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Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal … Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Adventures by Disney Cancels Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona Escapes for Late May/Early June
With this morning’s news of Disney Cruise Line extending the suspension of its Disney Magic departures through Sunday, June 7, the Adventures by Disney Mediterranean Cruise and Barcelona Escape packages through June 7th have now been cancelled as well. These packages were booked as part of an Adventures by Disney vacation and will be automatically refunded to … Adventures by Disney Cancels Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona Escapes for Late May/Early June
Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
With more than 70,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members being furloughed on April 19th, some are concerned that Florida’s unemployment system won’t be able to handle the increased number of applicants. In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis says the state is working on a way to auto-enroll those workers to help avoid any … Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System
TSA to Accept Expired Identification at Checkpoints
For travelers that have been unable to renew their identification cards, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said today that it will accept an expired driver’s license or state-issued ID at their checkpoints, provided that it expired on or after March 1, 2020. TSA will continue to accept those expired IDs for a year after their … TSA to Accept Expired Identification at Checkpoints
The Walt Disney Company Signs Additional $5 Billion Credit Agreement
In an attempt to strengthen their liquidity, The Walt Disney Company has entered into another credit agreement for $5 billion, which gives the company up to $13 billion in credit should it be needed. The 364-day credit agreement with Citibank matures April 9, 2021, but can be extended with approval from the lender. This is … The Walt Disney Company Signs Additional $5 Billion Credit Agreement
Walt Disney World Donates Easter Lilies to Local Seniors
Walt Disney World has donated 200 Easter lilies that would normally be gracing the parks this weekend to local seniors to be delivered along with their Meals on Wheels delivery from the Osceola Council on Aging. Michelle Giger Rohrmann, a horticulture Cast Member who managers the nursery that grows the flowers, spearheaded the effort, saying … Walt Disney World Donates Easter Lilies to Local Seniors
Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union
The Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than half of the 77,000 Cast Members at Walt Disney World, says that it has reached a furlough agreement with the company. The coalition of six locals represents 40,000 employees in various areas, including theme park characters, ride attendants, hotel housekeepers, custodians, vacation planners, lifeguards, entertainment technicians, … Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union
What You Should Know About Disney’s Free Dining Promotion When Rebooking Your Canceled Vacation
OFFER SOLD OUT – As of 5pm on 5/8/2020, the offer described below can no longer be booked as the Walt Disney Company has reported that it has sold out. Last week, Disney released an exclusive Walt Disney World offer for guests who had a vacation package or room-only reservation to stay at a Disney Resort hotel … What You Should Know About Disney’s Free Dining Promotion When Rebooking Your Canceled Vacation
Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus
In a recent interview with Barron’s, Disney executive chairman, Bob Iger, spoke at length regarding the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company and its brands. Iger stated that the company is both optimistic and realistic regarding its current mood. Iger was careful not to project a unrealistic attitude regarding the coronavirus and … Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus
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
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