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#DisneyMagicMoments: Virtual Viewing of ‘Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular’ at Walt Disney World Resort

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Fri, May 15, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Virtual Viewing of ‘Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular’ at Walt Disney World Resort

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

#DisneyMagicMoments: Virtual Viewing of Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular at Walt Disney World Resort

Gather ‘round as we wrap our daylong #Halfway2Halloween takeover with a special #DisneyMagicMoments viewing of “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” at Walt Disney World Resort.

For tonight’s pre-recorded viewing of “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular,” you’ve got the best seat in the house to experience the show’s state-of-the-art projections and dazzling fireworks.  Watch as host Jack Skellington delights with a not so scary-tale that proves anything can happen at Halloween!

We hope you enjoyed this special pre-recorded viewing of “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show. Keep checking back for more virtual pixie dust coming to the Disney Parks Blog.

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Florida Governor Moves Forward with Phase 1 reopenings, Theme Parks can submit plans for reopening

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Just announced Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is moving forward with Full Phase 1 re-openings starting on Monday, May 18th!

Phase 1 reopenings will look like this…

  • Restaurants allowing 50% capacity
  • Retail allowing 50% capacity
  • Gyms can reopen as long as they maintain social distancing and sanitizing measures

Also mentioned at the Press Conference Florida Theme Parks can submit plans for reopening but will need approval before they can reopen.

So we are 1 step closer to the Disney World and Universal Theme Parks reopening!

See the full press conference here

WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Jacksonville regarding #COVID19

Posted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday, May 15, 2020

So far Disney has only announced Disney Springs will reopen on May 20th, meanwhile Universal’s Citywalk reopened yesterday.

To see the list of Restaurants & Retail Locations opening at Disney Springs just click the links below.

In case you missed it Disney has canceled Resort Reservations up until June 6th so far, while pushing theme park hours till June 7th.

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Disney World Cast Members will get paid time off if they contract Coronavirus

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World Resort reports that they will provide paid sick leave for their workers if they any of them get COVID-19. A union representing Disney employees were given this information recently.

The news arrives as Walt Disney World prepares for the partial reopening of Disney Springs. Last week, we announced Disney’s plan to reopen Disney Springs on May 20th, 2020. It’ll be only a select number of third-party stores for the first phase of reopening, but more stores and restaurants will follow in the weeks ahead. After weeks of being furloughed, the first wave of Disney Cast Members are returning to work to help Disney Springs resume its operations.

The Orlando Sentinel continues to highlight the information that the union shared with them. If requested, Disney will provide three face masks plus a thermometer to its employees. Also, Walt Disney World Resort plans on installing plastic barriers at all cash registers. The current plan is to promote touchless payment transactions for Disney guests. Safety measures such as these will help protect the health of both Disney workers and guests.

We will provide updates on the phased reopening of Disney Springs as more information becomes available.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Disney Fans Magically Transform their Pool into the Jungle Cruise from the Disney Parks

Disney Fans Magically Transform their Pool into the Jungle Cruise from the Disney Parks. The Stuckey Family from Houston, Texas has been feeling a bit stuck in quarantine and decided to turn their pool into the world famous Jungle Cruise to help pass the time. The whole family got involved with shooting their own rendition of The Jungle Cruise including many of the iconic jokes from the popular attraction in the Disney Parks.

“Family transforms backyard pool into the Jungle Cruise!! The Coronavirus quarantine got to us! Take a wild ride through the Jungle with a miniature skipper and his crazy crew! Come with us and enjoy our Jungle Cruise! See what a family of six can make when they have a love for Disney an iPhone, wireless mic, pool, gimbal, and a fog machine — and end up spending far too much time at home by themselves. Can anyone else say stir crazy!!?”

You can check out the full video below:

The World Famous Jungle Cruise has been a beloved Disney Parks attraction since the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. The Jungle Cruise remains so popular it recently sparked the creation of a film of the same name! Check out the synopsis for the film below:

“Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal — a discovery that will change the future of medicine.” The Jungle Cruise is scheduled to release in theaters July 31, 2021.

We love seeing all the fan made videos featuring our favorite “at home” Disney attractions! Which videos do you love the most? I am partial to the Splash Mountain video myself, hehehe. We would love to hear your choice in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit/Source: The Stuckey Family

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Dapper Dans Harmonize to ‘Grim Grinning Ghosts from Home!

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To celebrate Halfway to Halloween Disney has a special Dapper Dans treat for all you Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween!

A few weeks back, the Disneyland park Dapper Dans materialized from their homes with their rendition of the iconic song, “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Of all the Disney Parks attractions with catchy theme songs, this Haunted Mansion anthem is surely a fan favorite and one that you requested to hear!

We hope you enjoy this #VoicesFromHome performance:

Don’t miss out on these other Halfway to Halloween treats that came out today from Disney!

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