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Essential Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Allowed to Wear Face Masks at Work During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country indefinitely, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have announced that they will temporarily extend closures “until further notice” out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. However, while essential Cast Members, like security guards, animal … Read more

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs Now Offering Delivery via Postmates

April 6, 2020

If you’re looking to support local businesses while stocking up with tasty baked goods for your prolonged quarantine, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs is now offering delivery via Postmates, with a menu full of gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and kosher treats ready to be delivered right to your doorstep. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pcy7gA1lI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link As a reminder, Disney … Read more

“Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” Benefit Concert Airing on April 13 for COVID-19 Relief Fund

April 9, 2020April 6, 2020

Calling all Broadway fans! Last November, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS held the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” benefit concert. It has been reported by TheaterMania that the foundation will be presenting a free broadcast of this production in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The concert, which will be … Read more

Disney Movie Insiders Temporarily Suspending Points Expiration For Account Inactivity During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 6, 2020

If you’re a member of Disney Movie Insiders (which, if you were registered for its predecessor, Disney Movie Rewards, your membership may have been automatically transferred), a recent update was released regarding points. In consideration of current circumstances, Disney Movie Insiders has temporarily suspended points expiration. Members will be informed when the points expiration policy … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Emails Annual Passholders Regarding Pass Extensions and Partial Refunds Due to Extended Parks Closure

April 6, 2020

In light of the ongoing Disney Parks closures, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are permitting partial refunds and monthly payment plan holds for Annual Passholders. Walt Disney World Resort has since emailed their Annual Passholders with the following information: Active Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes who have paid in full will be extended for the … Read more

Disneyland Resort Emails Annual Passholders Regarding Pass Extensions and Partial Refunds Due to Extended Parks Closure

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

In light of the ongoing Disney Parks closures, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are permitting partial refunds and monthly payment plan holds for Annual Passholders. Disneyland has since emailed their Annual Passholders with the following information: Active Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders who have paid for their Passports in full will automatically have their Passport expiration … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Cancels all Disney Wonder Sailings Through June Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

April 6, 2020

Disney Cruise Line may have suspended all new departures through April 28, 2020, but up until today, the Disney Wonder had sailings that were scheduled to embark and/or debark in Vancouver beginning April 29. Due to recent regulations issued by the Canadian government not allowing any ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in any Canadian … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Internships & Cultural Representative Programs Suspended Starting April 18 Due to COVID-19; Disney College Program June Arrivals Cancelled

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Disney Internships & Programs has just announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 closures, all Disney Internships, including the Cultural Representative Program, will be suspended temporarily starting April 18. Disney Internships & Programs plans on working with participants in the Cultural Representative Program to help them return home by April 17. Travel arrangements will be … Read more

38 Disney Cruise Line Crew Members Reportedly Test Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 9, 2020April 5, 2020

Besides the parks, the cruise line industry has taken a huge hit with the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with many spring break sailings cancelled or otherwise impacted. Now, news has surfaced regarding one of the cruise line’s last sailings before the COVID-19 shutdown, as 38 crew members have now tested positive for the virus. According … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Remodeled McDonald’s Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World

April 5, 2020

Given the ongoing pandemic and the fact that it’s been weeks since the parks closed indefinitely, I’d give anything for the chance to actually eat at a McDonald’s instead of chowing down on rubbery, cold McNuggets while wistfully staring out of a window at the vacant outside world. Thankfully, work on the only remaining McDonald’s on … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disney Buys More Land, Cast Member Furloughs and Executive Pay Cuts, Annual Pass Refunds, Fun Things To Do During Quarantine, and More!

April 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 March 30 – April 5! If you have been following our news coverage over the … Read more

Disneyland All-American College Band Suspends 2020 Program Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

April 4, 2020

With the Disneyland Resort closed “until further notice” due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a staple of summer at Disneyland has already cancelled its plans for 2020. The Disneyland All-American College Band has suspended its program for 2020, which would have marked its 50th year of performance. In a Facebook post, the band revealed the … Read more

Disneyland Paris Reportedly Pressuring Temporary Employees with Blacklisting in an Attempt to Terminate Contracts

April 4, 2020

With Disneyland Paris closed “until further notice,” cast members were set to be paid through April 19th, but it seems the company is trying to cut costs by trying to stop paying some cast members sooner. According to Le Monde‘s Guy Dutheil, resort management has attempted to pressure and threaten temporary workers with blacklisting in … Read more

Disney Lobbies for Cut of $500 Billion CARES Act Emergency Economic Aid Package In Light of Extended COVID-19 Closures

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Faced with incredible financial difficulty in light of extended park, resort, and film studio closures due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Walt Disney Company is seeking economic relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic aid package that will be issued by the government in order to help subsidize loans … Read more

New Release Dates Revealed for “Mulan”, “Jungle Cruise”, and “Black Widow” Due to Coronavirus Delays; “Artemis Fowl” Moved to Disney+ Release

April 9, 2020April 3, 2020

In light of recent delays due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, release dates for many of Disney’s upcoming films have had to be postponed. With theaters worldwide still shuttered due to the health crisis, new dates have been revealed for the upcoming movie releases. Of course, the shifting of the entire release schedule has had … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail Reducing Service Amid Extended COVID-19 Closure

April 3, 2020

Believe it or not, the Disney Resort Line monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort continues to run while the parks are closed. Every day, the train has operated at 6 to 13 minute intervals, usually with two trains on the system at once. But in light of the continued closure extensions and the shuttering of the … Read more