food IS a theme park
There certainly are some interesting situations arising in the travel market as a result of the global health crisis.
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Perhaps the two most notable of these situations are the changes to the way that air travel works and the temporary and permanent closures that are currently affecting the tourism industry. We’re taking a look at how such massive effects could impact YOUR next Disney vacation and giving some tips to help. Let’s dive in.
Disney has already shared that Disney Springs will partially reopen on May 20th. This phased reopening includes select third-party locations.
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Now, we’re seeing reports that Disney locations may be reopening seven days later.
With such a drastic interruption to Disney’s business model, there have been lots of discussions on the kind of losses they’ll be enduring.
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Analysts have been making tons of predictions as to what Disney’s financial loss will look like after all of this. Now, some are saying that Disney could lose around $1 billion every month that the parks remain closed. Let’s see what they’re looking at.
If you’ve been following the Disney news recently, you may know that Disney stock prices have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride.
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In the past few weeks, Disney stock prices have been surpassed by Netflix only to quickly bounce back with the announcement of Disney+’s success. Now, they’re falling once again as Disney contends with the potentially lengthy projected closure of its theme parks.
So is Disney defunct? Hardly. You probably don’t need to worry about those prices, and we’ll tell ya why. Read on!
Disney parks around the world have been closed for almost two months or more. Now, we’re starting to imagine what a reopened Disney will look like.
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While we’ve heard a lot of discussions from local and state governments and Bob Iger has mentioned ideas such as temperature checks, we have yet to hear of a concrete opening date or plan from Disney in regard to their theme parks.
But some tourist destinations around the country have gone ahead with an outline of what health measures guests can expect when they return. We’re taking a look at two Las Vegas resorts, The Venetian and Wynn Las Vegas, to see what their plans are.
It’s pretty easy to be a little bummed out right now. After all, the Disney Parks are closed and many of us around the country are stuck at home.
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But things aren’t all bad. These trying times have definitely brought out the best in some people as we band together. We certainly love keeping an eye out for new livestreams from our favorite Disney celebs! Still, it’s totally normal to feel a little down right now. So, if you’re looking for a pick-me-up, check out these 10 ways to be much happier today!
The Disney parks have been closed for over a month now. As experts attempt to predict a peak and path for the global health crisis, we’re starting to wonder what a reopening of the Disney parks might look like.
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There are two MAJOR concerns when it comes to reopening the parks. The first is the safety of all guests, Cast Members, the surrounding communities, and beyond. On top of that, Disney’s financial situation has suffered considerably, so bringing money back in could be a driving factor surrounding when and how Disney can reopen.
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There have been some pretty telling comments recently that give us a glimpse into the state of The Walt Disney Company.
Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland
Bob Iger has played a unique role within The Walt Disney Company amidst the current closures. Despite stepping down from his former position as Disney CEO on February 25th, Iger is still very much one of the faces of the Walt Disney Company right now. He has played an active part in steering the company through the current situation, and his comments paint a picture of Disney’s current — and future — state.
We’ve been taking it day by day as we keep an eye on Disney’s response to the world health crisis.
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Adventures by Disney has just moved to further cancellations of various Disney trips as travel remains one of the most affected industries. As of now, most Adventures by Disney departures are suspended through June 30th, 2020.
How quickly things can change!
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These are crazy times, indeed! Just yesterday, we reported that Netflix had surpassed The Walt Disney Company in value. But, thanks to some recent developments, Disney saw its stock price rebound today.
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