AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has (virtually) gathered 22 state leaders and business people, including Disney and Universal executives, to discuss how best to aid economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee, which met with the governor today via conference call, include: Josh D’Amaro – … Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force
Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO … Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force
Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort Has Been Cancelled for 2020
The Disneyland Resort has cancelled all of their Grad Nite events for 2020 due to the current COVID-19 situation. The late night parties were scheduled to be held at Disney California Adventure on select nights starting May 8th and continuing through June 13. A statement on the Disney Youth Programs website shared the news: While … Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort Has Been Cancelled for 2020
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Despite the theme parks and resorts being closed right now, the teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continue to provide expert care to the creatures that live there. To that end, both Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge recently completed their accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once again. According to the … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Cast Members Share the Aulani Hula From Their Homes
While Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is still closed, Cast Members wanted to get together virtually to share a special tradition with their guests and Disney Vacation Club members, the Aulani Hula. The dance, which is simple enough for the entire family, was choreographed by Kumu Hula Kaleo Trinidad to music by award-winning Hawaiian … Cast Members Share the Aulani Hula From Their Homes
Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal … Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company has added CEO Bob Chapek to its board of directors. In a joint statement, Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the board, and Bob Iger, Disney executive chairman, said: “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks … Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
runDisney Adjusts On-Sale Dates for Several Races
runDisney has adjusted the on-sale date for its Virtual Series, along with several 2021 races that have yet to go on sale. With circumstances continuing to change rapidly around the globe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been making critical and timely decisions based on guidance from local, national and international governments and health … runDisney Adjusts On-Sale Dates for Several Races
New Mandalorian Documentary, Finale of Clone Wars Coming to Disney+ for Star Wars Day
Disney+ has announced that it will celebrate Star Wars Day on May the Fourth with the premiere of an exciting new documentary and the conclusion of a fan-favorite animated series. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian will take fans behind-the-scenes of the hit Disney+ series. During the eight-episode documentary, Executive Producer Jon Favreau will share interviews, never-before-seen … New Mandalorian Documentary, Finale of Clone Wars Coming to Disney+ for Star Wars Day
Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
With more than 70,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members being furloughed on April 19th, some are concerned that Florida’s unemployment system won’t be able to handle the increased number of applicants. In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis says the state is working on a way to auto-enroll those workers to help avoid any … Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
