While the Disneyland Resort awaits reopening guidelines from the state of California, a rally is being planned to put pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom. The “Open Disneyland” rally will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 AM local time. Disney fans, executives, Cast Members and California state legislators are expected to gather at the … Read more
While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through October 31. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest, We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more
A story posted to The Orange County Register website details comments that Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared today on CNBC’s “Closing Bell.” In the interview, Chapek did not hold back his opinion of the reopening guidelines proposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Chapek labeled the guidelines as “stringent” and “arbitrary.” After radio silence in the … Read more
Tonight, October 14th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be talking about Disney shifting its focus to streaming, some new signage that promises action will be taken against guests not wearing a mask properly, the latest updates on Disneyland, and more! Want to watch us record the … Read more
You could say this latest shipment of face masks is making us un poco loco at World of Disney. A bevy of new styles has just arrived, including Pixar favorites like Toy Story, Up, and Coco, plus classics like “it’s a small world”, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the true original, Mickey Mouse. Feeling heroic? … Read more
Another clue that Disneyland won’t be ready for opening for some time shows up on the video screens at the ticket booths. The screens now read “Downtown Disney District” instead of Disneyland, as they did in weeks prior. If we didn’t know better, we might wonder when Disneyland became Downtown Disney District? One of the … Read more
Marceline’s Confectionery is the one-stop shop for sweets in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. From handmade candies and baked goods to park favorites like Mickey Premium Bars and Main Street Popcorn Company Caramel Corn, this sweet spot has it all. And at Halloween time, the treats turn spooky to get into the … Read more
Think of a wonderful thought, any merry little thought, and just like that you’re off to Neverland. Look your best for your flight to the Second Star to the Right with this new Peter Pan hat from World of Disney in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. This fashionable hat is a soft velour material … Read more
After weeks of heartbreaking news, it seems Disney is now contacting select furloughed Cast Members to inform them that they have not been impacted by the mass layoffs. The sample communication being sent out reads as follows: Hello and thank you for your patience. We know how difficult this time is and wanted to provide … Read more
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have visited Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney District to observe the health and safety protocols the resort has put in place. Following the tour, Disneyland is implementing several recommendations from the officials, including: Adding Spanish language signs with health and safety information Placing social distancing markers outside … Read more
While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through October 24. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest, We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more
Tonight, October 7th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be talking about the end of Minne Vans, even more cast member layoffs (and what Orange County is doing about it), a dive into the crowd levels at Walt Disney World, and more! Want to watch us record … Read more
It seems that the fight to reopen California’s theme and amusement parks has no deadline for a conclusion. In a press conference earlier today, the state’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, stated that there’s “no promise of a specific date” for new reopening guidelines. The conference also mentioned that a new … Read more
Following news that nearly 2,700 non-union Disneyland Resort Cast Members would be laid off, union Cast Members have felt a similar blow. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, Workers United Local 50 has notified its members that Disney will lay off 2,858 Cast Members from its ranks of 7,796, which cover restaurant workers … Read more
Just days after California Governor Gavin Newsom postponed the long-awaited reopening guidelines for theme parks in the state, it seems little progress has been publicly made. In Monday’s press conference, Governor Newsom ignored a question from the Associated Press’ Adam Beam about when Disneyland could reopen, and instead focused on the second part of Beam’s … Read more
Although Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure theme parks have yet to reopen, guests can still find fall treats at Downtown Disney District. Today, Disney Parks Blog released a foodie guide to the treats. Many locations are offering treats, with most options available only while supplies last. Let’s take a look at the fall treats by … Read more