Walt Disney World Resort Update

– While Walt Disney World Parks remain closed and the Resort Hotels are now only taking reservations for July 1 and beyond, some Disney Springs operating participants will start reopening May 20.

– Following yesterday’s May the Fourth Star Wars Day celebrations, we share views of some past Star Wars scenes around Walt Disney World in this week’s Update. No new openings to report. Ready for our Fun at Home Show #5 Weds night?

– Our next Fun at Home LIVE Stream is Weds 8:30pm EDT, and in this week’s Update: the facts about when things may reopen, DVC policy changes, a good neighbor offer, Raglan’s entertainment, views from 2000 and more!

– While Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts remain closed, and cast member furloughs have begun, this Earth Week includes new MyDisneyExperience Wilderness Explorer videos, and Raglan Road delivers Irish entertainment on Facebook, and more.

– In our Walt Disney World Resort Update this week: Disney reaches agreement with several unions for Cast Member furloughs, Resort remains mostly closed, see views of Magic Kingdom in 1996 during the 25 Years of Magic Celebration, and more.

– News includes: Non-Essential U.S. Cast to be Furloughed, Resort Remains Mostly Closed with AP Payment Plans Suspended, Views Around the World from 1996, This & That including new #DisneyMagicMoments at home

– News headlines this week include Disney Cuts Executive Salaries As Company-Wide Temporary Closings Remain | Walt Disney World Resort is Mostly Closed | Rebooking Offer for Affected Guests | EPCOT Center Views from 1996

– Disney Company-Wide Temporary Closings Continue | Walt Disney World Resort is Mostly Closed | Disney Donates Food to Second Harvest Food Banks | Epcot Festivals News & Calendar | Views Around the World | This and That

– Disney-Wide Temporary Closings | Parks Closed Through March 31 | Annual Passes Extended – Ticket Policies Revised | Disney Hotels Closing March 20 | Other Hotel Info | College and International Programs Suspended | Contract Epcot Acts End

– Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Now Open | Mickey Shorts Theater Now Open | Addressing COVID-19 Concerns Worldwide | Epcot Festivals News & Calendar | Views Around the World | This and That… | Disney Springs News & Views