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Jun- 2020 -18 June
Disney Cancels Halloween Party & Announces Modified EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Disney announced an update on seasonal events at Walt Disney World, including an update on the annual EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Check out all the details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog: As we prepare for the reopening of our theme parks next month, we’re taking a measured and deliberate approach to our planning that applies appropriate new health and safety measures. We conti
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18 June
An Update on Disney Parks from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel
The reopening of the Disney Parks is on the way next month and Disney wants us to keep in mind that their continued focus is on health and safety. Today, we receive an update from the Disney Parks from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel as shared by DisneyParksBlog below: Dear Guests, As we continue with the phased reopening of Disney locations around the world, I wanted to update you on our
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18 June
A Value Resort, Disney’s Pop Century, Makes List of Recalled Cast Members
Disney is on the move! We are excited to learn that Cast Members are being called back to work as Walt Disney World prepares for the reopening of 12 select resorts on June 22 and the phased reopening of the parks beginning July 11. As previously posted, a list of locations Cast Members are being recalled to was shared by The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Works Movement with Local 737 UniteHere. Wit
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18 June
Chef Mickey’s & Biergarten To Likely Be “Family Style” Upon Reopen
As we previously posted, The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Works Movement with Local 737 UniteHere shared a list of locations Cast Members are being recalled to. Parks and resort eateries were included on the list. Two specific stand outs included Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Biergarten Restaurant in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion. Both popular buffet-style restaurants were liste
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18 June
Next Wave of Food & Beverage Cast Members Recalled For The Parks & Resorts at WDW
The recalls of Walt Disney World’s Cast Members continue! As Disney prepares for the phased reopening of the parks, Cast Members are starting to flood back. The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Works Movement with Local 737 UniteHere shared a list of locations Cast Members are being recalled to. We are extremely excited to hear Cast Members are headed back to work! Below you’ll see Chef Mickey’s and
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18 June
Disney Is Being Sued By College Athlete After Being Run Over by a Scooter
We have learned today from the Orlando Sentinel that Walt Disney World is being sued by a college athlete that said he lost his basketball season after being run over by a scooter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to the Orlando Sentinel, an accident occurred during a college basketball player’s vacation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The accident costed him his season so he is filing
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18 June
Disney Shares Health & Safety Measures with Advice from The Incredibles
Disney is all about the safety of their guests… especially now more than ever with COVID-19 still lingering. As they begin for their phased reopenings, Disney shares a fun way to remember their health and safety measures with advice from The Incredibles. Check it out below as shared by DisneyParksBlog: Right now, we’re busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to ap
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18 June
Photos: The Sun Shines on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened! Disney is celebrating with breathtaking views of Hong Kong Disneyland as the day breaks. Check them out below as shared by DisneyParksBlog! Our friends in Hong Kong are passing along these bright and shiny daybreak scenes from around the Resort for everyone to enjoy at home. It’s an inspiring look at morning magic ushering in a new day! G
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18 June
Another Step Forward! Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens!
Disney takes another step forward as the gates of Hong Kong Disneyland have opened! After months of closure due to COVID-19, guests were once again able to enter a much missed, magical land. Check out the details and photos shared below from DisneyParksBlog: Disney parks are some of the happiest places on earth – allowing family and friends to come together and immerse themselves in unforgettab
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18 June
Wise Word from Disney Legend, Marty Sklar, Are More True Today Than Ever
Last night, Bob Weis, the President of Walt Disney Imagineering, took to his Instagram account @bobweis to share some wise words spoken by Disney Legend, Marty Sklar. Marty was an influential Disney scriptwriter and construction developer that passed away in 2017. With all the changes currently taking place at Disney, Marty’s words from the past are more true today than ever. From @bobweis&
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