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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Extends Temporary Closure Until July 29

UPDTATE 06/29/20: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has confirmed their closure to the general public through July 29th. Some guests have been notified that their existing reservations are being transferred to the new JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa, with the same rate and room type. The resort will offer Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Extends Temporary Closure Until July 29

New Disney World Dining Modifications Announced; Character Dining Only at Riviera Resort

Walt Disney World has provided further guidance for future guests regarding changes to dining location procedures and availability upon reopening. Among the biggest modifications in the today’s updates is that Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort will be home to the only character dining experience available during the first phase of Walt Disney World’s reopening. New Disney World Dining Modifications Announced; Character Dining Only at Riviera Resort

NBA Board of Governors Votes to Restart Season; Games to be Played on Disney Property

UPDATE 06/26/20: The NBA Players Association and the National Basketball Association has just officially confirmed plans to restart the 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World. Games will begin being played on July 30th. The plan to restart the season is being described as “comprehensive,” and “was developed in consultation with public health experts, infectious disease NBA Board of Governors Votes to Restart Season; Games to be Played on Disney Property

Disney Accepting Applications for Mexico Cultural Representative Program in 2021

A new post on the Disney Careers website is seeking applicants for a twelve-month cultural work experience located at Walt Disney World Resort. Folks who are selected to participate in the program will have the opportunity to share the unique culture and customs of their own countries with guests. Countries and regions represented at the Disney Accepting Applications for Mexico Cultural Representative Program in 2021

Select Disney Food and Beverage Cast Members Receive Call Back Notifications

UPDATE 06/02/20: Local 737 has shared another list of Walt Disney World locations that will be calling back full-time Cast Members on June 21st. This is in addition to the locations that were previously announced. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – cocktail servers, food handlers, Kidani Village bars Disney’s Boardwalk Inn – Abracadabar, bars Disney’s Contemporary Select Disney Food and Beverage Cast Members Receive Call Back Notifications

Select Disney Springs Restaurants Once Again Accepting Reservations in My Disney Experience

Guests looking to visit restaurants at Disney Springs can once again make their Advance Dining Reservations through the My Disney Experience app. The ability to reserve dining was recently disabled due to all reservations being cancelled in preparation for the new reservation system that is coming as well as the switch from the 180-day booking Select Disney Springs Restaurants Once Again Accepting Reservations in My Disney Experience

Orlando Area Under Overnight Curfew, Disney Springs Will Close Early at 7pm

UPDATE 06/08/20: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has lifted the temporary overnight curfew effective immediately. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has has also lifted a similar curfew for Orlando. Disney Springs has resumed its normal operating hours and is scheduled to close at 10:00pm tonight. Individual restaurants and retailers may not have adjusted their hours as Orlando Area Under Overnight Curfew, Disney Springs Will Close Early at 7pm