This post was last updated on: July 27th, 2021 

LATEST NEWS:

How Could the Delta Variant Impact Your Disney World Vacation? <– NEW
CDC Expected to Change Select Mask Recommendations Soon <– NEW
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 12 Could Be Authorized By this Winter <– NEW
“We Are Now in Crisis Mode” Central Florida Mayor Says Regarding COVID-19 Cases <– NEW
Florida Leads the U.S. in New COVID-19 Cases <– NEW
1 in 5 COVID-19 Cases in the US Are Now Coming From Florida <– NEW
Reconsider Traveling to Florida, California Health Official Says <– NEW
LA County, California to Require All Individuals to Wear Masks Indoors Again Soon <– NEW
Due to COVID-19 Case Rates, United States Will Not Lift Travel Restrictions <– NEW
Federal Court Lifts CDC Rules for Florida-Based Cruise Ships <– NEW
Disney Cruises to Alaska Might Resume Sooner Than We Thought <– NEW
What Are the COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Disney Cruise Line? <– NEW
Disney Cruise Line Announces Return Date <– NEW
New Date Announced for Disney’s Test Cruise <– NEW
Adventures by Disney Has Canceled All 2021 Southern California Trips <– NEW

We’re LIVE From a Reopened Disney World

We’re LIVE From Inside Magic Kingdom in Disney World For the First Time Since the Closures!
We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures
We’re LIVE From the Official Reopening of Hollywood Studios in Disney World
We’re LIVE From the Official Reopening of EPCOT and the First Day of Food and Wine!
We’re LIVE With the Grand Reopening of the Disney World Hotels
Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Reopening Day Coverage

We’re LIVE From a Reopened Disneyland

We’re LIVE From the Grand Reopening of Disneyland
We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort!

Quick Links:

How Could the Delta Variant Impact Your Disney World Vacation? <– NEW
Disney World’s Reopening Day vs. What the Parks Look Like Now 
One BIG Sign That Disney World is Getting Closer to ‘Normal’ 
What’s the Deal with Theme Parks and Face Masks?! 
Were We Completely WRONG About Disney World? 
Are We One Step Closer to “Normal” in Disney World?
Timeline: ALL the Major Disney Park Changes Since the Historical Closures
Biggest Changes in Disney World Since The Reopening (And What They Mean For Your Trip)
How the CDC’s Most Important Changes Could Impact Your Disney World Vacation
You Can Now Buy COVID-19 Testing Kits ONLINE! Get All the Details HERE!
What Happens If You Test Positive for COVID-19 On Vacation in Disney World?
Six of the Biggest Differences in Disney World 4 Months After Reopening
Infographic! How to Get A COVID-19 Test When You’re In Disney World.
Here’s A List of Disney Cast Member-Owned Businesses You Can Support
Details on Disney’s Layoff Announcement, Resources For Cast Members, And How YOU Can Help
5 Brand New Tips for Traveling to Disney World in the Age of COVID-19
Why Aren’t Disney World Annual Passes For Sale?
A Complete List of What Restaurants ARE and ARE NOT Open at Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks Right Now!
The 10 Best Ways to Be Extra Careful in Disney World Right Now.
One Month Later: The 6 BIGGEST Changes Disney World Has Made Since The Reopening
The People We’re Most Worried About In Disney World
ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation After Reopening!
Seven Things We Like BETTER About Disney World Now Than Before the Closures!
Is Disney World Still…Magical?
Is Disney World Safe, and Should YOU Go?
8 BIG Tips for Wearing a Mask in a Disney World Theme Park
We’ve Been in Magic Kingdom! Here are 10 HUGE Tips For Your Limited Capacity Disney World Vacation
The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Every Ride, Store, Restaurant, and Experience Reopening in the Disney World Theme Parks!

General COVID-19 News

CDC Expected to Change Select Mask Recommendations Soon <– NEW
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 12 Could Be Authorized By this Winter <– NEW
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Approval to Be Requested by Pfizer 
Masks No Longer Required For Vaccinated Moviegoers at AMC and Other Theaters 
White House Comments On CDC Guidelines of Who Can STOP Wearing Masks 
CDC Changes Mask Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People 
FDA Authorizes the Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Aged 12 to 15 
Mask Mandate EXTENDED for Planes and Public Transportation in the U.S.
Could Theme Parks Reduce Social Distancing Guidelines? Study Suggests Yes.
CDC Relaxes Outdoor Mask Guidelines
President Biden to Announce NEW Outdoor Mask Requirements
More Americans Will Be Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine SOON
COVID-19 Booster Shots May Be Needed in the Future
The Travel Update You’re Not Even Talking About that WILL Affect Trips This Year
Everything We Know About Vaccine Passports So Far
All Adults Will Be Eligible for the COVID Vaccine Sooner Than Expected
Dr. Fauci Comments on Whether Vaccine Passports Will Be Required by the Federal Government
CDC Says Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Travel
You Might Need a Vaccine Passport for Travel and More This Summer
President Biden to Direct States to Make ALL Adults Eligible for COVID Vaccines by May
COVID-19 Guidelines Could Loosen By 4th of July According to Dr. Fauci
Fully Vaccinated Individuals Can Gather Inside WITHOUT Masks According to CDC
What Makes a Face Mask Effective? Experts Have Released the Standards
Masks May Still Be Needed in 2022 According to Dr. Fauci
TSA Records Highest Airport Passenger Screenings in Almost a Year
U.S. Could Have Enough Vaccines for Every Adult By May
CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Anywhere Indoors When Not at Home
The CDC Has Shortened the Recommended Quarantine for Some COVID-19 Cases
Updated CDC Brief States Face Masks Protect the Wearer Too
Elementary School Kids Could Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in Early 2022
The U.S. Might Require COVID-19 Testing For Domestic Air Travel
Facebook to Tell People Where They Can Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
Dr. Fauci Says U.S. Could Return to Some Normalcy By Fall
The FDA Authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine and Millions of Doses to be Shipped Right Away

Disney World Reopening News

2021 Planning Updates
New After Hours Event Replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World 
One Year Later, Here’s What STILL Hasn’t Returned to Disney World 
What Could the Return of Fireworks Mean for Disney World?
Disney World Announces Reopening Timeline for Club Level Amenities 
Disney World Capacity Will Continue to Slowly Increase Over the Coming Months 
What Could Disney World’s Capacity Increase Mean For You?! 
The BIG Changes We Could See in Disney World As Social Distancing Decreases 
EVERY Opening (and Reopening!) 2021 Disney World Date 
The Park Hopper Plus Ticket Option Is BACK in Disney World
Every Time Disney World Tested Fireworks Since Reopening
The Disney Dining Plan Remains Unavailable for 2022 Vacations
What’s Park Hopping Like in Disney World Now? Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know.
Don’t Park Hop in Disney World Before You Read This! 
Guess How Many Parks You Can Hop To in Disney World Each Day!
Park Hopping Transportation UPDATES in Disney World!
Can I Park Hop to Multiple Disney World Parks On The SAME DAY? We Have the Answer!
Call This Number to Learn About Park Hopping Availability in Disney World
Park Hopping Returns to Disney World TODAY!
3 BIG Disney Updates That Could Impact Your 2021 Plans
Will the Return of Park Hopping REALLY Change Your Disney World Trip?
Will A Disney World Dining Reservation Get You Into A Full Park When Park Hopping Returns? Here’s What We Found Out.
What the Return of Park Hopping Means for Your 2021 Trip to Disney World
With Park Hopping Returning, Which Disney Park Should You Pick to Start Your Day (And Which to AVOID!)?
Got Questions About Disney World’s New Park Hopping Process? We’ve Got Answers!

Reopening Coverage
Disney World Has INCREASED Capacity
Why the Disney World Closure Was the BEST and WORST Thing for Hollywood Studios
How Accurate Are Disney World’s Posted Ride Wait Times Since Reopening?
This Is the One Disney World Park You May Want to Avoid on the Weekends! 
Have Any Cases of COVID-19 Been Traced Back to Disney World?
How Disney World’s Most Popular Rides Have Changed With The Re-Opening!
Disney World Releases Another LONG Survey About Guests’ Experiences in Magic Kingdom!
What’s Happening With Rope Drop in Disney World?
What’s Going Wrong With Reopening At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney World is Asking Guests to Fill Out a HUGE Survey on New Procedures After Leaving the Parks
EPCOT Reopening Day Wait Times in Disney World!
Grand Reopening Crowds at EPCOT in Disney World
Hollywood Studios Reopening Day Wait Times in Disney World!
Grand Reopening Crowds at Hollywood Studios in Disney World
Animal Kingdom Reopening Day Wait Times in Disney World!
Animal Kingdom CROWDS in Disney World on Reopening Day!
Magic Kingdom Reopening Day Wait Times In Disney World!
Grand Reopening CROWDS at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
We’ve Been in Magic Kingdom! Here are 10 HUGE Tips For Your Limited Capacity Disney World Vacation
How Was Disney World’s Reopening Cast Member Preview? Here’s The Good, the Bad, and the Rad.
The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Every Ride, Store, Restaurant, and Experience Reopening in the Disney World Theme Parks!
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Discusses Reopening and Shorter Wait Times
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks About Disney World’s Theme Park Reopening Plan
How Do Disability Access Services Work NOW in Disney World? We’ve Got the Details!
Florida Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Comments on Disney World’s Reopening Amid Health Concerns
Everything You Need to See About a Reopened Disney Springs
Health Measures Implemented in Disney Springs Upon Reopening
Health Measure Details for Disney Springs Reopening

Theme Park Reservation System
Disney Parks Chairman Comments on the Future of Park Passes 
It’s Been A Year — Here’s What You NEED to Know About Park Passes in Disney World
Disney World Clarifies Which Hotels Fall Into the “Resort” Park Pass Availability Group
Disney World Reports They Are 77% Booked Through the End of the Year
These Are the CHEAPEST Hotels You Can Book and STILL Get a Disney World Park Pass Reservation
Here’s Something You Need to Know About Disney Park Pass Availability!
A Disney World Park Pass Experience Survey Has Been Sent To Select Guests
Will Disney World Add More Park Pass Availability For Passholders and Ticket Holders This Week?
“What If I Need to Change My Disney World Park Pass Reservation?” We’ve Got An Answer…
Answers To 5 Big Annual Passholder Questions About The Disney World Park Pass System
These Are the GLITCHES with the New Disney Park Pass Reservation System — And How to Deal With Them
This Great TIP Could Be The Key To Getting Your Disney World Theme Park Reservations Early!
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Making Your Disney World Park Pass Reservations!
Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System Is Live! We Have All the Need-to-Know Details!
You Can Still Use the Disney Park Pass System If You Haven’t Activated Your Annual Pass!
Disney World Park Pass Reservation System FAQ
Here’s What You NEED to Know About Making a Disney World Park Pass Reservation for Your Entire Party!
We NOW Know How Many Days of Disney World Theme Park Reservations Annual Passholders Can Reserve at a Time
Here’s How Disney World’s Theme Park Pass Reservation System Will Work
Disney World Theme Park Reservation System Dates and Information Announced!
Disney World’s Annual Passholder Calendar Has Been Updated to Reflect Required Reservation Information

Entertainment Updates
Fireworks Have RETURNED to EPCOT! 
Happily Ever After Fireworks Are BACK in Magic Kingdom! 
ALL the Characters You Can Expect to See in a Reopened Disney World — And WHERE to Find Them!
These Musical Groups Are CONFIRMED To Return to Disney World
Here’s the FULL List of Shopping and Entertainment Experiences Reopening at Epcot in Disney World!
Here’s the FULL LIST of Shopping and Entertainment Reopening at Animal Kingdom in Disney World!
Full List of Shopping and Entertainment Reopening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World!
Here’s the FULL LIST of Shopping and Entertainment Reopening at Magic Kingdom in Disney World!
Here’s How You’ll Interact With the Characters When Disney World Reopens!
Character Interactions Won’t Be Planned or Scheduled — But Here’s Where You’ll Find Them When Disney World Reopens
Disney World Parades, Fireworks, and Character Meet and Greets Will Be Temporarily Suspended When Theme Parks Reopen

Attractions Updates
Single Rider Available Again at Select Disney World Rides 
Did Plexiglass Barriers REALLY Change Wait Times in Disney World?!
Here’s the Full List of Tours That Will Not Be Available When Walt Disney World Reopens
Disney World Will Have Modified Attractions and Capacity Limits

Transportation Updates
The Friendship Boats Have Resumed Service in Disney World!
Water Taxi Transportation to Magic Kingdom Will Only be Offered at Select Disney World Hotels
What You NEED To Know About Taking Disney Buses Now That Disney World Is Reopened
We Checked Out LOTS of Disney World Transportation Today — Here’s What It Was Like!
Here’s How the Disney Skyliner Gondolas Will Be Loaded

Annual Pass Updates
Two Specific Groups Of Guests Can Currently Buy Disney World Annual Passes.
Disney World Releases Updated Options for Annual Passholders Ahead of Reopening
Some Disney World Annual Passes Now Display Extended Expiration Dates
Disney Launched A New Annual Passholder Webpage With New Information on the Reservation System
Disney World Annual Pass Sales Being Evaluated On A Case-By-Case Basis For Former Passholders
Has Disney World Paused Annual Pass Sales? Here’s What We’re Experiencing
Annual Passholder Update

Dining Updates
Why It’s HARDER THAN EVER to Get a Reservation at Disney World Restaurants 
When Could the Disney Dining Plan Return To Disney World?
See What’s Different About The ONLY Character Meal at EPCOT Right Now!
MORE Disney World Restaurants (Including Some BIGGIES!) Are Opening Soon!
These Disney World Restaurants are OPENING July 11th and 15th!
Afternoon Tea, Jiko Wine Tasting, Dessert Parties, and MORE Will Not Be Available When Walt Disney World Reopens
How Disney World Dining is CHANGING This Summer
These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd
What’s the Deal With Refillable Mugs in Disney World Now? We Found Out.
Here’s How Character Dining Is DIFFERENT in Disney World
Here’s a FIRST LOOK at Mobile Dine Check-In at Disney World
Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.
Disney World Will Offer Contactless Menus for Guests When Theme Parks Reopen
Disney World Is Extending Select Tables in Wonderland Memberships
Tables in Wonderland Update

General Health Measures
Disney World Changes Photo Policy Regarding Guests’ Phones 
Social Distancing Language Is Being REMOVED from the Disney World Website 
Disney World Ride Queues Are Starting to Look Normal Again 
Disney World Updates Physical Distancing Guidelines for Restaurants and Shops 
What You Need to Know About Disney World’s Current Mask and Safety Signage 
Select Social Distancing Markers Being Removed in Disney World 
Updated Mask Policy Brings More Changes to Disney World 
Temperature Checks Ended Early in Disney World 
Select Social Distancing Signs Updated in Disney World 
Disney World Is Quietly Increasing Park Capacity 
Disney World to Reduce Social Distancing Guidelines 
Disney World Responds to Florida Governor’s Order Suspending Local COVID-19 Regulations 
Could Capacity Increase Soon in Disney World? Florida Mayor Says Yes
One Health Measure is Disappearing in Disney World
Disney Health Services is Now Providing Vaccines to Cast Members
Disney World Offers Payment to Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms at Disney World? Here’s the Official Policy.
Disney World’s Most Crowded Locations Assessed For Compliance With CDC Guidelines
Here’s How Walt Disney World Is Making Its Golf Courses Safe for Guests
How To Socially Distance in a Disney World Downpour!
The New Coronavirus Testing Site Opened on Disney World Property Today
5 Things That Surprised Us About How Disney World Rides Are Cleaned.
Can You Still Pay With Cash in Disney World Right Now?
Here’s How Disney’s PhotoPass Service Will CHANGE When Disney World Reopens
Disney Has Recruited The Incredibles to Share Super Safety Tips When the Parks Reopen!
Guests Are Advised Against Entering Disney World if They’re Experiencing Any of These Symptoms
Disney World Signage You’ll See When The Parks Reopen
Disney World Is Polling Guests About the New Health Measures
Disney Phased Reopening, Capacity Limits, and Virtual Queues Info
Disney’s New Safety and Cleaning Protocols
Disney World to Stop Using Fingerprint Scanners at Theme Park Entrances

Face Mask Information
Mask Rules Change Again for Disney World Cast Members 
Breaking Down the Current Disney World Mask Policy 
Masks Now Optional Outdoors For Fully-Vaccinated Disney World Cast Members 
FIRST LOOK: Masks Are No Longer Required in Most of Disney World 
Our Top 10 Masks Your Kids Will ACTUALLY Wear at Disney World
The BEST and Most COMFORTABLE Face Masks We’ve Found After Wearing Them All Day Every Day For a Month!
10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED in Disney World!

Systemic Cancellations
ANOTHER Disney Program Will Resume Next Year! 
Everything We Know About the Return of the Disney Dining Plan in Disney World 
Disney World Gives Update on the Return of the Disney Dining Plan 
What’s Going on With Disney World Annual Passes? 
Disney World’s 2021 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Been Canceled 
After Hours BOO BASH Replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World 
The Disney College Program Is Officially Returning! 
Will Disney World Reintroduce FastPass? Here’s What We Know.
Union Leader Shares That the Disney College Program Will Not Resume “Anytime Soon”
Disney World Survey Asks Guests About FastPass+, Extra Magic Hours, and More
Select Disney World Experience Reservations Are NOW AVAILABLE for All Guests
Disney World’s Cultural Representative Programs Have Been Canceled Indefinitely
Disney World Cancels Disney Dining Plan and Dining Reservations
Disney World Suspends FastPass+ and Cancels All FastPass Reservations
Disney World Temporarily Suspends Extra Magic Hours Upon Reopening

Disney World News

Disney World is Hiring Again, But What Could That Really Mean? 
Everything That STILL Hasn’t Opened in Disney World 
Here’s When Analysts Say Disney World Could Be Back To “Normal”
Disney World Being Considered As a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center
Food Bank Started By Laid Off Disney Cast Members in Danger of Closing — Find Out How YOU Can Help!
Support Furloughed Disney Cast Members Through Theater and Comedy!
Disney World Cast Members Are Helping Families in Need at Weekly Food Drives
Disney Announces Lay-Offs Will Affect About 6,700 Non-Union Employees in Disney World
Union Makes Statement on Walt Disney World Layoffs
Disney World Makes Initial Comments As Florida Moves To Phase 3
Pay Raise Confirmed For Some Unionized Disney World Cast Members, But Many Are Still Furloughed
Disney World Bracing Cast Members to Prepare For Extended Furloughs
Mears Transportation Group Announces More Lay Offs, Including Some Disney’s Magical Express Employees
With Big Unemployment $$$ Changes, Which Disney World Cast Members Are STILL Furloughed?
We Asked Our Readers: Would You Bring Your Kids to Disney World Right Now? Here’s What They Said.
Could Disney World Ever Close Down Again? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think.
Disney World’s Military Promotional Tickets Get An Extension Through September 2021!
Disney Publicly Confirms That Multi-Day Theme Park Tickets Are Extended Through September 2021
Full List of Disney World Refunds

Disney World Resort Hotel News

Wait…Why Are Some Hotels Reopening Twice in Disney World?
Here Are the Opening Dates for EVERY Disney World Hotel (So Far)!
6 Disney World Hotel UPDATES to Know For 2021
Suites Can Now Be Booked at Disney World Hotels, But Club Level Service Remains Unavailable
Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort to Lay Off Over 1,100 Employees
What To Do If You Were Booked at a Disney World Hotel and It’s Not Opening
Disney World Guests Affected by Delayed Hotel Reopenings Can Modify Reservations at NO Additional Cost
Can You Still Resort Hop in Disney World? Yes, But You Need To Know This First.
How to Disinfect Your Disney World Hotel Room
Disney World Hotel Transportation Schedule DETAILS!
Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Shares Details About Its Enhanced Safety Measures
6 Tips For Staying in a Disney World Hotel RIGHT NOW
Four Seasons Orlando in Disney World is Officially OPEN — With Added Health Measures
Disney’s VERY Detailed Survey Looks for Guests’ Experiences With Safety and Cleanliness at the Newly Re-Opened Disney World Hotels
6 Super Weird Things That Happened to Us at Disney World Hotels This Week
What’s Up With the New Virtual Chat Feature in Disney World?
We’re ANSWERING ALL Your Questions About the Reopened Disney World Hotels
6 Surprises We Didn’t Expect at Disney World’s Reopened Hotels
Self-Serve Laundry Services Are STILL Available at Disney World!
Stroller Rentals CAN Still be Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel!
FIRST Look INSIDE a REOPENED Disney World Hotel Room!
Can You Still Have Groceries Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel? We Found Out!
Here’s What It’s Like to Shop in a Reopened Disney World Hotel
Our First Time Swimming In a Reopened Disney World Pool
You Can Purchase Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer at Disney World Hotels!
Disney World Hotel Guests Are Receiving “Must Read” Health Acknowledgment Through My Disney Experience
Here’s What Disney World’s Online Check-In For Resort Hotel Guests Looks Like!
Disney Shares Message For Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests About Enhanced Safety and Cleaning Measures For Their Stay
You’re Not Even VISITING A Disney World Hotel If You Don’t Have THIS (And We’re NOT Talking About Masks)

How To Reschedule Your Disney World Trip

Here’s How To Contact Disney World When Phone Lines Are Crazy Busy
Step By Step Guide To Get Your Trip Refunded or Rescheduled 
Full List of Disney World Refunds
Disney World Park Ticket Refund Policy

Disneyland Reopening News

Disneyland Resort Officially Opens to Out-of-State Guests 
Fireworks Are Returning to Disneyland Very SOON 
Disneyland Could Increase Capacity SOON 
How Disability Access Service and Rider Switch Work Right Now in Disneyland
Parking Details for Disneyland Reopening!  
The Disneyland Resort Parks Will Host a Soft Opening for Cast Members
Here Are The Characters We Will See When Disneyland Reopens!
This Gives Us Hope That Disneyland Might Not Sell Out in 5 Minutes
Disneyland Releases Ticket Prices and Block-Out Dates
So…Did You Forget About Annual Passholders, Disney?!
Will You Be Able to Visit BOTH Parks in One Day Once Disneyland Reopens!?
You Might Accidentally Miss This Important Disneyland Rule
Here’s WHEN Disneyland Tickets Will Go On Sale!
ALL the Details You NEED to Know About the Disneyland Reopening
Disneyland Ticket Purchasing Guidelines for Reopening
All the Rides Confirmed to Reopen With Disneyland Resort
Characters Will Be BACK in New Ways When Disneyland Reopens
Fireworks and Parades Will Be Temporarily Suspended Upon Disneyland’s Reopening
Disneyland Announces Reopening Date
Disneyland Prepares For Reopening With Union Return to Work Agreements
Disneyland and Union Cast Members Have Reached an Agreement Concerning Their Return to Work
Disneyland Has Started Recalling Cast Members from Furlough!

Reopening Coverage
Mickey’s Mix Magic Fireworks Are Officially BACK in Disneyland! 
Fireworks Have Officially Returned to Disneyland! 
Single Rider Now Available at Select Disneyland Attractions! 
What It’s Like to Ride an Attraction in Disneyland With Current California Restrictions
How CROWDED Is Disneyland on Reopening Day?
What to Expect When Waiting in Ride Lines at Disneyland Resort
Hello Again, Disneyland. We Missed You.

Theme Park Reservation System
Disneyland Just Made Its Park Reservation Process Way Easier! 
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Disneyland Park Pass Reservation 
The Wait Time for Disneyland Park Reservations Is LONG and Confusing!
ACT FAST! Disneyland Parks Reservations Now Available for Select Guests!
Disneyland to Use Theme Park Reservation System Upon Reopening
Disneyland Prepares for Reopening as Park Reservation Signs and a Potential New Walkway Appear

Health Measures
Masks Are No Longer Required in Most Disneyland Resort Locations 
Temperature Checks End in Disneyland 
Disneyland Confirms It Will NOT Allow Out-of-State Guests Upon Reopening 
Hotel Dining at Disneyland Will Be Open to a SELECT Group Upon Reopening 
Social Distancing Markers Have Been Added Outside of Disneyland!
FASTPASS, Extra Magic Hours, and More Will Be SUSPENDED When Disneyland Reopens
Mask Price Increases Have NOT Reached Disneyland Resort Yet!
Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening
Disneyland Adopts New Health and Safety Guidelines as Recommended by County Officials
More Health and Safety Reminders Appear at Disneyland Resort 
NEW Health and Safety Signs Have Appeared in Front of Disneyland!

Dining Updates
Here’s Why It Might Take LONGER To Get Food At Disneyland 
Disneyland Dining Reservations Are Now Available!
Here’s a Full List of the Restaurants That Will Be Open at Disneyland!

Disneyland Hotel Reopening
The Disneyland Hotel Will Look DIFFERENT When It Reopens 
Disneyland Hotel Announces a Reopening Date 
A MAJOR Perk Is Returning for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests  
Something HUGE Will Be Missing From Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel When It Reopens  
Paradise Pier in Disneyland Gets a Reopening Date  
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Has REOPENED
Your Complete Guide to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Reopening

Downtown Disney Reopening
Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure to OPEN for Shopping and Dining
Disneyland Updates Website With New Downtown Disney Indoor Dining Information
Indoor Dining Is Coming Soon to These Downtown Disney Restaurants!
Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District is Reopening SOON! Here’s What You Need to Know!
First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort
Here’s EVERY Restaurant and Shop Set to Reopen in Downtown Disney Tomorrow!

Disneyland News

Disneyland Will Soon Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Onsite to Cast Members 
Analysts Estimate Just How Many Billions the Disneyland Closure Cost
Disneyland’s Vaccination Site Will Close Soon 
Got Unused Park Tickets for Disneyland? Here’s What You Need to Know
Disneyland Resort Thanks Guests One Year After Closing
Event INSIDE of Disney California Adventure Coming SOON!
We’re Breaking Down the Disneyland Annual Passholder Refunds
How To Keep Your Disney World Annual Pass If You’re A Premier Passport Holder
Disneyland Annual Passholder Program Will Be Discontinued
Disneyland Vaccination Site Has Opened for Distribution
Disneyland Shares Additional Details About On-Site Vaccine Distribution
Disneyland Announced as Orange County’s First Mass Vaccination Site
“We Will Mount a Legendary Comeback.” Disneyland President Comments on the Challenges of the Closure
Governor Newsom Addresses Question on Disneyland Cast Member Vaccine Prioritization
Disneyland Resort Updates Expiration Dates For Unused Theme Park Tickets
Disneyland Reaches Furlough Agreements with Workers Unions
Disneyland Resort Furloughs an Additional 1,800 Cast Members
Take a Look Inside the Disneyland Resort Parks During the Closure!
Disneyland Resort Announces Additional Furloughs for Cast Members
Disneyland Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Loss in Revenue Due to Closures, Analyst Says
Disneyland Offering Free COVID-19 Tests for Cast Members
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland Has Been DELAYED.
Disneyland’s 2020 Military Salute Tickets Are Being Extended
Restaurants Have Been Temporarily Removed from Disneyland’s Reservation Website
Disneyland Extends the Validity of Some Affected Tickets
Full List of Disneyland Refunds
Annual Passholders Update
How to Get Your Trip Refunded or Rescheduled
Cancel Disneyland Resort Reservations Online

Walt Disney Company News

Disney CEO Comments on Virtual Queues, Mobile Order, and More 
A Closer Look at What Disney’s CEO Has Said About the CDC’s Updated Mask Rules 
Disney Releases Official Statement On CDC’s New Mask Guidelines 
Disney CEO Compares Park Demand to Pre-Pandemic Levels 
Disney CEO Comments on CDC’s Updated Mask Guidance and Its Possible Effect on the Parks 
Disney CEO Comments on the Future of the Reservation System and More
What Does the Demand for the Disney Parks Look Like Now? CEO Comments.
Disney Anticipates Return to Broadway After Full Year of Being Dark
Disney CEO Comments on Theme Park “Operational Changes” and How He Feels About “Superhero Fatigue”
Disney Parks Lost BILLIONS in 2020
Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger and Wife Donate Millions to Help Small Businesses
NBA Players Union Gives $50,000 to Food Bank Helping Disney Cast Members
Chairman Bob Iger and Disney Thank Frontline Workers For Their Efforts
Disney Increases Layoffs to 32,000 Employees, Primarily in Disney Parks
Disney To Bring Back Some of Its Discontinued Entertainment in the Future!
Select Disney Theme Parks Reported Net Positive Contributions for Q4 Report
Disney to Spend $1 Billion on Safety and Health Measures in 2021
Disney Stock Surges Following Promising Vaccine Report
Disney Issues Statement Regarding Entertainment Layoffs
Actors’ Equity Association Issues Statement Revealing 720 Disney Performers Were Laid Off
The Disney World Entertainment Layoffs Continue With Cuts to The Parks’ Biggest Shows and Attractions 
Some ‘Citizens of Hollywood’ Entertainers Are Laid Off From Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Earnings May Not Return To Last Year’s Levels Until 2024, Analysts Say
Here’s How Disney Executives Have Been Responding to the Layoffs
Disney Announces Lay-Offs Are Coming For 28,000 Employees
D23 Expo Delayed Until 2022
Disney Is Extending Expiring Premier Passports
Disney Gives Update on the Future of Disney Attractions, Disney Cruise Line, Disney+, and More!
Analysts Predict That Disney Theme Parks Will Have Another ‘Lost Year’ in 2021
Analysts Predict That International Tourist Spending May Not Return to “Normal” Until 2024
Disney Lost Billions This Year, But Its Stock Price Skyrocketed Last Night. Here’s Why.
Disney Parks Report a Multibillion-Dollar Revenue Loss. Here’s The Current State Of The Walt Disney Company’s Finances
According to Analysts, Disney Parks Will Most Likely Need a Vaccine to Exist to Return to Regular Operations
Disney Shares An Update On Construction Schedules For In-Progress Theme Park Attractions
Disney and Other Companies Seek Over $1 Trillion in Relief
Disney Union Cast Members Will Receive Guaranteed Time Off in Case of Quarantine
Disney Raised Another $11 Billion in Debt
Disney CEO Comments on the Future of the Disney Parks
Current State of Walt Disney Company Finances
Projected Financial Loss for the Disney Parks

Florida News

“We Are Now in Crisis Mode” Central Florida Mayor Says Regarding COVID-19 Cases <– NEW
Florida Leads the U.S. in New COVID-19 Cases <– NEW
1 in 5 COVID-19 Cases in the US Are Now Coming From Florida <– NEW
Reconsider Traveling to Florida, California Health Official Says <– NEW
Florida Mayor Recommends Masks Be Worn Again Indoors 
COVID-19 Cases On the Rise in Central Florida 
The Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers and Updates in Florida 
Mask Mandate to Be Eliminated in Orange County, Florida 
Orange County in Florida Has a Date They Hope To Lift ALL Mask Mandates This Summer 
Orlando International Airport Clarifies Whether Mask Mandate Will Remain in Place 
Executive Order Suspending All Local COVID-19 Restrictions Signed By Florida Governor 
Florida Surgeon General Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Go Maskless in Public
Temperature Checks “Not Recommended” in Florida’s Orange County
Bill Banning Vaccine Passports in Florida Passed By the House
Distancing Rules Relaxed and Mask Changes Announced for Orange County, Florida 
Here’s How the Pandemic Is STILL Impacting Orlando’s International Tourism
Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency Again
Florida Governor Files Lawsuit Over Cruise Restrictions
Florida Governor Signs an Executive Order Regarding Vaccine Passports
Florida to Make ALL Adults Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine NEXT Month
COVID’s Impact on Florida Tourism (And How it Will Affect Your Disney World Vacation)
Another COVID-19 Variant Recorded in Florida
Here’s How Florida’s 2020 Tourism Rates Compare to Previous Years
Travel Restrictions to Florida Being Considered By the White House
A More Contagious COVID Variant Was Found in Florida’s Orange County
Florida Should Close Restaurants and More According to White House Task Force
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Now Available at the Orlando International Airport
Florida Sees Highest Number of Single Day COVID-19 Cases Yet
Here’s What We Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine in Florida’s Orange County
The Orlando International Airport Testing a New Way to Control CROWDS! 
As COVID-19 Numbers Rise, Leaders in Orange County, FL Encourage People to Stay Home
A ROBOT Is Fighting Germs and COVID-19 at a Florida Airport
Orlando International Airport to Begin Offering COVID-19 Rapid Tests Soon
Florida Surpasses One Million Positive COVID-19 Infections
Florida Governor Comments On Mask Mandates, Fines, Lockdowns, and More in the State
People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says
Florida Tourism Is Improving…Slowly
Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Florida Football Team Cleared to Go to 100% Capacity at Stadium. What Could This Mean for Disney World? 
Florida’s Orange County Mayor Announces Reopening of CARES Applications in Response to Recent Layoffs
Florida Is Moving Into Phase 3 of Reopening, With Capacity Restrictions Removed from Restaurants
Florida Governor Is Open to Disney World Raising Park Capacity
Florida Lifts the Two-Week Quarantine Mandate for Travelers from the New York Tri-State Area 
Florida’s COVID-19 Case Numbers and Positivity Rate See Decreases In Recent Weeks
Here Are ALL the States With Travel Advisories That Could Impact Your Disney World Trip
The Orlando International Airport Has Introduced PPE Vending Machines
Orlando International Airport Employees Are Now Required to Wear Face Coverings
Florida’s State Budget May Take a Big Hit

California News

LA County, California to Require All Individuals to Wear Masks Indoors Again Soon <– NEW
New Details Emerge Regarding California’s Plans to Fully Reopen on June 15th 
Disneyland Capacity May Increase as Orange County, California Enters the Yellow Tier 
When California Will Enforce the Outdoor Face Mask Mandate 
Los Angeles County Moves Into California’s “Yellow Tier” — Select Theme Parks Can Now Increase Capacity 
Small Businesses in California Begin to Rebound as Theme Parks Reopen 
California Sets Target Date for Full Reopening
NEWS: California Makes BIG Changes to Reopening Guidelines
California Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Soon
State of California Releases Updated Theme Park Reopening Guidelines
Indoor Dining Set to Return to Orange and LA Counties Soon
Changes Announced for California’s COVID-19 Tiers
California May Allow LIVE Sports Attendance Again SOON
Outdoor Dining to Return as California Lifts Curfew and Stay-at-Home Orders
California’s COVID-19 Daily New Cases Are Down By Almost 40% Since Last Week
California’s Orange County Reaches an All-Time High of COVID-19 Cases in One Day
California Reports Highest Single-Day Count of New COVID Cases in a U.S. State
California to Receive 393,000 More Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week
California Receives Its First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines
Orange County and Anaheim Reach a Record-Setting Number of Daily Positive Cases
Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California
California Requires the Wearing of Face Coverings in Public Areas
California Is Set to Move to Stage 3 of Reopening Tomorrow — Here’s What That Means
California Governor Presents Four-Stage Plan for the State’s Reopening

International Disney Theme Park News

International Travel News
Due to COVID-19 Case Rates, United States Will Not Lift Travel Restrictions <– NEW
Spirit Airlines Is Resuming International Flights to Orlando
Disney Among Organizations Proposing Path to Lift International Travel Restrictions 
Canada Begins Lifting Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Residents 
Here’s What The Future of International Travel Looks Like For the Orlando Airport 
Americans May Be Able to Travel to Europe Soon 
U.S. Government to Issue “Do Not Travel” Advisory for 80% of Countries 
Travel Restrictions Between Canada and the US Extended Again
Vacations from the UK May Be Canceled for 2021
Vaccine Passports Could Be Required for Air Travel and Events Soon
New Air Travel Requirements Include Mask Mandate and Quarantine for International Travelers
Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Flights to the U.S.
Qantas Airlines Could Require a COVID-19 Vaccine for International Travel
Qantas Looking At End of 2021 To Resume Flights to the US and UK
The US Has Extended Restrictions on Non-Essential Travel at the Country’s Borders
The U.S. Is Beginning to Lift Restrictions on International Travel
Is International Travel Banned Right Now? Here’s The Latest Info For Disney Fans Abroad

Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris Guests May Soon Be Required to Have a COVID-19 Pass 
Disneyland Paris to Resume Annual Pass Sales 
Here’s When the Disneyland Paris Vaccine Site Will Open 
When Can Americans Travel to France Again? Here’s What We Know. 
How Disneyland Paris Could Be Different When It Reopens 
France To Enter Third National Lockdown
Disneyland Paris to Become a Vaccination Site
New COVID-19 Restrictions Announced for Paris, France
Disneyland Paris Extends Closure Again
Disneyland Paris CANCELS Select 2021 Events
Guests Experiencing Trip Cancellations for Disneyland Paris May Be Eligible for a Gift Card!
Disneyland Paris Is Officially Closing Again
Disneyland Paris to Use Virtual Queue Standby Pass System
Reopening Dates Announced for Some Disneyland Paris Hotels While One Is Set to Re-Close
Disneyland Paris Started Its Phased Reopening Today
Disneyland Paris Has Resumed Construction on the Marvel Hotel and MORE
Disneyland Paris Gives to Local Communities By Donating 1.5 Million Euros Worth of Food and Supplies
Here Are the Health and Safety Measures You Can Expect to See at Disneyland Paris

Shanghai Disney Resort
What Caused Shanghai Disneyland to Increase Guest Capacity, and What Could It Mean for Disney World?
Shanghai Disneyland to Increase Capacity and Reduce Select Reservation Restrictions Next Week
Fireworks Return to Shanghai Disneyland on a Trial Basis
Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Day
Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Plans
Advance Purchase Tickets on Sale for Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland to Reopen on May 11th
Shanghai Disneyland Expected to Reopen Within Weeks
Shanghai Disney Running Fireworks Tests
Shanghai Disney Reportedly Testing New Health Measures for Reopening
Shanghai Disney Phased Reopening Begins

Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort Extends Limited Park Hours and Alcohol Suspension 
Tokyo Disney Resort Extends Alcohol Suspension and Limited Park Hours 
Reduced Park Hours to Continue at Tokyo Disneyland Resort
FIREWORKS Are Returning to Tokyo Disneyland
Over 20 Restaurants Set to Temporarily Close at Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Suspends Annual Passport Program — At Least For Now
Could Foreign Tourists Be Allowed to Travel to Tokyo Disney Resort Soon?
Character Meet And Greets Are Returning to Tokyo Disneyland Resort
Nightly Fireworks and Parades Will Return to Tokyo Disneyland on September 1st!
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea Have Officially Reopened
Health and Safety Measures Revealed for the Reopening of Tokyo Disneyland 

Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is OPEN Again…5 Days a Week
See What Hong Kong Disneyland Looked Like on Its Reopening Day
Find Out How the Reservation System Works to Enter Hong Kong Disneyland
Take a Look at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Reopening Procedures
Character Dining Resuming in Hong Kong Disneyland

Disney Cruise Line News

General Cruising News
Federal Court Lifts CDC Rules for Florida-Based Cruise Ships <– NEW
Disney Cruises to Alaska Might Resume Sooner Than We Thought <– NEW
Test Cruises Out of Florida and Texas Given Approval By the CDC 
Cruises to Alaska May Begin Again This Summer 
CDC Releases New Instructions for the Return of Cruising 
Florida’s Port Canaveral Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Cruise Ship Crews
What Does the CDC’s Latest Travel Notice Mean for Cruises? 
CDC Sets Timeline for Cruises’ Return
U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Override CDC Cruise Line Requirements 
Cruising Could Start Again Soon According to the CDC
CDC Shares Next Phase of Requirements for Cruise Lines 
When Could Cruising Start Again? Here’s What We’re Seeing
New Bill Would Allow Alaska Cruises to Bypass Required Stops in Canada
Cruise Ship Ban Extended in Canada to 2022
CDC to Require Face Masks on Cruises and Other Transportation
CDC Creates Brand New, Higher Risk Level 4 for Cruise Travel
CDC’s No-Sail Order To Expire and New Requirements Announced
The United States/Canadian Border Closure Has Been Extended

Disney Cruise Line Updates
What Are the COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Disney Cruise Line? <– NEW
Disney Cruise Line Announces Return Date <– NEW
New Date Announced for Disney’s Test Cruise <– NEW
Disney Cruise Line Extends Final Payment Dates 
Test Cruises Postponed for Disney Cruise Line 
More Disney Cruise Line Sailings Canceled This Summer 
Disney Announces WHEN it Will Begin Test Cruises 
Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled U.S. Sailings Through July 
Vaccination Requirements Announced for Upcoming Disney Cruise Line Sailings 
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Select Cruises Through October 
Disney Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings This Summer
Disney Cruise Line Extends Temporary Cancellation and Payment Policies
Disney Cruise Line Will Set Sail Again Soon — But Not in the Way You Think
Disney Cruise Line Now Casting Character Performers
Disney Cruise Line Hopes to Resume Limited Operations This Fall
Disney Cruise Line Passengers Sue Due to COVID-19 Allegations
Disney Cancels Select Cruises Through August
BIG Disney Cruise Credit Extension Update!
Disney Cruise Line Removes More Sailings From Website for Booking
Alaska Cruises Removed from Disney Website for Booking
Read This if You Plan on Taking a Disney Cruise
Disney Shares Updates On the Future of the Disney Cruise Line Including Timelines For New Ships
The ONE Thing You’ll Need to Do Before Getting on a Disney Cruise Line Ship When Sailings Resume
Disney Confirms Cruising Will Be The Last Arm Of The Company to Return, and The Disney Wish Cruise Ship Has Been Delayed
Port of Galveston Shares Details on the Reopening of Disney Cruise Line Including Capacity Limits and Arrival Windows
Disney Cruise Line Has Extended Its Cruise Date Flexibility Policy
The Disney Wonder and Disney Dream Have Been Cleared By The CDC for Commercial Travel
Disney Cruise Line Is Now Offering Cruise Date Flexibility
Disney Cruises Could Be the Last Experience to Return
Disney Cruise Line Extends Refund Policy for Affected Guests

Other Cruise Line Updates
Carnival Cruise Line Launches First Voyage from U.S. Port Since Last Year 
Royal Caribbean Cruises Set Sail Out Of Florida 
Royal Caribbean Cruises Will Return to Florida This Summer 
Carnival Cruise Line Looks to Resume Cruises This Summer
Royal Caribbean Plans To Set Sail Again This Summer
More Cruise Lines Push Their Return to Sailings Further Into 2021
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line Determine That Cruising Safely May Involve 74 Safety Recommendations

Disney Vacation Club News

Disney Vacation Club’s Hilton Head Resort and Vero Beach Resort Have Reopened
Another DVC Points Policy Update
Getting Your DVC Points Back

Aulani News

Disney’s Aulani Resort Updates Face Mask Policy and More
Disney Shares More Details About the Phased Reopening of Aulani
Disney’s Aulani Resort Officially Has a Reopening Date!

Adventures by Disney News

Adventures by Disney Has Canceled All 2021 Southern California Trips <– NEW
Adventures By Disney Extends Refund Policy 
Adventures By Disney Announces MORE Trip Cancellations
Planning an Adventures By Disney Trip? Check Out These Policy Updates

We know you’ve been following the news concerning the Coronavirus very closely. Many of you have travel plans already booked or are wondering when you can start planning a California or Florida vacation.

We’ve been contacted by numerous readers who are deeply concerned about Disney World and Disneyland and what they’re responding to recent events.

Today, we’re sharing what we currently know in the hopes that it will help our readers. This post will be updated regularly as we get more information.

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