Give Kids The World is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses. They have been closed since March due to COVID-19. But GKTW recently announced that they will soon reopen the resort to families again! Bringing joy to kids is the reason the GKTW
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Orlando Airport testing new Crowd Density Monitoring System
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is reaffirming its commitment to health and safety through technological innovation. The idea is to empower passengers to make informed decisions about where and when they maneuver through the airport. That’s why MCO is participating in a pilot program that monitors crowd density. The Evenflow Crowd
Furloughed Disney Cast Member uses her baking skills to open her own business
The past year has been quite a journey for some of us. Over the course of the pandemic many people have had to re-invent themselves after being laid-off or furloughed from their dream jobs. One recently laid-off Disney Cast Member is using her baking skills to keep her hopeful and busy.
AdventHealth could distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in FL starting next week
COVID-19 vaccinations could be available within a matter of days for the Orlando area. AdventHealth believes they can begin doing so on Monday or Tuesday with FDA approval. An FDA advisory panel is spending Thursday discussing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and with their recommendation, the FDA could grant the Pfizer emergency use
Hollywood Studios guests get into argument with those not wearing masks
In Florida news, the Orlando Sentinel reveals the details of a recent incident occurring at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The incident involved two guest parties in disagreement of the theme park mask policy. The exchange is one of the rare, unfortunate disputes in recent months at Disney. At Disney, an elderly
Largest White Castle breaking ground near Disney World
Exciting news for those craving White Castle! A new location is soon breaking ground near Disney World. Construction on the new restaurant, which at 4,567 square feet will be among the company’s largest, is expected to begin in November 2020. The Orlando castle marks the iconic brand’s return to Florida; in the 1960s, it
Disney World Tourist blames 6-year-old son for leaving loaded gun outside Magic Kingdom
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Disney World tourist was caught with possession of a gun. The incident took place at a temperature screening tent near the Magic Kingdom’s security checkpoint. In a bizarre chain of events, the guest is accused of ditching the loaded handgun behind a planter. The
SeaWorld Lays Off Most Furloughed Employees
Even though the theme parks are open, SeaWorld Orlando is facing financial burdens brought upon by the global pandemic. SeaWorld Entertainment is laying off many furloughed employees at both their theme parks and corporate offices. This latest round of layoffs comes as the company tried to recover from revenue and
More than 1,000 Universal Orlando Resort Layoffs
More than 1,000 layoffs are on the way for employees at several Universal Orlando Resorts. Universal Orlando sent the City of Orlando four notices that employees would be laid off for more than six months. Unfortunately, some of those layoffs could be permanent. A month ago, Universal Orlando reduced its workforce
Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed
In Central Florida, thousands of employees remain sidelined even as the theme parks have reopened for business. Some are unsure if they will ever go back to their old jobs. At SeaWorld Orlando, the company has advertised to hire some new workers when it hasn’t recalled all the furloughed employees,
No new outbreaks linked to Walt Disney World
Orange County officials on Monday gave credit to Orlando theme parks. So far, there’s been no coronavirus outbreaks linked to either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando. Last week brought the sixth consecutive week of declines in the rate of new coronavirus cases and the lowest figure in two
Orange County Officials say Face Mask requirement could last till 2021 at Disney World
It’s no secret how 2020 has been a year full of surprises. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closure of theme parks, which changed travel plans for many people. Of course, the Orlando area had to implement new health and safety guidelines to help the public. Adopting a mandatory face
Orange County requires everyone to wear a mask in public
Earlier today, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a statement in regards to new health and safety precautions. The central Florida area has seen a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the past 10 days. Starting this weekend, every person in Orange County must wear a face mask in public.
260 workers at the Orlando International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus
There is some recent concern regarding the actual number of reported COVID-19 cases. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated 260 workers at the Orlando International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus after nearly 500 employees were tested. However, the airport management issues a statement on Twitter to clarify the number
