‘Disney on Ice’ Celebrates 40 Years of Thrilling Entertainment

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July 16, 2021

‘Disney on Ice’ Celebrates 40 Years of Thrilling Entertainment. Congratulations to Feld Entertainment and Disney on celebrating 40 years of magic on the ice! Feld Entertainment CEO Kenneth Feld wrote a special message for the celebrations, stating:

“Everything you do in life starts with one small step. The first Disney On Ice show premiered in 1981 and we are still bringing happiness to generations of families 40 years later. When we started it we never knew it would last this long. Disney On Ice is ever-changing and there are always surprises for all of our Disney fans. That’s the key. As long as we continue to do that Disney On Ice will always be around. We are grateful for the 320 million-plus fans who have seen Disney On Ice in over 68 countries, the Feld Entertainment Associates who have contributed to the success and The Walt Disney Company for 40 years of Disney On Ice.”

We recently sat in on a discussion with Ken and Courtney Potter (editor and writer at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club) who shared plenty of insight and stories from over the years including how the show has evolved over time and how they managed some incredible and iconic stunts! Check out the conversation in the video posted below:

“Disney on Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature Disney characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements featured in various Disney films and properties; the “stars” of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves. The first performance debuted on July 29, 1981, under the name Walt Disney’s World on Ice. The name was later changed in 1997 to Disney On Ice.”

Check out a special look at the Disney On Ice 40th Anniversary featured video below:

Congratulations to the entire cast, now and in the past, of Disney On Ice for 40 years of magic making!

Be sure check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit – Source: Disney on Ice

See the Official Trailer and Poster for ‘Stuntman’ Documentary Coming Soon to Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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July 16, 2021

See the Official Trailer and Poster for ‘Stuntman‘ Documentary Coming Soon to Disney+. Disney+ has revealed the official trailer and key art for “Stuntman,” streaming on Friday, July 23. The documentary film follows legendary stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts one of the most dangerous stunts in history. Contemplating retirement and having survived over three decades of hellacious car crashes, explosions, high falls, and death-defying leaps, Eddie decides to complete what his childhood hero never finished – the infamous Snake River Canyon rocket jump – an audacious televised event that almost killed famed daredevil, Evel Knievel.

Check out the official trailer for Stuntman in the video posted below and be sure to stream the new documentary when it launches onto Disney+ on July 23rd:

“Stuntman”is executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz from Seven Bucks Productions. Producers from Driven Pictures are Steven Golebiowski, Eddie Braun and Kurt Mattila. Mattila also directed and edited the feature documentary. Kelly Knievel serves as executive producer. “Stuntman” includes music by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

Featured Photo Credit – Source: Disney+

Iron Man Almost Made a Cameo in the New Black Widow Film

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Kaitlyn

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July 16, 2021

Iron Man Almost Made a Cameo in the New Black Widow Film. Rumors had been swirling for months that Robert Downey Jr. would make a cameo appearance in Marvel Studios’ Black Widow. It was also known that RDJ was not thrilled by this news, especially because he found out in the same way that fans did and not from Marvel directly.

When asked during an interview with Entertainment Tonight about the rumored cameo, Robert responded in a flustered manner, “Right. Great. I mean, it would be nice if they notified me. Forewarned is forearmed. They can do anything now. This could be a deep fake interview for all we know.” Downey didn’t hang on the moment and opted to move on, but fans could tell the Iron Man star was not thrilled by the news of his appearance. He has since changed his tune, sharing earlier this year that he should “never say never” to the potential, but it seems Tony’s live-action return to the MCU will have to wait.

Fast-forward to after the movie’s premiere and we now know the moment was cut from the script, and Black Widow co-writer Eric Pearson has confirmed one of the first versions of the film did feature the cameo, but the previously deleted scene was deleted once again.

When asked by ComicBook’s Phase Zero Podcast about the rumored cameo Pearson explained, “I feel bad for the person who asked me this the other day because I said ‘there was never any discussion,’ but I do remember now that one version of the script prior to me literally had written into it ‘The end moment of Civil War with Tony and Natasha,’ but it was old footage. It would have been ‘Hey audience, remember where we are, we’re going to key off of this moment of her.’ So it wouldn’t have been Robert Downey Jr, at least to the best of my knowledge, that was the only time that I saw Tony Stark’s name in was just a flag planted reminder of ‘Hey we’re right at the end of Civil War.’“

He continued, “I remember when those rumors came out I was in London in our War Room office and I just looked around and was like ‘Are we? Am I supposed to be? I have the script right here, Tony Stark’s not in it.’ Everyone was like ‘No no.’…I don’t know where it came from unless somebody got a very old version with this kind of scene, which wasn’t even a new scene. I don’t know, I don’t know where it came from.“

You can watch the chat with ComicBook’s Phase Zero Podcast and Black Widow co-writer Eric Pearson in the video posted below:

An early version of #BlackWidow had Tony Stark in it but the deleted scene was deleted again. pic.twitter.com/EZ93wTxsL7
— Phase Zero – MCU (@PhaseZeroCB) July 14, 2021

“Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Joining Johansson in the new feature film are Florence Pugh as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina. “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige.”

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!

Featured Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Source: ComicBook

Guests staying at the Swan & Dolphin Resort to receive early park entry

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Greg Gately

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July 16, 2021

Guests staying at the Swan & Dolphin Resort to receive early park entry. It has been confirmed that guests staying at The Swan & Dolphin Resort will join the other Walt Disney World Resorts for early park admission. Furthermore, as an added bonus, Swan & Dolphin will partake in Extra-Magic Hours, along with Deluxe Villa’s and Resorts.

Starting in October, as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will be able to enjoy extra time to play every day in the Walt Disney World theme parks with early theme park entry and extended evening theme park hours.

Early Theme Park Entry

Starting October 1, 2021, guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will be able to enjoy more fun with 30-minute early entry to any Walt Disney World theme park, every day – available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks.

For early theme park entry, guests will need valid admission, a park reservation and Resort ID.

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours

Also beginning in October, guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin can enjoy extended evening hours—experiencing select attractions, shops and dining after regular park hours—in select theme parks on select nights.

Together with early theme park entry, guests of the hotels will get to arrive earlier and stay later to maximize their time in the parks during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration!”

Specific dates and parks for extended evening hours will be shared later.

For extended evening hours, guests will need a valid Resort ID, valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day. (Or a ticket or annual pass with the Park Hopper Option, provided you entered the park where you made your reservation earlier in the day.)

Both benefits will be available to guests of the hotel’s newest addition, the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, opening later this summer.

In a prior article we showed you the list of Walt Disney World Resorts who qualify for early admission, including Disney Springs and Bonnet Creek resorts. Missing from that article, was Shades of Green and Swan & Dolphin. Yesterday we got the news that Shades of Green will include early admission, and today Swan & Dolphin confirmed they will also.

Hotels offering Early Admission:

Walt Disney World Resorts –

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Shades of Green Resort
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts

Disney Springs Area Resorts, Including Bonnet Creek and Hotels offering Early Admission –

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Holiday Inn Orlando
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Josh Gad Says Fans Should “Expect the Unexpected” in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Disney+ Series

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Kaitlyn

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July 16, 2021

Josh Gad Says Fans Should “Expect the Unexpected” in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Disney+ Series. during a recent interview with the “Just for Variety” podcast, Executive Producer and series star Josh Gad revealed that the Beauty and the Beast prequel will feature some unexpected twists and turn and take a deeper dive into the backstories of known characters such as LeFou and Gaston, but will take a surprisingly deep look at new characters as well!

Just for Variety asked Josh if the series would explore LeFou’s coming out story after the tease at the end of Beauty and the Beast, to which Gad replied: “You’re going to have to tune in when this show airs to see what we’re working up, but in the process of working on it, we’re asking ourselves every relevant question about these characters and endeavoring to do right by them and by this world. I think that we have origin stories here that are unbelievably exciting because they’re unexpected. And I think ‘expect the unexpected’ is all I can really say. And not just with regard to LeFou and Gaston but to a lot of the new characters that we’re introducing.”

“Beauty and the Beast” is executive produced by Gad, Kitsis, Horowitz, Menken and Tommy and produced by Evans. Gad, Kitsis and Horowitz are co-showrunners and writers for the limited series. The soundtrack will be released by Walt Disney Records. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

Featured Photo Credit: Disney

Source: Variety

Antonio Banderas Joins the Cast of ‘Indiana Jones 5’

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Kaitlyn

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July 16, 2021

Antonio Banderas in Life Itself (left) Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones (right)

Antonio Banderas Joins the Cast of ‘Indiana Jones 5’. According to Variety, The Mask of Zorro and Life Itself star Antonio Banderas has joined the cast of Indiana Jones 5. It is currently unknown who Banderas will be playing in the film, but Lucasfilm has been keeping a tight grip on details regarding the fifth Indy film.

Antonio will star alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Solo: A Star Wars Story), Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange, Hannibal), Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl), Shaunette Renée Wilson (The Resident), and Harrison Ford, who is returning to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist, for the fifth installment of the iconic franchise.

In addition, the inimitable John Williams will return to score the film, continuing a musical journey that began 40 years ago with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Williams’ unforgettable Indy soundtracks, packed with all the epic thrills, suspense, romance, and excitement that fans have come to expect from an Indiana Jones movie, have become as beloved and familiar as the adventuring hero’s signature hat and whip.

“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” said the film’s director James Mangold. “Steven, Harrison, Kathy, Frank, and John are all artistic heroes of mine. When you add Phoebe, a dazzling actor, brilliant creative voice and the chemistry she will undoubtedly bring to our set, I can’t help but feel as lucky as Indiana Jones himself.”

Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel will serve as producers. Indy swings into theaters July 29, 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Indiana Jones!

Featured Photo Credit: Amazon / Lucasfilm

Source: Variety

New Marvel Villainous Game Expansion Featuring Loki

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Danielle

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July 16, 2021

Get ready to add a little mischief and malice to your next game night, we the new Marvel Villainous Game standalone expansion! M.D.O.K., Loki, and Madame Masque are up to no good, and we get to help each of them get to the win! I am burdened with glorious purpose to win as Loki!

New Marvel Villainous Game Expansion Featuring Loki

This game follows the release of Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power, and can be played as is, or combined with the original for up to 4 players. Players must succeed in certain goals to win the game! Loki must gain and spend ten “mischief”, M.D.O.K. needs to maintain the A.I.M.’s loyalty, and Madame Masque must vanquish eight heroes to settle her vendetta. The game includes three stunning tokens inspired by the characters, gorgeous artwork for the cards, handy character guides, and so much more!

Each aspect of this game has stunning details, that enhances the fun and unique game play. This game is suggested for 12+ and retails for $24.99.

Related: Disney Villainous

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You can find the new Marvel Villainous Game expansion for pre-order now at Target! The game will be available starting August 1st!

Win a trip to Orlando for 2 from Visit Orlando

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Kevin Koszola

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July 16, 2021

Win a trip to Orlando for 2 from Visit Orlando

Here’s a contest for you to enter! It can help make your Orlando dreams come true!

You could win an unforgettable getaway for two (2) to explore the natural side of Orlando with a wondrous package that includes a Champagne Experience for Two on The Wheel at ICON Park®, an ATV Experience gift certificate for two people at Revolution Adventures, and three-night accommodations for two guests at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, plus two 50-minute treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes, breakfast for two at Citron or in-room dining, and one Grande Lakes Sports experience with your choice of Fishing, Eco Tour, Everglades Experience or Sunrise Safari.

You can click here to enter the contest.

The winner will receive:

$250 Frontier Airline ticket vouchers for Orlando flights, for the winner and up to one (1) guest
Three (3) night accommodations at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. Enjoy 500 acres of exquisite beauty and timeless charm at this truly one-of-a-kind destination. The stay includes two o(2) 50-Minute Spa treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes, Breakfast for two (2) valid at Citron or In-Room Dining and one (1) Grande Lakes Sports experience including (Fishing, Eco Tour, Everglades Experience or Sunrise Safari)
Champagne Experience on The Wheel at ICON Park® for Two (2)
ATV Experience for two (2) at Revolution Adventures. A unique opportunity to drive over Revolution Adventure’s 230 acres of varied tracks and trails.
Full-size rental vehicle for four (4) days provided by Enterprise Rental Car

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park and entertainment news updates!

Source: Visit Orlando

All new Rotunda Bistro is now open in the American Pavilion

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Greg Gately

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July 16, 2021

All new Rotunda Bistro is now open in the American Pavilion. The 2021 Epcot Food & WIne festival started and with it comes one of the new Marketplaces. Located in American Adventure pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. It features fresh seafood dishes with an American Flavor.

Rotunda Bistro –

Nosh on Tasty cuisine featuring fresh seafood and produce in the American Pavilion. Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad, Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart, and also Grilled Crab Avocado Parfait highlight the menu.

You can see the menu above. The inside is lined with tables with views of American History on the walls of the Rotunda.

A Culinary Adventure to Savor

Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Dine on delectable dishes at delightful marketplaces, including returning favorites like Canada, Greece, Germany and Appleseed Orchard.

Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate.

General Event Details

Global Marketplaces are open daily July 15 to November 20, 2021 from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted
A park reservation and Epcot admission is required
Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase
Availability for some Global Marketplace offerings may be limited
Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
Global Marketplaces and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice

Have you been to Food & Wine? What is your favorite dish so far, or is it a snack or treat you have fallen in love with? Drop us a line and let us know.

Epcot Food & Wine Italian Pavilion is Perfect for Families

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Allison Luna

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July 15, 2021

Food from Italy Booth at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

I could easily eat Via Napoli’s Margherita Pizza every day. Not to mention their delicious Tiramisù. But Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is going on right now, which means new and exciting Italian bites are waiting in the Italy booth! This year’s options are sure to satisfy your hunger.

Epcot Food & Wine Italian Pavilion is Perfect for Families

This is a popular location to eat, so my wait was a long one, but thankfully worthwhile! The savory dish I ended up trying was the Mezzelune Croccanti, a new addition to this year’s lineup. They are described on the menu as “Crispy Half-moon Breaded Mozzarella-filled Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce.” The outside was well-toasted, the inside cheesy and warm without being runny. While it wasn’t particularly unusual, the sauce was flavorful and paired well with the ravioli. The dish is filling and they give you plenty, so I was happy to share with my kids. The Mezzelune Croccanti ended up being the kid-favorite of the day, so you can keep it in mind if you’re traveling as a family!

I also needed to try the Bomboloni for a little something sweet. These are “Cream-filled Italian Doughnuts with Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar.” It’s a very straightforward dessert, but effective! There is lots of cream inside each of the donuts, so it’s not as bready as some of the donuts you’ll find at Joffrey’s or The Donut Box. It’s also less sweet than most of those donuts, so if you’re hoping for a sugar overload, you should look elsewhere. Otherwise, the raspberry sauce added a fresh flavor to the donuts, and I liked that there were several small donuts instead of one big one so that it was shareable.

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Overall, it’s hard to turn down Italian food. For those of us doing the Food and Wine Festival with picky children, it’s good to know there’s a booth with plenty of bread and cheese to delight them. It’s also nice when we get to share the foods we enjoy as a family. As the Italians say “La famiglia e tutto” (family is everything). But food may be a close second.

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Opens for Epcot Food & Wine Festival

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Allison Luna

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July 15, 2021

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Opens for Epcot Food & Wine Festival

If you’re anything like me, you love quick-service restaurants at Epcot. They offer some of the most diverse cuisines in Walt Disney World, much of it reasonably priced, all of it delicious! One notable exception from my recent excursions has been Tangierine Café in the Morocco Pavilion. It closed as Disney took over operations in the Morocco Pavilion, and has yet to reopen. Until now. Sort of.

Tangierine Café has been reimagined as a Food and Wine Festival booth. It’s called Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina. The menu boasts some fantastic traditional foods, as you’d expect. Try the Moroccan-Spiced Lamb, the Fried Falafel Pita, or Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with various dips if you’re stopping in for lunch. What immediately grabbed my attention was the Pistachio Cake. I have a mild sweet tooth and this beautiful dessert was right up my alley.

As if the pretty green coloring of the cake wasn’t fancy enough, the architects of this dessert decided to put some white chocolate with a mosaic pattern on the top. That detail is reminiscent of the cookie with apricot jam that came out recently. While it’s lovely to look at, it’s even better to eat. The cinnamon pastry cream in the center has walnuts in it, and the cake legitimately tastes of pistachio, making this a lightly sweet and spicy, but firmly nutty dessert. It’s moist, but the cream will melt in the Florida heat if you don’t eat it right away, so don’t plan to take it to your hotel for later!

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There are lots of interesting things to try at this temporary version of the Tangierine Café. It’s whetting my appetite for a permanent reopening! But I can’t complain too much as long as I can eat couscous and sip on Blood Orange Juice. Which menu items are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

LA County Plans to Reimplement the mask mandate

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Sara

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July 15, 2021

LA County Plans to Reimplement the mask mandate

Last month California removed most of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions and mandates. Now, Los Angeles County is going to reimplement the mask mandate regardless of vaccination status.

Beginning 11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 17, masks will be required indoors once again even if you’ve been fully vaccinated.

There it is https://t.co/AkAQ5JQXS0 pic.twitter.com/I3kYDIjy6y
— Claudia Peschiutta (@ReporterClaudia) July 15, 2021

In recent weeks LA county has seen a rise in COVID transmission. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says LA County’s current case rate puts the area in the “substantial transmission” category which is the second-highest category.

LA County Health Officer Muntu Davis said reimplementing the mask mandate is a more effective strategy to combat the rising cases and the least limiting for business operations. He also said this health order is not necessarily to protect people who are fully vaccinated, but because there’s too much room for error when allowing some people to go maskless. “There may be some people who are unvaccinated and don’t want to make that known that they’re unvaccinated,” Davis added, “and that just puts others at risk.”

Universal Studios Hollywood is located in LA County. Universal already encourages all guests to wear masks while indoors but now it will be a health order.

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