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Flexible Cancellation Policy Extended through December 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort

Today, the Walt Disney World Resort updated its temporary cancellation and modification policy to include arrivals through the end of 2020. Guests can now have added peace of mind when they book their next Disney vacation. If plans change after booking, any Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees will be waived up to the date of check-in for reservations with Flexible Cancellation Policy Extended through December 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort

Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express

According to paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Mears Transportation Group in Orlando laid off an additional 104 employees in July. In June, the company laid off 72 employees at its corporate offices. Prior to the pandemic, the company had 950 employees. The company furloughed most of its workers in April, but Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express

What is the Fate of Epcot?

Epcot reopened its doors on July 15th. This means the park’s extensive construction should be continuing. Unfortunately, I am worried about what’s to come for Epcot. The announced future projects, along with the financial losses due to COVID-19 closures, have me wondering: what is the fate of Epcot? Personally, I was already cringing at the What is the Fate of Epcot?

Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing

Actors’ Equity Association says they have reached an agreement with Walt Disney World that will allow performers to return to work now that the company is providing space for an on-site COVID-19 testing center. Disney and Equity have been in discussions over the testing of Cast Members since late June. Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing

‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Series Launches September 25 on Disney Plus

On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series from National Geographic, Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, giving viewers an all-access pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Narrated by the award-winning fan-favorite Josh Gad ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Series Launches September 25 on Disney Plus

That Tingle in Your Soul

Life is like Mission Space. Do you remember me mentioning this a few articles back? Well, this week I’ve been thinking about the curveball this year has thrown us, and while 2020 is shaping up to the spinning, nausea-inducing, orange version of a year, I wanted to take a moment to channel my inner Jackie That Tingle in Your Soul