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Jaleo at Disney Springs Donates Meals to Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and Orlando-Area Residents; Seafood and Vegetarian Paella Recipes Revealed!

April 30, 2020

While it remains closed to the public, crew members at Jaleo at Disney Springs have put their skills to good use by making thousands of meals for those who serve the community and those in need. In Jaleo’s latest newsletter, the restaurant highlighted their charitable efforts: “Since the start of April, more than 5,000 meals … Read more

PHOTOS: Character Dining Resumes at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Under New Social Distancing Guidelines

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

As evidenced by ever-increasing testing of new queues, theater seating, and more, Disney Parks in Asia are now well on their way to reopening given the drop in COVID-19 cases throughout. While character dining reopened earlier at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel’s Lumiere’s Kitchen back in March, Mickey and friends have now returned to the Enchanted Garden Restaurant … Read more

SHOP: shopDisney Debuts New Line of Disney Protective Face Masks; Now Available for Pre-Order

April 30, 2020

Following the CDC’s recent recommendation to wear cloth face coverings in public settings, Disney is introducing non-medical, reusable cloth face masks featuring favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters in the U.S., available for pre-order now on shopDisney.com. The cloth face masks are available for $19.99 for a four-pack, and feature a wide range … Read more

Phase 1 Opening of Florida Businesses Begins May 4th; Restaurants and Retail Reopening with Limited Capacity, Unclear If Any of Walt Disney World Can or Will

April 29, 2020

After weeks of talks with smaller county-based task force groups, like the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference this afternoon to announce the first phase of the “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee included executives like President of … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Cancelling Reservations Through May 23 Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Closure

April 29, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, a re-opening date for the parks is still unknown, and as a result, many lingering resort reservations and vacation packages are slowly being cancelled. Reports started coming in a few weeks ago regarding cancelled April reservations, although given the current stay-at-home mandate through the end of the month, … Read more

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

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

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

April 29, 2020

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

May 22, 2020April 29, 2020

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

April 29, 2020

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

April 28, 2020

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

May 22, 2020April 28, 2020

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

April 28, 2020

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

April 30, 2020April 28, 2020

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)

April 28, 2020

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

April 27, 2020

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

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Disney Magic Mediterranean Sailings Through July 2

April 27, 2020

As the world continues to face the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney Cruise Line has announced that Mediterranean cruises aboard the Disney Magic have been cancelled through July 2. Emails are now going out to all impacted guests. Scott Sanders of The Disney Cruise Line Blog has posted a copy of the email: Disney Magic … Read more