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Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort to Close Friday, March 20 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Disney Vacation Club has decided to temporarily close Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in addition to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and all Walt Disney World Resort hotels. This closure at Hilton Head will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, and will extend through the end of the month giving folks the ability to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort to Close Friday, March 20 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 16, 2020

While we are waiting on word as to when our favorite ships will return to service, Disney Cruise Line continues to update their discount lists. This week, there a few new deals for both Florida residents and the military, plus some great discounts for Canadian residents. Disney Cruise Line changes their discounts and special offers Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 16, 2020

Additional Closings Announced at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and Disney Resort Hotels

As circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak continue to change rapidly, Disney has announced additional closings based on guidance issued by local, national, and international health agencies. Beginning March 17 through the end of the month, Disney Springs in Florida and Downtown Disney in California will be closing all of the Disney owned and operated locations, Additional Closings Announced at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and Disney Resort Hotels

Disney Releasing ‘Frozen 2’ on Disney Plus 3 Months Ahead of Schedule on March 15th

UPDATE (3/14/20 7:08pm): Frozen 2 is now available on Disney+. It was previously announced that it would be on the streaming service tomorrow (3/15/20), but it’s up and streaming now. Enjoy! To bring a bit of joy to fans this weekend, Disney has announced that Frozen 2 will be released on Disney+ three months ahead Disney Releasing ‘Frozen 2’ on Disney Plus 3 Months Ahead of Schedule on March 15th

Disney Cruise Line Details Refund Policy on Cancelled Cruises

UPDATE 04/02/20: Disney Cruise Line has released new policies for guests that were scheduled to travel between April 13th and April 28th, but moved their cruises before the official cancellation due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Guests scheduled on those cruises who cancelled between January 30th and March 31st will automatically have any cancellation fees refunded. Disney Cruise Line Details Refund Policy on Cancelled Cruises

Disney Halts Film Production on Some Live-Action Films Due to the Spread of Coronavirus

According to CNBC, Disney has ceased the production of some of its live-action films for the time being as uneasiness over the Coronavirus pandemic worsens. The following statement has been released from the company: “While there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our productions, after considering the current environment and the best interests Disney Halts Film Production on Some Live-Action Films Due to the Spread of Coronavirus