BREAKING: Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries Set to Re-Open at Walt Disney World in Late May

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UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has changed the article to reflect a revised reopening date for Disney-owned shops and eateries on May 27. For the updated story, click here. As we track the restaurants that will be available and order Disney Parks face masks to prep for Disney Springs’ phased reopening on May 20, there are even … Read more

SHOP: Disney Parks Face Masks by WDWNT Now On Sale! New Designs Featuring Tomorrowland and DINOSAUR Cast Member Costumes

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring … Read more

Sunshine Churros Kiosks at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Sunshine Churros will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Sunshine Churros has two locations at Disney Springs and can be found across from World of Disney and across from DisneyStyle. There are 9 flavors of churros typically available, plus a seasonal flavor makes a whopping ten churros to choose from––you can read our … Read more

Disney Springs Dining Reservations Now Available on My Disney Experience Starting June 1

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We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, but if you can wait a little over a week more, you can be among the first to dine at the Disney-owned restaurants starting June 1. Currently, all reservations for the May 20 phased reopening are available … Read more

Disneyland Paris Executives Receive Guidance on Potential Reopening Procedures; Mid-July Reopening a Possibility

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With Shanghai Disneyland now in phased reopening and Disney Springs also partially reopening on May 20, advancements are being made at other Disney Parks across the globe in order to set a potential reopening in motion and welcome back both guests and Cast Members. At Disneyland Paris, CEO Natacha Rafalski, COO Daniel Delcourt, and VP of … Read more

SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating “Tangled”, The Haunted Mansion, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and More!

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring … Read more

Custodial Cast Members Returning to Work for Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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With Disney Springs partially reopening in just a matter of days, essential Cast Members, like Custodial and Security hosts, are being called back in to ensure the first phased reopening of Walt Disney World is as clean and safe as can be. According to the Orlando Sentinel, nearly 120 custodians are being called back in … Read more

Bob Chapek Talks About The Future of Phased Disney Parks Reopenings, Films, and His Role as CEO on Interview with CNBC; Emphasizes Guests Must Wear Masks and “Do Their Part” For U.S. Reopenings

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Today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek gave an exclusive interview to CNBC just hours after Shanghai Disneyland closed after its first historic day back in operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market generally looks towards Disney as the proxy on how to carry out phased reopenings on a large scale, so not only … Read more

STK Orlando Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20, Reservations Now Available

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STK Orlando at Disney Springs, along with a handful of other third-party restaurants, is reopening on May 20 after the unprecedented COVID-19 closures. The restaurant is now available to book via OpenTable, with “Additional seating options” denoting an emphasis on outdoor seating. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase … Read more

PHOTOS: Hong Kong Disneyland Prepares for Imminent Reopening with Temperature Screening Tents and Social Distancing Markers; Disney Explorers Lodge and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Starting May 15

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With the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland on May 11, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is also gearing up for its imminent reopening, and thanks to some on-the-ground photos from the Hong Kong Main Street Gazette 大街小報, we’re able to check out all of the similar methods they are implementing across the property in order to promote … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Resort Operations Update Regarding Phased Reopenings; Limited Capacity and Enhanced Safety Measures To Come

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On the heels of the phased reopening announcement of Disney Springs on May 20, Walt Disney World Resort has released an update on operations throughout the property, indicating that upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will be limited in capacity. Additionally, enhanced health and … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Springs to Reopen on May 20 at Walt Disney World

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It has been announced that Disney Springs will begin reopening in phases starting on May 20 at Walt Disney World. The phased reopening of Disney Springs will begin on May 20. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during … Read more

SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating Carousel of Progress, Captain EO, The Haunted Mansion, and More!

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With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work, and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring you the niche Disney Parks designs … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Details Released (Advance Reservations, Theater Shows Closed, Parades and Nighttime Spectaculars Temporarily Cancelled, New Character Meet & Greet Protocols, ETC.)

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During today’s Walt Disney Company Q2 earnings call, it was announced that upon the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland on May 11, a number of new protocols, as well as limited attendance, will be in place for guests and Cast Members throughout the park. Shanghai Disneyland has released the following guidelines for its phased reopening: Shanghai … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Releases Plans and Considerations for Reopening of Parks, Resorts, and Stores

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The Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, Pam Hymel, has released plans and considerations for reopening of Disney Parks, resorts, and stores. Highlights from the note include the possibility of reopening retail and dining locations before the parks fully reopen. As was announced earlier with the reopening date of Shanghai Disneyland, physical distancing guidelines and guest … Read more

CONFIRMED: Shanghai Disneyland Opens May 11th with Reservation-Only Limited Attendance and Temperature Screening, Chapek States Other Disney Parks Will Follow Same Protocol When Reopening

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. During today’s Walt Disney Company Q2 earnings call, it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland park will reopen on May 11. The reopening will take into account guest capacity for social distancing, as well as health and prevention procedures … Read more