This evening, after the stock market closed, the @DisneyParksNews twitter account released a statement that the Walt Disney World and Disneyland closures would be extended until further notice and Disney cast members (not including operating partners) would be paid through April 18, 2020.

With their need of a Disney Parks fix high, families and cast members are getting creative and recreating the Disney Parks experience at home while Parks are closed. I've gathered a few of my favorite videos from around the web to share with you. I hope you enjoy these fun adaptations of a classic Disney vacation and it brings a little more sunshine to your shelter in place.

Florida state health officials had announced 50 cases of COVID-19 in Orange County which along with Osceola County is the home of Walt Disney World. With this announcement all Orange & Osceola county residents to shelter in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Disney Parks around the world may be closed, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning your next Walt Disney World vacation. In fact, now is the perfect time to do your research and create the best vacation ever! To help you out I've gathered a few of my favorite YouTube gems for you to get started.

Disney and Pixar's Onward premiered in theaters on March 6 to rave reviews from audiences. The fun new adventure looked to be on track for great things, but with a global health crisis closing cinemas the fun was cut short. It's OK if you didn't get to see it opening weekend though, because Disney has a plan for us to join the quest.

COVID-19 has Disney families that were looking forward to SPring Break with a serious case of the blues. If you're next Disney vacation has been sidelined by the pandemic I want you to know you don't have to live without the magic. Here are the top 3 Ways To Get Your Disney Fix While Stuck At Home!

The Walt Disney Company has now made the decision to temporarily close all of the Disney owned and operated locations including shops and restaurants at Disney Springs beginning Tuesday, March 17, through the end of the month. Some operating partners have already closed up shop ahead of this decision.

It a press release just distributed by the Walt Disney Company to it's Cast Members, Partners, and Guests the company confirmed that all of the Disney Parks around the world, and the Disney Cruise Line will temporarily close due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Much of the US is deep in the throws of winter, so I thought that means it's the perfect time to spread a little sunshine. There's no better way to do that than with the help of that little orange bird and the Sunshine Tree Terrace. Located in Adventureland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, this quick service window is home to a great snack option called the Citrus Swirl.

Food to go, it's something we all indulge in wether it be at home or on vacation. Sometimes you just want to head back to where it's comfortable and not have to worry about going out again. When it comes to food to go however, some snacks meals just travel better than others. Over the past several years I've picked up many snacks and meals to go from several Disney Springs restaurants. What you'll find below are my favorite for maintaining fresh flavor even if you're not eating them until hours later.