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Walt Disney World Water Parks Closed Until at Least March 7, 2021

Walt Disney World has updated their website to indicate that they don’t plan to open their water parks until March 7, 2021. Disney says that, pending government approval, either Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will open in March. In light of the extended closure, Disney is processing a partial refund to Annual Passholders Walt Disney World Water Parks Closed Until at Least March 7, 2021

Expansion at Tokyo Disneyland, Including Two New Attractions, Opens September 28

UPDATE 09/26/20: With the opening just days away, Tokyo Disneyland is sharing a look behind-the-scenes with some of the Imagineers that helped create the Park’s largest expansion. Source: Disney Parks Blog The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that the largest expansion in the history of Tokyo Disneyland will officially open on September 28th. The new Expansion at Tokyo Disneyland, Including Two New Attractions, Opens September 28

The Mandalorian, black-ish, and National Geographic Win 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards

UPDATE 09/19:20: The Disney+ breakout hit, The Mandalorian, has won another 2 Emmys, this time for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series or Movie, and Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). Ludwig Göransson was the composer. Those interested in learning more about Göransson’s process during the creation of the The Mandalorian, black-ish, and National Geographic Win 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Adventures By Disney Extends Cancellations Through November 30

UPDATE: Adventures By Disney has cancelled the Southern California Adventure for November 8th. There are still two Adventures remaining in November. Adventures By Disney has extended the cancellation of most itineraries, including river cruises, through November 30th. Currently, the Disneyland Resort and Southern California Adventure (Backstage Magic) is only cancelled through the end of October. Adventures By Disney Extends Cancellations Through November 30

WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney Now Selling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise

For Disneyland fans wanting a bit of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise even though the theme parks are still closed, there is some good news today with the new Star Wars Trading Post taking over WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney. WonderGround Gallery presents Star Wars Trading Post opened today with a variety of merchandise from WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney Now Selling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise

Brand-new ‘The Mandalorian’ Season Two Trailer Released

As previously announced, the second season of the Disney+ hit, The Mandalorian, will release on Friday, October 30th. To amp up the Star Wars excitement, Disney has treated us this morning to a brand-new season 2 trailer. Grab your Baby Yoda (ahem, The Child) plush, and watch the trailer below: Source: @Star Wars

California Attractions and Parks Association Calls on State to Reopen Theme Parks

UPDATE 09/16/20: Officials from the Disneyland Resort itself are now adding their voices in expressing their disappointment in the progress that the state of California is making when it comes to new guidelines for theme parks. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock had this to say: We are disappointed with the state’s lack of progress in California Attractions and Parks Association Calls on State to Reopen Theme Parks

CDC Lifts Some International Travel Restrictions and Testing

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has lifted some of the restrictions previously placed on international travelers entering the United States. Effective today, international travelers will no longer be screened for COVID-19, as less than 15 out of the 675,000 screened up to this point have tested positive. According to the CDC, “symptom-based screening has CDC Lifts Some International Travel Restrictions and Testing

Walt Disney World to Shift Hours for Epcot, Park Opening at Noon Starting Nov. 27

Walt Disney World continues to experiment with theme park hours and has now shifted the opening hours for Epcot beginning November 27th, just after Thanksgiving. According to the Walt Disney World website, Epcot will be open from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on November 27-28, 2020. Official information is not available beyond November 28th, so it’s difficult Walt Disney World to Shift Hours for Epcot, Park Opening at Noon Starting Nov. 27