The California Department of Health is releasing long-awaited guidance for theme parks to work towards reopening following the coronavirus pandemic. Many parks, including Disneyland, have been closed since mid-March. The department has developed guidance based on the areas of certain amusement parks, which are divided up by daily case counts and risk factors. Disneyland Resort... Continue Reading →
REPORT: Disneyland Considering COVID-19 Testing Options for Cast Members
Disneyland is reportedly evaluating COVID-19 testing options for its 31,000 employees. “We are currently evaluating options to provide COVID-19 testing to our Disneyland Resort cast members,” Disneyland officials told The OC Register. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have been closed since mid-March due to the pandemic. Earlier today in Florida, Disney and the Actors’ Equity... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World to Start Temperature Screening Guests at Resort Dining Locations
Walt Disney World has updated its health procedures and is now requiring guests who are dining at table service restaurants at the hotels to undergo temperature checks. The new policy was added to Walt Disney World's dining page. Temperature Screenings: Guests dining in table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels will undergo a temperature screening prior to... Continue Reading →
Delta Announces New Health Screenings for Passengers Who Can’t Wear Masks
Delta Air Lines will now require medical screenings for passengers who can't wear face masks due to health reasons. The company also asks that those mentioned reconsider flying altogether as the coronavirus pandemic continues. A statement reads: "If they decide to travel, they will be welcome to fly upon completing a virtual consultation prior to... Continue Reading →
CDC Extends ‘No Sail’ Order for Cruise Ships into October
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its no sail order for cruise ships through the end of September. The original order was put in place on March 13 and has since been extended twice. The order bans cruising in U.S. waters until at least Oct. 1. The order had been set to... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Paris Celebrates Reopening
Disneyland Paris is back open to the public after a four-month closure. The park celebrated the reopening with a special, and physically-distanced ceremony. https://youtu.be/2BGEnpG8dpo A number of safety measures are in place at the park, including increased sanitizing of attractions, physical distancing signs and more. Theme park reservations are required for entry.
Union Leader on Reopening: Walt Disney World “Has to Get it Right”
The head of the Services Trades Council Union, representing 43,000 Walt Disney World service workers, says Disney "has to get it right" in regard to its phased reopening Saturday. Matt Hollis, who leads the union, told CNN that Disney was responding with robust measures to protect employees following worries over safety. He acknowledges that there... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Showcases Safety Procedures & Changes as Parks Prepare for Reopening
Walt Disney World is preparing for what could be considered it's biggest task of all time: reopening in the midst of a global health pandemic. With two parks set to reopen to the general public on July 11th (Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom) and the other two to reopen July 15th, Walt Disney World is... Continue Reading →
What It’s Like Dining at Walt Disney World with New Safety Measures in Place
Day guests can now book reservations at Walt Disney World resort hotels and theme parks-- and there are several new procedures in place for both cast members and guests. First off, guests currently cannot book dining reservations through the My Disney Experience App and must do so through the Walt Disney World website. Once a... Continue Reading →
California Gov. Newsom Orders All Orange Co. Restaurants to Suspend Indoor Dining
As coronavirus case total surge across the state of California, Governor Gavin Newsom is ordering restaurants, wineries, theaters, zoos, museums and cardooms to suspend indoor seating. He also says bars must close all operations. The new order applies to 19 California counties, including Los Angeles County and Orange County, where Disneyland resides. The order will... Continue Reading →