Mickey, Goofy and Minnie were out of jobs Monday as Disney furloughed 100,000 theme park and hotel workers, including cast members who play the beloved Walt Disney characters in Florida and elsewhere, because of the coronavirus crisis.
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Here’s Everything New Coming to Disney+ in May
Disney+ is out with its list of everything new coming to the streaming service in May.
Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time
It’s official! ShopDisney.com has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere.
Fans can hear messages from favorite Disney characters before falling asleep – all from the comfort of home. Parents can simply call 1-877-7-MICKEY for one of five special messages for little ones from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck or Goofy.
The toll-free hotline will run for a limited time only, so be sure to make your call before Thursday, April 30 at midnight PT. Available in the United States only. Limit 1 message per call.
Disney Plus will premiere eight-part Mandalorian docuseries on Star Wars Day
The Mandalorian is Disney Plus’ breakout show, and now it’s set to receive an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look in a new eight-part documentary series exclusive to the streaming platform. The series will premiere on May 4th (otherwise known as Star Wars Day). New episodes will premiere every Friday.
Pixar delays ‘Soul’ release planned for June, bumping ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ from November spot
Disney Pixar’s “Soul” will no longer arrive in theaters on June 19. Instead, it will debut on Nov. 20.
A Disney World musician, soon to be furloughed, still finds a way to share joy during coronavirus
For three decades at Walt Disney World, Carol Stein has entertained tourists, playing Disney melodies for children at the Grand Floridian Resort or drinking songs on her piano at Epcot’s British pub.
9 ways Disney theme parks will be different when they reopen
or the first time in history, all Disney theme parks around the world have been closed for multiple weeks. The parks will remain closed for, well, who knows how long. Disney has used the term “indefinite,” so while we don’t know when exactly the parks will reopen, we know they’ll probably look different when they do.
Disney Parks Shared Their Famous Dole Whip Recipe to Bring the Magic Home During Quarantine
The parks may be closed, but Disney has been unveiling special surprises for fans at home since social distancing measures were first introduced — including virtual parade viewings and recipes for some of their classic theme park snacks. Earlier this week we were blessed with the churro bites recipe, and now the the fan-favorite Pineapple Dole Whip.
