– Florida Department of Health reports suggest ‘deceleration of the pandemic’ in Orange County Florida, home of Walt Disney World Resort. Meanwhile, Passholders that wish to cancel, must do so by today. NBA Playoffs at ESPN coming up.
Disneyland Resort Update for August 10 – 15, 2020
– Poll says most parents reluctant to return to theme parks in 2020 | Disneyland hotels cancel reservations through 8/29 | Meet artist Dave Avanzino on the next MousePlanet LIVE Stream
My Disney Top 5 – Things I Surprisingly Haven’t Done at Walt Disney World
– Chris surprises himself with some Walt Disney World staples that he still haven’t been able to experience.
"Howard": a Marvelous Documentary Tribute to Lyricist Howard Ashman
– Don Hahn’s documentary about the late lyricist Howard Ashman.
Fun at Home Show #18 – A MousePlanet LIVE! Stream – 8:30 p.m. Eastern/5:30 Pacific
– Join us LIVE at 8:30pm EDT/5:30pm PDT. We’ll update the Disney Parks news, welcome special guests, and chat with our contributors about Disney+ offerings and more!
The First Official Walt Disney Biography (1937)
– Jim finds and shares a press release from RKO that may be the first ‘official’ bio of Uncle Walt.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for August 4-10, 2020
– Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias passed Central Florida without impacting Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened a new entertainment option, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed a new baby mandrill.
Disneyland Resort Update for August 3 – 9, 2020
– Downtown Disney extends operating hours; updates mask policy again | Disneyland hotels push reopening to Labor Day | Knott’s doubles down on outdoor food events | New fantasy-inspired face masks from Get Away Today | This and That…
"Walk of Fame Wednesdays with Todd Pickering" – The Disney Segments!
– A tour of the Disney Stars with video footage!
Skyliner Swag
– Disney goes crazy with new merchandise when it opens new theme park attractions… and Walt Disney World’s Skyliner was no exception.