Disney has just announced that Senior Executives for the Walt Disney Company will be taking salary cuts to help in the midst of the unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on the company and the indefinite closure of Disney Parks across the globe. Bob Chapek sent out an email earlier saying all senior executives will have their … Read more
Due to extended closures at Disneyland Paris given concerns over the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic currently sweeping Europe, numerous special events have been cancelled at the resort, starting with the Princess Run that was set to take place in early May, and now, the Marvel Season of Super Heroes as well. Marvel Season of Super … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to cause much confusion and upheaval across the globe, it was announced this morning that Disneyland Paris will remain closed “until further notice”. More information➡https://t.co/VML0gSj0OP pic.twitter.com/eBEAE2eIRr — Disneyland Paris EN (@DisneyParis_EN) March 30, 2020 The full statement on the Disneyland Paris website read as follows: The safety and well-being … Read more
On March 29th, President Donald Trump announced that the government will be extending the national social distancing mandate through April 30th. In addition, the need to avoid any and all discretionary travel was heavily stressed. In other words, if you’ve been counting down the days till your April Disney parks getaway… it may be time … Read more
Yesterday, it was announced that the Summer Free Dining offer that was originally released earlier in the year would be extended to most guests with previously-booked vacation packages or room reservations that had been affected by Walt Disney World Resort’s extended closure due to COVID-19. The offer was meant to be privately extended to those … Read more
While the ongoing extended closure of all Disney Parks, while necessary, is undoubtedly depressing, these closures have had the far biggest impact on those responsible for making magic for us every day: Cast Members. With the Disneyland Paris closure extended through at least April 15 due to nationwide lockdowns, new details have been released regarding … Read more
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 Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from March 23-29! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more
After yesterday’s closure extension “until further notice” due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Walt Disney World has now announced that they will only begin accepting reservations for dining and resorts for travel dates starting June 1 and later. The following update was listed on the Walt Disney World Resort’s COVID-19 landing page: The key wording … Read more
“Free Dining” is back at Walt Disney World… this time, it’s just for guests impacted by the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures. Eligible guests can take advantage of a vacation package offer that includes accommodations at a select Disney Resort hotel, park admission and a Disney dining plan – valid for arrivals most nights June 1 … Read more
One of Wonderland’s most enigmatic residents is going for a spin at the Mad Tea Party… in Funko POP! form. Funko has announced they will be releasing a POP! Ride featuring the Cheshire Cat riding one of the attraction’s signature teacups as part of their Funko Virtual Con taking place April 10th-12th. Unlike the Alice … Read more
While we’ve been able to keep an eye on Walt Disney World throughout the extended closure thanks to our friend @bioreconstruct, over at Disneyland Resort, it’s been a while since anyone got a peek at anything other than the closed entrance gates. Disneyland Resort officially closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic concerns on March 14. … Read more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the United States, a total of seven Transportation Security Administration agents at Orlando International Airport (MCO) have now tested positive. As we’ve learned from WESH, TSA officials revealed that the additional positive case was confirmed today, bringing the number of agents at the airport that have tested positive … Read more
Besides the parks, the cruise line industry has taken a huge hit with the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with many spring break sailings cancelled or otherwise impacted. The Disney Cruise Line has suspended all new departures beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020 through April 12, 2020. Now, news has surfaced regarding one of the cruise line’s last … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country for an even lengthier period of time, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure was … Read more
Is it just me or is this whole Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic really cramping our collective Disney style? To help satisfy everyone’s fix, we are doling out one final issue of How Disney Magic Can Beat The Quarantine Blues! Our previous editions offered a plethora of suggestions on how to Disney-fy your time indoors, from lighting … Read more
Disneyland Paris officially closed earlier this month on Sunday, March 15, due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While originally planned to remain closed through the end of the month of March only, new regulations in France have extended the country’s current lockdown, meaning the closure would have to run through at least April … Read more
