Give Kids The World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, announced that they will remain closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Their website has an update from the president and CEO: “Dear Village Family, It is with a heavy heart that I must share
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Petition For Disney To Stop Casting POC Meet and Greet Characters with White Entertainers Goes Viral
Petition For Disney To Stop Casting POC Meet and Greet Characters with White Entertainers Goes Viral. Some Disney Parks fans are not happy with how Disney has been “whitewashing” many of the meet and greet characters found in the theme parks around the world. So much so, that it has
Governor DeSantis Announces Mandatory Quarantine For Visitors from the New York Tri-State area
Governor DeSantis is taking extra health precautions before Walt Disney World Resort reopens in July. He’s requesting visitors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state. of Florida. Those planning Disney trips can continue reading to learn the official details. Governor DeSantis
These Disney Live-Action Films Will Debut on Disney+ Earlier than Expected
These Disney Live-Action Films Will Debut on Disney+ Earlier than Expected. Many of our favorite films are currently available to stream on Disney+, but what about titles that have yet to debut? Due to existing contracts between streaming services and television networks, many Disney and related titles could not be
Stormalong Bay Closed but Beach Club Guests will have Access to Disney’s BoardWalk Pool
When select Walt Disney World Resort hotels reopen later this month, not all amenities will be available to guests. Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will not be available during the initial reopening period. Guests of Disney’s Beach Club Villas may use the resort leisure pool, and
Is Disneyland Opening This July?
The Disneyland Resort remains closed due to COVID-19 but there was recently a change to the resort website that might give us a glimpse at when the parks could reopen. Disney has not made an official announcement or even submitted reopening plans, however, tickets are now available to purchase online
Virgin Atlantic to Resume Flights to Orlando
Virgin Atlantic, a UK-based airline, will resume flights to Orlando International Airport on July 20, 2020. Virgin Atlantic is the main carrier from the UK to Orlando. Prior to COVID-19, the airline operated multiple direct flights per day to Orlando from both London and Manchester. The airline will now fly
Disney Magic Sailings Cancelled Through Oct. 2nd
Disney Cruise Line has suspended all Disney Magic sailings through and including the October 2 departure. In light of this cancellation, for guests who are not paid in full, Disney will automatically refund any payment made toward the booking. This refund will be processed back to the original form of
Two Disney World Area Hotels have Extended their Closures
Two Disney World area hotels have recently extended their closures. The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are located on Disney property, however, they are not Disney-owned, so they set their own reopening dates. The previous reopening date stated on their website was July 6 which would’ve given guests another option for
Director Deborah Chow Says Untitled Star Wars ‘Kenobi’ Series Is Still In Development
Director Deborah Chow Says Untitled Star Wars ‘Kenobi’ Series Is Still In Development. During a pre-recorded panel between the Mandalorian directors and show runners, director Deborah Chow shared an update regarding her upcoming, and currently untitled, Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series for Disney+. Fellow director Taika Waititi was asked about
Disney’s ‘Atlantis’ Director Shares the Film Was Supposed to Get a Sequel in Theaters
Disney’s ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ Director Shares the Film was Supposed to Get a Sequel in Theaters. As 3D animation quality improved rapidly between the 90’s, 00’s and 10’s the fight for 2D animated films to stay relevant and exciting caused several fantastic stories to be overshadowed by films featuring
Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Will Be Temporarily Unavailable When WDW Reopens
Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant will be temporarily unavailable when Walt Disney World reopens! The Electrical Water Pageant is a 15 minute nighttime aquatic parade at the Magic Kingdom that Disney describes as a show with “whimsical sea creatures sailing across the Seven Seas Lagoon to classic Disney tunes.” Unfortunately, with
Will Disney adopt new cleaning strategies for their resorts when reopening
The latest trend among hotels is the renewed focus on brand-name cleanliness. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, more than two dozen major hotel chains have announced new partnerships with cleaning product companies, academic scholars, and health organization leaders. Florida hotel chains are following this example to reassure tourists how
Disney World Waiving Cancellation and Change Fees for a Limited Time
Disney World is now waiving the cancellation and change fees for resort reservations and packages for arrivals through October 3, 2020. They originally said the waiver would last through “the end of the closures.” Now that there is an official reopening date, Disney has pushed back the date allowing guests
