Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney Springs, the shopping and dining complex at the Walt Disney World Resort, will begin welcoming guests on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The majority of this portion of Walt Disney World has been closed due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic since March 17, 2020. The company has announced that when Disney Springs reopens, it will … Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Aerial Walt Disney World Photos Taken During Closure Give Insight into Progress of Construction Projects

Work on the current construction projects on Walt Disney World property has been halted during the temporary closure. Thankfully, we’ve been treated to some amazing aerial pictures of the parks taken during the closure, and we can now take a closer look at the progress that has been made. In her column earlier in the … Aerial Walt Disney World Photos Taken During Closure Give Insight into Progress of Construction Projects

Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

In addition to the third-party shopping and dining locations that will be reopening at Disney Springs on May 20th, Disney has now announced that additional Disney-owned shopping and dining locations, including World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op, and D-Luxe Burger (for mobile ordering), will open on May 27th. During the first phase of reopening, guests will … Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

In a press conference Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state will be at a full Phase One regarding reopening businesses. These details come just in time with Disney Springs preparing to open dining and shopping venues on May 20th. Beginning Monday, May 18th, restaurants will be allowed to increase their indoor capacity … Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

As part of the Disney Parks Blog’s ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ celebration, the Dapper Dans of Disneyland Park have gathered together again virtually to harmonize on “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion. In case you missed them, here are some of the other songs that the Dapper Dans, from both coasts, have shared from their … Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

Leave It Outside the Berm

When Walt Disney and his team built Disneyland, they wanted to insulate guests from the outside world, so they constructed a “berm” to create this separation. The berm is a dirt wall that surrounds many Disney parks (particularly castle parks such as the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World) with the goal of visually separating … Leave It Outside the Berm

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

With some Disney Springs locations reopening starting May 20th, Walt Disney World has reached an agreement on new safety measures with the Service Trades Council Union that represents 43,000 workers, including a small number at Disney Springs. Disney has confirmed that an agreement was reached, but has not provided details. Union representatives, however, have shared … Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures