AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disneyland Resort Confirms That Oogie Boogie Bash Will Not Happen in 2020
The Disneyland Resort has confirmed that Oogie Boogie Bash, their after-hours Halloween party, will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oogie Boogie Bash debuted last year at Disney California Adventure, replacing the popular Mickey’s Halloween Party which had been held at Disneyland Park. While dates had not yet been announced for … Disneyland Resort Confirms That Oogie Boogie Bash Will Not Happen in 2020
Woman Arrested Trying to Bring Guns and Marijuana into Epcot
A Georgia woman was arrested recently after Disney security guards at Epcot discovered two guns and a bag of marijuana in her diaper bag. The July 18th arrest record shows that Yunique Smith, 27, was visiting Walt Disney World with her 7-year-old son, 7-month-old daughter, and the baby’s father. During the normal screening process, Disney … Woman Arrested Trying to Bring Guns and Marijuana into Epcot
Disney Removes Live-Action Mulan from Calendar, Delays Avatar and Star Wars Films
The Walt Disney Studios has made some major changes to their theatrical release calendar as the coronavirus pandemic keeps most theaters closed around the country. The live-action version of Mulan, which was their next release, is no longer on the calendar, while the sequels to Avatar and several upcoming Star Wars film have been delayed … Disney Removes Live-Action Mulan from Calendar, Delays Avatar and Star Wars Films
Aulani Resort Cancels Reservations for Stays Through Oct 17
UPDATE 9/10/20: With no reopening date identified just yet, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, has cancelled reservations at the resort through October 17, 2020. Please reach out to your Dreams Unlimited Travel agent for assistance with rebooking your reservation. UPDATE 8/19/20: Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa remains closed and a reopening date has … Aulani Resort Cancels Reservations for Stays Through Oct 17
runDisney Turns 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Into a Virtual Event
runDisney has announced that this year’s Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World will transition to a virtual event. The event was set to be held November 5-8, 2020. With circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continuing to change around the globe, we continue to make timely decisions about our operations after considering guidance … runDisney Turns 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Into a Virtual Event
Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly
While attendance at the largest theme park companies in the world was up 4% in 2019, Disney Parks saw a drop in attendance of 0.8%. Disney did, however, hold on to the top spot for theme park companies and individual theme parks. Attendance numbers at Disney’s domestic parks were mostly flat, but lower figures at … Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly
Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders visiting the newly reopened theme parks received a nice surprise in the form of a 30% off merchandise discount. The larger than normal discount is good at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations through August 14, 2020. Some exclusions do apply and the offer is subject to change without notice. … Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14
Spaceship Earth Changes and Cherry Tree Lane Project Missing From The Epcot Experience
Guests visiting the newly reopened Epcot have discovered that The Epcot Experience is missing any evidence of the changes announced for Spaceship Earth or the Mary Poppins-themed Cherry Tree Lane project set for the United Kingdom pavilion. The Orlando Business Journal has confirmed with Disney that the Cherry Tree Lane project is “on hold for … Spaceship Earth Changes and Cherry Tree Lane Project Missing From The Epcot Experience
Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic
Michael Colglazier, who was President of the Disneyland Resort from 2013 to 2018, is leaving Disney to become the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic. Colglazier was most recently the President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, overseeing Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disneyland. Jill Estorino is set to … Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic
Walt Disney World Details Extension and Refund Options for Annual Passholders
Now that the theme parks have started to reopen, Walt Disney World has detailed some additional extension benefits and refund options available to Annual Passholders. We know that many Passholders are excited to get back to the magic—and we’re eager to see our cherished Passholders, too. We also recognize that Park reservations will change the … Walt Disney World Details Extension and Refund Options for Annual Passholders
