News & Rumors Archive
New face mask guidance from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the latest set of recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people. In this post, we’ll take a look at the updated May 13, 2021 guidelines, plus what this could mean for Walt Disney World. This comes two weeks after the
Walt Disney Company reported its second quarter earnings on an investor call. We’ve already covered the numbers there in Disney Parks Lose $967 Million, But Demand Grows. If you’re curious about Disney+ subscribers stats or whether EPS beat projections, check that out. In this post, we’re going to discuss the “juicier” topics that have real
Walt Disney Company reported its second quarter earnings for January through March and forward-looking forecast for Summer 2021 and beyond on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek. In this post, we’ll cover the good & bad of these results, with a focus on the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, which includes Walt
Walt Disney World will be reducing physical distancing in its theme parks and resorts, but not in all locations. In this post, we’ll offer a rundown of the changes, what else has recently happened with Florida theme parks, and when more changes might be on the horizon. This change is somewhat unsurprising. Two weeks ago,
We’re back with a round-up of the latest post-reopening news from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, with a range of interesting stories including the return of resorts, restaurants, and Annual Passes. Let’s start with the latest news. Disneyland Resort just announced that Paradise Pier Hotel will reopen and welcome back guests starting June 15, 2021,
Walt Disney World has started work on a reimagining of the guest rooms at the Contemporary Resort. In this post, we’ll take a look at photos of the construction, which is strongly rumored to be an Incredibles-inspired IP Injection, plus other commentary on the project and other hotel overhauls at Walt Disney World. (Updated May
In what appears to be a coordinated move, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort announced within hours of one another the dropping of one health safety measure, while Universal took that a step further with the relaxation of another. In this post, we’ll offer a rundown of the changes, when they’ll occur, and what
Walt Disney World has just announced the reopening of a few fan-favorite character restaurants at Animal Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, and Beach Club just in time for Summer 2021. In this post, we’ll offer dates and details, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next few months. We love to eat at
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended all local COVID-19 emergency rules by executive order and signed into law restrictions on what the state’s leaders can do during future pandemics. In this post, we’ll cover the details of that move, plus Walt Disney World’s response to the new guidance (or rather, lack thereof). The new law goes
Less than two months after CEO Bob Chapek teased its return for the fall semester, Disney has announced that the College Program will return to Walt Disney World, and much sooner than previously anticipated! In this post, we’ll share dates, details, and commentary on why the College Program is coming back so soon. This news
Walt Disney World tested new facial recognition technology for park entry at Magic Kingdom. In this post, we’ll share photos and video of our experience with the new contactless tech, thoughts on Big Brother fears & privacy concerns, and more. (Updated May 3, 2021.) Let’s start with official details, per DisneyWorld.com and signage outside the