Good news from Walt Disney World! As many of us have had to alter our travel plans to the most magic place on earth due to COVID-19, Disney caught on that an extended ticket expiration date is needed. [google_ad] Previously, Walt Disney World’s ticket expiration date for unused tickets due to the parks closures was December 15, 2020. According to ...
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Walt Disney World To Bring Back Thousands of Cast Members, But NOT Disney College Program or EPCOT’s International Cast
Eric Clinton, President of Local 362 which is the union of attractions, custodial and vacation planning Cast Members at Walt Disney World, shared on social media several new details on what Cast Members can expect in the coming weeks. Disney will bring back thousands of furloughed Cast Members, but will hold off on the College Program and EPCOT’s International Cast. Plus, Clinton shares some ...
Read More »What We Know So Far About Disney’s New “Standby Pass”
The FastPass+ System we all know and love at Walt Disney World is looking like a thing of the past! As Disney Parks begin to reopen amidst social distancing guidelines, Disney is testing a new virtual queue system, the “Disney Standby Pass”. [google_ad] The first appearance of this new system launched for one attraction, The Many Adventures of Winnie the ...
Read More »Disney Pledges $5 Million To Support Nonprofit Organizations That Advance Social Justice
We have exciting news to share! The Walt Disney Company just pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations to advance social justice. Their first steps is a $2 million donation to the NAACP. Check out the details below as shared by Disney. [google_ad] The Walt Disney Company statement is as follows: The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to ...
Read More »Construction Resumes on Cinderella Castle Makeover
We previously reported mid-February that the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom would be getting a royal makeover. Construction for the makeover began right away. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and with park closures and social distancing, construction came to a halt in March. [google_ad] Disney’s Artist Concept Image As seen in the picture below by WDWNT, a crane has arrived and ...
Read More »Rumor Has It Spaceship Earth May Reopen – Holding Off Refurbishment
Rumors are swirling, and we’re super curious to find out what Disney will confirm in the coming weeks! Walt Disney World shared prior to the pandemic’s closure of the parks, that they would be closing Spaceship Earth on May 26 to begin a detailed refurbishment. Even though we didn’t have a chance to ride Spaceship Earth one last time, we said ...
Read More »Attention Annual Passholders! Disney Releases New Annual Passholder Statement
Alright Annual Passholders! I know there’s been several changes which have us all checking Disney sites and making sure we aren’t missing anything. If you are hoping to visit during the phased reopening of July 11 for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, you’ll want to keep a close eye on Disney’s newest ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Gets Approval to Reopen July 11!
We have great news! On Wednesday, May 27, Disney proposed the reopening of Walt Disney World beginning July 11 with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. The Orange County Economic Task Force approved the proposal at the meeting with Orange County Mayor, Jerry Demings. But…. Disney still needed the approval from the Florida ...
Read More »NEWS: An Update on Walt Disney World Resort Reservations
Disney just released an update on Walt Disney World Resort Reservations. It is confirmed that Disney is pausing all New Ticket and Resort Reservations and cancelling all Dining and Experience Reservations, FastPass+ and Extra Magic Hours in preparation for the new park reservation system. Please see the full update below as shared by Disney: [google_ad] In case you missed it, ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Proposes Soft Openings for Cast Members and “Affinity” Groups
Who will have the chance to step into Walt Disney World first? Walt Disney World Senior Vice President of Operations, Jim MacPhee, shared with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday, May 27, the proposed dates of reopening Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 11 and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. MacPhee also ...
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