COVID-19 Archives

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort to Present Reopening Dates to Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Tomorrow

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

With the phased reopening of Disney Springs now underway, we are one step closer to knowing when Walt Disney World will be reopening. Walt Disney World and Sea World will be delivering reopening presentations to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force group tomorrow. These presentations must include planned reopening dates. Disney Parks has announced the proposal … Read more

Disneyland Resort Can Reopen Under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan; Governor States Stage 3 Could Begin as Early as June

May 26, 2020

After beginning the transition into a “full” Stage 2 reopening, it has been announced that California theme parks, including Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more can reopen under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan. According to Brady Macdonald of the OC Register, state officials have confirmed that theme parks like Disneyland … Read more

Adventures by Disney Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy Through August 31

May 26, 2020

Adventures by Disney has announced that, in an abundance of caution, most trips and river cruises through the end of July have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. In addition, they’ve recently modified their date change and cancellation policy to allow guests to receive 100% credit on reservations through August 31. The following message has … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/25/20 (Stormy Day Crowds, New Vera Bradley Face Masks, Rainy Outdoor Seating)

May 26, 2020

Good morning from a very wet and rainy Disney Springs. Let’s take a walk around the shopping district today. Umbrellas and rain jackets were the name of the game today for cast members at Disney Springs. Outdoor seating at Chicken Guy was not usable thanks to the driving rains. Across the walkway at Wolfgang Puck, … Read more

The LEGO Store at Disney Springs Reopening on May 27

May 25, 2020

Maleficent dragon LEGO statue with barricades

Fans of LEGO will want to head down to Disney Springs for the grand reopening of its store after the unprecedented closures. The LEGO Store is set to reopen on May 27 along with World of Disney, the Marketplace Co-Op, and D-Luxe Burger. The store has not updated its hours on the Disney Springs landing … Read more

Development Has Been Delayed on “Kingdom Hearts Dark Road” Game Due to ‘Current Conditions’

May 25, 2020

It has been announced that development for latest instalment in the “Kingdom Hearts” game series has had to be delayed. Due to current conditions, development for KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD has been delayed. We apologize for the late update, as we were trying to find some means of making a Spring release. Another announcement will … Read more

State of Emergency Lifted Early in Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Plans for Phased Reopening Unknown in Chiba

May 25, 2020

Tokyo Disneyland Partners Statue Cinderella Castle World Bazaar

The State of Emergency for COVID-19, first implemented in Tokyo on April 8th and across Japan a week later, has officially come to an end nationwide. The last prefectures – Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba (home of Tokyo Disney Resort), Saitama, and Hokkaido, were finally released from the full state of emergency. With this, Japan has officially … Read more

East & West Japan Amusement Associations Release Guidelines for Limiting Spread of COVID-19 at Amusement & Theme Parks

May 25, 2020

With the lifting of emergency declarations across Japan comes the eventual question – How do theme parks reopen safely? US theme parks are facing the same question right now, with Universal Studios Orlando leading the charge on June 5th. It seems that the East Japan and West Japan Amusement Park Associations along with supporting companies … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disney Springs Reopens, Josh D’Amaro Announced as Chairman of Disney Parks, and Guest Surveys Hint at Park Reopening Regulations

May 24, 2020

Welcome to our WDWNT Weekly Recap! Last week marked the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, the first of all the parks to do so following COVID-19 closures. Keep reading on to see a full summary of the latest breaking news this week: May 18-24, 2020. Walt Disney World The Mayor of Orange County has said that … Read more

SHOP: WDWNT Releases Two More Disney Parks Inspired Face Masks on TeePublic

May 24, 2020

WDWNT has released two more Disney Parks-themed face masks on TeePublic to bring a little bit of magic to your day, whether you wear them in the parks, at work, or while enjoying the great outdoors. The new mask designs are inspired by two well-loved Walt Disney World attractions: Tomorrowland’s classic Carousel of Progress and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/23/20 (Volcom Dressing Rooms Closed, Wolfgang Puck Outdoor Seating, Memorial Day Bath Bombs)

May 24, 2020

Good morning from another quiet day at Disney Springs. Today, we took a look at some of the latest developments inside the shopping district during Phase 1 reopening. As has been the situation all week, Orange Garage remains the only parking structure opening early in the morning, with only the eastbound entrance available to guests. … Read more

Universal Studios Japan “Allowed to Reopen” as State of Emergency Ends in Osaka

May 24, 2020

With the state of emergency called off in Osaka and surrounding prefectures, Universal Studios Japan, closed alongside Tokyo Disney Resort since February 29th, will be allowed to reopen as soon as they desire, according to Osaka governor Hirofumi Yoshimura. The Kansai area, consisting of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto prefectures, had its state of emergency called … Read more

PHOTOS: Kiehl’s, Francesca’s, Tumi, and Tommy Bahama Reopen With Cashless Payments and Social Distancing at Disney Springs

May 23, 2020

After Phase 1 reopening of Disney Springs began this week, several stores in the shopping district have begun to open their doors after initially remaining closed for the first few days. Today, four merchants reopened to welcome guests at Disney Springs. Kiehl’s Outside of Kiehl’s, signs for social distancing and line markers are on the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/22/20 (Additional Restaurant Openings, Aerophile Takes Flight, Masks for Sale, and More)

May 23, 2020

Greetings from a beautiful, albeit warm, Disney Springs! We’re checking out Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district to see all of the changes occurring on day 3 of the phased reopening. Let’s get our temperatures checked and head on in. One of the most exciting changes we saw today was Aerophile once again takings … Read more

Walt Disney World Surveying Guests About Face Mask Requirements and Health & Safety Procedures Ahead of Park Reopening

May 22, 2020

Reading through any comments section on posts regarding face mask use or new stringent health and safety guidelines at the parks will render it clear that these new protocols are divisive amongst parkgoers, to say the least. There are guests that are scared of other guests not wearing masks or adhering to the new regulations, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/21/20 (No Crowds, Social Distancing Markers, Construction Updates)

May 22, 2020

Good morning from an absolutely empty Disney Springs. Today, we walked through the shopping district’s second day of operations after Phase 1 reopening began. Just like day one, temperature screening checkpoints were in place for all guests and cast members arriving. Unlike yesterday’s reopening, the crowds were nonexistent throughout the day. Disney Springs security were … Read more