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Oct- 2020 -2 October
California Governor Is Postponing Release of Reopening Guidelines For Disneyland
Oh, Disneyland, how we miss you! While Disney Parks have reopened around the globe, Disneyland has remain closed for over 6 months now. Disney has been vocal in their disappoint of California's lack of progress regarding the reopening guidelines for Disneyland and other amusement parks. As shared by the OCRegister: Disneyland asked California Governor, Newsom not to finalize theme park reopening p
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2 October
Cast Member Pantry Extends Support to Those Impacted By Disney Layoffs
We previously shared the beautiful news about the Cast Member Pantry – a food bank for Cast Members struggling with the furlough situation. Their mission… Cast Members lifting up fellow Cast Members during this difficult time. Now, Cast Member Pantry has shared they will be working to support those impacted by the recently announced Disney layoffs.   As shared on the Cast Member Pantry Facebook p
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2 October
Orange County Will Reopen CARES Act Amidst Walt Disney World Layoffs
Orange County will reopen its CARES Act crisis assistance program next week, just days after Disney, the region’s largest employer, announced it would be laying off about 7,000 of its employees in Central Florida.   As shared by Orlando Sentinel: When the relief program initially launched earlier this year, nearly 30,000 households received $1,000 payments to help cover rent, utility bills, presc
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2 October
Disney Shares Month of Halloween Surprises
Welcome Foolish Mortals – Disney is ushering in Halloween like never before on the Disney Parks Blog! And to kick off a month of spooktacular surprises, Disney has scared up a cauldron of treats, including new wonderfully wicked wallpapers, ghoulish GIPHY stickers and a creepily creative look at what’s to come.  Our thrilling (and chilling) October of Disney Halloween magic will feature ghostly
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1 October
California To Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week
Disneyland has been closed for over 6 months now due to COVID-19. While Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks reopened this summer, Disneyland has been left waiting for California approval. Â As shared by the OCRegister: California plans to issue reopening guidelines this week that will allow Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and other theme parks in the state to resume operations after m
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Sep- 2020 -30 September
Walt Disney World Layoffs Include 6,700 Non-Union Employees
Yesterday, we shared the news that Disney Parks announced the layoffs of 28,000 domestic employees. We have learned today that roughly 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees are losing their jobs. As shared by OrlandoSentinel: About 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees are losing their jobs because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, according to an alert the Walt Disney Co.
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29 September
September 30 Only! Morimoto Asia Celebrates Five Years with $5 Specials
It's hard to believe Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World is celebrating their five year anniversary! As part of their celebration, they are offering $5 specials on September 30. Check out the details below as shared by Morimoto Asia!  We’re celebrating our fifth anniversary at Morimoto Asia on Wednesday, September 30, and to commemorate the momentous occasion, guests in the know
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29 September
How Badia Spices Keeps Family Tradition Alive at Disney Parks
Earlier this year, Disney introduced The Walt Disney Company’s Supplier Diversity team and the passion that drives their work. This includes making a meaningful and positive impact on our diverse supplier communities. During #HispanicHeritageMonth, Disney continues to celebrate the stories, cultures and contributions of Latinx individuals both inside and outside of the company. DisneyParksBlog tel
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28 September
D23 Expo “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event” Being Held September 2022
Big news announced today! Disney D23 took to Instagram to share the exciting news that the D23 Expo will be held September 2022 with special plans reveals for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Â Disney D23 shared on Instagram: “An update regarding #D23Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event: “We are excited to announce that the next D23 Expo will be held September 9-11, 202
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28 September
Opened Today: New Experiences at Tokyo Disneyland Park – New Fantasyland, Enchanted Tale of Beauty & the Beast and More
Today is an exciting day at Tokyo Disney Resort as the largest expansion in the history of Tokyo Disneyland Park officially opened to guests for the first time. Spreading across three lands, the expansion features new attractions, restaurants, shops and so much more. DisneyParksBlog is sharing new photos from across the park.   Inside of the Beast’s castle, guests will find Enchanted Tale of Bea
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