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Players to Potentially Stay at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort When the NBA’s 2020 Season Resumes!

The NBA has been in talks with Disney since April when the idea to finish their 2020 season at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex was initially proposed.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

And now Keith Smith (a former Walt Disney Company employee and current writer for Yahoo Sports) has just posted on Twitter that Disney and the NBA have potentially agreed on a place for the players to stay!

Although this information hasn’t been officially announced by Disney or the NBA yet, Keith Smith has stated Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will likely provide players with accommodations once professional basketball resumes!

Per Walt Disney World sources, Disney and the NBA have agreed that Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is likely to be the primary host resort for the NBA when they resume the season. Sources say an agreement may be reached this week, which will allow preparations to move quickly.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 2, 2020

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is located near Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Although technically a moderate resort, the hotel also features a convention center and boasts several business-level amenities.

Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower opened last year, providing the property with an additional 545 new guest rooms (including many suites), as well as several new restaurants, and lounges.

Take a photo tour of Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort here!

The NBA is set to vote on resuming its 2020 season at Disney World this Thursday, so we hope to provide you with more details then.

Learn MORE about the NBA potentially coming to Disney World here!

Do you think the NBA will be finishing its season at Disney World? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled the Remainder of Its Alaskan Sailings Through Mid-September

As of early March, Canadian officials banned ships carrying more than 500 people from docking at Canadian ports until July.

Disney Cruise Line

Now, Canada has announced all cruise ships carrying more than 100 passengers are prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until October 31, 2020.

In light of this decision, Disney Cruise Line as cancelled the following departures from Vancouver which were to take place aboard the Disney Wonder:

  • August 3rd – 7-Night Alaska Cruise
  • August 10th – 7-Night Alaska Cruise
  • August 17th – 7-Night Alaska Cruise
  • August 24th – 7-Night Alaska Cruise (DVC Member Cruise)
  • August 31st – 7-Night Alaska Cruise
  • September 7th – 7-Night Alaska Cruise
  • September 14th – 4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise

©Disney Cruise Line Sailing to Alaska

If you have an upcoming Canadian itinerary scheduled between now and October 31st, 2020, you should contact the Disney Cruise Line to modify your reservation.

Disney Cruise Line has modified its payment schedule for summer 2020 bookings. Learn more details here.

Did you have an Alaskan cruise booked this summer? Let us know if your Disney Cruise Line vacation was impacted in the comments below!

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J.J. Abram’s Production House Bad Robot Pledges $10 Million For Racial Equality

Over the weekend, Chairman Bob Iger addressed Disney’s firm stance against racial disparity which you can read in its entirety here. Disney also posted the following statement on all of its social media platforms.

Screenshot of Disney’s Instagram Account

Now, the production company Bad Robot led by Star Wars director J.J. Abrams has pledged to donate $10 million dollars to equal rights causes.

The announcement was posted on Bad Robot’s Instagram yesterday. Between Bad Robot and The Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation, $10 million dollars in aid will be provided over the next five years to anti-racist organizations including Black Future Labs, Black Lives Matter, Community Coalition, Equal Justice Initiative, and Know Your Rights Camp.

J.J. Abrams ©Getty Images

“We at Bad Robot are grateful to the many scholars, activists, organizers, and leaders fighting on the frontlines of change in our systemically unjust country,” the post read. “Enough is enough. Enough police brutality. Enough outsized privilege. Enough polite conversation,” the statement went on. “In this fragile time, words matter, listening is critical and investment is required.”

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Universal Orlando Resort Shares Safety Video for Guests Ahead of Reopening

Universal Orlando Resort will reopen to the public this Friday, June 5th.

Universal Orlando

When the Resort presented its proposed plans for reopening to Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, one of the measures they mentioned was pre-arrival communications for guests coming to Universal Orlando so they could be well-prepared for what to expect (and protocols they would be asked to follow) during their visit.

To that end, Universal Resort Orlando has shared the following video on their website and YouTube channel. Protocols shared in the video include temperature screening, the required wearing of face coverings, signage that guests can expect to see, the use of virtual lines to experience select attractions, and more.

As mentioned, Universal Orlando Resort will begin its reopening to the general public this Friday. Walt Disney World Resort will begin its phased opening on July 11th when Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopen to guests, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15th. To learn more about Walt Disney World’s phased reopening, you can visit any of the links below.

What do you think of the pre-arrival communications for theme parks? Please let us know with a comment!

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Disney Cruise Line Offers Extension of Future Cruise Credit for Guests Affected by Cancellations

We’ve seen Disney Cruise Line go through several rounds of sailing cancellations, the most recent extending cancellations well into July.

The Disney Wonder

With Disney Cruises perhaps being the last Disney experience to reopen, Disney has opted to extend the expiration date of the future cruise credits given to those affected by the cancellations. Let’s take a look at that new date!

Disney has reached out to guests and travel agents to announce that the future cruise credits for affected guests (previously offered at a value of 25%, 125%, or 150% of the original voyage fare) can now be used on any sailings that depart by March 31st, 2022.

Disney Cruise Line

This extends the validity period for these credits significantly further than the original 15-month window. These credits are automatically added to affected guests’ accounts and they can be used to place a reservation on hold starting June 3rd by applying the credit as a payment option.

Disney Wonder

Remember, if your modified reservation is paid in full and you have a leftover value from the credit, it will be applied to your account as an onboard credit for use on your trip.

We will continue to keep you posted on the status of the Disney Cruise Line industry and Adventures by Disney! And if you have any questions about a Disney Cruise Line vacay, please let us know!

Click here to learn about the latest round of cancellations for Disney Cruise Line.

Did you receive a future cruise credit? When will you sail again? Tell us in the comments!

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