Top 10 Disney Theme Park & Entertainment news stories from March 15th – 21st 2020

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 from March 15th – 21st 2020.

1. 1. Our biggest News Story of the week has to be Actor Josh Gad Is Reading Books to Kids Online Every Night During Coronavirus Quarantines. We are updating the post daily so you can follow along with Olaf!
   2. Next up we shared a Live look at a completely empty Walt Disney World from one of the local news stations. It was pretty spooky to see the parks empty.
   3. Analysts and many of our fans think Walt Disney World might be closed longer than expected. What do you think?
   4. Did you see Pixar’s Onward is coming to the US tonight on digital download and will be streaming on Disney+ in April!
   5. Speaking of watching things from home You Can Stream Broadway Shows For Free For A Limited Time
   6. Another round of terminations at Disney Springs Restaurants this time at Homecomin’ and Splitsville
   7. Last week we shared the news about how Tom Hanks & his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for Coronavirus. Tim Allen responds to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson getting the Coronavirus with some encouraging words. 
   8. A Chip and Co fan is teaching classes online for little ones stuck at home under quarantine. Check them out… Disney STEAM: The Magic Kingdom Online Class! &Disney STEAM: Epcot Online Class!
   9. Disney shuts down all construction projects at Walt Disney World to further stop the spread of the virus.
   10. Our final top 10 post of the past week goes out to our Disney Cast Members… What Disney Park Closures Mean for Cast Members’ Pay

While not in the top 10 here are some other Disney News Stories from the past week you might have missed…

• Josh Gad Surprises Guests At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Universal Orlando Resort COVID-19 Update
• Sergio the Italian Juggler no longer performing in Epcot
• Cast Members Give a Special Goodbye for the Closing of Disneyland
• Coronavirus Negative Impact on the Walt Disney Company
• A Huge Collection of Disney Coloring Pages & Books
• Update on Cinderella Castle’s Magical Makeover
• CDC Updates their policy on Mass Gatherings will this mean Disney Parks will be closed longer than expected?
• Movies & Shows coming to Disney+ in April 2020
• Author J.K. Rowling Drops Licensing Fees So Teachers Can Read Harry Potter Books To Students Online
• Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson share health update
• California man died from Coronavirus after traveling to Orlando and visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida
• Walt Disney World “See You Real Soon” Farewell Video!
• More Disney World Closures including Disney Stores, Hotels, Disney Springs and More
• Disneyland Resort Hotel Spring Discount Released
• UPDATE: Temporary Suspension of Disney Cruise Line Departures
• Raglan Road in Disney Springs closing
• Expanded Virtual Queues Coming To The My Disney Experience App
• Broadway Disney’s The Lion King and Frozen Have Been Put on Ice Due to COVID-19
• Meet the New Peter and Wendy for Disney’s Live-Action ‘Peter Pan’
• Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens Make ‘High School Musical’ TikTok’s to Entertain During Coronavirus Quarantines
• John Stamos Shares Message of Hope Using “It’s A Small World” Lyrics
• Disney Magic at Home: We Recreated the Cinnamon Rolls from Gaston’s Tavern
• Matsuriza Taiko Drum Group will no longer be performing in Epcot
• Ample Hills Creamery Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• New Paws-itively Chic Disney Dog Dooney And Bourke Collection
• Disney Now App Bringing the Animal Kingdom Animals into Your Home
• Couple Recreates the Magic Kingdom’s ”Happily Ever After” Spectacular at Home
• Cruise Ships rotating at Port Canaveral due to Coronavirus and lack of space
• Disney World Suspends Magic Band Orders
• Walt Disney World Resort will be Donating Excess Food During Temporary Closure
• Watch Disney Parks Performances Online While You Are Stuck in Quarantine!
• Disney World McDonald’s Construction Update
• Disney World Closure Information for Tickets, Annual Passes, Resorts and More
• Disney Artist Mary Blair Inspired Castles Online Class
• This Baby Yoda Costume Is What We Are Looking Forward To This Halloween
• Disneyland California Employees To Be Paid Millions During Closure
• Maui Encourages Hand Washing With The Moana Method
• Idris Elba Confirms He Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus
• It’s A Small World Minnie Main Attraction Collection Revealed

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