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 22-28 2020. Walt Disney World Parks The big park news this week was the … Read more
On June 23rd, 2020, Eddie Burgos Ragodon, a painter from the Philippines, passed away on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. Ragodon was stranded on the Disney Wonder after it docked in San Diego to offload its last passengers on May 19th. Several Cast Members of the Disney Wonder, along with passengers on board, were tested … Read more
This morning Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf reopened at Walt Disney World Resort! This golf course features a Gardens course and a Fairways course and is a great place for some family fun outside of the theme parks. Let’s take a tour and see the new guidelines! Walking up, there is a lot of signage … Read more
According to a Tweet from @OrlandoThemeParkNews, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has reopened to the public today at Walt Disney World Resort! We’re very excited to see a new addition of entertainment offerings open at Walt Disney World Resort. Will you be hitting the links? Let us know in the comments below!
Earlier in the week, we were able to catch a ride on a Walt Disney World Resort bus, which began operation with new social distancing measures in place, including specific places for parties to sit and Plexiglas dividers. After reviewing those procedures, we were curious about what the other transportation methods around the resort would … Read more
Yesterday it was officially announced that the NBA would be heading to Walt Disney World to finish their 2019-20 season playing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Of course, this means bringing players to the Walt Disney World Resort and needing housing for all of the players and their guests. Players are expected … Read more
Walt Disney World theme parks are set to start their phased reopenings beginning July 11th, and with that many Cast Members have voiced their concerns about if the reopening should be pushed back due to rising COVID-19 case numbers. According to WFTV, not only is Walt Disney World going ahead with the reopening but they … Read more
Who’s ready for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan? We sure are! But it seems Universal Studios Japan isn’t. In an announcement this evening, the highly-anticipated land was delayed “until further notice” due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Super Nintendo World was scheduled to open sometime this month, ahead of the now-delayed Tokyo … Read more
Mulan was poised to be the first new major theatrical release of the summer, but after the further delay of Tenet, Disney has now announced that the live-action remake will be released in theaters on August 21st. Mulan was originally scheduled to be released on March 27th, but was delayed just weeks before its premiere. … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is the most-visited park in the Universal family, yet it seems like a lot of folks don’t know much about it! So we figured on our latest trip to Osaka, we’d give you the full grand-circle tour, complete with the current social distancing practices seen outside of attractions. From current hits like … Read more
News has finally broken that Disneyland Paris is set to reopen to guests on July 15, and we’re thrilled to hear this long-awaited update. After all, it will have been a whole four months since the closure began back on March 15. But although the parks have been closed, there has been a tremendous amount … Read more
UPDATE: A number of readers have reached out to us indicating that they too have received the confirmation email, spanning through September reservation dates, with different respective confirmation deadlines. Walt Disney World recently released a full series of new policies regarding resort housekeeping procedures, transportation, and activities for the upcoming reopening of the resorts, starting … Read more
Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan is poised to be the first new major theatrical release of the summer, however insiders at The Wall Street Journal have indicated that Disney is considering postponing the July 24 release date. Mulan was originally scheduled to be released on March 27th, but was delayed just weeks before its premiere. … Read more
After canceling all trips through August, Adventures by Disney has announced that, for the safety and well being of all guests and Cast Members, all trips through September 15, 2020 have been suspended. The following message has been sent to all impacted guests and their travel agents: With the wellbeing of our Guests and team … Read more
As the Disneyland Resort prepares to reopen beginning on July 9th, conditions for the recalling of cast members are starting to be revealed. @DisneyDragon on Twitter provided sections of the conditions, which include measures to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 and what happens when a cast member is diagnosed with the virus. Cast members … Read more
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are reopening on July 1st, but it seems some parts of the resort are returning to business sooner. Starting tomorrow, June 25th, Bon Voyage, the park goods store outside of Tokyo Disneyland, will reopen to Guests! Bon Voyage will be open from 11am to 5pm through June 30th, except on June … Read more