COVID-19 Articles and News Stories


Jaleo Disney Springs Team Helping to Provide Meals for Nurses and Community

Team members of José Andrés’ Disney Springs Jaleo location, in partnership with World Central Kitchen, worked this week to feed people in need the Orlando area. The Jaleo team worked with team members from Orlando’s Reyes Mezcaleria and Orlando-based Good Salt Restaurant Group to provide and deliver 120 meals to nurses, and 500 free meals Jaleo Disney Springs Team Helping to Provide Meals for Nurses and Community

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

Walt Disney World Security Keeps the Flag Flying Over Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro took to Instagram this morning to share a look at the daily flag raising that takes place each morning at the Magic Kingdom. D’Amaro shared this poignant message: While our world looks very different today, one thing endures…the American flag still flies over Walt Disney World. I’m inspired Walt Disney World Security Keeps the Flag Flying Over Magic Kingdom

Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of New Departures Through April 28

In line with direction from health experts and government officials, Disney Cruise Line has decided to extend the suspension of all new departures through Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Originally, cruises with departures through April 12 had been canceled. In light of the cancellation, Disney Cruise Line is offering the choice of a 125% future cruise Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of New Departures Through April 28

Disney World Presents Special Offer to Guests Whose Trips Were Canceled Due to COVID-19

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. Walt Disney World has announced a special offer for guests to rebook vacations that were previously canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If you worked Disney World Presents Special Offer to Guests Whose Trips Were Canceled Due to COVID-19