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Jun- 2020 -4 June
Progress Continues with the Construction of Tron Lightcycle Power Run at Magic Kingdom
Yesterday we shared the good news that construction has resumed on the Cinderella Castle makeover. If you missed it, you can catch up here! While construction resumed a couple of weeks ago on Tron Lightcycle Power Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we have a couple of photos from WDWNT showing the progress. We previously reported Disney’s most recent update o
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4 June
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”. The first appearance of this new system launched for one attraction, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, at Shanghai Disneyland. The system allows gues
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4 June
Walt Disney World Begins Bringing Cast Members Back to Work at Select Restaurants & Resorts
We have exciting news as signs of Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is becoming more evident daily. The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Workers Movement (Local 737 UniteHere) shared on their Facebook page that Cast Members are being recalled for select Disney Resort restaurants and Resort “Mousekeeping”. The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Workers Movement Facebook page states: “Good news! Today (J
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3 June
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. The Walt Disney Company statement is as follows: The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social
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3 June
NBA Aren’t The Only Ones – It Looks Like MLS Will Be Completing Their Season at Walt Disney World
We shared previously that the NBA has confirmed they will complete their season at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Today some news is coming out surrounding the Major League Soccer (MLS) Association coming to Walt Disney World as well! According to the MLSPlayers.org, MLS players vote to ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the following statement: Accord
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3 June
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. Disney’s Artist Concept Image As seen in the picture below by WDWNT, a crane has arrived and c
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3 June
Walt Disney World Dining Reservations are Now Available for Select Disney Springs Restaurants
Another day, another update on Walt Disney World’s website! As we creep closer and closer to Disney’s phased reopening beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and July 15 for EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney seems to launch slight changes each and every day. The latest is that Walt Disney World reservations are currently available for select Disney Springs rest
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2 June
NBA Is Coming To Walt Disney World – Where Will They Stay?
We previously announced the NBA is coming to Walt Disney World! It has been confirmed that Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be hosting the games likely beginning at the end of July. Due to the health guidelines, it is believed the NBA will require all players to remain onsite for the duration of the season. The question now is where will they stay? The most recent repo
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2 June
New “Welcome Back” Video Released from Universal Orlando
While we normally share Disney news, we’re dropping in a little news from Walt Disney World’s neighbor, Universal Orlando. Universal Orlando reopens to the public beginning June 5. There are however soft openings for select Annual Passholders June 3 and June 4. Prior to venturing out to Universal Orlando, they recommend you watch this video just released about the health and safety guidelines you
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2 June
Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of New Departures from Canada through September 14
As previously shared, Disney Cruise Line extended suspension of new departments through July 27, 2020. Today, Disney Cruise Line made a special announcement that they are now suspending new departures from Canada through September 14, 2020. Here is the latest update as shared on the Disney Cruise Line website: On May 29, 2020, the Canadian government extended its decision to not allow cruise shi
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