With Disneyland‘s reopening coming up next month, Disney fans have been wondering what the health and safety requirements will be. Disney puts the health and safety of both Cast Members and guests as its number one priority. A recent update shows that Disney is working hard to make sure that
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California Developing Reopening Guidelines for Disneyland and Other Theme Parks
Disneyland Resort recently submitted plans for reopening in July and now California is developing guidelines for Disneyland and other theme parks. The Orange County Register is reporting that California state officials plan to issue COVID-19 guidelines and modifications for Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other theme parks. According to state
Anaheim Firefighter Dave Baker who posed for Disney’s tribute to firefighters suffering from complications from COVID-19
The Anaheim firefighter who posed for a Disney portrait honoring firefighters is suffering from complications with COVID-19. Anaheim Fire Capt. Dave Baker is among seven firefighters who have tested positive for the virus. Two of the seven firefighters have been hospitalized, Baker being one of them. He is now fighting
What to Expect When the Disneyland Resort Reopens
Disneyland recently announced plans to begin a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort next month. The Downtown Disney District will begin opening July 9. Both theme parks plan to reopen July 17 (pending state and local government approval). And two of the three resort hotels will reopen July 23rd. With
Disney World to Begin Testing New Contactless Security Scanning System
Disney World has begun testing a new security scanning system ahead of the theme parks reopening next month. Testing is currently taking place in the Lime Garage at Disney Springs at the entrance to the escalator. The new process is a scanner guests walk through that can detect firearms, IEDs,
Disneyland is Sending Emails to Guests with Reservations Through July 22
Disneyland Resort has announced a phased reopening of its theme parks next month. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will plan to reopen on July 23. The Disneyland Hotel will open at a later date. Guests with an upcoming
Face Masks not Required in Orange County California but Recommended
The Orange County Register is reporting that Orange County California is no longer requiring face masks to be worn in public. While masks are no longer required, they are still “strongly recommended”. Orange County Health Care Agency Director Dr. Clayton Chau said that while he believes wearing cloth masks helps
Travelers Entering Florida from Connecticut, NJ, or NY must Self-Isolate for 14 days – Extended
Travelers from Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York who are wanting to visit the state of Florida must self-isolate for 14 days once they arrive in the state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended the self-isolate order for travelers from those states. This Executive Order does not apply to individuals
Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro issues a statement on reopening of Disneyland
We are getting closer to the Disneyland Resort reopening as Disney proposed a phased reopening beginning July 9th. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products, issued a statement today. Check it out below: “With the announcement of the proposed reopening dates for the Disneyland Resort, we are one
Give Kids the World Village Remains Closed Indefinitely
Give Kids The World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, announced that they will remain closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Their website has an update from the president and CEO: “Dear Village Family, It is with a heavy heart that I must share
Is Disneyland Opening This July?
The Disneyland Resort remains closed due to COVID-19 but there was recently a change to the resort website that might give us a glimpse at when the parks could reopen. Disney has not made an official announcement or even submitted reopening plans, however, tickets are now available to purchase online
Virgin Atlantic to Resume Flights to Orlando
Virgin Atlantic, a UK-based airline, will resume flights to Orlando International Airport on July 20, 2020. Virgin Atlantic is the main carrier from the UK to Orlando. Prior to COVID-19, the airline operated multiple direct flights per day to Orlando from both London and Manchester. The airline will now fly
Helpful Virtual Chat With a Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member Feature Coming Soon
A helpful virtual chat with a Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member feature is coming soon! With the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, many measures are being set in place to reduce interactions while COVID-19 concerns are still present. These are to keep guests safe while enjoying
Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Will Be Temporarily Unavailable When WDW Reopens
Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant will be temporarily unavailable when Walt Disney World reopens! The Electrical Water Pageant is a 15 minute nighttime aquatic parade at the Magic Kingdom that Disney describes as a show with “whimsical sea creatures sailing across the Seven Seas Lagoon to classic Disney tunes.” Unfortunately, with
