Disney World Articles and News Stories


Majority of Florida Counties to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on June 5th; Bars and Movie Theaters at 50%

Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced at today’s press conference that the state, with the exception of Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward counties, will move to Phase 2 of reopening procedures this Friday, June 5th. Today’s press conference took place at Universal Studios Orlando. Some of the most noteworthy facets of Phase 2 are that bars … Majority of Florida Counties to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on June 5th; Bars and Movie Theaters at 50%

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

Joe Rohde and Jon Landau Go Behind the Magic of Pandora for its Third Anniversary

To celebrate this week’s third anniversary of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Disney Parks Blog took a trip “behind the magic” with two of the creative minds that helped develop the land. Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Jon Landau, producer of Avatar, talk about … Joe Rohde and Jon Landau Go Behind the Magic of Pandora for its Third Anniversary

Aerial Photos Taken During Closure Give a Bird’s Eye View of Kilimanjaro Safaris

In yesterday’s column, thanks to some incredible aerial photos taken during Walt Disney World‘s temporary closure, we virtually zoomed over the Disney Skyliner station at Caribbean Beach Resort to get a peek at the gondolas in their storage area. Today, I thought it’d be fun to virtually swing by Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a look … Aerial Photos Taken During Closure Give a Bird’s Eye View of Kilimanjaro Safaris

Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th

This news story is breaking, and will be updated as new details are released. UPDATE 5/29/20 3:17PM – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has announced that he has received word that Walt Disney World’s proposed reopening plan has been approved by the state. Plans will proceed regarding the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal … Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th

Disney Rumor Round Up May 2020

Welcome to the May edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the April 2020 installment here. This has been a trying time for everyone around the world, especially for businesses that needed to be closed through this. Disney is no different and has a lot going on internally while they try to figure out … Disney Rumor Round Up May 2020

Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has shared some downloadable digital backgrounds and craft projects to help celebrate the Class of 2020. First up is an animated background that grads can use on their favorite video conferencing platform. Next up are some printable signs to use for at-home or drive-by parades and celebrations. Families and friends can … Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020