– Disney and Actors Equity Association reached an agreement, but no word yet on the return of performers to the parks, as additional September dates now show reduced operating hours. The MLS is Back tournament successfully concluded at ESPN.
Disneyland Resort Update for August 17-23, 2020
– Waiting for California to issue guidelines for reopening theme parks | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen reopens | Disneyland hotels push reopening date again | Join us for MousePlanet LIVE!
Fun at Home Show #19 – A MousePlanet LIVE! Stream – Starts at 8:30 p.m. Eastern/5:30 Pacific
– Meet artist Dave Avanzino, as we welcome him to Fun at Home Show #19, a MousePlanet LIVE! stream starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern/5:30 Pacific. Matt Roseboom from Attractions Magazine plans to stop by too for our chat about all things Disney!
The First Official Walt Disney Biography (1937) – Part Two
– Jim retells more tales about Walt’s early days in Hollywood.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for August 11-17, 2020
– 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.