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Updated List of Transportation Options Available and Not Available to Guests During the Closure of Walt Disney World Due to Coronavirus

March 15, 2020

The Walt Disney World Resort has updated the list of transportation options will be available to Guests staying on property now that all theme parks and water parks have closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here is what the transportation situation will look like starting Monday, March 16: Bus Transportation: All Resorts will have bus transportation … Read more

CDC Issues New Guidance That Could Change Disney Parks Closure Length, Recommending Against Public Gatherings of 50 People or More For 8 Weeks Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 15, 2020

A new guidance advisory has been issued by the CDC recommending against public gatherings of more than 50 people––for the next eight (8) weeks––due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Given that the parks are only slated to stay closed for just over two weeks, or through the end of the month of March, this … 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

March 15, 2020

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

Character Meals at Walt Disney World Resorts to Continue (With Some Restrictions) Due to Coronavirus Concerns

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020

While tomorrow marks the official closure of all Walt Disney World parks, the resort’s numerous hotels and restaurants are expected to remain open throughout the two-week period. Character meets went on as normal in the parks today, but due to rising concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, character meals at resort restaurants will have new … Read more

British Revolution Band Ending March 15th at EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion

March 15, 2020

While it was previously revealed that Matsuriza will be coming to an end on March 15th, we’ve also learned via Facebook that the popular British Revolution cover group at the United Kingdom in EPCOT will also be closing tomorrow, March 15th. The popular EPCOT entertainment group also announced this via Facebook. You can read their … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Donating Excess Food to Second Harvest Food Bank During Temporary Closure

March 14, 2020

Disney has long-supported charitable organizations in their parks’ communities, donating to causes like Second Harvest among others. And this is set to continue during the temporary closure of Walt Disney World in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And none too soon, with thousands of workers across the Orlando area displaced, and many living paycheck-to-paycheck. According … Read more

PHOTOS: First Completed Sections of New Gold and Pink Color Scheme Appear on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom

March 14, 2020

“MAKE IT PINK!” “MAKE IT BLUE!” Wrong movie, but it does seem like Flora and Merryweather have tapped their wands one too many times in the direction of Cinderella Castle. With the planned closure of Walt Disney World, only a day away the parks were eerily empty this morning, but that didn’t stop workers from … Read more

Walt Disney World Golf & FootGolf To Remain Open Despite Park Closures

March 14, 2020

Hang on to your clubs and get in your carts because Walt Disney World® Golf is open! If you had any plans to visit any of the Walt Disney World courses in the foreseeable future, do not worry, as the official Golf WDW website has released this statement… “Golf and FootGolf operations remain available on … Read more

PHOTOS: Golden Arches Arrive at McDonald’s Under Remodeling Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World

March 14, 2020

The massive remodeling of the McDonald’s near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World has reached a new milestone, as the iconic golden arches have been added to the front of the building. The symbol that is as synonymous with the restaurant chain as Ronald McDonald or the Big Mac now adorns the awning outside … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Additional Information Regarding Annual Passes Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures

March 13, 2020

Walt Disney World has released additional details for Annual Passholders impacted by the resort-wide closure coming up on March 16. The following email was sent to all Annual Passholders: As previously mentioned, all active Walt Disney World Annual Passes will be extended for the number of days the parks are closed. Currently, the parks are … Read more

PHOTOS: New 20-Second Hand Washing Guidelines Posted Inside Disney Parks Restrooms Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns

March 13, 2020

With just a few days left (or a few hours, in Disneyland’s case) before all of the Disney Parks in the United States close due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the parks are making sure that the few guests that do make it into the parks during this time wash their hands as directed to reduce … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Updated Information on Coronavirus Closure, Including Annual Pass Extensions and Refund Policies

March 13, 2020

As the Walt Disney World Resort prepares for a lengthy closure of its theme parks over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic beginning Monday, March 16th, the resort has released updated information concerning reservations, ticket expiration extensions, annual passes and more. TICKETS May I get a refund on my ticket? Unexpired multi-day theme park tickets with unused … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Website Experiencing Occasional Unavailability Following Announcement of Temporary Park Closure

March 13, 2020

Just hours after the announcement was made that the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort would temporarily close after Sunday, March 15th as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, visitors to the resort’s website were met with occasional unavailability. Comicbook.com‘s Russ Burlingame reported the outages. These were confirmed by WDWNT staff, though some … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort Closing Temporarily Over Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country, Walt Disney World Resort has announced it will temporarily close after Sunday, March 15 out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure is stated to last through the end of the month, but Walt … Read more

Reedy Creek Fire Department Reports Seven Walt Disney World Firefighters and EMTs Currently Under Quarantine for Coronavirus

March 12, 2020

As we continue to monitor the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Disney Parks operations, a new development from the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the city-state that acts as Walt Disney World’s governmental agency, reports that seven (7) firefighters and emergency medical technicians have been put under quarantine due to Coronavirus concerns. The Reedy Creek Firefighters … Read more

My Disney Experience App Now Showing Hand Sanitizer Locations and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Centers Throughout Walt Disney World

March 12, 2020

If you’re in the parks and looking to keep your hands as clean as possible, you can now locate Hand Sanitizer Locations throughout the parks as well as information centers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at various First Aid Centers throughout Walt Disney World. A quick search for “Coronavirus” on the My Disney Experience app will lead … Read more