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Task Force Examines “Gradual” Reopening of Walt Disney World. Here’s How Attendance Could Be Limited.

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Walt Disney World — along with Disney Parks around the globe — remains closed until further notice due to the current global health situation. As states are considering how to safely re-open their economies in light of new federal guidelines, the state of Florida is, of course, including the tourism industry within its areas of focus.

Cinderella Castle in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Last week we shared that Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro was appointed to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee. As that committee begins discussions, mynews13.com has shared some of the key steps being discussed with regards to reopening. [Read more…]

Happy 22nd Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join Us for a Photo and Video Celebration

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in Walt Disney World on April 22, 1998.

Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life

And even though we can’t be in the park to celebrate its 22nd Anniversary, we still think it fitting to celebrate all that Animal Kingdom has given Disney World guests throughout the years. [Read more…]

NEWS: Streaming NOW on Disney+ — The Disney Family Singalong!

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Did you belt out some of your favorite Disney tunes last Thursday when The Disney Family Singalong was presented on ABC?

The Disney Family Singalong ©Disney

The special — hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring celebrities and their families singing beloved Disney songs — gave viewers the chance to singalong right from their own homes, too, thanks to lyrics presented on the screen. But if you didn’t get a chance to “tune in,” you can do so now, because the special is now available on Disney+! [Read more…]

Join D23 Online This Friday for “Disney Wild Kingdoms” With Joe Rohde and Disneynature Filmmakers

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D23 is honoring Earth Week in a special way this year, and is inviting us all along for the wild celebration!

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This Friday, April 24th, D23 will stream Disney Wild Kingdoms: A Conversation with Imagineer Joe Rohde and Disneynature Filmmakers. This virtual event will feature a “conversation on how the natural world and Disney’s rich legacy of conservation continue to inspire and influence a new generation!” [Read more…]

“As You Wish…” Find Out When The Princess Bride Is Streaming on Disney+!

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Let it be known that The Princess Bride will SOON be streaming on Disney+!

@Disney+ on Twitter

As announced on @Disney+ on Twitter, The Princess Bride will be available on the streaming service on May 1, 2020! [Read more…]

I Spy Tie Dye! NEW Pastel Tie Dye Disney Parks Spirit Jerseys Now on shopDisney

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TWO new — and totally groovy — Spirit Jerseys have joined the lineup on shopDisney.com.

All Things Groovy at Pop Century Resort’s Hippy Dippy Pool

The Tie Dye trend continues with these Disney Parks Spirit Jerseys for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World (you can check out other recent Tie Dye options here)! This time, though, the focus is on perfectly pastel hues. [Read more…]

NEWS: Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger to Join California’s Business Recovery Task Force

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Bob Iger — Disney executive chairman and former CEO — is one of 70 individuals joining a business recovery task force for California.

Bob Iger

Bob Iger was named to the task force by California Governor Gavin Newsom along with Apple CEO Tim Cook and four former state governors including Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others. [Read more…]

NEWS: Governor of Florida Allows Reopening of Some Florida Beaches and Parks

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Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has given the go-ahead for some municipalities in the state to start reopening beaches and parks after having been closed to the public by state order earlier this month as part of safety measures in light of the current global situation.

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The reopening prohibits gatherings of 50 or more people, and social distancing must be practiced. [Read more…]

Send the Kiddos to Bed with a “Goodnight” from Mickey and Pals On the Disney Bedtime Hotline

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From now through April 30th, parents can “add a touch of Disney magic to bedtime” thanks to a limited-time return of the Disney Bedtime Hotline!

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This service, available once again via shopDisney.com, offers kids a bedtime message straight from Mickey Mouse (or one of his pals like Minnie, Donald, Daisy or Goofy)! [Read more…]

Could Walt Disney World Provide the Perfect Place for the NBA to Finish Its Season Right Now?

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An interesting piece by Keith Smith (a former Walt Disney Company employee) on Yahoo Sports presents a compelling argument as to why Walt Disney World Resort could be the perfect location “for the NBA to salvage its season.”

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

It goes without saying that the current global situation which has resulted in the temporary closure of Disney Parks around the globe has, of course, had major impacts far and wide. And this particular piece explores a way to continue the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association season, which has been suspended. [Read more…]

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