New Details Revealed: Disney Imagineers Talk Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts, Hollywood Studios

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Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.

But what does that mean, exactly?

To answer that question – and many more – we gathered some of the Disney Imagineers developing this groundbreaking project and let the cameras roll as they talked about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. In this wide-ranging discussion, you’ll learn more about how Guests can be the hero of their own Star Wars story, about their planet-side excursion to Batuu and how this new experience complements and enhances a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and so much more.

It is a must watch for anyone – from the biggest Star Wars fan to those curious about what in the galaxy Walt Disney Imagineering is up to, and everyone in between.

Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.

Patient Evacuated by Helicopter on the Disney Magic Cruise Ship

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A patient was evacuated by helicopter from the Disney Magic cruise ship sailing in Wales, according to NorthWalesLive‘s Owen Evans.

The coastguard helicopter crew, based out of Caernarfon, were called to the ship sailing in the Irish Sea early Wednesday morning. Witnesses said that a crew member was winched onto the ship and remained there for roughly twenty minutes before the patient was evacuated. The patient was airlifted to a hospital in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan.

A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said in a statement: “At 7.25am today (28 July), the coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon was sent to transfer a casualty onboard a cruise ship in the Irish Sea to a hospital in Rhyl.” The cause of the incident, as well have the patient’s current status, have not been revealed as of the writing of this article.

The Disney Magic was sailing on a three-day “staycation” cruise from Liverpool around the United Kingdom, as was previously rumored back in March. Disney Cruise Line has slowly made its way back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida are scheduled to resume on August 9th.

Important Health & Safety Update

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Uncategorized

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We are adapting our health and safety guidelines based on guidance from health and government officials, and will require Cast Members and Guests ages 2 and up, to wear face coverings in all indoor locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning Friday, July 30, regardless of vaccination status. At Walt Disney World Resort, this includes upon entering and throughout all attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles, buses, monorails and at Disney Skyliner.

To help your Clients plan and prepare for their next trip to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, you can share the  “Know Before You Go” information with them by using the updated “Know Before You Go” microsite – disneytraveltradeinfo.com/wdw or disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dlr. We recommend that you check back on the website often, as information continues to be updated.

Orange County Under New State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Rise

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Uncategorized

It seems like each and every day Walt Disney World is making huge strides in returning to some sense of normalcy as they have navigated through phased reopenings after COVID-19 closed their doors in March 2020. Masks are no longer required for vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World with the exception of masks on transportation. Fireworks are back in full force. Disney is increasing capacity regularly; attractions that had limitations are returning; and Disney is preparing for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of their 50th Anniversary. More restaurants, more resorts, more attractions, and more Cast Members are returning each and every day! But today makes us a little nervous, as the Orange County Mayor has declared a new state of emergency.

As reported by OrlandoSentinel on July 28: “Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has declared a new state of emergency as new infections of Covid-19 skyrocket to a single-day high, and wastewater surveillance hints at further increases coming soon. He also said county employees have until Aug. 31 to get their first shot of vaccine protection. He is requiring employees and visitors to wear masks in county facilities and pleaded with private businesses to require employees to wear masks indoors. Demings and other local officials have been seemingly boxed in by actions taken by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, both limiting the ability of cities and counties to implement emergency orders. “Because of that, I’m taking the action that I believe is legally defensible today,” he said.”

A vast portion of Walt Disney World resides in Orange County. On July 27, Orange County reported 1,371 new infections which is the most cases in a single day. Not only are infections on the rise, but hospitalizations are creeping closer to record highs of last July.

Disney World to Require Masks While Indoors for ALL Guests

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has announced they will require masks for ALL guests (even those vaccinated) while indoors.

Two young guests stop to take a photo at Magic Kingdom Park, July 11, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on the first day of the theme park’s phased reopening. (Olga Thompson, photographer)

As reported on the Walt Disney World website: “Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout all attractions. Face coverings remain optional for all Guests in outdoor common areas.”