

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With Shanghai Disneyland now in phased reopening and Disney Springs also partially reopening on May 20, advancements are being made at other Disney Parks across the globe in order to set a potential reopening in motion and welcome back both guests and Cast Members. At Disneyland Paris, CEO Natacha Rafalski, COO Daniel Delcourt, and VP of … Read more

SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating “Tangled”, The Haunted Mansion, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and More!

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring … Read more

Custodial Cast Members Returning to Work for Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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With Disney Springs partially reopening in just a matter of days, essential Cast Members, like Custodial and Security hosts, are being called back in to ensure the first phased reopening of Walt Disney World is as clean and safe as can be. According to the Orlando Sentinel, nearly 120 custodians are being called back in … Read more

Bob Chapek Talks About The Future of Phased Disney Parks Reopenings, Films, and His Role as CEO on Interview with CNBC; Emphasizes Guests Must Wear Masks and “Do Their Part” For U.S. Reopenings

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Today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek gave an exclusive interview to CNBC just hours after Shanghai Disneyland closed after its first historic day back in operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market generally looks towards Disney as the proxy on how to carry out phased reopenings on a large scale, so not only … Read more