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  • Oct- 2020 -
    2 October
    Walt Disney statue outside Cinderella Castle

    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
    Haunted Mansion-inspired dark blue design featuring "Welcome Foolish Mortals," ghostly Disney figures, and Halloween flair.

    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
    Disneyland Entrance

    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.   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
    Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

    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
    Morimoto Asia Disney Springs

    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
    A proud figure stands in a lively warehouse, with the iconic Badia Spices factory as a backdrop, celebrating family heritage.

    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

    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.   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
    Belle in her red winter cape greets Philippe amid snow and stars in Tokyo Disneyland’s magical New Fantasyland forest.

    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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  • 28 September
    Minnie Mouse poses by giant blue “ELEVEN” letters with confetti dots, celebrating Disney Parks Blog's 11th anniversary.

    Disney Parks Blog Celebrates 11 Years of Storytelling

    Today, Disney celebrating 11 years of storytelling on the Disney Parks Blog! Such a big milestone of sharing the sharing Disney magic! Check out the details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog:   From the beginning, we’ve paved our path one story at a time delivering the latest, official information about Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney vacation experience

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  • 27 September
    Nick Fury, sporting his iconic eyepatch and black coat, poses by windows with a SHIELD aircraft behind—just like in Marvel Studios.

    Samuel L. Jackson Plays Nick Fury in New Marvel Disney+ Series

    Exciting news for Marvel fans! Not only is Disney+ reportedly getting a new Marvel series, but Samuel L. Jackson is reprising his role as Nick Fury!   As shared by Variety: Samuel L. Jackson is set to reprise the role of Nick Fury in a new Marvel series currently in development at Disney Plus, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The exact plot details of the show are being kept under wra

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