AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey

Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº



Disney Parks Capacity Increase & Other Key Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call

Thursday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released its earnings report for the 4th fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending October 3, 2020), showing revenue down 23% and income down 82% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 65%. Below are some of the most important items to note from the call. You Disney Parks Capacity Increase & Other Key Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call

Disney Honors Veterans with Sunrise Flag Ceremony

To honor not only Disney cast members but all Veterans who have defended the freedom of all Americans, a special salute including a sunrise flag-raising ceremony was held this morning at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Accompanied by a fife and drum, honor guards representing Disney’s security team, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Reedy Disney Honors Veterans with Sunrise Flag Ceremony

Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopens this Weekend

The popular Harambe Market located in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has been closed since mid-March and is getting ready to begin welcoming guests this weekend. This bustling marketplace was designed around an old colonial-era train depot and offers distinct menus with items such as a ribs and chicken bowl, a Harambe salad with chicken, Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopens this Weekend

D23 Announces Details on Virtual ‘Fantastic Worlds Celebration’

Later this month, D23 is holding a virtual ‘Fantastic Worlds Celebration’ that will include new panels from Marvel, Disney Parks, Walt Disney Animation and more. Some panels are open for all Disney fans while others are exclusive to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Complete details can be found at D23.com/FantasticWorldsCelebration. Anyone who purchases a new D23 Announces Details on Virtual ‘Fantastic Worlds Celebration’

Disneyland Announces Additional Furloughs as Parks Remain Closed

In an apparent email to cast members Monday evening, Disneyland president Ken Potrock announced additional furloughs of executive, salaried, and hourly employees. Last month, the state of California issued reopening guidelines for theme parks but some news outlets such as the OC Register state that those guidelines could prevent the theme parks from reopening until Disneyland Announces Additional Furloughs as Parks Remain Closed

Disneyland Cancels Resort Hotel Reservations Through December 31st

Ever since Disneyland announced that they would not be reopening on July 17th as they’d originally planned, they have been announcing hotel reservation cancellations weekly. Last week, Disneyland Resort hotel reservations were cancelled through November 21st. Today, we were informed that Disneyland is sending emails to guests with hotel reservations through December 31, 2020 advising Disneyland Cancels Resort Hotel Reservations Through December 31st