Today Disney Cruise Line announced destinations and booking availability for early 2022 sailings. Also announced was the maiden voyage of the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, as well as changes coming to staterooms! Beginning in 2022, Disney Cruise Line will be updating existing stateroom categories to provide
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Disneyland will Remain Closed Through October
The theme parks and hotels at the Disneyland Resort will remain closed at least through October 31. The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort began a phased reopening this summer. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort remain closed and will reopen at a later date. Disneyland Park and Disney
Epcot’s Space 220 Restaurant possibly opening March of 2021
The new Space 220 restaurant coming to Epcot may finally have an opening date! This restaurant was originally set to open in the winter of 2019 but was pushed back to February 2020 when the original Executive Chef stepped away from the project. Then the COVID-19 closure pushed the date
Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Limited Edition Releases Oct 30 Menu, Announces Individual Ticket Sales
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has released the menu for the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition on Friday, Oct. 30 and is now offering individual event-only tickets for $110 per person to provide guests not staying at the resort a way to experience this intimate version
Disneyland facing a 2 billion revenue loss during COVID closure
The Orange County Register is reporting that the Disneyland Resort has lost an estimated $2.2 billion in revenue during the COVID-19 closure. This loss estimation is according to MoffettNathanson founding partner Michael Nathanson. The Disneyland Resort theme parks and hotels have been closed for more than 200 days. The Downtown
PeopleMover refurbishment extended to Christmas
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom has not reopened since the parks reopened this summer. The attraction has been closed for refurbishment and that closure just got extended. Guests won’t be able to enjoy a trip around Tomorrowland until at least December 27. Right now the My Disney
Senator Warren asks questions to Disney execs on dividend payments and layoffs
Senator Warren sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company asking for information on the company’s announced layoffs of 28,000 workers and what Warren views as a prioritization of stock buybacks, dividend payments, and high executive pay. Josh D’Amaro gave the following statement regarding the recent layoffs: In Warren’s letter,
Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation will be closing for refurbishment
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
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
