John Boyega is one of the many stars who have taken it upon themselves to call for justice during a time of civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Boyega, who resides in London, has been vocal on social media and during protests as he echos the call for racial and social justice. The... Continue Reading →
The top toy store at Disney Springs is back open with new coronavirus precaution. Once Upon a Toy has safety features like plexiglass barriers, social distancing markers and more. https://youtu.be/nNHFNIbrDDY With Animal Kingdom closed until July 11th, Once Upon a Toy is now selling Pandora - The World of Avatar merchandise. Once Upon a Toy... Continue Reading →
Governor Ron DeSantis says Phase 2 of his reopening Florida plan will begin Friday June 5th. During a press conference Wednesday at Universal Studios Orlando, Governor DeSantis outlined the plan which allows even more businesses and eateries to reopen. Restaurants can now seat people at a bar, and bars and pubs can open at 50%... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP to promote social justice. “The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and... Continue Reading →
Major League Soccer and the players have ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to continue the season at Walt Disney World. All 26 teams will play in a tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports. No spectators will be present. Members of the league will stay in a “closed environment” at a Disney resort. More... Continue Reading →
Disney brands are standing united with much of America, who is hurting, following the death of George Floyd. Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, after Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck and killed him. Chauvin was fired following the incident, which was caught on camera, and now faces murder charges. Earlier this... Continue Reading →
Disney Springs has been open since May 20th and had routinely been closing at 10pm every night. Now that has changed. Due to protests across the nation and here in central Florida, Orange County has announced a curfew from 10pm-5am every night for the foreseeable future. To comply with local instructions, Disney Springs will be... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement at a time when protest span across the length of the nation. The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota has sparked outrage everywhere. The Walt Disney Company posted this letter on the recent incidents for employees: Dear Fellow Employee, The recent killing of... Continue Reading →
A number of restaurants reopened their doors at Disney Springs today— and of course had safety measures in place. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., a Disney-owned eatery has implemented plexiglass barriers to provide distance between cashiers and customers. Over at Sprinkles, the company has eliminated all in-restaurant engagement for guests. Guests are encouraged to mobile order... Continue Reading →
The idea of finishing the NBA season at Walt Disney World is slowly coming to fruition. Multiple reports coming from ESPN and Fox News say the NBA is holding a vote with the Board of Governors on June 4th to resume the season in Florida. They will also vote to continue the season July 31st.... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is preparing to begin a phased opening of its theme parks July 11th— and will look very different when it happens. In order to test new safety measures, see what works and find ways to limit capacity, Walt Disney World is going to be hosting previews for multiple types of ticket holders... Continue Reading →
Sephora has just reopened at Disney Springs with extreme safety measures in place to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus. The store is limiting the capacity severely and is distributing hand sanitizer at the door. Other measures include the elimination of all product testing, plexiglass barriers at the register and hand sanitizer dispensers. There are... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has cleared its final hurdle to reopen this summer. Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee presented the reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Later that day, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings endorsed the plan and sent it to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. Today, Florida... Continue Reading →
While everyone is in quarantine, Disney is sharing “at home” activities for families to do— which include learning how to draw beloved Disney characters. As part of the “Draw with Disney Animation” campaign, one animator is showing how to draw Clawhauser from “Zootopia”. https://youtu.be/ZIqxDL1Mx7E This animation video features Nathan Engelhardt, who was the animation supervisor... Continue Reading →
All of the episodes of “The Simpsons” are now available in their original aspect ratio of 4:3, but it requires the viewers to take on key step. Select “The Simpsons” in your preferred Disney+ viewing experience and select “Details.” There will be a button that reads “Remastered Aspect Ratio” and you’ll see the toggle is... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has changed the wording in its latest post regarding the cancellation of Fastpass+ and dining reservations. The original post said reservations for Fastpass+ options and dining were canceled “through the end of the year”. Now it says “all reservations” Scott Gustin of Nextar media screencapped the posts: This is likely to avoid... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is preparing to reopen its parks and in order to do so, it wants to start off with a clean slate. The company will be updating the property’s reservation system and will also be cancelling all exciting dining and Fastpass+ reservations through the end of 2020. On Wednesday, Senior VP of Operations... Continue Reading →
With more than 200 episodes and 104 days of summer in the books, Phineas and Ferb are gearing up for a new summertime adventure. The creators of “Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe”, Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, gave Entertainment Weekly an inside look at the project. “It's a different story... Continue Reading →
Hours after Walt Disney World presented their plan to reopen the parks, the booking website posted that non-DVC hotels would open with the parks on July 11th. We posted a screenshot of the memo in our previous post. Disney is now saying that hotels were not meant to be lumped into the July 11th master... Continue Reading →
It’s been a long time comin’, but Disney+ is finally ready to hit Japan. The exponentially growing streaming service will launch in Japan June 11th. Subscriptions are 700¥ per month, not including tax.
While the plans to reopen Walt Disney World are exciting, they also come at unprecedented times. The property has never been closed for this long (3+ months before reopening) and we’re in the midst of a health pandemic known as the coronavirus. Many people are excited to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth,... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is planning a phased reopening for its parks and resorts this summer. With that being said, Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee outlined a detailed proposal for the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday morning. The plan was ultimately approved, endorsed by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and sent to... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has submitted plans to reopen July 11th, and as we await the magic to return to the parks, Disney has been bringing it to the internet for the last two months. From the #DisneyMagicMoments campaign, Disney has created a highlight real of DIY projects and “at home” videos from fans. https://youtu.be/i5plNUJiUuM
The Walt Disney Company named Carlos A. Gomez the company’s new treasurer in Wednesday. He will take over from Jonathan Headley, who announced his retirement in February after 24 years. The announcement was made by Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy. “Carlos is an exceptionally talented and versatile finance executive and a 22-year Disney veteran.... Continue Reading →
Newly-promoted Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has his hands full as the parks get ready to reopen. Following the company’s proposal presentation, which has already been approved by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, President Jeff Vahle poster his reaction on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtIiIDjF79/?igshid=1whyrcutok65h The post reads: I really enjoyed meeting with some guests along with... Continue Reading →
Three Disney-owned businesses reopened today, May 27, since the coronavirus outbreak began. Those businesses were Marketplace Co-Op, Deluxe Burger and the famous World of Disney. World of Disney used a virtual queuing system where guests would wait in line and give their phone number to a cast member once they reached the front. Cast members... Continue Reading →
May 27th marks the first day of Disney-owned stores reopening at Disney Springs for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Three locations opened: World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op and Deluxe Burger. With mass amounts of guests trekking through the shopping district, Storm Troopers from the Star Wars franchise were out in full force... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has cleared the first hurdle to reopen. With an intended reopening date of July 11th, Orange County Mayor has approved Disney’s proposal. The plan must be approved by Governor Ron DeSantis before Walt Disney World reopens.
Walt Disney World is preparing to reopen its parks July 11th. The company is also aiming to reopen Disney-owned hotels on July 11th as well. Disney posted the update on their official booking website. Disney Vacation Club resorts and Fort Wilderness will reopen June 22nd. Face coverings will be required and guests will also have... Continue Reading →
Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World will reopen to members and guests and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen on June 22. Walt Disney World plans to reopen its parks July 11th and 15th. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open on the first date. Epcot and Hollywood Studios... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World will require guests and cast members to wear face coverings while on property. When the parks reopen, Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee said they will feature “relaxation zones” where guests can safely remove their masks for a short period of time. You can watch the full presentation from Disney on Orange... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is expected to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11th. Epcot and Hollywood Studios are expected to reopen July 15th. Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee presenter the company’s proposal in front of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force today. He showed a number of safety measures and protocols that... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/fOiTUfdhk1k Walt Disney World is planning to open Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th. Epcot and Hollywood Studios are expected to open July 15th. Guests are expected to need advanced reservations. These plans were submitted to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force this morning.
Walt Disney World officials are set to present their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on May 27th. Ahead of that Wednesday morning presentation, Disney has issued a press release with forward-looking statements. Certain statements in this communication may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform... Continue Reading →
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says Walt Disney World is expected to submit their plans to reopen with coronavirus safety measures in place Wednesday May 27th. Mayor Demings made the statement during an Orange County press conference on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/orangecofl/status/1265374037498163200?s=21 The plans must include an official reopening date, safety measures for guests and cast members.... Continue Reading →
Disneyland and other California theme parks shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic can reopen during Stage 3 of Governor Gavin Newsom’s four-stage plan for reopening California’s economy, according to state officials. You can view the full plan here. “Theme parks are slated to open in Stage 3 if the rate of spread of COVID-19 and... Continue Reading →
Theme park workers are getting ready to go back to work, but they’re still feeling the effects of being furloughed. As Universal Orlando prepares to open June 5th and Disney plans their reopening schedule, cast members can enjoy a free meal from Chick-Fil-A on May 27th. One of the Central Florida locations outlined the plans... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong Disneyland needs a Senior Manager of Creative Services to assist with the daily creative management of the company's business. In this role, you will be instrumental in guiding and managing the creative team, upholding a global and local creative vision, generating work to maintain Hong Kong Disneyland standards, and will utilize insights to... Continue Reading →
There's been speculation about the NBA considering Walt Disney World as a neutral site for the league to finish the 2019-2020 season. The NBA has released their first public statement , explaining the "exploratory" stage of deciding where to finish the season. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1264240604197924865 There's belief that players would be kept at Walt Disney World hotels.... Continue Reading →
With the uncertainty of the future of the U.S. Disney Parks, the Guest Relations team is sending out a note to all fans wishing to visit these happy places upon reopening. No dates have been set, and although reservation sites allow booking for specific dates, there is no indication when the parks will open. The... Continue Reading →
Wine Bar George is rolling out new to-go items during the pandemic. While indoor seating is limited, the restaurant is putting together a new fries & frozen drinks menu. Queso Fries w/ FroséTogarashi Fries w/ Friezling made w/ Dole Whip® LimeCalifornia Fries w/ Frozcato made w/ Dole Whip® PineappleBuffalo Fries w/ Freaujolais Wine Bar George... Continue Reading →
Former Disneyland President Rebecca Campbell is bidding farewell to the parks. She’s being promoted to Chairman of Director to Consumer and International Division. Campbell took to Instagram to reflect on her time as Disneyland President. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdNwHqjJSw/?igshid=sk9na2e20lw4 The caption of the photo marking her first day on the job reads: “I remember my first day on... Continue Reading →
Newly-promoted Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is now on social media. He can be found on Instagram at @JeffVahle and is expected to share updates on what’s happening at Walt Disney World.Vahle is taking over the role of President, succeeding Josh D’Amaro. D’Amaro has been promoted to Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Disney is bringing the most soothing animation to Disney+ with “Zenimation”.Walt Disney Animation Studios has crafted 10 episodes of animated soundscape soothingness. "Whether it’s baby Moana being called by the ocean, Anna and Kristoff walking through an icy forest or Baymax and Hiro Hamada flying over San Fransokyo, these iconic scenes become an aural experience... Continue Reading →
Former Walt Disney World President and current Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro is congratulating the Disney Springs team for reopening with new safety guidelines after 2 months of closures. D’Amaro left a heartfelt post on Instagram, he also bid farewell to Walt Disney Worlds as he publicly comments on his promotion to Disney... Continue Reading →
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says a plan for Walt Disney World to reopen is on the horizon. The three major Orlando theme parks (Disney, Universal and SeaWorld) were expected to submit their reopening plans to the county during a task force meeting today— but only Universal presented their proposal. The Orange County Economic Task... Continue Reading →
Disney has released a movie poster, trailer and release date for a brand new Pixar Sparkshot coming to Disney+. "Out" will premiere May 22nd. The new short tells the story of Greg and his dog, who is struggling to tell to come “out” to his parents that he is gay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5iJxgH9Dlw The SparkShorts program is... Continue Reading →
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating a first for the park: the birth of a babirusa piglet. The Disney animal care team has chosen to name her Kirana, which translates to “sunbeam” in Indonesian. Over the last 15 years, Disney animal care experts partnered with reproductive biologists and the SSP to “crack the code” on breeding... Continue Reading →
Disney+ is giving fans a first look at “Phineas and Ferb: The Movie” coming to Disney+. The streaming-exclusive movie features the fun pair of Phineas and Ferb as they go on wild adventures and their sister, Candace, who has the “me against the world” mentality. The original movie is set to debut this summer.
T-Rex in Orlando has reopened their dining rooms at Disney Springs. The restaurant is limiting capacity to 25% during the phased reopening. The restaurant also released additional safety measures to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. There will be frequent hand washing for employees, face coverings upon request and daily temperature checks. When it comes to... Continue Reading →
