The skies at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will soon again light up. Both parks will begin hosting firework shows, for the first time in more than a year, the first week of July. At Walt Disney World, “Happily Ever After” will return July 1, 2021. “EPCOT Forever” will also return to World Showcase Lagoon... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is relaxing its face covering guidelines as vaccination rates around the world increase. Beginning next week, fully vaccinated guests will be able to visit indoor locations and enjoy attractions while maskless. Disney updated their health and safety protocols, which will take effect June 15, on the official Walt Disney World website: FACE... Continue Reading →
There's a little bit of extra magic in the air this year, as Walt Disney World prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This morning, Walt Disney World debuted a new commercial for the event, which is dubbed "The Most Magical Celebration on Earth". The 30-second TV spot shows the magic taking over all four parks,... Continue Reading →
Jungle Cruise is returning to Disneyland this summer — with a new look. The reimagined attraction will reopen July 16, 2021 with a tweaked storyline and new features. According to Disney, Trader Sam, who’s known the best merchant in the jungle, has found a way to convert the new Lost & Found location into something... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World cast members are getting a bit of new bling for the park’s 50th anniversary. Cast members will be receiving a new nametag for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. The nametag will feature “EARidescence,” the official color and style of the 50th anniversary. https://youtu.be/lHw1ODGIHyY The 50th anniversary is a multi-month event, which kicks... Continue Reading →
As Walt Disney World phases out temperature checks, the company is also scaling back on another COVID-19 safety measure: physical distancing. The company updated its safety guidance on the official Walt Disney World website to highlight the reduced distance of physical space between guests. Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing. While... Continue Reading →
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020... and it won't be back in 2021. However, Walt Disney World has just announced a spooky new event: Disney After Hours BOO BASH. “Disney After Hours BOO BASH” will take place on select nights, Aug. 10 – Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. to... Continue Reading →
It’s a step towards normalcy. Walt Disney World has announced plans to phase out temperature screenings for guests and cast members at its theme parks later this month. According to Disney, guests will no longer have their temperature taken upon park entry starting May 16th. Cast member temperature screenings will end on May 7th. Disney... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is making sure guests know they are still required to wear a mask and must abide by park safety policies. Hours after Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all local COVID-19 orders, Disney sent out a My Disney Experience push notification to acknowledge the decision and remind guests that face covering... Continue Reading →
After being derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World is returning in June. The company credits rising vaccination rates and revised health guidance as reasons to safely bring the program back. Walt Disney World is inviting participants whose program ended early or was suspended in 2020 to reapply and... Continue Reading →
