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French President Imposes Nationwide Lockdown Including Disneyland Paris

On Wednesday afternoon, French President Emmanuel Macron imposed a new nationwide lockdown as the country’s coronavirus cases continue to surge. Prior to its reopening on July 15th, Disneyland Paris had been closed for four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and surrounding spread. Due to the wave of coronavirus that is impacting France and much French President Imposes Nationwide Lockdown Including Disneyland Paris

Live Entertainment Layoffs Confirmed at Walt Disney World

UPDATE 12:30 p.m. – The Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement regarding the layoffs of the live performers at Walt Disney World that are detailed below. Of the entire statement, the most astonishing piece is, “Before the pandemic, about 780 Equity members were employed at Walt Disney World, either full time, part-time, or seasonally. About Live Entertainment Layoffs Confirmed at Walt Disney World

Select Enchanting Extras at Disney World Now Available to Book Online

Walt Disney World Enchanting Extras Collections includes a variety of activities, dining events, tours, and more. Beginning today, some of these Enchanting Extras are available to book on the official Disney site and on the My Disney Experience app. Enchanting Extras available to book online today include: Droid Depot Savi’s Workshop Wilderness Back Trail Adventure  Guests Select Enchanting Extras at Disney World Now Available to Book Online

Disney Announces Another Passholder-Exclusive Shopping Opportunity

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can shop the new limited-release Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion collection at Sir Mickey’s in the Magic Kingdom early on October 28 from 9 am to 10 am before it’s released to all guests (while supplies last). This limited-edition collection includes a Minnie Mouse Ear Headband, Plush, Mug, Pin Set, Disney Announces Another Passholder-Exclusive Shopping Opportunity

Florida Blue Partners with Disney Providing New Offerings Virtually & at EPCOT

Florida Blue, one of the state’s leading health insurers, has formed a multi-year relationship as an Official Sponsor of Walt Disney World Resort to provide engaging experiences to guests who visit EPCOT as well as for those in their homes. The relationship kicks off this month, providing residents of select 55+ communities an opportunity to Florida Blue Partners with Disney Providing New Offerings Virtually & at EPCOT

Friendship Boats to Resume Soon at Walt Disney World

To provide even more transportation options for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort, FriendShip boats are set to resume full service beginning November 1st for the EPCOT-area resorts between International Gateway at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Boats will operate with physical distancing measures in place. FriendShip boat service will dock at EPCOT International Friendship Boats to Resume Soon at Walt Disney World

A Peek at the Sign for an Upcoming Disney World Attraction!

This morning, via his Instagram account, Imagineer Zach Riddley, shared our first look at the attraction sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. View this post on Instagram Bonjour ! Je suis ravi de partager ce premier aperçu des coulisses du chapiteau de l’attraction de Rémy’s Ratatouille Adventure ! (Hello! I’m excited to share this behind-the-scenes first A Peek at the Sign for an Upcoming Disney World Attraction!

Halloween at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Will Look Different This Year

UPDATE 10/25/20: According to Orlando Theme Park News, Walt Disney World has confirmed that Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be under a strict phase 2 closure on October 31, 2020, which means that guests not staying overnight will not be allowed to access the resort. They’ve also reported that Disney cast members are Halloween at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Will Look Different This Year