International employees at Walt Disney World must return home as coronavirus-caused furloughs begin

140 of the furloughed workers that must return home are hospitality workers from Italy who were signed on to work in the Italian pavilion of Epcot. They must return home as their visas will expire with no work available.

State works with Walt Disney World to speed unemployment claims

Governor DeSantis said more than 70,000 Disney employees, who will soon be furloughed, could have their personal information downloaded directly from the company into the state’s online unemployment system.

Disney shares grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Toy Story Land

Disney is sharing the recipe for its signature grilled cheese sandwich served at Woody's Lunch Box inside Toy Story Land.

Disney shares Dole Whip recipe while theme parks remain closed

While its theme parks remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks -- including the fan-favorite Dole Whip.

Disney, musicians union agree on coronavirus-related furloughs

Disney shut down its Florida and California theme parks last month as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States.

Disney donating rain ponchos, 100K masks to hospitals in battle against coronavirus

“Since taking the unprecedented steps of closing our theme parks and stores and suspending our cruises, we have continued to focus on ways we can make a difference during this time,” Disney said in a press release. 

Disney cancels 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend

In an abundance of caution, Disney announced it is canceling its 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend.

Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report

A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.

Walt Disney World donates food after coronavirus fears close parks, hotels, stores

This action was done as part of the ongoing Disney Harvest program, which was launched in 1991 and works to collect excess and unserved food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida.

Disney suspends college program, among others during COVID-19 outbreak

In the wake of Disney closing its theme parks across the world, including Walt Disney World in Florida, the "Mouse House" is also suspending its Disney College program, Disney Culinary program, Disney Cultural Exchange program and the Disney Academic Exchange program.

How Walt Disney World is reacting to coronavirus concerns in Central Florida

The park is still open and welcoming guests but have implemented preventative measures in line with recommendations from both the CDC and state health officials.