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Epcot Performers Mariachi Cobre Share Their Voices (and Instruments) From Home

Following in the footsteps of the Dapper Dans and the Voices of Liberty, Epcot performers Mariachi Cobre have gathered virtually to share their beautiful music. The group, which plays at the Mexico Pavilion, recorded the classic, “Cielito Lindo.” While the name might not be familiar, the tune definitely is. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

Following the announcement that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening with controlled capacity on May 11, Disney Parks Chief Medical Office Dr. Pamela Hymel shared some of the plans and considerations that Disney is looking at ahead of the reopening of the domestic parks. Dr. Hymel said that they are evaluating new and enhanced safety measures, Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending March 31, 2020), showing revenue up 21%, but income down 37% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 63%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: While the COVID-19 pandemic The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Shanghai Disneyland Theme Park Reopening May 11th; Daily Attendance will be Controlled

It was announced today during Disney’s quarterly earnings call that Shanghai Disneyland will begin to reopen to the public on May 11th, 2020. As previously reported, areas of Shanghai Disneyland Disneytown, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, and Wishing Star Park opened earlier in March with new safety and health measures in place. The same health and safety Shanghai Disneyland Theme Park Reopening May 11th; Daily Attendance will be Controlled

Senior VP of Disney Resorts Confirms June Reservations Being Accepted at Disney World But No Opening Date

In one of today’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force meetings, Walt Disney World Senior Vice President Thomas Mazloum was in attendance and confirmed that despite online rumors, Disney does not have an opening date to announce. When asked about Disney’s plans to reopen, Mazloum stated: We do not have any opening date yet. As Senior VP of Disney Resorts Confirms June Reservations Being Accepted at Disney World But No Opening Date

‘Buddy Vs Duff 2’ Finale Challenge Filmed Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Air on Food Network May 3

Attention Star Wars fans and cake fans! Food Network’s Buddy Vs Duff 2 final challenge starring award-winning bakers Buddy from The Cake Boss and Duff from The Ace of Cakes was filmed inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The 90-minute finale will air on Food Network Sunday, May 3 at 9pm | 8c. The pair of bakers were ‘Buddy Vs Duff 2’ Finale Challenge Filmed Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Air on Food Network May 3