Feld Entertainment issued an announcement this past Friday. Unfortunately, the entertainment company is forced to make layoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sources say nearly 90 percent of their staff received severance letters on Friday. The employees and entertainers of Disney on Ice were included in these layoffs. Disney on
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Top 10 Disney Theme Park & Entertainment news stories from March 15th – 21st 2020
With the theme parks being closed and all eyes on the Coronavirus pandemic that is covering the globe, we still managed to have a great deal of theme park and entertainment news come across our desk this week. We wanted to highlight some of the biggest and best news stories
Disney World Extends Big Discount to Encourage Late Summer Vacation Bookings
We’ve got some great news! Disney has extended the Sun & Fun Room offer for Walt Disney World Resort giving you even longer to get in on this great deal. Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights April
‘National Treasure’ is Leaving Netflix and Headed to Disney+
‘National Treasure’ is Leaving Netflix and Headed to Disney+. As National Treasure’s contract runs out with Netflix we will shortly get to see the hit film streaming on Disney+ very soon! Currently, the films sequel, National Treasure 2, is available on the popular Disney streaming service, but the original film will be
Star Wars Fans Are Upset That Ashley Eckstein Will Not Be Playing Ahsoka Tano In ‘The Mandalorian’
Star Wars Fans Are Upset That Ashley Eckstein Will Not Be Playing Ahsoka Tano In ‘The Mandalorian‘. Ashley Eckstein has been the voice of Ahsoka Tano since her introduction to the Star Wars universe in the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Eckstein has been a dedicated artist to
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is Closing Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is the last Disney Resort to remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, today Disney announced Aulani will be temporarily closing as well. Aulani Resort will close beginning 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24-Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This will give guests the ability to make
Author J.K. Rowling Drops Licensing Fees So Teachers Can Read Harry Potter Books To Students Online
Author J.K. Rowling Drops Licensing Fees So Teachers Can Read Harry Potter Books To Students Online. Harry Potter series author, J.K.. Rowling, has lifted licensing fees on the usage of the “Harry Potter” book series so teachers can use them to read to their students online while under mandated quarantines or
Disney’s Drawn to Life delayed as Cirque Du Soleil lays off 95% of its employees around the world due to Coronavirus
Cirque du Soleil is laying off most of its workforce due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The company is ending all of its current performances, which means even their Disney Springs location is affected. Most of the employees and entertainers working for Cirque du Soleil in Orlando were hit by
Disney Cruise Line Extends Final Payment Due Dates
Disney Cruise Line has released a final payment extension for select 2020 summer sailings. Beginning March 18, 2020, an automatic final payment extension was added to select 2020 summer reservations. Final payments will now be extended out an additional 30 days. (For example, a departure with a final payment due
Disney’s Aulani Closes Certain Offerings Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa is the only Disney resort still open. While they are remaining open, there will be some closures due to concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here’s the statement from Aulani: “Aulani Resort remains open, although some offerings will be closed from Friday, March 20 to
Family Creates Disney Magic at Home After Cancelling Their Trip
A cancelled Disney trip doesn’t stop this family from bringing Disney Magic into their home! These dedicated Disney lovers decided to bring Walt Disney World into their home since they couldn’t go to the Disney Parks. They recreated some of their favorite Walt Disney World moments in a video shared
Expanded Virtual Queues Coming To The My Disney Experience App
With all Disney parks closed there are rumors that once Walt Disney World theme parks reopen they will start launching virtual queues (like how Rise of the Resistance works) to limit time spent in line. While these are just rumors and speculation as of now there’s been
Igloo Pledges Profits To CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus Response Fund
Igloo has announced they will be donating 100% profits from all Playmate coolers sold on Igloocoolers.com to the CDC Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund! Igloo Pledges Profits over the course of the next 30 days, will donate to the on-going efforts of the CDC during the Covid-19 crisis. “As a proud
Freeform Hosting “Princess Funday” Marathon To Promote Social Distancing
Freeform Hosting “Princess Funday” Marathon To Promote Social Distancing. Freeform invites viewers to go on a socially distant adventure with their favorite Disney Princesses and heroines this weekend. Enjoy the week-long ‘Freeform Funday Princess Weekend’ hosted by Freeform! “Stay inside this weekend and let your favorite heroines transport you to
