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Osceola County Also Issuing Stay-At-Home Mandate Through April 9; Walt Disney World Resort Encompassed Under Local Regulations

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020

With stay-at-home orders issued for Orange County yesterday, it seems the neighboring Osceola County is following suit with yet another stay-at-home order, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The new order will fall in line with Orange County’s guidelines, starting tomorrow, March 26 at 11:00 PM for the duration of two weeks through April 9. More … Read more

VIDEO: The Disneyland Dapper Dans Give First-Ever At-Home Performance in Quarantine; Vote Now For Next Disney Song Choice

March 25, 2020

Disney Parks may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but thankfully, the Dapper Dans from Disneyland are coming to us with their first-ever at-home performance. With their happy harmonizing, the Dapper Dans are an iconic part of the Main Street, U.S.A., and now, we can see them from the comfort of our homes. … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 6 – Disney California Adventure

March 25, 2020

Disney Parks around the world may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t soak up some California sun on Disney+! Our continuing tour of the Disney Parks on the streaming service has brought us to our final stop in the United States: Disney California Adventure! Naturally, each of … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Now Fully Closed Through March 31 Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

March 25, 2020

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is now fully closed through March 31 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Previously, the resort had remained open with just the Swan Wing operating after the closure of the Dolphin Wing. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is implementing the following policies: In order to better … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Cast Members Instructed to Follow New Stay-At-Home Mandate Issued For Orange County

March 26, 2020March 24, 2020

Disney has sent an internal email instructing its Florida-based Cast Members at Walt Disney World to follow the stay-at-home mandate that was recently issued earlier today for Orange County. While part of Walt Disney World technically is located within Osceola County, it seems it is following the regulations issued by surrounding counties out of an … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Will Be Closed Through At Least April 9th With New Orange County Stay-At-Home Mandate Issued

March 26, 2020March 24, 2020

The Orange County mayor has announced that he will be signing a stay-at-home mandate for all of Orange County effective starting Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 PM, for the duration of two weeks. Disney has yet to make any official announcements at this point, but the two-week period would put the closure past the originally-stated … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 5 – Disneyland

March 24, 2020

With Disney Parks around the world closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re taking a look at the offerings on Disney+ that reminds us of the parks we love. Today, we’re traveling through the park that started it all: Disneyland! Naturally, each of these parks is covered in the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering … Read more

RUMOR: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2020 To Be Extended Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure

March 24, 2020

If you didn’t get to complete eating your way around the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival this year, or still have credits remaining on your Sip & Savor Pass, you may still be in luck. While the Festival is only scheduled to run from February 28 through April 21, with all of Disneyland Resort … Read more

20-Year-Old Man with Coronavirus (COVID-19) Instead Treated for Bronchitis After Visiting Walt Disney World

March 24, 2020

As people continue settling into their home after Coronavirus-related travel and quarantine advisories were issued, more and more cases are being reported, with now a second case relating back to a trip to Walt Disney World. While at first it was believed that children and young adults could not be affected by the virus, that … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure at Walt Disney World

March 24, 2020

Walt Disney World is currently experiencing an unfortunate, yet historic time as for the first time ever, all of its parks have now been closed for over a week. With construction now fully halted across property, many projects are now at a standstill, and that includes the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser immersive resort experience, colloquially … Read more

Construction at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Ceases During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

While the Disneyland Resort remains closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, construction at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure has come to a halt. From The Orange County Register: In line with direction from government and health officials, the temporary closure of Disneyland Resort includes construction sites, Disney officials said in a statement. Avengers Campus … Read more

VIDEO: Cast Members Give Warm Farewell to Final Family Leaving Walt Disney World After COVID-19 Closure

March 23, 2020

Friday, March 20 marked the final day of operations for all Walt Disney World Resort hotels due to the unprecedented wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) related closures. While most guests were able to cancel, reschedule, or otherwise rework their vacations in order to get home sooner, some decided to simply hold out and enjoy the last … Read more

Disneyland Dapper Day Expo Postponed to June Due to COVID-19 Concerns; Walt Disney World Event Rescheduling To Be Determined

March 23, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, it seems more and more likely that the domestic parks closure will last longer than the end of March. And the latest victim of this is Disneyland’s Dapper Day Expo, now postponed to June 20th-21st. Previously, the event was set for April 18th-19th at the Disneyland Hotel. The official Disneyland … Read more

B Resort and Spa in Disney Springs Extending Special Rates Through June For Essential Lodgers During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 23, 2020

While some Walt Disney World area hotels are closing soon due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, others are extending special rates for “essential lodgers” in need of a place to stay. B Hotels & Resorts (including their Disney Springs location) has extended a discounted rate of only $79 per night to the following … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Not Allowed to Cancel Payments Despite Losing Work Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

March 23, 2020

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/13/17 (Alien Encounter, Passholder Lines, Splash Mountain Closure, Etc.) annual pass sign

During these hard times, there are far more important things to worry about than when you’ll be able to go to the parks again. As layoffs sweep the nation in a time of economic turmoil, the parks are seeing entire workforces sent home to seek unemployment, and Disney fans at home are trying to lower … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Images of an Empty Disney’s Hollywood Studios Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures at Walt Disney World

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Walt Disney World is currently experiencing an unfortunate, yet historic time as for the first time ever, all of its parks have now been closed for over a week. Yes, that includes all four parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. All resorts and transportation have also closed and/or come to a standstill due … Read more