WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Reopening Delayed, Splash Mountain to be Rethemed, Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Reopenings, 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 June 22-28 2020. Walt Disney World Parks The big park news this week was the … Read more

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!

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

Shanghai Disneyland Expands Standby Pass System for “Disney Color-Fest” Show, TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and More

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After a successful launch of the Standby Pass system a week ago, Shanghai Disney resort is not only using the Standby Pass not only for “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” ride, but a slew of attractions and shows, including TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and the new “Disney Color-Fest” show. … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Resort to Begin Phased Reopening on July 9th, a Petition to Re-Theme Splash Mountain, 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 June 8-14, 2020. Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates & Guest Information … Read more

PHOTOS: Zootopia Land Expansion Goes Vertical at Shanghai Disneyland

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The highly-anticipated Zootopia expansion coming to Shanghai Disneyland is finally on its way to us! Today, the Shanghai Disney Resort went vertical on its first major expansion project! Let’s take a look at the photos, shall we? Workers and Imagineers working on the project in Shanghai signed the first steel column to go vertical. Then, … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Lots of Reopening Announcements and Updates for Walt Disney World, Cast Members return to Work, 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 June 1 – 7, 2020 . Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Introduces “Disney Standby Pass” Virtual Queue System; Full Details Released

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As theme parks adjust to operating in a COVID-19 world, the idea of “virtual queues” is often thrown around, and it seems Shanghai Disneyland has introduced a trial of a new virtual queue system at their park. According to Twitter user @gourmetdyy, Guests wishing to ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh must now … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Opens Park Reservation System to Guests with General Admission Tickets

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Shanghai Disneyland became the first of the Disney Parks to reopen its gates following the COVID-19 pandemic back on May 11th, debuting new protocols on ticketing and reservations which have potentially been paving the way for the rest of the parks to follow suit. When the park first reopened, new measures were implemented to help … 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

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

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disney Springs Reopens, Josh D’Amaro Announced as Chairman of Disney Parks, and Guest Surveys Hint at Park Reopening Regulations

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Welcome to our WDWNT Weekly Recap! Last week marked the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, the first of all the parks to do so following COVID-19 closures. Keep reading on to see a full summary of the latest breaking news this week: May 18-24, 2020. Walt Disney World The Mayor of Orange County has said that … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Resumes Stage Shows After Successful Post-COVID Reopening

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On May 11th, Shanghai Disneyland resumed operations after the successful reopening of Disney Town. After just days of resuming operations, Shanghai Disneyland has also resumed its entertainment. While attractions, shopping, and dining follow strict COVID-19 social distancing protocols, entertainment other than the Mickey’s Storybook Express parade and the “Ignite the Dream” evening nighttime spectacular has … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Walt Disney World Issues New COVID-19 Liability Disclaimer as Disney Springs Prepares to Reopen, Required Face Masks and Screening Policies, Exciting Disney+ Content Announcements, 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 May 11-17, 2020 . Last week, Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney resort in the … Read more

VIDEO: Laughing Monkey Traders Store Becomes Chip & Dale’s Trading Post at Newly Reopened Shanghai Disneyland

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Now that Shanghai Disneyland has reopened to guests, now’s a good time as any to make some changes… especially if it involves a pair of fun-loving chipmunks. Chip & Dale’s Trading Post has opened in the park’s Adventure Isle, replacing Laughing Monkey Traders. The Shanghai Disney Resort website gives this description of the shop: Chip … Read more

VIDEO: VP of Operations Gives Press Tour of Disney’s “Social Distancing” Protocols Ahead of Shanghai Disneyland Reopening

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. With the park scheduled to reopen this coming Monday, we now have video of a tour given to the press showcasing the new operating procedures. Video of New Shanghai Disneyland Operating Procedures Walk Through of Shanghai Disneyland Before it … Read more

PHOTOS: Special Food & Merchandise Coming for Spring at Shanghai Disneyland

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Shanghai Disneyland is set to reopen on May 11th, the first Disney park to emerge from the global COVID-19 extended closures. And they’re jumping right in with their latest seasonal event, themed around spring. There’s special merchandise, food, and decorations all over! And it’s only here for a limited time, from May 11th through June … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Releases Photos of New Socially-Distanced Character Interactions at Shanghai Disneyland Ahead of Reopening

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With just days to go before Shanghai Disneyland reopens to guests on Monday, May 11th, Disney has released photos of the “character processions” that will take place at the park for the foreseeable future. With meet-and-greets temporarily suspended due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, characters will be seen in a special procession called Mickey and … Read more