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NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

The NBA has issued a statement confirming that they are in discussions with Disney to finish up their interrupted basketball season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. The NBA suspended its current season on March 11th. The 255-acre ESPN complex has multiple arenas that could host several NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

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

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

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

Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has shared some downloadable digital backgrounds and craft projects to help celebrate the Class of 2020. First up is an animated background that grads can use on their favorite video conferencing platform. Next up are some printable signs to use for at-home or drive-by parades and celebrations. Families and friends can Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

Recent Disneyland Resort Website Update Addresses Limited Availability and Closures When Parks Reopen

The Disneyland Resort updated their website this week to include information about what guests might expect when the resort reopens, including capacity issues and closures at attractions, restaurants, hotels, and more. The website also states that “park admission and offerings are not guaranteed.” The language is similar to an update to the Walt Disney World Recent Disneyland Resort Website Update Addresses Limited Availability and Closures When Parks Reopen

Disneyland Resort Extends Expiration Dates on Special Ticket Offers to December 2021

The Disneyland Resort has extended the expiration dates to December 2021 on two popular ticket offers for children and Southern California residents. Neither ticket is currently available for sale. Guests who purchased the promotional Southern California Resident Ticket now have until December 16, 2021 to use any remaining days. Blockout dates do apply for the Disneyland Resort Extends Expiration Dates on Special Ticket Offers to December 2021

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