Tokyo Disney Resort Releases Updated Guidelines in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

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As the coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve, it’s fair to expect the guidelines and procedures to do the same at the parks. As such, the Oriental Land Company has released updated guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 at Tokyo Disney Resort. The previous guidelines followed two points: Please use the hand sanitizer that is … Read more

New Disney Pin Releases Delayed at Disneyland Paris After Suppliers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak

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Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, it has been reported by ED92 that the suppliers of pins for Disneyland Paris have had to cease all their activity in China. 📰 🇫🇷 From DLP – Because of the Chinese epidemic, DLP's suppliers have stopped their activity, following Chinese government’s orders. DLP regret to inform you that the release … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: A Cinderella Castle Makeover, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Changes to Character Meet & Greets, Festival Details Revealed, 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 February 17-23! Walt Disney World A new Disney Dining Plan Plus option will be available … Read more

PHOTOS: New Aerial Drone Pictures Show Empty Shanghai Disneyland; Still Closed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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Thanks to Twitter user @gourmetdyy, we have a rare look inside an empty Shanghai Disneyland. The park, which is about 850 km from the original outbreak in Wuhan, China, has been closed temporarily in response to the growing concern for the Coronavirus outbreak in the Hubei Province. The park has been closed since January 25th, … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Annual Pass and Ticket Price Increases, Big Changes at EPCOT, Valentine’s Day in the Parks, “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Merchandise, 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 February 10–16! Walt Disney World Price increases have hit the resort again: Park Hopper ticket add-on … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Fire and Dangerous Weather Closures, Galactic Starcruiser Reservations, Runaway Railway Neon Marquee, City Works Grand Opening, 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 of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 3-9! Walt Disney World Due to exceptionally high winds on Thursday, numerous nighttime … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 2/8/20 (Coronavirus Precautions, Cast Today Guide, Mt. Fuji Views, Duffy Flan Case, and More)

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It’s so nice to be back once again at the place where adventure and imagination set sail. That’s right, we’re back with a new photo report straight from Tokyo DisneySea! There’s quite a bit going on here, so we can’t waste a second. Let’s set sail on another incredible round-trip through this wonderful park. Main … Read more

Disney Anticipating Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort To Experience Combined $280 Million In Losses Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, Protests

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Disney announced today in their earnings call that they expect operating income to drop by over $175 million due to closures in Hong Kong and Shanghai for Q1 2020. The current expectation from Disney is that they expect both Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort to be closed for two months, at least as … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Coronavirus Park Closures, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Changes, Stuntronic Spider-Man, Super Bowl LIV, Cinderella Anniversary Desserts, 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 of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more

UPDATE: Face Character Greetings Reduced to Guest-less Photos at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Yesterday, we reported that face character greetings around Tokyo Disney Resort, including Ariel’s Greeting Grotto, had been suspended entirely until further notice (reportedly due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak). After visiting the park today — along with several videos from Twitter — we’ve found that that is not the case. Face characters are no longer greeting … Read more

UPDATE: Hong Kong Disneyland Closing Resort Hotel Restaurants in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Despite leaving their resort hotels open while the park has been closed for a week now, Hong Kong Disneyland has decided to close the restaurants at said hotels as a precaution against the spread of the Coronavirus. The hotel restaurants will be closed beginning on February 1st, 2020. It remains unclear when operations might return … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Advising Guests to Contact Cast Members In Case of Illness Due To Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns

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With Hong Kong Disneyland and the Shanghai Disney Resort already closed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Tokyo Disney Resort has begun to take special precautions. Guests at hotels today were given pamphlets advising them to contact cast members if they developed a cough or a fever, both symptoms of the Coronavirus. ミラコスタで客室に置かれていたコロナの注意書き的な? #tdr_now pic.twitter.com/O32pIeT2CL … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Cast Members Allowed to Wear Protective Masks as Precaution for Coronavirus Outbreak

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As the Coronavirus situation unfolds across Asia, precautions to prevent the spread of disease have been strengthened. After the temporary closure of both Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong DIsneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort remains the only operating resort in Asia. And with the popularity of Chinese tourism to Japan, the country is gearing up to ward … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Closed for Coronavirus, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Gets FastPass+, Disneyland Attractions Close for Refurbishment, and WDWNT The Cruise!

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 20–26! Walt Disney World Heavy machinery arrived at the Magic Kingdom parking lot … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Seen Wearing Protective Masks at Disneyland Resort as Precaution for Coronavirus

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In just the last few days, both Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland have closed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. While Coronavirus concerns haven’t reached that level in the U.S., a far greater number of Disneyland guests than usual have been seen taking precautions against contagions. Our reporters have seen quite a few … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Closed in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak in China

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Just minutes before Hong Kong Disneyland was set to open for the day, Twitter users reported the park is closed due to the coronavirus. #hkdisneyland also closing until further notice in prevention of the disease spreading. #hkdl #disney pic.twitter.com/c0MYorGonq — Rina Disney (@hkdlfan) January 26, 2020 @hkdfan shared a screenshot from the park app, which … Read more