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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisine
Read full article: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisineGet a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.
Tropical features revealed for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Read full article: Tropical features revealed for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & BungalowsSlated to open in December, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the newest Magic Kingdom-area resort featuring 268 rooms, dining options, and a Polynesian princess.
Dates, dining details revealed for 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Read full article: Dates, dining details revealed for 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine FestivalThe 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE takes place at Walt Disney World Aug. 29 through Nov. 23.
Disney releases budding menu for 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
Read full article: Disney releases budding menu for 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden FestivalThe EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is back with flowery displays, the Garden Rocks Concert Series and a menu with bountiful food options.
Disney pouring $60B into ambitious parks expansion. Here’s the spending plan
Read full article: Disney pouring $60B into ambitious parks expansion. Here’s the spending planThe Walt Disney Company is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments.
‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History Month
Read full article: ‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History MonthWalt Disney World Resort is honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month with the return of its popular ‘Celebrate HER Story’ experiences.
Lightsabers ready: Disney gives first look at new experience on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Read full article: Lightsabers ready: Disney gives first look at new experience on Star Wars Galactic StarcruiserWalt Disney World shared an all-new look at the lightsaber training experience coming soon for guests staying at the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
Disney shares new details about Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Read full article: Disney shares new details about Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic RewindDuring a D23 Fan event at Disney‘s Contemporary Resort Saturday, the company shared new details about an anticipated new attraction coming to EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Some Disney executives are already making the move to Florida from California
Read full article: Some Disney executives are already making the move to Florida from CaliforniaWalt Disney World announced in July its plans to relocate 2,000 of its employees from California to Lake Nona and two realtors in Central Florida say some Disney employees are already moving to the Sunshine State.
Disney ‘Genie’ service set to appear at Walt Disney World this fall
Read full article: Disney ‘Genie’ service set to appear at Walt Disney World this fallThe all-new itinerary tool, Disney Genie, is set to rollout on mobile devices this fall at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the company announced on Wednesday.
‘See you real soon:’ Disney Cruise Line to resume sailings out of Port Canaveral next month
Read full article: ‘See you real soon:’ Disney Cruise Line to resume sailings out of Port Canaveral next monthAfter more than a yearlong hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney Cruise Line is set to resume sailings out of Port Canaveral next month.
New Disney attractions still coming despite pandemic, executive says
Read full article: New Disney attractions still coming despite pandemic, executive says“Our industry is hurting,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. And our cast felt it.”Disney has since reopened its theme parks in Florida, Paris, China, and Hong Kong at limited capacity. Yet last month Disney announced it would be laying off about 28,000 employees at its U.S. resorts. “For the last several months, our management team worked tirelessly to avoid having to separate anyone from the company.”According to D’Amaro, Disney cut expenses, suspended capital projects, and modified its operation to run as efficiently as possible. He also said the kickoff to Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary will take place next year, promising to provide additional details at a later date.
Tokyo Disney Resort reopens amid pandemic. Walt Disney World is next
Read full article: Tokyo Disney Resort reopens amid pandemic. Walt Disney World is nextTOKYO – Tokyo Disney Resort on Wednesday welcomed guests back for the first time in months after closing in early February. Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea were forced to end the magic and fun due to concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. [READ NEXT: Disney parks around the world reopen. Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney theme park to reopen. [MORE: Walt Disney World introduces new reservation system ahead of theme park’s opening]Walt Disney World in Orlando is expected to open its doors on July 11.
In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’
Read full article: In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’It’s transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you haven’t heard of the film, you’re not alone. If you’re unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, here’s a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his “laughing place.” All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit of Br’er Rabbit. “Many adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,” the “Keep Splash Mountain” petition said.
Disney plans to reopen California theme parks in July
Read full article: Disney plans to reopen California theme parks in JulyANAHEIM, Calif. Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, the company said on Wednesday. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said in a statement that the goal is to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on July 17. Advance reservations will be required for theme park visitors and capacity will be limited, the statement said. Events that draw large crowds, such as parades and nighttime spectaculars, won't return immediately and Disney characters will be in the parks but not available to meet with visitors, the statement said. The plan to reopen the parks, which have been closed since March 14, is still pending government approval.
Disney rain ponchos to be used on coronavirus frontlines by medical workers
Read full article: Disney rain ponchos to be used on coronavirus frontlines by medical workersRain ponchos that normally help Disney theme park guests enjoy their visit on a rainy day will be used by nurses and medical workers fighting the coronavirus after Disney Parks donated 150,000 ponchos to a healthcare humanitarians organization. Medical workers are in desperate need of personal protective equipment including masks and gowns to protective themselves while working with coronavirus patients. With all of its theme parks closed, Disney donated 150,000 rain ponchos to MedShare, a humanitarian aid organization, that will distribute the PPE items to hospitals in need. “We have to find ways to pool our resources and work together to help the healthcare workers who are doing their very best to treat patients and contain COVID-19. We appreciate Disney partnering with us to support hospitals and healthcare workers on the frontlines.”To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.