California Governor Newsom released new guidelines for counties that want to reopen certain businesses. The new plan builds on lessons learned from the first six months of COVID-19 to create a new system for regulating movement and disease transmissions. Newsom said, “We have made notable progress over recent weeks, but
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The Void in Disney Springs Closed
Another Disney location is up on the chopping block… The Void in Disney Springs is closing due to COVID-19. This information was posted on their website: UPDATE: Our terminals are remaining temporarily closed for everybody’s safety and to support our local health officials and government leaders. We will continue to
Mears Lays off More Workers Including Disney Bus Drivers
Mears Lays off More Workers Including Disney Bus Drivers Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Mears Transportation Group has laid off a total of 104 employees, including Disney bus drivers for Disney’s Magical Express. Disney’s Magical Express transports guests from the Orlando International Airport to select Walt Disney World
Florida to test for COVID-19 at Disney’s Maingate office complex near Animal Kingdom
We recently reported that Disney cast members and their families will now be able to get tested for COVID-19 closer to Disney World. The state of Florida is opening a new testing site in Osceola County at Disney’s Maingate office complex near to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This site will serve
WDW Performers Can Return to Work
According to a Facebook post from the Actors’ Equity Association, the union has agreed that Walt Disney World Resort performers can return to work. The Actors’ Equity Association represents performers at Walt Disney World has been in talks with Disney about performers working when the parks reopened. Take a look
State of California Reviewing How and When to Open Theme Parks
California theme parks, including Disneyland, are still closed due to COVID-19. Theme parks are able to reopen in stage 3 of Governor Newsom’s 4-stage reopening plan. As of right now, under current public health orders, no theme parks can reopen in California. “Theme parks are not permitted to open in
Florida Governor Lifts Travel Restrictions on NY, NJ, and CT Travelers
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order lifting restrictions on people visiting Florida from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Tri-State area travelers no longer have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to the Sunshine State. (No more waiting two whole weeks to visit Walt Disney World!) .@GovRonDeSantis
Couple uses Toy Story Characters to bring joy to Neighbors
A couple in Carlsbad California is bringing joy to neighbors and passersby with Toy Story characters set up on their roof. Sue and Stephen Stewart wanted to bring smiles to their neighborhood while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I thought a few people would notice, but no, they
Universal Studios Orlando pauses Epic Universe
Earlier this year Universal announced that construction on its new theme park, Epic Universe, had been delayed. It has now been revealed that the construction is paused until “the future is more certain.” Comcast announced today that it had a theme park revenue decline of 94 percent in the second
Public showers at Walt Disney World Resorts closed to guests
Walt Disney World guests who wish to shower after taking a dip in the pool or working out in the fitness centers will now have to go back to their hotel room in order to wash off. All public showers at the Walt Disney World Resort are closed until further
Disneyland Guests with Reservations Through August 22 Receiving Notification
The Disneyland Resort is pushing its closure back to August 22. Guests who have a reservation between now and then are being notified by Disney that their reservation is being impacted. These guests will need to modify or cancel their reservations. Disney is waiving all Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees
Orange County Mayor reports no COVID-19 cases tied to Disney World or Universal Orlando
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings hosted a news briefing earlier today about the Coronavirus and to provide an update on cases in Central Florida. In the Q&A portion of the meeting, a question came in about any COVID-19 cases tied to Disney World, Universal Orlando or SeaWorld, either spread
Disney Cruise Line Sailings Suspended Through Sept. 30
Due to the Center for Disease Control’s “No Sail” order extension, Disney Cruise Line has canceled all sailings through September 30, 2020. Guests impacted are being contacted directly. Below is a sample message being sent to guests: “Dear [Name], All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your
CDC Bans U.S. Cruises Through September
We previously reported that CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) had banned cruises through mid-September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has extended their ban on U.S. cruises through the entire month of September. The CDC’s “No Sail” order was set to expire on July
