If you’re in the parks and looking to keep your hands as clean as possible, you can now locate Hand Sanitizer Locations throughout the parks as well as information centers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at various First Aid Centers throughout Walt Disney World. A quick search for “Coronavirus” on the My Disney Experience app will lead … Read more
This morning, BBC World News reported that the European red carpet premiere for “Mulan” has been cancelled, due to concerns surrounding the outbreak, and government advisories that large gatherings should be avoided. The premiere was set to take place in London, UK, tonight (March 12th). The screening of the film will still go ahead as … Read more
The COVID-19 coronavirus situation is very fluid right now, and companies around the world are responding as best as they can. Here in Japan, Tokyo Disney Resort has been closed since February 29th to combat the spread of the coronavirus. While an opening date is currently slated for early April 2020, an exact date has … Read more
UPDATE: A recent update on the gathering ban in California has clarified that the ban does not specifically include Disneyland Resort. https://twitter.com/KendraJames_/status/1238160368385396737?s=20 Disneyland has stated in an internal memo that they are monitoring the developing situation closely. Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that the City of Anaheim––the home of Disneyland … Read more
Yesterday, we shared that Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration are suspended at Disneyland Paris until further notice. It seems this blanket actually applies to all outdoor shows, including the Disney Stars on Parade show, according to OutsidEars. OutsidEars reported today that all outdoor shows, not just the nighttime spectaculars, are cancelled. Only … Read more
If you’ve been following along with our coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic as it affects Disney Parks, a recent US ban on travel from Europe might affect many of our international readers with plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. All travel from Europe to the United States is banned starting midnight … Read more
Another set of recent cancellations has been announced for Disneyland Paris, now with the suspension of two nighttime spectaculars: Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration. According to OutsidEars, the two shows are canceled until further notice at Disneyland Paris. The reason cited for the cancellations is “to guarantee the safety of visitors and … Read more
We ran an article this morning talking about the installation of new temporary handwash stations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bouncing around to a few more places, it appears these are swiftly being seen at all parks across Walt Disney World. We have seen the impact on The Walt Disney Company and its parks across the … Read more
Everyone around the world has been impacted by the Coronavirus in some way, whether it is just an increased consumption of the nightly news or more frequent hand washing. Disney Parks has been monitoring the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak carefully, including statements by the Chief Medical Officer and heightened sanitation and safety measures across … Read more
With the growing concern over Coronavirus around the world, we are closely monitoring Walt Disney World’s status and daily-changing response. Today, we found a portable hand-wash station installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The accompanying sign provides basic directions for guests to fight the COVID-19 virus. On the signage, it does also direct guests to the … Read more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, the situation in Japan has worsened, and the Oriental Land Company has given us even more sad news today. For the safety of Guests and Cast Members, the Tokyo Disney Resort closed on February 29th. Originally, the park was set to re-open on March 15th, just a … Read more
Disney and Marvel are shutting down the production of “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” due to growing concerns over the Coronavirus outbreak in Prague. Recently, the government of Prague closed down schools and restricted travels to help prevent the spread of the disease in the city. The cast and crew of “The Falcon and … Read more
With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more parts of Europe, it appears yet another two cases of COVID-19 amongst Disneyland Paris cast members have been confirmed. Disney has not publicly confirmed these two new cases, but select Cast Members have been informed. The two workers are also part of the same nighttime maintenance … Read more
Despite a confirmed case amongst its Cast Members and a slew of other confirmed cases throughout France and the rest of Europe, Disneyland Paris remains open throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, attempting to keep guests (and investors) happy while keeping the park as clean as possible. According to the Le Parisien, the park is adapting … Read more
Temporary entertainment changes are coming to Disneyland Paris amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to DLP Report on Twitter, the Princesses will not be visiting Fantasyland, with the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Park closed indefinitely. Instead, there will be a Princess Cavalcade (Pirates and Princesses feels!) taking place on the parade route with a show … Read more
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to declare a State of Emergency for Florida and engage statewide response for the control of Coronavirus (COVID-19). A global map of live updates on Coronavirus confirmed cases by Johns Hopkins can be found here. Near Orlando, Volusia County has reported one (1) active confirmed case of … Read more