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News! Florida Aquarium Plans to Re-Open Next Week! How Do Their Re-Opening Policies Compare to Disney World’s?

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We were thrilled to share the news that Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on May 11th! And while that is indeed exciting, it remains true that other Disney Parks and destinations around the world remain closed until further notice due to the current global health situation.

Shanghai Disneyland

However, we are starting to learn more about what the guest experience may look like in the Disney parks, thanks to a message from Disney regarding measures currently under consideration for a reopening that is safe for both guests and cast members. As we explore what the “new normal” might include, we’re turning our attention to one Florida location that will be reopening later this month: the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. [Read more…]

D23 to Host “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Virtual Cast Reunion This Friday

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Have you already watched the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars which is — as of yesterday, May the 4th — streaming on Disney+?

The Clone Wars Cast Reunion Challenge ©D23

Well, here’s some good news… you don’t have to say your last goodbye to the cast of The Clone Wars just yet. Because D23 is hosting an online event this coming Friday to celebrate the final episode of the final season of the series: the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cast Reunion Challenge! [Read more…]

NEWS: Disney Says Phased Reopening, Capacity Limits, and Virtual Queues Are Being Explored for Disney World and Disneyland Reopening

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Perhaps you’ve head the BIG NEWS already… Disney has announced that Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on May 11th!

Shanghai Disneyland

Of course, in light of the global situation which has resulted in closures of Disney Parks around the globe (with all others remaining closed until further notice at this time), today’s announcement brings further questions regarding HOW the parks will operate upon reopening. And today, along with revealing some of the procedures which will be implemented at Shanghai Disneyland, Disney also shared a message addressing some of those questions. [Read more…]

It’s Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate With Fun and Festive Recipes By Joffrey’s Coffee

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Yesterday we celebrated Star Wars Day (“May the 4th Be With You!”). And today we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo! What do these two occasions have in common?

Joffrey’s!

They can both be celebrated with fun and festive recipes from Joffrey’s Coffee! May the 4th featured the Dark Side Mocha and the Light Side Mocha. And today Joffrey’s brings us recipes for Churro Fluff Iced Coffee and Mexican Hot Java! [Read more…]

What Is the Projected Financial Loss For Disney Parks Due to Closures? Analysts Weigh In

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While Disney Parks around the globe remain temporarily closed due to the ongoing global health situation, analysts are weighing in on the potential depth of the financial loss for the Walt Disney Company.

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

An article by The Press-Enterprise explores the projections according to an analyst report by research firm MoffettNathanson, specifically regarding the losses faced by the theme parks. [Read more…]

Shanghai Disneyland Expected To Reopen Within Weeks

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The current status of Disney Parks worldwide remains the same: they are all temporarily closed in light of the ongoing global health situation.

Shanghai Disneyland

However, as we continue to research the potential reopening timelines for all Disney Parks and Disney destinations, one Resort in particular appears to have some potential for a re-opening in May 2020: Shanghai Disneyland. [Read more…]

Presidents of Disneyland and Walt Disney World Share Messages of Hope from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May the 4th

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“THE FORCE REMAINS STRONG…” That’s the message being presented today — a day known among Star Wars fans as Star Wars Day — by Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World and Rebecca Campbell, President of Disneyland Resort.

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

On this May the 4th (“May the 4th Be With You”), both Josh D’Amaro and Rebecca Campbell took to Instagram to share some words of hope and inspiration along with pictures from their visits to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on their respective coasts. [Read more…]

NEWS: Carnival Cruise Line Reveals Plans to Return to Sailing on a Limited Basis in August

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Throughout the ongoing global health situation, we have been following the impact of sailings of the Disney Cruise Line ships in addition to the temporary closures of Disney Parks around the world.

Disney Wonder

As of last week, Disney Cruise Line has cancelled sailings into June and July for Disney’s fleet of four ships. These cancellations are made to promote guest and crew safety and also made in light of the CDC’s current “No Sail Order” for cruise ships. However, looking forward, we are starting to learn about other cruise lines and their plans to return to sailing in the future. [Read more…]

NEW Droid Depot App Delivers an Experience from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to You at Home

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A visit to the Droid Depot is one of many experiences you can have in a galaxy far, far away when you visit Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu by way of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Outside of Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge

And today, in honor of Star Wars Day (“May the 4th Be With You!”), Disney is launching a way to bring some of the Droid Depot to YOU with the new Droid Depot mobile app! [Read more…]

Limited Edition Designer Star Wars Ahsoka Tano Ears by Her Universe Are Available Online Now!

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Update: The Ahsoka Tano Designer Ears have since SOLD OUT on shopDisney! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for new and exciting designs as they are announced!

Today is THE DAY: May the 4th… which is known among Star Wars fans as Star Wars Day! (“May the 4th Be With You!”)

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

There are lots of ways to celebrate today! You can check out some Disney Parks Star Wars food from over the years, and you can tune into THREE new productions streaming on Disney+ starting today: the first episode of new documentary series about The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars!

And there are even MORE ways to celebrate, including today’s online release of the NEW and limited edition Ahsoka Tano Ear Headband by Ashley Eckstein for Her Universe on shopDisney.com! [Read more…]

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