food IS a theme park
Since Disney World extended its closure, we aren’t entirely sure when the parks will be reopening.
Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land
Currently, guests can make hotel and dining reservations in Disney World for June 1st and beyond. But what about guests with May vacations planned? Disney has slowly but surely been canceling guest reservations.
Disney has had to make a lot of really tough decisions recently.
Magic Kingdom
With all the Disney Parks being closed for the first time EVER, Disney is having to figure out the best way to keep moving forward right now. Although Bob Iger , Bob Chapek, and Rebecca Campbell have opened up about the state of the company, Josh D’Amaro is now giving us some insight into Disney World’s situation.
Who’s having MAJOR Disney Parks withdrawal right now?? Us, for sure!
Magic Kingdom
Although Disney World is closed, we’ve been building our own homemade attractions, creating some crazy Minnie Ears, and watching how the Disney Parks were made. And, now we’re taking you INSIDE an empty Disney World that you’ve probably never seen before.
Oh, how we miss EPIC Sail Away Parties and unlimited ice cream on the Disney Cruise Line ships!
©Disney Magic
Although Disney previously announced that the fleet would be stopping sailings through April 28th and that the Dream would even halt May and June departures, the Disney Cruise Line has extended its closure again.
With the parks currently closed, Disney World and Disneyland have chosen to furlough several Cast and Crew Members beginning April 19th.
Dapper Dans in Magic Kingdom
More than half of Disney World’s employees were furloughed through the latest agreement with the Service Trades Council Union. We also saw furloughs of other unionized musicians and electrical workers, but now an agreement has been reached regarding unionized performers.
With the parks around the world being closed and the Disney Cruise Line canceling sailings, Disney is dealing with a completely unprecedented financial situation.
Disney+ Streaming Service ©Disney
Although Disney has seen increases in Disney+ and Hulu’s target enterprise values, there’s still a BIG possibility that the closures could change the company as we know it. And the Walt Disney Company is trying to prepare for its financial future.
Whether you’re having a BBQ with your family outside or movie night inside, Igloo Coolers can be a great way to store your drinks (POG Hard Seltzer, pls) or Disney recipe leftovers!
©Igloo
While we’ve already been grabbing items from the Toy Story and Star Wars Collections, this INCREDIBLE fundraiser makes us want to buy a BUNCH more! Hey, more Igloo coolers means more room for extra snacks, right? 😉
This year, we are REALLY missing those Grand Floridian Easter Eggs since the parks are currently closed (they’re just so awesome!!).
Beach Club Easter Eggs
Although we LOVE going on an Easter Egg Hunt at home and baking themed treats, Disney World is also warming our hearts as they give back to the Central Florida area this season.
Since the parks are closed “until further notice,” Disney has planned to furlough non-essential salaried and hourly non-union employees starting April 19th.
Walt Disney World
Although this original statement didn’t include unionized workers, now Disney has begun extending furloughs to other employees of the company. While the American Federations of Musicians Local 389 has come to an agreement with Disney, other unions are also making agreements with Disney to furlough for workers.
Can you believe that it’s almost been a month since every single Disney Park around the world closed??
Tokyo Disney Resort Easter ©Disney
Since many of the parks won’t be reopening “until further notice,” we’ve all been anxiously waiting for any news about when we can set foot in Disney again (we just miss it so much!). And, it’s going to be a bit longer before guests can visit Tokyo Disneyland.
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