With the theme parks being closed and all eyes on the Coronavirus pandemic that is covering the globe, we still managed to have a great deal of theme park and entertainment news come across our desk this week. We wanted to highlight some of the biggest and best news stories
Tag: Coronavirus
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is Closing Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is the last Disney Resort to remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, today Disney announced Aulani will be temporarily closing as well. Aulani Resort will close beginning 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24-Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This will give guests the ability to make
Disney Cruise Line Extends Final Payment Due Dates
Disney Cruise Line has released a final payment extension for select 2020 summer sailings. Beginning March 18, 2020, an automatic final payment extension was added to select 2020 summer reservations. Final payments will now be extended out an additional 30 days. (For example, a departure with a final payment due
Disney’s Aulani Closes Certain Offerings Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa is the only Disney resort still open. While they are remaining open, there will be some closures due to concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here’s the statement from Aulani: “Aulani Resort remains open, although some offerings will be closed from Friday, March 20 to
California man died from Coronavirus after traveling to Orlando and visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida
A California man with existing health conditions has just passed from the Coronavirus according to TMZ. Jeffrey Ghazarian from Glendora, CA, died Thursday morning (March 19th) at a Pasadena hospital after spending 5 days hooked up to a ventilator and battling for his life … according to family members. Jeffrey
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Closing Due to Pandemic
With the current events going on with the world, and Covid-19 making its way to Florida there have been many closures. We are all aware of the closures at Disney World and its surrounding Resorts. Well, it has now trickled its way to the Florida beaches and with that Disney’s
AMC Theatres Temporarily Closing to Combat Coronavirus Outbreaks
AMC Theatres Temporarily Closing to Combat Coronavirus Outbreaks. AMC Theatres joins the ranks of businesses closing their doors to help prevent the spread of coronavirus worldwide. The popular theatre chain shared, “In compliance with local, state, and federal [Covid-19] directives, all [AMC Theatres] locations are now closed for at least 6-12
Temporary Suspension of Adventures by Disney Departures
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve quickly and Adventures by Disney is closely monitoring global developments and following the advice of public health authorities, medical experts and officials in the destinations they visit. In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of Guests and Guides,
Temporary Closure of Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is located on the picturesque coast of South Carolina, only 5 hours from Walt Disney World Resort. This elegant, relaxing home-away-from-home—fashioned after a 1940s hunting and fishing lodge—combines local charm and simple pleasures with outdoor fun for the entire family. The resort features multi-roomed villas
Universal Orlando Resort COVID-19 Update
Universal Orlando Resort recently announced additional operational changes to Universal CityWalk and resort hotels due to COVID-19 concerns. Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando will close at midnight March 16 All hotels at Universal Orlando Resort will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 These closures are anticipated to last
Disney’s Aulani Resort to Remain Open
While Disney parks and resorts around the world are closing due to Coronavirus concerns, there is one Disney resorts that will remain open, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. Aulani has posted the following on their site regarding COVID-19: Aulani Resort remains open. We are carefully monitoring the situation related
Idris Elba Confirms He Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Idris Elba Confirms He Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus. Disney fans know actor Idris Elba best by his roles in Finding Dory, Zootopia as Chief Bogo, and as Heimdall in the Thor Films and MCU. According to a video he shared to Twitter, Elba had self-quarantined himself and his family
Coronavirus Negative Impact on the Walt Disney Company
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Coronavirus is having a negative impact on the Walt Disney Company as all the Disney parks have closed as well as the Disney Stores across the world as of today. Laura Martin an analyst reported that the Coronavirus illness is having a significant negative
Raglan Road in Disney Springs closing
In an email from Raglan Road in Disney Springs, we have just received word that they will be closing starting tonight at midnight… “We are sad to announce that we’ll be closing our doors from midnight tonight for a while. We hope everyone will take the necessary precautions to help
