California state legislators are calling on Governor Newsom reopen California theme parks. A group of 19 legislators sent the governor a letter urging him to issue COVID-19 health and safety guidelines that would allow California theme parks to reopen. Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other California theme parks have been
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Josh D’Amaro announces loss of 28000 jobs due to COVID-19
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Disney is laying off 28,000 cast members. Josh D’Amaro, head of parks at Disney, sent a letter to cast members today with this announcement. “As you can imagine, a decision of this magnitude is not easy. For the last several months, our management team
Disney World is Extending Weekend Theme Park Hours in October
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the first few weeks of October will get extra time to enjoy the parks. Now through October 12, all four parks will be open extra hours on the weekends. This coming weekend, October 2-4, Magic Kingdom will be open an extra hour
New Walt Disney World Coca Cola Collection Available at Disney Springs
Coca-Cola has a long-standing history with Disney. Coke and Disney have had a partnership since Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. Coca-Cola has been served in the Disney theme parks and hotels ever since. In 1982 Coca-Cola became the exclusive supplier of carbonated beverages at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Aulani Offering Discount on Stays after Reopening
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, has announced plans to begin a phased reopening November 1st. A discount was also released soon after that announcement. The longer you stay, the more you save when you take advantage of this special offer on select rooms at Aulani, A Disney Resort &
Will Disneyland close on the week days when they officially reopen?
The theme parks at the Disneyland Resort remain closed while waiting for the state to issue reopening guidelines. With other Disney parks around the world reopen, there is a lot of speculation about how Disneyland might reopen. Hong Kong Disneyland recently reopened again and is the first Disney theme park
Two Magic Kingdom Attractions under extended refurbishment
Two attractions in Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort will be undergoing extended refurbishments. Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will both be closed this Fall. On Tom Sawyer Island guests can wander dusty dirt roads lined with tall trees, explore whirling mills, and amble across
Disneyland reopening in limbo waiting for plan from the State of California
The Orange County Register is reporting that Disneyland is ready to reopen but is stuck “in limbo” while waiting for the state to provide reopening guidelines. The Disneyland Resort theme parks have been closed for more than 6 months due to COVID-19. California governor Newsom has promised that a reopening
Disney Cruise Line Offering Final Payment Extension
Today Disney Cruise Line is offering a temporary final payment extension for all sailings now through March 31, 2021. DCL is also temporarily relaxing its cruise cancellation fee schedule for sailings through March 31, 2021. Disney is sending emails to all guests that have sailings between now and March 31.
Florida Governor to lift restrictions on restaurant capacity
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he’ll be lifting capacity restrictions on restaurants soon. He also wants to prevent any local government from closing restaurants. “I don’t think that the closure of restaurants has been particularly effective,” DeSantis said Thursday. “They’re not going to be able to be closed by locals
Disneyland Cancels more October Reservations
The parks and hotels of the Disneyland Resort are still closed. While the resort waits for California to provide reopening guidelines, more reservations are being canceled. Now, reservations through October 10, 2020, are being canceled. Guests will reservations between now and October 10 can modify or cancel their reservations. Disney
Aulani Phased Reopening Planned for November 1
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, is finally planning to reopen! Because of Hawaii’s new pre-test program that is set to begin next month, Aulani is planning a phased reopening to start November 1st. Just like other Disney destinations that have re-opened, Aulani will be using a measured approach that
Disney World Guests Need to Update Information for upcoming 2020 Reservations
Guests with a Disney World reservation for dates between November 6 and December 31, 2020, will need to update their information if they haven’t already. Disney is asking guests to confirm, modify, or cancel their reservation. Below is an example of the email Disney is sending to guests: “Merry Moments Await
Chefs de France reopening this weekend in Epcot
It looks like another favorite restaurant is reopening in Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney World website is showing a schedule for Chefs de France starting this weekend! Hours for the restaurant are listed as 11 am to 9 pm for the extended park hours this weekend.
