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Iger Stopped CEO Bob Chapek’s Mass Layoff of Cast Members Before CARES Act Protections Were in Place

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Katie Francis

The Wall Street Journal’s latest dive into the crumbling of Bob Chapek’s career revealed a telling turn point that ultimately led to the falling out … Read more

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CDC Announces Eased International Travel Restrictions to United States Starting November 8th

October 25, 2021 Spencer Lloyd

Last month it was disclosed that President Joe Biden’s administration would ease travel restrictions into the United States from international destinations beginning in November. Today, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Handwashing Stations Removed at Walt Disney World as COVID-19 Safety Procedures Relax

April 14, 2021 Katie Francis

Walt Disney World is seemingly aiming for a return to normal after a series of moves that relax procedures developed for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

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Disneyland Resort Cast Member Passes Away Following Battle with COVID-19; Coworker Organizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist Family

December 24, 2020 Matthew Soberman

A Disneyland Resort Cast Member has tragically passed away from COVID-19, but he is far from forgotten. Michael worked in the resort’s entertainment division, which … Read more

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Los Angeles County Issues Strict New Emergency Stay-at-Home Order as COVID-19 Cases Surge in California

December 2, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

The previous “safer-at-home” order issued for Los Angeles County has just been upgraded to a stricter stay-at-home order, due to an emergency order issued this … Read more

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Los Angeles County Issues Stay-At-Home Order as COVID-19 Cases Surge in California

November 27, 2020 Matthew Soberman

Just days after a 10 PM curfew was enacted following Orange County, California reentering the state’s purple “widespread” tier of COVID-19, nearby Los Angeles County … Read more

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

November 24, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

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 … Read more

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Grad Nite 2021 Cancelled at Disneyland Resort

November 24, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

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 … Read more

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Universal Orlando Resort to Lay Off Additional 1,123 Employees Amid Pandemic

November 20, 2020 Catherine Fraser

Universal Orlando announced they will be laying off additional, salaried employees due to the current pandemic. According to Universal, 1,123 salaried employees, from creative division, … Read more

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PHOTOS: New COVID-19 Health & Safety Signage Installed at the Entrance Gates to Disney California Adventure

October 29, 2020 Matthew Soberman

As Disney California Adventure prepares to reopen select shopping and dining offerings for the holiday season, safety signage has been installed at the park gates … Read more

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

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Spencer Lloyd

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 … Read more

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WDWNT Recap: Massive Cast Member Layoffs, Construction Updates, New Treats, California Chaos, Tokyo Disneyland POV Videos, and More

October 4, 2020 Mike Baker

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt … Read more

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Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Now Delayed Until “Early Next Year”

September 18, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

Who’s ready for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan? We sure are! But it seems Universal Studios Japan isn’t. In an internal email to … Read more

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Visit Florida Reports Significant Decrease of Travel to Florida Due to COVID-19

August 18, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

A new research report from VISIT FLORIDA outlines how COVID-19 has heavily impacted travel to Florida during the second quarter of 2020. According to VISIT … Read more

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BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Increasing Capacity, Transitioning to New Reservation System Starting August 24th

August 17, 2020 Spencer Lloyd

Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney property to reopen after extended COVID-19 closures back in May. And with CEO Bob Chapek stating that Shanghai is … Read more

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WDWNT Weekly Recap: Historic Company Losses, a Sinking Boat, a Stuck Car, “Haunted Mansion” Crocs, and More

August 9, 2020 Madeleine

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt … Read more

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