Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World is reopening November 1, 2020. Guests will only have a couple of months to enjoy the Big Blue Pool though. The Big Blue Pool will be closed for refurbishment from January 11, 2021, through early April 2021. While this work takes
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Full list of Amenities for the reopening of Art of Animation on November 1st
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World is reopening on November 1, 2020. With the reopening, not all amenities will be available to guests. Let’s take a look at what will be available when the hotel reopens. The following offerings and experiences will be available when Disney’s Art
Gov Newsom sent undercover teams to Disney World to inspect reopening protocols
Yesterday California Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update on theme park reopening guidelines. He shared that a team from his administration traveled to Florida to inspect the reopening protocols of Walt Disney World. Inspecting how other theme parks are operating will help his administration issue guidelines for Disneyland and other
Governor Newsom will meet with the theme parks this week
California Governor Gavin Newsom will be meeting with California theme parks this week. He shared this information in an update today. He also said that he’ll be sending members of his own team to visit Florida theme parks. “This week, just to preview, we’ll be visiting with some of the
The Disney Wonder is setting sail for Europe
Disney Cruise Line is currently not operating sailings with guests, however, the Disney Wonder is on the move. Antonio Simas, a photographer, shared photos of the Disney Wonder on her way to dry dock in Europe. His post reads: “My friends, this is the DISNEY WONDER cruise ship today. This
VP Mike Pence Discusses No Sail Order with the Cruise Industry
Last week Vice President Mike Pence led a call with cruise industry officials regarding the No Sail Order. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, and former Utah Governor and HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt of the
DVC Members can now pay dues via credit card
Disney Vacation Club members are receiving emails stating that dues credit card autopay is now available for U.S. members that want to pay their annual dues in full each year. Below is an example of the email being sent: “Dear Disney Vacation Club Member, Dues Credit Card Autopay is now
Disneyland takes recommendations from county health dept after tour of theme parks
Last week Orange County Health Care Agency officials took a tour of the Disneyland Resort theme parks. After the tour, Disneyland adopted a host of COVID-19 health and safety recommendations from the agency. Orange County Health Care Agency Director Clayton Chau and the agency’s Communicable Disease Control Division Medical Director
Green Lantern series coming to HBO Max
The new HBO Max streaming service is getting a Green Lantern series. The service has ordered 10 episodes of the new live-action series. Executive producer Greg Berlanti is teaming up with showrunner Seth Grahame-Smith for Green Lantern. The series will explore the history of the different heroes who join the
All of the Restaurants and Activties reopening at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is reopening at Walt Disney World next week on October 14. When the hotel reopens, not all offerings and amenities will be available. The following offerings and experiences will be available when Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during guests’ stays.
Still availability for New Years Eve Park Passes at Disney World
New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Walt Disney World. But park passes are still available for this coming New Years Eve! With park capacity being limited due to COVID-19, you’ll want to get your reservation made ASAP! As of right now, all four
New Aulani Mobile App Just Launched
Yesterday, Disney launched a new Aulani mobile app. You can locate it in your mobile device’s app store by searching for key terms such as: Aulani, Hawaii, Disney, Resort, Vacation, Ko Olina. The new app allows guests to: Manage reservation details Access Online Check-In Service Explore activities on
Disneyland Reservations Through October 24 Being Canceled
As Disneyland remains in limbo waiting for state guidance on reopening, more reservations are being canceled. Reservations for stays through October 24, 2020, are now canceled. Disney is sending the following information to guests with stays during the closure: “Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park remain closed and will
Disneyland lays off 1800 Security Guards, Ride Operators, Characters and more
Disney recently announced 28,000 employees will be laid off. The Orange County Register is reporting that over 1,800 of those layoffs will come from the Disneyland Resort. Included in the layoffs are security guards, ride operators, characters, and more. Josh D’Amaro announced the layoffs last week in a letter to
