10,000 Disneyland Resort Cast Members to be Laid Off, Email Notices to be Sent This Sunday

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Disneyland is struggling while the California theme parks remain closed. With the domestic Disney Parks in the process of laying off 28,000 workers, another wave of layoff emails are expected to go out to Disneyland Cast Members on Sunday. Of the total layoffs, 10,000 are hitting the Disneyland Resort parks, hotels and stores in Anaheim, … Read more

PHOTOS: Horses of Circle-D Ranch at Disneyland Resort Dress Up For Halloween

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The horses and Cast Members of Circle-D Ranch at Disneyland Resort are ready for Halloween! Disney Parks Blog shared photos of the Circle-D horses dressed up in costumes designed by their human handlers. Percheron Draft Horses Chief and Chad, ridden by Shana Miner and Jordan Nelson, are bedecked with flowers to represent traditional carousel horses. … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Christmas Trees Staged for Installation at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has been preparing for Christmas all month, with decorations already beginning to pop up in the parks. Two weeks ago, some Christmas trees were rolled out backstage ready to be installed once Halloween came to a close. There are now even more trees awaiting the holiday season behind Magic Kingdom. The trees … Read more

PHOTOS: Tinsel Stars and More Christmas Decor Begins to Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2020 Holiday Season

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The holidays are arriving at Walt Disney World. We took a stroll through Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out some of the Christmas decor that’s been erected throughout the park. Do note that these are just the first hints of Christmas at the park—the full-on kitschy decor … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Entrance Receiving Royal Blue Treatment for 50th Anniversary

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Work has begun on giving the Walt Disney World entrances a makeover in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. Work has been concentrated on the Western Way entrance the past few days, and we can now see some of the new colors on the archway. Half of the archway has been painted royal … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Opera Singer Ghost Returns to The Haunted Mansion as 50th Anniversary Refurbishment Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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The Opera Singer Ghost has been absent from The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom for several weeks now. But she’s finally back, entertaining guests as they ride through the graveyard in their doom buggy. That being said, the ghost usually found to the left of the executioner is now missing, likely for refurbishment. The Haunted … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Section of Siding Being Added to TRON Lightcycle Run “Grid” Show Building at Magic Kingdom

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While the illuminated canopy continues taking shape at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, siding for the attraction’s show building is being completed. Multiple high reach vehicles are parked around the canopy pieces already installed in their temporary supports. Workers were preparing another canopy piece for installation. They were attaching the piece to one … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mexico Pavilion and “The Three Caballeros” Merchandise Arrives at EPCOT

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The Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT has a handful of new themed merchandise, including a Tervis tumbler featuring The Three Caballeros. Mickey and Minnie Mexico Magnet – $9.99 Mickey and Minnie are dancing in the middle of this magnet, with some of their friends looking on. Mickey Mexico Coasters – $34.99 This set of four coaster … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Tower of Terror” Pins Featuring Mickey and Friends Drop Into Walt Disney World

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A bunch of new pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the gang on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror just dropped into Walt Disney World. Step into the next dimension and take a look… Chip and Dale Bellhops Pin – $12.99 Mickey and Minnie Dancing Pin – $12.99 “It’s a Scream” Goofy Pin – $9.99 “Next … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise (Mug, Oga’s Cantina & Smugglers Run Inspired Tees) Lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A bunch of new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise landed in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. We already checked out the new Spirit Jersey, but let’s get a closer look at the new shirts, hat, and mug. Women’s Shirt – $36.99 Men’s Shirt – $36.99 Black Spire Outpost Shirt – $36.99 Ohnaka Transport … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Spirit Jersey Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Get ready for a trip around Batuu with a new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Spirit Jersey now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This red and white Spirit Jersey has a large Black Spire Outpost logo on the front. “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” is printed in small letters on the front and large letters across the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Toy Story”, Space Mountain, “Black Widow”, and More Alex and Ani Bracelets Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Six new Alex and Ani bracelets have arrived at Walt Disney World, with designs from Pixar, Disney Parks, and Marvel. Toy Story Alex and Ani Bracelet – $49.99 Mickey Balloons Alex and Ani Bracelet – $44.99 Space Mountain Alex and Ani Bracelet – $49.99 Meeko Alex and Ani Bracelet – $44.99 Monsters University Alex and … Read more

Disney+ Adds Social Media Sharing Feature to Platform

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Disney+ users can now share direct links to their favorite movies and shows with friends. Users can hit the share button next to a title and then will get the option to send the link in a message or post on social media. Others can then click the link and be taken directly to the … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Closing on October 30 Due to COVID-19 Lockdown

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Due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in France, Disneyland Paris will once again be closing its gates beginning Friday, October 30 to adhere to recent lockdown guidelines issued by President Emmanuel Macron. For now, there is no official timeline for when Disneyland Paris might reopen—the lockdown is said to last through December 1, however it … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Now Seating Two Parties Per Ride Vehicle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After adding Plexiglass dividers to every ride vehicle a few days ago and adding more barriers to pre-show rooms, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now seating two parties per ride vehicle. Though boarding was delayed this morning, Boarding Groups were open for several minutes instead of mere seconds. When … Read more

PHOTOS: Castle Icon on Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Marquee Painted in Pastel Rainbow Colors as 50th Anniversary Refurbishment Continues

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Since we last checked on the Magic Kingdom toll plaza’s refurbishment, the castle icon on the marquee has been painted. The three center lanes remain closed while painting continues. The castle icon in the center of the marquee used to be gold on a blue background. The background is now gold, and sections of the … Read more