Disneyland Paris Cast Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, it appears the first case of COVID-19 amongst Disneyland Paris cast members has been confirmed. The BBC World news service reported this morning that a Disneyland Paris cast member has tested positive for the virus: “A maintenance staff member at Disneyland Paris … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, & Wishing Star Park Resuming Limited Operations on March 9th

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. Today, via their website, Shanghai Disney Resort announced some operations will tentatively resume on March 9th. While Shanghai Disneyland Park will remain closed, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park will resume limited operations. The full … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Grand Opening, Bread Controversy, Coronavirus Precautions, A Closed Haunted Mansion, and 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 2 – 8! Walt Disney World With the continuing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak Safety Measures

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With confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida and California, the Disney Parks division has had to enact heightened sanitation measures across the parks, including increased availability of hand sanitizer stations throughout Disneyland Resort and also at Walt Disney World. In an official statement to People Magazine, a Disney spokesperson addressed Coronavirus concerns and the … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated Hand Sanitizer Stations Added to Nearly Every Counter Service Restaurant at Disneyland Resort Due to Coronavirus Concerns

With half of the Disney Parks closed out of precaution for the Coronavirus outbreak, and closures possible for the remaining parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris), Disney wants to make sure that the parks stay as clean and sanitary as possible so as to avoid viral transmission. Guests have reported seeing higher rates … Read more

Public Health Emergency Declared for State of Florida After First Potential Coronavirus Cases Reported

UPDATE: As of 3/2, the two “presumptively” positive cases have since been confirmed by the CDC as Florida’s first two cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The first two potential cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Florida after two individuals have tested “presumptively” positive for the disease. In response, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Bob Chapek Named New Disney CEO, a Sinking Jungle Cruise Boat, “Magic Happens” Parade, 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Spaceship Earth Closing, and 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 February 24 – March 1! Walt Disney World The new Disney Dining Plan Plus option … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Asked to Stay Home After Trip to Italy Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns

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With all of the recent concern about coronavirus outbreak and its spread to other countries outside of China, many countries, like Italy, are placing travel restrictions due to isolated outbreaks. Despite Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland being closed indefinitely, all Disney Parks outside of China remain open. However, precautions are being taken to … Read more