WDWNT Weekly Recap: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties Cancelled, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Kicking off in July Plus Many Other Reopening Updates, and More!

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 June 15-21, 2020. Walt Disney World Parks Walt Disney World finally released information this week … Read more

Salt & Straw Set Date to Reopen at Downtown Disney District

With the news that Downtown Disney District had been approved to reopen beginning July 9th, it seems that popular eateries located within the dining and entertainment have begun to set their re-opening dates. The first location to announce that it will be opening its doors on July 9th is Salt & Straw. One of our … Read more

Phased Reopening Approved for Downtown Disney District, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

While Disneyland Resort announced their plans for a phased reopening, they were still waiting approval from local and state government to officially open. As of today, the Disneyland website has now updated to reflect the approved reopening of Downtown Disney District on July 9, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier … Read more

Disneyland Releases Enhanced Health and Safety Measures Ahead of Proposed Reopening; Face Masks Required for Cast Members and Guests

Disneyland has released its “Enhanced Health and Safety Measures” ahead of a proposed phased reopening that is set to begin on July 9 with the Downtown Disney District, followed by Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on July 17, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel on July 23. You … Read more

Disney to End Vacation Packages with Air Travel in 2021

Today, the Walt Disney Travel Company announced that starting in 2021, they will no longer be offering vacation packages that include air travel. Currently, Guests traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa will no longer have air travel included in their 2021 vacation packages. This goes for … Read more

Disney College Program is Not Likely to Restart Soon, According to Union

The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Disney College Program have so far been awful, and it doesn’t look like there’ll be much good news for participants going forward, either. The Disney College Program runs in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. When the pandemic closed the parks, participant cast members were terminated … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Walt Disney World Reopening on July 11, World of Disney Reopens at Disney Springs, Plus All FastPass+ and Dining Reservations Cancelled

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 May 25-31, 2020 . Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates Walt Disney … Read more