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Could Disney World Ever Close Down Again? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think.

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Walt Disney World’s historic closure is now behind us, and wow, what a roller coaster ride it was (and we’re not talking the fun kind).

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Disney World’s theme parks reopened in July 2020 after a 4-month closure with some significant changes, but many people were relieved to see any semblance of normalcy return, even if the parks looked a little bit different than we remembered. And yet, we wonder. Could a closure like this happen again? As much as we’d like to say no, it’s a little more complicated than that. Take a look.

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Could the Government Pay for Your Next Disney Trip!?

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The global health crisis has had a major economic effect across the board — especially on the tourism industry.

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With such a major drop in revenue for the travel industry, the national government is reviewing ways to get the sector back on its feet. They’ve already employed a multi-billion-dollar stimulus for airlines, and now they may even incentivize travel with a tax break.

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NEWS! Adventures by Disney Suspends ALL Departures Through the End of August

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Even as some Disney offerings are beginning to reopen, we’re still seeing a pattern of rolling cancellations for others.

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Adventures by Disney is an offering that has taken a significant hit. Unlike the Disney theme parks, the program relies on other travel agencies and organizations — not to mention international travel. Last month, it was announced that all Adventures by Disney departures would be suspended through the end of July, and now that suspension has been extended another month.

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Guests Are Advised Against Entering Disney World if They’re Experiencing Any of These Symptoms!

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Guests with upcoming reservations to Disney World have a multitude of new health and safety procedures to be aware of before they even leave home! But there’s more to preparing for your next Disney World vacation than linking your park admission to My Disney Experience.

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Another new measure to be aware of before leaving home comes in the form of a health acknowledgement, which was recently added to Disney World’s website.

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When Disney World Reopens, Can You Even Go?

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Disney World is reopening on July 11th, but that doesn’t mean that everyone who wants to go will be able to.

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Not only is Disney set to significantly reduce capacity in the theme parks, but some travelers may not even have a chance at planning their vacation in the first place. After all, you don’t have to worry about whether or not you can get into the parks if you’re not able to get into Florida! We’re taking a look at some of the current laws and factors that could prohibit a Disney trip for some.

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Disney Cruise Line Offers Extension of Future Cruise Credit for Guests Affected by Cancellations

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We’ve seen Disney Cruise Line go through several rounds of sailing cancellations, the most recent extending cancellations well into July.

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With Disney Cruises perhaps being the last Disney experience to reopen, Disney has opted to extend the expiration date of the future cruise credits given to those affected by the cancellations. Let’s take a look at that new date!

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What Will Happen if You Refuse To Wear A Mask In Disney World?

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With the reopening of Disney Springs and Disney World, we have face masks on the mind.

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So far, all of the reopened Disney properties have the requirement of face masks for Cast Members, employees, AND guests. This has raised concern for some on the subjects of comfort and logistics for their time in Disney. We’ve taken a look at everything you need to know about wearing your mask in Disney World, but what if you refuse to wear one? Here’s what might happen.

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Disney Is Only A Small Piece Of A MUCH Bigger Problem

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We’ve been super focused on all the ways that the global health crisis is affecting The Walt Disney Company. It’s hard not to be!

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But Disney really is only a piece of a much bigger problem. We’ve talked a little bit about the way that air travel has been affected, but the global tourism industry as a whole is taking a massive hit. We’re taking a look at all the ways international travel is being affected as well as what the industry is doing to fix things. Let’s dive in!

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7 Disney Delays You Haven’t Even Thought Of Yet!

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The global health crisis has had a big effect on the Walt Disney Company.

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

Lots of Disney projects have had to shift to a different timeline. We’ve seen delays in the opening of Disneyland’s Avengers Campus, a whole bunch of blockbuster films have been pushed back, and more. With all these high-profile changes, what are the delays you’re NOT thinking about? Here are the seven Disney delays that might have slipped your mind!

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How Could Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Be Different This Year in Disney World??

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Even though it’s still the springtime, we’ve got Halloween on our minds!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

The spookiest holiday of the year starts early in Disney World with the first day of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party set for August 13th. How we love a late-summer Halloween! That early start might mean that there are some changes to the way the party works this year. If new measures are still in place by August, how might Mickey’s Not So Scary be different? Let’s take a look!

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