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Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Cancelled through 2020

Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Cancelled through 2020 Disney H2O Glow Nights

Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Cancelled through 2020

Disney H2O Glow Nights, the nighttime special ticket event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will not take place for the remainder of 2020. Guests who have already bought tickets to these events will be assisted with refunds over the coming weeks.

This news is on the heels of a change to Epcot Food & Wine Festival, cancelation of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and updates to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Update on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and other Holiday Events

Update on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and other Holiday Events Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Disney has just shared the news with us on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and other Holiday Events…

Looking ahead to the holiday season, this may spark questions about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which includes the Candlelight Processional.

We are monitoring our new environment closely and will make a decision on these events as we continue to learn more from government and health officials.

As always, our goal is to explore every option and look at ways in which we can still host events and festivals full of Disney magic, while still operating responsibly with the health and safety of our guests and cast members in mind.

Earlier we shared the news on Epcot International Food & Wine Festival that will be starting on July 5th. Also, Disney canceled Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party as well.

To see some of the other changes that are happening at Disney World when they reopen click here.

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Officially Cancelled

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Officially Cancelled

Disney has just announced that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party that happens annually in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is cancelled.

Disney determined that many of the party’s hallmarks – stage shows, parades and fireworks – are unable to take place in this new, unprecedented environment. With the new social distancing policies in place, there would be no “Boo to You” parade, no “Not So Spooky Spectacular”, and no “Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular”.

For guests who have already purchased tickets for the Halloween party, refunds will be given over the coming weeks.

Here’s the statement from Disney:

“While assessing another fall special event, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, we determined that many of its hallmarks – stage shows, parades and fireworks – are unable to take place in this new, unprecedented environment. With that in mind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Additionally, Disney H2O Glow Nights, the nighttime special ticket event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will not take place for the remainder of 2020. Guests who have already bought tickets to these events will be assisted with refunds over the coming weeks.”

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A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts July 15th

A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts July 15th A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts July 15th

Many fans have questions on the upcoming festivals at Walt Disney World. With the many changes that are changing the way we visit the theme parks today, Disney has just announced a change to Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival.

As we prepare for the reopening of our theme parks next month, Disney is taking a measured and deliberate approach to their planning that applies appropriate new health and safety measures. They will continue to follow guidance from government and health officials for responsibly operating their theme parks, so they can make the right adjustments to their offerings, including the upcoming fall events.

One staple of the fall season at the Walt Disney World Resort is the annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Today, we’re pleased to share that not only have we cooked up a creative, modified festival experience, it will also be our longest festival yet – giving you plenty of time to enjoy “A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!”

A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts July 15th

This new take on the foodie festival will debut July 15 and continue through the fall, offering over 20 signature global marketplaces like Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean, spaced out around the park. And, if you’ve ever imagined a world where the floral fun of Flower & Garden is sprinkled in with the global goodies of Food & Wine, here’s your chance – guests will be able to see our newest topiary, Remy, in the France pavilion and find Flower & Garden merchandise. For scavenger hunt fans, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt returns. And stay tuned as Food & Wine merchandise joins the fun later on after the festival begins.

We know the popular musical acts during the “Eat to the Beat Concert Series” often pack the house and, in an effort to accommodate proper physical distancing, we will not be able to host these concerts this year. There will be plenty of music to enjoy at America Gardens Theatre with local EPCOT entertainment such as Mariachi Cobre, the JAMMitors and more. These fan favorites will spread out their performances throughout the day, giving audiences more options to enjoy them.

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Next round of stimulus checks could include vacation credit

Next round of stimulus checks could include vacation credit stimulus checks

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been rough on both the economy and the tourism industry. A senior White House advisor recently suggested that the chances of a Phase Four stimulus package is “very, very high.” A second stimulus check would benefit many Americans who were hurt financially by the economic lockdown. Stimulating the economy is a necessity to help businesses recover, which is why the next round of stimulus checks may also include a vacation tax credit.

The “Explore America” tax credit is one of several proposed subsidies that tourism industry lobbyists are pitching to policymakers as the early contours of a new economic stimulus package begin to take shape in Washington. President Trump is in favor of the “Explore America” tax credit.

The tax credit would be a great benefit even though the federal government committed trillions of dollars to stop the economic damage caused by the pandemic. However, they will have to spend even more to help pull the tourism industry back to its feet. Tori Emerson Barnes, a lobbyist for the U.S. Travel Association, went on to say:

“We are grateful to the president for hearing our call for a national effort to get Americans traveling again as the country shifts into the recovery phase.”

Some of the members of the U.S. Travel Association include the Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp.’s Universal Parks & Resorts. Also, Roger Dow, CEO and President of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement in regards to the proposed tax credit:

“An ‘Explore America’ tax credit and campaign will do wonders to put America back on the path to prosperity. We applaud the president’s support, and with our industry’s health and safety guidance for the reopening of travel businesses in place, we are very prepared to work with the administration to push the effort forward at the right time.”

No official word yet in regards to when the second wave of stimulus checks will arrive, but we will provide updates when new information becomes available. Both the stimulus checks and vacation tax credit would help give a boost to the recovery rate of the tourism industry.

Source: www.ustrave.org and Fox 35 Orlando

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