WDWNT Weekly Recap: Tropical Storm Preparations, Unexpected Attraction Downtime, Temperature Screenings in Restaurants, and More

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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 July 27 – August 2, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s … Read more

Florida Remains on Ohio Travel Advisory List as COVID-19 Cases Rise

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has updated the state’s recommended travel advisory list, which Florida remains on. The list consists of states in which the positive rate of COVID-19 is 15% or higher. Individuals entering Ohio from any of these states are highly recommended to self-quarantine for at least 14 days. The governor also encourages all … Read more

Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Universal Studios Japan

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While Universal Studios Japan has so far not been linked to the spread of COVID-19 among Guests, one Crew Member tested positive for the coronavirus today. The Crew Member in question was assigned to the Backlot Accessories store at the park’s front entrance, and followed all precautionary measures such as mask-wearing, washing hands regularly, and … Read more

Arribas Brothers, Raglan Road, San Angel Inn, Frontera Cocina, and More Businesses in Walt Disney World Filed for Millions of Dollars in PPP Loans

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In addition to Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, a number of other locations at Walt Disney World, including San Angel Inn at the Mexico Pavilion, also in EPCOT, plus Arribas Brothers, Raglan Road, Frontera Cocina, located in Disney Springs have filed for a Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP loans in light of … Read more

Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT Files for $1-2 Million PPP Loan

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Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has filed for a Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP loan in light of COVID-19 related closures and impacts at the location. The loan lists a total of 260 jobs retained through the funds acquired. The loan can now be viewed on the ProPublica “Coronavirus Bailouts” log, listed … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: A Faulty Animatronic, Updated Face Mask Policies, Our Complete Guides to the Park Reopenings, and More

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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 July 20-26, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Read our Complete Guide to the Reopening … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: EPCOT & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopen After Historic Closure, New Attractions Delayed, Happy Birthday Disneyland, and More

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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 July 13-19, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Dine with us as we explore the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Temperature Screening Process In Place at Monorail Resorts in Walt Disney World

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With the reopening of the Magic Kingdom comes the inevitablity that Guests will stay at the monorail resorts and visit the park. Why else would you stay there, after all? Since the temperature check and security screening for day Guests is located at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Walt Disney World has set up similar … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen After Historic COVID-19 Closure, and More!

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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 July 6-12, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom finally reopened its gates this … Read more

Walt Disney World Suspends Fingerprint Scanning at Theme Park Entrances in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

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As part of Walt Disney World’s measures to mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19, fingerprint scanning will be suspended at park entrances for the foreseeable future. Disney confirmed the suspension as part of Josh D’Amaro’s interview with The New York Times. Prior to the parks shutdown in March, Cast Members posted at park entrances were … Read more

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings “Fairly Comfortable” with Walt Disney World’s Reopening Plan

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Just ahead of the parks of Walt Disney World reopening to the public, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says that he’s “fairly comfortable” with the resort’s reopening plan. In the Orange County COVID-19 Update press conference on Monday, Mayor Demings referred to the measures Disney is taking to contain any possible spread of the virus, … Read more

FC Dallas Withdraws from MLS is Back Tournament at Walt Disney World Following Eleven Positive COVID-19 Tests

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While Walt Disney World is supposed to act as a containment “bubble” for the athletes of Major League Soccer, COVID-19 has forced one team to withdraw from play. FC Dallas has announced that they have withdrawn from the MLS is Back Tournament, set to begin at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Wednesday. … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Reopening Preparations, Payment Glitches, Construction Updates and More

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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 June 29 – July 5. Walt Disney World Parks In celebration of the fourth of … Read more

PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort Reopens After Historic Closure to Low Waits and Limited Capacity

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Today’s the day! Tokyo Disneyland has finally returned to business after 123 days of closure, and we were lucky enough to have a friend of the site at the park today to give us an overview of the situation! Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen so far! Just like we showed over the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo Disney Resort Previews Social Distancing Methods Ahead of July 1st Reopening

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It’s almost time for Tokyo Disney Resort to return to making magic every day! But before the resort opens, a few things have to be confirmed, like safety and social distancing measures. In this effort, the Tokyo Disney Resort hosted a media event for newspapers and TV crews today, along with releasing three YouTube videos … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Reopening Delayed, Splash Mountain to be Rethemed, Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Reopenings, and More

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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 June 22-28 2020. Walt Disney World Parks The big park news this week was the … Read more