The rail company did not provide an estimation as to when construction may begin, or how the project is specifically being funded, although it is expected to take at least 2 to 3 years to complete once construction begins. Brightline, a high-speed rail service, has reached an agreement to build a train station near Disney... Continue Reading →
Orange County Florida Mayor Jerry Demings has just signed an executive order forcing anyone in the county to wear a face mask. This order goes into effect June 20th and is part of an increased effort to prevent a second wave of coronavirus in Florida. Here is who is exempt from the order: Persons under... Continue Reading →
As Florida reopens businesses and theme parks around the state, the coronavirus case count is rising. On Friday, the state reported a record-high for single-day cases at 1,902. On Thursday, the state announced just over 1,700, which was the previous record. This comes as theme parks like Universal and SeaWorld reopen their parks. Walt Disney... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is planning to reopen its gates July 17th; which is also the 65th anniversary. The coronavirus prompted a mid-March closure at the Happiest Place on Earth. Many of the safety, sanitary and health measures announced for Walt Disney World in Florida will be mimicked on the west coast. This includes... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World wants to make sure guests know the risks when coming to property as it begins a phased reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. Shortly after announcing safety precautions for Disney Springs upon the May 20th reopening, Walt Disney World posted a disclaimer to guests wishing to visit. It says: We have taken enhanced... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort will be the first Disney Park to reopen since the coronavirus pandemic closed the happiest places on Earth. Disney CEO Bob Chapek said that they are seeing “encouraging signs” in return to normalcy in China amid the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak, and plan to re-open Shanghai Disneyland on May 11. Newly announced... Continue Reading →
The Orange County (Florida) Economic Recovery Task Force discussed initial plans when it comes to reopening the state following the coronavirus on Tuesday. The group of more than 50 health, business, tourism and government officials laid out a plan which includes guidelines and mandates for hotels and theme parks. Large Theme Park Guidelines: Tape marking... Continue Reading →
California Governor Gavin Newsom has outlined a framework for reopening the economy in the in the state The Democrat did not give a date that the current state-at-home order would end, but right now it extends through May 3 statewide, and longer in places like Los Angeles, which has a stay-at-home in effect until May... Continue Reading →
Miami Lawyer Jim Walker the captain of the Disney Wonder, which is not operation for guests, says 38 crew members have tested positive for coronavirus. Previously, the Disney Wonder sailed from New Orleans to the Port of San Diego, arriving on March 19th, where the passengers all disembarked. According to NBC San Diego, none of... Continue Reading →
Disney will furlough its non-union park employees starting April 19 due to closures during the coronavirus outbreak. During the furlough, employees will receive full health-care benefits, with Disney paying the cost of employee and company premiums. The entire Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment has around 177,000 cast members. "Disney employees have received full pay... Continue Reading →
