WDWNT Weekly Recap: Cast Member Unions Rally, Disney Parks Announce Inevitable Closure Extension, Permits Filed for New Wreck-it-Ralph Attraction, and A Slew of Baby Animals

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 23-29! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more

Disneyland Paris Closure Extended Through April 15 Due to Prolonged Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Lockdown in France

Disneyland Paris officially closed earlier this month on Sunday, March 15, due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While originally planned to remain closed through the end of the month of March only, new regulations in France have extended the country’s current lockdown, meaning the closure would have to run through at least April … Read more

Disneyland Paris Dazzles With FREE 2019 Heritage Days Celebration Booklet Now Available for Download

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Looking to fulfill your daily Disney fix? Disneyland Paris has just released a FREE 30-page digital version (PDF) of their 2019 Heritage Days Celebration Booklet. Written in both French and English, this gorgeous homage affectionately celebrates over twenty seven years of the park’s steep creative culture. The 2019 Heritage Days Celebration Booklet was originally distributed … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Circle-Vision Director Jeff Blyth Gets Creative in 360°

From the mountains of China, to the plains of Kenya and even Moscow’s Red Square, filmmaker Jeff Blyth has focused his camera on all sorts of wonders of the world. Well…more like cameras… nine to be exact. Throughout his career, Blythe has directed six circle-vision films for Disney, including Portraits of Canada, Wonders of China, … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: All Disney Resorts Closed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic (and Everything You Need to Know), EPCOT Entertainment Cuts, MARVEL Avengers Campus Details, and More

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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 9-15! Coronavirus (COVID-19) Effects on Worldwide Parks and Resorts If you have been following … Read more

Hotels & Disney Village at Disneyland Paris to Close March 15th

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It seems the plans for COVID-19 closures at Disneyland Paris have been adjusted. While Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios closed March 14th, it was previously announced that the Disney Village shopping area and the Disney Hotels would remain in operation. Unfortunately, it seems the plans have changed. According to DLPReport on Twitter, further restrictions … Read more

UPDATE: Disneyland Paris Closure Moved Up Due to Increased Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

UPDATE: Disneyland Paris has moved up the closure of the park abruptly to begin on Saturday, March 14. OFFICIAL: Based on updated direction from French authorities, the temporary closure of Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Parks will begin Saturday, March 14 through the end of the month. The Disney Hotels and the retail and dining complexes of Disney Village will remain … Read more

Disneyland Paris Sets Up Tents Between Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park; Potentially for Coronavirus Screening

With Disney Parks around the world being affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), currently the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris are the only resorts still fully open. But a new photo suggests that Disneyland Paris may be taking the next step in an attempt to prevent guests from spreading the disease. DLP Report is reporting … Read more

All Outdoor Shows & Parades Suspended, Capacity Limited at Indoor Venues & Attractions at Disneyland Paris Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations

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Yesterday, we shared that Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration are suspended at Disneyland Paris until further notice. It seems this blanket actually applies to all outdoor shows, including the Disney Stars on Parade show, according to OutsidEars. OutsidEars reported today that all outdoor shows, not just the nighttime spectaculars, are cancelled. Only … Read more

Disneyland Paris Cancels “Disney Illuminations” and “Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration” Nighttime Shows Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations

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Another set of recent cancellations has been announced for Disneyland Paris, now with the suspension of two nighttime spectaculars: Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration. According to OutsidEars, the two shows are canceled until further notice at Disneyland Paris. The reason cited for the cancellations is “to guarantee the safety of visitors and … Read more

Disneyland Paris Discontinues Single Rider Lines, Introduces More Disposable Cutlery in Restaurants Out of Precaution for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Despite a confirmed case amongst its Cast Members and a slew of other confirmed cases throughout France and the rest of Europe, Disneyland Paris remains open throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, attempting to keep guests (and investors) happy while keeping the park as clean as possible. According to the Le Parisien, the park is adapting … Read more

Disneyland Paris Implementing Temporary Entertainment Changes Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Temporary entertainment changes are coming to Disneyland Paris amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to DLP Report on Twitter, the Princesses will not be visiting Fantasyland, with the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Park closed indefinitely. Instead, there will be a Princess Cavalcade (Pirates and Princesses feels!) taking place on the parade route with a show … Read more

Disneyland Paris Chief Medical Doctors Release Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

In light of the first confirmed Coronavirus case amongst its Cast Members, Disneyland Paris’ Chief Medical Doctors have released a statement regarding the current state of the park and the measures it is taking in order to keep the park as clean and sanitary as possible. A Message about Coronavirus/COVID-19 from Dr. Cyril Warmberg and Dr. … Read more