PHOTOS: A Few New Signs Limit Four Guests Per Physical Distancing Marker at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions

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New signs have debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as an increased safety precaution for the COVID-19 pandemic. The new signs state to limit four guests per marking and to separate larger parties. One of the signs can be found on a trash can near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. It also designates the standard that … Read more

U.S. COVID-19 Restrictions Could Loosen by July 4th

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Overall COVID-19 restrictions in the country seem to be on-trend to be loosened in the summer, specifically by the 4th of July holiday. This is thanks to the growing optimism of drastically lowering the infection rate of the virus by administering vaccines. Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, “If … Read more

PHOTOS: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now Loading Every Row at Magic Kingdom

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With Walt Disney World getting ready for spring break crowds, two popular Magic Kingdom attractions have resumed loading every row. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has begun fully loading their vehicles. Previously, rows had been skipped to promote physical distancing between parties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plexiglass dividers have been added to the loading gates … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Added to Load Platform of Na’vi River Journey As Boats Undergo Modifications at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Plexiglass dividers and physical distancing markers were added to a multitude of attractions as an enhanced COVID-19 safety measure. The Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom received plexiglass dividers for at least one boat recently. Now, the loading platform in the queue also has plexiglass dividers installed. Dividers of plexiglass help separate guests while … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Runamuck Park Picnic” Character Greetings Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Character meet and greets as we once knew them are not currently available at Walt Disney World as a safety measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. Character cavalcades have taken the place of normal meet and greets over the past few months. Lately, more physically distant character appearances are popping up, and we are excited to … Read more

PHOTOS: The Barnstormer Now Loading Every Row, Plexiglass Added to Load Platform of Magic Kingdom Attraction

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We’ve seen lots of enhanced safety precautions since Walt Disney World reopened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This morning, we noticed that plexiglass dividers were added to the loading area of The Barnstormer rollercoaster in Storybook Circus. Guests wait behind each numbered door to board their row on the coaster. Now, a plexiglass divider is … Read more

New Ad Debuts Urging Guests to Visit Soon as Part of “Tomorrow Begins Today” Campaign at Walt Disney World

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A heartwarming promotional video was released today as part of a new marketing campaign for the Walt Disney World Resort. The goal of the campaign is to encourage guests who have been avoiding theme parks due to the COVID-19 pandemic to begin booking their trips for “tomorrow”. That tomorrow does include masks though, so it … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/4/21): Flower & Garden Outdoor Kitchen Reviews, Disney+ Price Increases March 26, Police Reports Show Cast Members Abused by Guests, Tickets On Sale for ‘A Touch of Disney,’ Hundred Acre Wood LEGO Set Coming, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: COVID-19 Safety Protocol Signage Revealed at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

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With Disney’s Blizzard Beach set to reopen on Sunday, we now have a look at the COVID-19 safety measures that will be in place at the water park. Brooke Geiger McDonald posted pictures of the safety reminders on Twitter, revealing that while face coverings may not be worn while in the water, they will be … Read more

Police Reports Filed for Incidents Where Guests Abused Cast Members Attempting to Enforce COVID-19 Safety Protocols

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, Cast Members have endured abuse from guests while enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask wearing and physical distancing. Police reports have been filed against guests that have abused Cast Members by spitting on them, shoving them, and even attempting to pull a gun on them. One particular altercation took … Read more

Disneyland Hopeful of Launching New Annual Pass Membership Program When Allowed to Open

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disneyland Resort has been closed since March 2020. With no definite schedule to reopen, Disney Parks announced the suspension of its Annual Pass program earlier this month. A new Annual Pass “membership” program is expected to launch upon the reopening of the resort. However, as the global pandemic is … Read more

Modified Celebration of Festival of the Lion King Show Won’t Include Tumble Monkey Act

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Disney announced yesterday that the beloved show, The Festival of the Lion King, will return in some form this summer. Disney informed us that the show will return in a modified form to include safety measures meant to keep performers and audience members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the tight indoor space of the … Read more