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Adventures by Disney Announces Temporary Suspension of Select Departures

UPDATE 3/25/20: Adventures by Disney has been closely monitoring the latest information regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is in close contact with local, state, national and international health agencies for information and guidance. In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of guests and guides, Adventures by Disney has decided to cancel most trips through Adventures by Disney Announces Temporary Suspension of Select Departures

Canada Bans Cruise Ships Until July, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and Hawaii at Risk

Canada has announced new rules that are being put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on cruise ships like the Disney Wonder, which spends its summers sailing to Alaska out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Federal ministers and health officials, announced the rules at a press conference this morning. Boats and Canada Bans Cruise Ships Until July, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and Hawaii at Risk

Excess Food From Disney Parks Closures Being Donated to Local Food Bank

UPDATE – 3/18/20: Disneyland Paris has donated 15 tons of surplus food to local and national associations in France such as Secours Populaire Français and Restaurants du Cœur, following Disney’s decision to close Disneyland Paris through the end of the month. Resort cast members jumped in to assist with identifying, collecting, and redistributing fresh products – Excess Food From Disney Parks Closures Being Donated to Local Food Bank

Walt Disney World Theme Parks to Close, Disney Cruise Line to Suspend Sailings

A spokesperson for The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris Resort will be closing their theme parks at the end of business on March 15. Disney Cruise Line ships will also suspend their sailings. The closures are expected to last through the end of March. The statement from Walt Disney World Theme Parks to Close, Disney Cruise Line to Suspend Sailings

Disneyland Resort Excluded From New California Large Gathering Guidelines

UPDATE 4:30pm: The Disneyland Resort has just issued a statement that they are closing their theme parks beginning March 14 and their Resorts beginning March 16, 2020. For more information, head over to this post. Late last night, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive calling for modifying or postponing non-essential gatherings of 250 or Disneyland Resort Excluded From New California Large Gathering Guidelines

WDW Guests Can Now Find Hand Sanitizer and COVID-19 Info Locations in My Disney Experience App

If you’re currently in the Walt Disney World parks or resorts and find yourself in need of a squirt of hand sanitizer, you’ll be glad to know that sanitizer locations throughout the parks and resorts can now be found by using the My Disney Experience app. Upon opening the app, tap on the map at WDW Guests Can Now Find Hand Sanitizer and COVID-19 Info Locations in My Disney Experience App

President Trump Restricts All Travel Between US & Europe for 30 Days In Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

UPDATE (3/14/20): President Trump has now extended the travel restrictions to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. The restrictions will go into effect at midnight on Monday, March 16th. President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday evening regarding the response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The President stated that beginning Friday, “all travel” between the United President Trump Restricts All Travel Between US & Europe for 30 Days In Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak