Disney History

Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Issues

Mark Plante || Monday, August 31, 2020

On Sunday, August 30, Guests of Disney’s Hollywood Studios reported that the My Disney Experience App unexpectedly “opened” before 9:30am although the app was not allowing anyone to join the queue. At 10am, when guest should have been able to sign in and join a queue, the app was still not allowing anyone to join. […]

What Attractions are Open in Magic Kingdom?

Mark Plante || Tuesday, July 7, 2020

With Magic Kingdom opening this morning for a Cast Member preview, below is a list of what attractions are currently open and those that are not. Astro Orbiter – OPEN The Barnstormer – OPEN Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – CLOSED Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – OPEN Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – OPEN Casey Jr. Splash […]

Some crowds were gathered as they wait for the opportunity to enter the gates of Magic Kingdom for the first time since March.  Disney is opening the gates to the Magic Kingdom today to welcome home Annual Passholders for a preview of what it will be like to visit the”House of Mouse” for the foreseeable […]

According to a post on the WESH news channel on Thursday, June 25 Disney Blog released the following quote: “In a statement posted to the Disney Parks Blog on Thursday, the company said, “the retheming of Splash Mountain is of particular importance today. The new concept is inclusive – one that all of our guests […]

Testing New Security at Disney Springs

Mark Plante || Monday, June 15, 2020

Disney is testing out new security equipment at Disney Springs that will allow contact-less bag screening and expedite the bag-check process all together.  Disney is not allowing photography or video of the technology.  It is being reported by BlogMickey that the company that produces the equipment is Evolv Technology. From the Evolv Technology website, the […]

Disney Magic Cancels Cruises Though Early October

Mark Plante || Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Another postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic is that Disney Cruise Line has suspended all Disney Magic trips through October 2, 2020. Below is the release from Disney Cruise Lines:   All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you are staying well. While COVID-19 continues to impact all our lives, we are inspired daily by the […]

Disney Springs Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

Mark Plante || Wednesday, May 27, 2020

This morning, Disney Springs entered phase 2 of the reopening process.  In this phase, Disney owned stores, shops and restaurants are now open including “World of Disney” which is the largest of all souvenir shops on any of the Disney properties in Florida. At last check (around 11:30am) there were healthy crowds and an approximate […]

Disney World officials have announced a press conference scheduled for 10am on Wednesday, May 27th to announce plans that have been submitted to Florida Government and Health officials on their plans to reopen Disney World. Follow DisneyDawgs for a recap of the press conference and what the specific plans for the parks will be.

Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls

Mark Plante || Monday, May 11, 2020

Visitors with face masks entered Shanghai Disneyland this morning for the first time since January 25th.  Nearly five months after the Disney park closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in China, guests were welcomed back into the park, with conditions. All guests must wear face masks and have their temperatures taken at the park’s security […]

When Will It Be Safe To Go To Disney World?

Mark Plante || Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Well, it has been quite a year so far. Obviously our Disney trip that was scheduled for April 14 through April 21st was cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic that we are currently in the middle of right now. My family was quite disappointed due to the fact that this would have most-likely been our […]

Disney delays the release of the Live Action “Mulan”

Mark Plante || Friday, March 13, 2020

Due to concerns of the Coronaviris, Disney Studios has announced that it is delaying the release of the live-action version of Mulan. The movie was originally slated to open nation-wide on March 26. This delayed opening is among many Hollywood releases that have been delayed do to the current world-wide situation. Although no release date […]

For the first time in the history of the parks, both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland in California and the Disney Cruise Line will be temporarily suspending operations this weekend. Due to the Coronavirus, both parks and the cruise line will suspend public operations on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Disney Springs and ALL […]