COVID-19 Archives

PHOTOS: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Reopens in the Magic Kingdom with Numbered Sections and New Protocols for Social Distancing

July 8, 2020

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Royal greetings from Fantasyland! We’re back in the Magic Kingdom and exploring the regal land, while also taking note of the new park protocols amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next stop is Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, which has implemented some new procedures to help keep guests, cast members, and horses safe on the attraction. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New EPCOT International Gateway Temperature Screening Tents at Walt Disney World

August 13, 2020July 8, 2020

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EPCOT temperature screenings installed at the International Gateway entrance.

Walt Disney World Suspends Fingerprint Scanning at Theme Park Entrances in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

July 8, 2020

As part of Walt Disney World’s measures to mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19, fingerprint scanning will be suspended at park entrances for the foreseeable future. Disney confirmed the suspension as part of Josh D’Amaro’s interview with The New York Times. Prior to the parks shutdown in March, Cast Members posted at park entrances were … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Defends Reopening Walt Disney World Parks in New York Times Interview

July 8, 2020

With cast member previews of Walt Disney World’s parks already underway, Disney has faced criticism for reopening the parks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly-minted President of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro defended the reopening in an interview with The New York Times‘ Brooks Barnes. D’Amaro stated: “This is our new … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Social Distancing Measures Inside Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris Ahead of Reopening

July 8, 2020

The countdown is on for the grand reopening of the Disneyland Paris parks on July 15. Although we cannot wait to get back to and explore the magic of the Disneyland Park and the adventure of the Walt Disney Studios park, there is always going to be that trepidation surrounding the new health and safety … Read more

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings “Fairly Comfortable” with Walt Disney World’s Reopening Plan

July 6, 2020

Just ahead of the parks of Walt Disney World reopening to the public, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says that he’s “fairly comfortable” with the resort’s reopening plan. In the Orange County COVID-19 Update press conference on Monday, Mayor Demings referred to the measures Disney is taking to contain any possible spread of the virus, … Read more

Proposed “Relaxation Zone” Mask-Free Locations Revealed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 6, 2020

As we near the official reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks, starting with Cast Member previews tomorrow and Annual Passholder previews starting on Thursday, new details are surfacing regarding various logistical components, such as Relaxation Zones for guests to remove their face masks. With Cast Members already training for the reopenings, we now … Read more

Proposed “Relaxation Zone” Mask-Free Locations Revealed for EPCOT

July 6, 2020

FC Dallas Withdraws from MLS is Back Tournament at Walt Disney World Following Eleven Positive COVID-19 Tests

July 6, 2020

While Walt Disney World is supposed to act as a containment “bubble” for the athletes of Major League Soccer, COVID-19 has forced one team to withdraw from play. FC Dallas has announced that they have withdrawn from the MLS is Back Tournament, set to begin at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Wednesday. … Read more

Proposed Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Relaxation Zone” Mask-Free Locations Revealed

July 6, 2020

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Reopening Preparations, Payment Glitches, Construction Updates and More

July 5, 2020

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 June 29 – July 5. Walt Disney World Parks In celebration of the fourth of … Read more

PHOTOS: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Reopens in Disney Springs After Amendment is Made to the State Ban for On-Premises Alcohol Consumption

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020

If you’ve been following the saga that is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs you should be happy to know that the location has reopened (again) in Disney Springs! The location first reopened at Disney Springs on June 25th after being closed since March 17th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The day after, June … Read more

Universal CityWalk Hollywood to Remain Open with Only Outdoor Restaurant Seating to Limit COVID-19 Spread

July 2, 2020

Following the announcement made yesterday that all indoor operations were to be ceased immediately in Orange County, the reopening of Universal CityWalk Hollywood was thrown in to doubt. By closing “indoor operations”, establishments such as restaurants and entertainment venues would be impacted, hence the very core of CityWalk’s activities. So, how has the announcement affected … Read more

Disneyland Paris Shares Look at Social Distancing and Heath & Safety Measures Within the Parks

July 2, 2020

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The countdown is well and truly on for the grand reopening of Disneyland Paris, just over two weeks away on July 15. We can’t wait to get back to the magic of the resort, however like we have seen in other Disney parks upon their reopening, we are expecting a lot of procedures across the … Read more

PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort Reopens After Historic Closure to Low Waits and Limited Capacity

July 1, 2020

Today’s the day! Tokyo Disneyland has finally returned to business after 123 days of closure, and we were lucky enough to have a friend of the site at the park today to give us an overview of the situation! Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen so far! Just like we showed over the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo Disney Resort Previews Social Distancing Methods Ahead of July 1st Reopening

June 29, 2020

It’s almost time for Tokyo Disney Resort to return to making magic every day! But before the resort opens, a few things have to be confirmed, like safety and social distancing measures. In this effort, the Tokyo Disney Resort hosted a media event for newspapers and TV crews today, along with releasing three YouTube videos … Read more