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Additional Theme Park Availability for Annual Passholders Released at Disney World

In order to be allowed admittance into a Walt Disney World theme park, guests must not only have valid tickets, but they must also have a park reservation confirmed through the Disney Park Pass System. The new system has three categories of ticket holders who are able to reserve park days; Theme Park Tickets Guests Additional Theme Park Availability for Annual Passholders Released at Disney World

Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders visiting the newly reopened theme parks received a nice surprise in the form of a 30% off merchandise discount. The larger than normal discount is good at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations through August 14, 2020. Some exclusions do apply and the offer is subject to change without notice. Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14

Spaceship Earth Changes and Cherry Tree Lane Project Missing From The Epcot Experience

Guests visiting the newly reopened Epcot have discovered that The Epcot Experience is missing any evidence of the changes announced for Spaceship Earth or the Mary Poppins-themed Cherry Tree Lane project set for the United Kingdom pavilion. The Orlando Business Journal has confirmed with Disney that the Cherry Tree Lane project is “on hold for Spaceship Earth Changes and Cherry Tree Lane Project Missing From The Epcot Experience

Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic

Michael Colglazier, who was President of the Disneyland Resort from 2013 to 2018, is leaving Disney to become the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic. Colglazier was most recently the President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, overseeing Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disneyland. Jill Estorino is set to Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic

Walt Disney World Details Extension and Refund Options for Annual Passholders

Now that the theme parks have started to reopen, Walt Disney World has detailed some additional extension benefits and refund options available to Annual Passholders. We know that many Passholders are excited to get back to the magic—and we’re eager to see our cherished Passholders, too. We also recognize that Park reservations will change the Walt Disney World Details Extension and Refund Options for Annual Passholders

Two NBA Players Test Positive for COVID-19 While in Quarantine ‘Bubble’ at Walt Disney World

The NBA has confirmed that two of the 322 players at the NBA Campus in Walt Disney World have tested positive for COVID-19. The two players were never out of quarantine and have now returned home or to isolation housing. In testing that happened prior to arriving at the NBA Campus, 19 NBA players tested Two NBA Players Test Positive for COVID-19 While in Quarantine ‘Bubble’ at Walt Disney World

Disney+ Honored by the American Council of the Blind for Their Audio Description Tracks

Disney+ has received an award from the American Council of the Blind (ACB) for their commitment to adding audio description tracks to original programming. The ACB, which works to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for blind and visually impaired people, honored Disney+ with the 2020 Achievement Award in Audio Disney+ Honored by the American Council of the Blind for Their Audio Description Tracks

California Closes Gyms, Salons, and Indoor Malls in Some Counties, Plus Bars & Indoor Restaurants Statewide

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced two new directives today that will close more businesses throughout the state. First, Newsom has now ordered the closure of all bars and indoor seating at restaurants across the entire state of California. The order also includes movie theaters, card rooms, museums, wineries, family entertainment centers, and indoor areas at California Closes Gyms, Salons, and Indoor Malls in Some Counties, Plus Bars & Indoor Restaurants Statewide

Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Closure Due to Second Outbreak of COVID-19

Official statement from a Disney spokesperson as posted on Twitter by Frank Pallotta of CNN: “As required by the government and health authorities in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland park will temporarily close from July 15. The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open with adjusted levels Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Closure Due to Second Outbreak of COVID-19