COVID-19 Archives

Full List of all Attractions, Entertainment, and Shopping that Will be Available Upon Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopening

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

If you’re curious about what attractions, entertainment, and shopping experiences will be available once the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks begin to reopen, thanks to our friend on Twitter @Scott Gustin, we have a full list for each park! Magic Kingdom Attractions “it’s a small world” Astro Orbiter Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear’s … Read more

BREAKING: Disney States Spaceship Earth Refurbishment Will Still Happen, Offers Update on What Attractions and Entertainment Will Be Available at Each Park

June 20, 2020

Walt Disney World Resort has just shared an update on what attractions and entertainment will look like when the theme parks begin to reopen. Disney Parks Blog shares, “As we look forward to the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in July, we’re excited to share a few details about the attractions and entertainment guests … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Donating Proceeds from Certain Meals to Osaka Prefecture COVID-19 Fund from Soft Opening

June 20, 2020

Universal Studios Japan became the first theme park to reopen in Japan back on June 8th. Now that its soft opening period has come to a close, the park has revealed that proceeds from certain meals sold during the soft opening will go to Osaka Prefecture’s COVID-19 Helping Fund, in support of the medical workers … Read more

Walt Disney World Announces Temporary Changes to Disney PhotoPass Service

June 19, 2020

Walt Disney World’s temporary changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be revealed, this time affecting the Disney PhotoPass service. When the parks reopen, PhotoPass photographers will no longer be able to take pictures on guests’ cell phones, tablets, or other personal devices, while props will be cleaned between guests. From the Walt … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Debuts Mask-Free Area

June 19, 2020

As the notoriously hot and humid Japanese summer approaches, Universal Studios Japan is taking steps to ensure Guests can have a relatively comfortable visit to the park. As part of this, the park has implemented a mask-free zone, similar to the U-Rest area at Universal Studios Orlando. At the area along the park’s central lagoon, … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Implements New COVID-19 Procedures As It Exits Soft-Opening Period

June 19, 2020

After nearly two weeks of a soft-open period open to residents of Osaka Prefecture with annual passes, Universal Studios Japan has finally exited its soft opening period, and has returned to general business. Day Guests and Annual Passholders alike are welcome to visit without reservations, provided they live in the six prefectures of the Kansai … Read more

Orange County Mayor Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Any Public Space Starting June 20

June 18, 2020

We hope you’ve got your Disney face masks handy, because starting Saturday, June 20, face masks will be required to be worn by anyone working, living, visiting, or doing business in Orange County: The Executive Order was issued due to rising confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. Since face masks have been required since … Read more

Firefighter from Iconic “Mickey and the Fireman” Portrait Hospitalized Due To COVID-19

June 15, 2020

The firefighter that posed for a famed portrait with Mickey Mouse is on a ventilator as he battles COVID-19. KABC reports that Captain Dave Baker is among seven Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters that have been diagnosed with the virus, with five under quarantine. The Detroit Fire Department added that Baker posed for the Disney … Read more

VIDEO: Hong Kong Disneyland Releases Details on Reservation System Ahead of June 18 Reopening; Guest Health Declaration Required

June 15, 2020

Hong Kong Disneyland has released additional details on its new theme park reservation system, as well as health and safety guidelines that will be followed throughout the park upon its reopening on June 18. Guests will have to purchase admission tickets in advance and make a theme park reservation that requires a health declaration as … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening on June 18

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

Disney has announced that Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening to the public on June 18th. As with all other Disney Parks reopenings, limited capacity and increased health and safety measures will be in place. Earlier this week Disney Explorer’s Lodge reopened to Guests, and the Castle of Magic Dreams (which you can see a … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Resort to Begin Phased Reopening on July 9th, a Petition to Re-Theme Splash Mountain, and More

June 14, 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 8-14, 2020. Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates & Guest Information … Read more

Cast Member Temperature Checks and Health Screenings Starting June 14 at Walt Disney World

June 13, 2020

Cast Members directing morning traffic at rope drop

In preparation for theme parks reopening in Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has released a new temperature screening process for Cast Members. Beginning June 14th, all Cast Members will begin to have their temperatures checked upon arrival to work. An agreement was made between Disney’s Director of Labor Relations and the Services Trades Council Union … Read more

BREAKING: Disney World Testing New Contactless Security and Bag Check System Ahead of Theme Parks Reopening

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020

It appears that Disney is testing a new security scanning system ahead of the theme parks reopening next month. Currently, the test is taking place in the Lime Garage at Disney Springs at the entrance to the escalator. The new process has you walk through a scanner, which you can see below in a video … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Explorers Lodge Resumes Operation at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

June 13, 2020

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Disney Explorers Lodge

Since May 15th, Disney Explorers Lodge at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has been accepting reservations to stay at the hotel. Today, it seems the Disney Explorers Lodge has reopened, with limited operations and social distancing measures put into place. Outside of the hotel, two sign stands (along with Pluto and Goofy) greet Guests. If we … Read more

Disney’s “Mulan” Now Scheduled to Be First New Major Summer Theatrical Release Following Postponement of “Tenet”

June 12, 2020

With Variety reporting Warner Bros.’ release of Tenet being postponed two weeks, Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan is now poised to be the first new major theatrical release of the summer. Tenet, the new film from director Christopher Nolan, was previously scheduled to be released on July 17th, but has been delayed to July 31st … Read more

Guests with Walt Disney World Reservations Through July 11 Asked to Confirm, Modify, or Cancel by June 25

June 11, 2020

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 with Disney Vacation Club properties and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on June 22. With all of these changes, Disney is now asking guests with reservations through July … Read more