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



Japanese Government Lifts State of Emergency; No Opening Date Announced for Tokyo Disneyland

As businesses are beginning to reopen in Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has completely lifted Coronavirus State of Emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday. The stay at home measures were lifted in most of Japan back on May 14th. The State of Emergency was still in effect until today in … Japanese Government Lifts State of Emergency; No Opening Date Announced for Tokyo Disneyland



President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil Amid Coronavirus Surge

On Sunday evening, President Donald Trump issued a travel ban on Brazil which is currently a major Coronavirus hotspot. Brazil is only second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases. The country has over 347,000 cases and more than 22,000 deaths from the novel Coronavirus. Filipe Martins, advisor to Brazilian President Jair … President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil Amid Coronavirus Surge



Oriental Land Co. Arranges $1.9 Billion Line of Credit to Assist Tokyo Disneyland with Extended Closure

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have both been closed since the end of February and in order to support the Resort during this extended closure, Oriental Land Co. has secured a ¥200 billion (approx $1.9 USD) line of credit with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a large transaction bank. According to NHK, there is not currently an … Oriental Land Co. Arranges $1.9 Billion Line of Credit to Assist Tokyo Disneyland with Extended Closure



California Governor Moves State into ‘Full Phase 2’ Reopening for Orange County

Orange County’s request to reopen businesses has just been approved by California Governor Gavin Newsom. This is part of phase two of the plan to ease restrictions that were put into place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Effective immediately, in-restaurant dining and shopping centers may be patronized by the public as long as employees and … California Governor Moves State into ‘Full Phase 2’ Reopening for Orange County



Signs of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Mostly Gone Due to COVID-19

This year’s EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival was supposed to run through June 1. I’m feeling particularly disappointed that I didn’t even get to go once this year, as many of you didn’t either, I’m sure. I am really fortunate to be able to hop into my car and drive for just 2.5-ish hours … Signs of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Mostly Gone Due to COVID-19



Disney Plus Launches ‘Zenimation’ – A New Calming Animated Series

A new 10-episode series has just been released on Disney+ inviting viewers to unplug, relax, and refresh their senses for a moment of mindfulness with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zenimation – in what they’re referring to as “an animated soundscape experience.” Whether it’s baby Moana being called by the ocean, Anna and Kristoff walking through … Disney Plus Launches ‘Zenimation’ – A New Calming Animated Series



New Aerial Shots of McDonald’s on Walt Disney World Property Show Sleek Design

The McDonald’s restaurant located near Disney’s All-Star Resorts went under what we thought would be a refurbishment back in October of 2019. With some new aerial shots of the restaurant, we can see that the old building was completely torn down and rebuilt. Thanks to @biorecunstruct on Twitter, we’re able to share these new photos … New Aerial Shots of McDonald’s on Walt Disney World Property Show Sleek Design





Early June Reservations at Disney World & Disneyland Are Being Cancelled

Guests with Disney Resort hotel reservations during the week of June 7-13, 2020, are beginning to receive notifications that their stays are being cancelled due to the temporary closures of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Affected guests have the option to modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations … Early June Reservations at Disney World & Disneyland Are Being Cancelled