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Today’s a VERY special day, friends!
Hollywood Studios
Grab your party hats (or ears) because it’s Hollywood Studios’ 31st anniversary! And, while we are celebrating by taking you on a virtual walk through the park, now you can get a sneak peek inside Hollywood Studios today during its birthday!
It’s been another busy few weeks across the Walt Disney Company. News spanned far and wide throughout the company, from announcements about executive leaders at the very top to the latest in Disney+ content for us to enjoy in the coming weeks.
Bob Chapek at the Rise of the Resistance’s Dedication Ceremony
Let’s debrief on the latest Disney news that you may have missed while you were catching up on spring cleaning!
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…]
A prominent member of Disney’s team has just been added to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee.
Josh D’Amaro on Instagram
Given how important theme parks are to Florida’s economy, we weren’t surprised to see some representation from Disney (and Universal) on this list.
Disney has had to make a lot of really tough decisions recently.
Magic Kingdom
With all the Disney Parks being closed for the first time EVER, Disney is having to figure out the best way to keep moving forward right now. Although Bob Iger , Bob Chapek, and Rebecca Campbell have opened up about the state of the company, Josh D’Amaro is now giving us some insight into Disney World’s situation.
Back when Disney World’s temporary closure first began, we noticed the American flag still appeared to be flying high on Main Street, U.S.A. across from the entrance to Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom Today Photo c/o News 6 WKMG
Even though the Disney parks were absent of people, we could feel the strong presence of the star-spangled banner still being flown, and we hope you did too.
If you have been staying informed about the ways concerns over the Coronavirus have impacted the Disney Parks, then you may be aware that — in efforts to protect Walt Disney World guests and Cast Members — multiple Disney Programs are temporarily suspended out of precaution as the four Walt Disney World theme parks have also temporarily closed.
Walt Disney World Cast Members
These include the Disney College Program, the Disney Culinary program, the Disney Cultural Exchange Program, and the Disney Academic Exchange Program. The suspension is effective today, March 16th. [Read more…]
The opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is just around the corner! More details are quickly emerging, including some exciting news about the TWO storylines that this attraction will feature.
©Disney
While Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway officially opens to guests on March 4 at Hollywood Studios, Cast Members were able to be among the first to ride the attraction!
We’re inching closer and closer to a big ride opening in Disney World.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Poster ©Disney
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will make history when it opens in Hollywood Studios as the first ride to feature Mickey and Minnie. We’re patiently awaiting the opening on March 4th, and in the meantime, we’re keeping an eagle eye out for any sign of news about the attraction. Well today, we got pretty excited because we spotted a piece of Runaway Railway merchandise at All-Star Sports Resort!
C’est magnifique! The Epcot Transformation is fully under way (and we are SO excited).
Epcot Entrance
And, while Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have seen lots of progress, we’re taking a trip to France for the latest rat-astic development!
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