Coronavirus Archives

UPDATE: Disneyland Paris Closure Moved Up Due to Increased Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

March 13, 2020

UPDATE: Disneyland Paris has moved up the closure of the park abruptly to begin on Saturday, March 14. OFFICIAL: Based on updated direction from French authorities, the temporary closure of Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Parks will begin Saturday, March 14 through the end of the month. The Disney Hotels and the retail and dining complexes of Disney Village will remain … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Offers Refund Information For Voyages Affected By Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 13, 2020

Disney Parks around the world have been closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic that has changed the world almost overnight. The Disney Cruise Line was not immune to the closings as they have halted service through the end of March. Those cruises that have been canceled are as follows: Disney Magic March 14-19 March … Read more

Adventures By Disney Adds Flexible Cancellations; Restrictions For International Travel In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

The impact of Coronavirus is being seen across all operating arms of The Walt Disney Company, with closures of all Disney theme parks around the world, and suspensions of Disney Cruise Line voyages. Up until now, we hadn’t heard much on the front of Adventures By Disney. Adventures By Disney takes Disney guided excursions all … Read more

Disneyland Resort Donating Excess Food During Temporary Coronavirus-Induced Closure

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Disney has always made a point of reducing food waste, donating to causes like Second Harvest among others. During the temporary closure of Disney Parks in response to Coronavirus, that commitment to donating excess food inventory will continue. Many people will be impacted in the coming weeks by closures, hour reductions, or overall job shutdowns, … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Updated Information on Coronavirus Closure, Including Annual Pass Extensions and Refund Policies

March 13, 2020

As the Walt Disney World Resort prepares for a lengthy closure of its theme parks over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic beginning Monday, March 16th, the resort has released updated information concerning reservations, ticket expiration extensions, annual passes and more. TICKETS May I get a refund on my ticket? Unexpired multi-day theme park tickets with unused … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Website Experiencing Occasional Unavailability Following Announcement of Temporary Park Closure

March 13, 2020

Just hours after the announcement was made that the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort would temporarily close after Sunday, March 15th as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, visitors to the resort’s website were met with occasional unavailability. Comicbook.com‘s Russ Burlingame reported the outages. These were confirmed by WDWNT staff, though some … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line Suspends New Departures Through the End of March Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020

Disney Cruise Line is joining with Disney Parks around the world and temporarily suspending operations due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through the end of March. Beginning Saturday, March 14th, Disney Cruise Line will suspend new cruises through March 31st. Today, the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris joined Shanghai Disney Resort, … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Closing Temporarily Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, the final remaining Disney Park has had to close due to rising concerns over transmission of the virus. With France establishing a temporary ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people, Disneyland Paris has closed in order to comply with the country’s … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort Closing Temporarily Over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country, Walt Disney World Resort has announced it will temporarily close after Sunday, March 15 out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure is stated to last through the end of the month, but Walt … Read more

Disneyland Paris Sets Up Tents Between Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park; Potentially for Coronavirus Screening

March 12, 2020

With Disney Parks around the world being affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), currently the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris are the only resorts still fully open. But a new photo suggests that Disneyland Paris may be taking the next step in an attempt to prevent guests from spreading the disease. DLP Report is reporting … Read more

Disney Postpones Releases of “Mulan,” “The New Mutants,” and “Antlers” Over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns

March 12, 2020

As the world battles the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Disney has postponed the releases of three upcoming films, including their live-action adaptation of Mulan. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Mulan, along with 20th Century Studios’ The New Mutants and Searchlight Pictures’ Antlers, have been removed from the company’s release schedule, with Disney currently “looking at potential 2020 … Read more

The Walt Disney Family Museum Temporarily Closed Through March 20th; Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12, 2020

UPDATE: The Walt Disney Family Museum has released yet another update for visitors looking to stop by the museum, which has now extended its closure through March 20th out of precaution for the Coronavirus pandemic. You can read the announcement below: “The museum has been notified that the employee whose relative tested positive for COVID-19 has now also tested positive for … Read more

Simple Plan Cancels Performances at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020

While Walt Disney World remains open as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens in the United States, at least one change to operations has already occurred. The band Simple Plan has announced that have cancelled their performances at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The band had been scheduled to perform tomorrow through Sunday … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closing on March 14 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is closing to guests the morning of March 14, effective immediately. All Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open through March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. The closure is expected to take … Read more

Reedy Creek Fire Department Reports Seven Walt Disney World Firefighters and EMTs Currently Under Quarantine for Coronavirus

March 12, 2020

As we continue to monitor the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Disney Parks operations, a new development from the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the city-state that acts as Walt Disney World’s governmental agency, reports that seven (7) firefighters and emergency medical technicians have been put under quarantine due to Coronavirus concerns. The Reedy Creek Firefighters … Read more

PHOTOS: Hand-Washing Stations and Sanitation Guidelines Posted Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios In Response To Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12, 2020

As the public is growing hyper-aware of the scope of the Coronavirus, the Disney Parks around the world that remain open are implementing heightened health and safety measures. We previewed the new hand-washing stations that were installed yesterday across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, we have confirmation of temporary hand-washing stations at Disney’s … Read more