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Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June

Disney has announced that, in addition to the temporary furlough for non-union salaried, executive and hourly cast members announced last week, as well as the early end to this season’s Disney College Program, they will now be suspending the remaining Disney Internships & Programs as of April 18th.  The following notice was posted on the Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June

Disney Wonder Sailings to Alaska & Hawaii Cancelled Through End of June

UPDATE 04/09/20: Disney Cruise Line has extended the 125% future cruise credit offer [below] to guests that moved or cancelled their affected Alaska and Hawaii sailings between January 30th and April 5th, prior to those cruises being cancelled by Disney. Any cancellation fees charged to guests will also be refunded. _______________________________ The Canadian government has Disney Wonder Sailings to Alaska & Hawaii Cancelled Through End of June

Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox

UPDATE 04/16/20: Disney announced that Artemis Fowl will be available for streaming on Disney+ beginning June 12th. The fantastical epic adventure stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel, Adrian Scarborough, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench. Director Kenneth Branagh said of the announcement: “Artemis Fowl is a true Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

UPDATE 04/16/20: For Annual Passholders that wish to receive a refund on the unused portion of their pass, rather than extension, Disney has released information on how to request that refund. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders should call VIPASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders should call Annual Passport Member Services at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19

The Walt Disney Company has announced that they will furlough non-essential executive, salaried, and non-union hourly Cast Members in domestic parks starting April 19th. Eligible Cast Members will continue to receive will healthcare benefits. “The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on our world with untold suffering and loss, and has required all of Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19

Despite Disneyland Park’s Closure, Walt’s Lamp Still Glows on Main Street USA

UPDATE: Beginning April 2, Disneyland Resort security guards will return to the long-time tradition of raising and lowering the U. S. flag each day at Disneyland Park. According to Disney officials, the flag ceremony had not been performed since the park closed on March 14th because there were not enough staff that were trained in Despite Disneyland Park’s Closure, Walt’s Lamp Still Glows on Main Street USA

Exclusive Offer Available for Eligible Disneyland Resort Guests Affected by Coronavirus Cancellations

The Disneyland Resort has introduced its own exclusive offer for guests whose vacations were canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Eligible guests can take advantage of a special Disneyland Resort offer – valid for arrivals most nights June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 when booked by May 31, 2020. If you worked with a Dreams Unlimited Travel agent Exclusive Offer Available for Eligible Disneyland Resort Guests Affected by Coronavirus Cancellations