Walt Disney World has cleared its final hurdle to reopen this summer. Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee presented the reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Later that day, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings endorsed the plan and sent it to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. Today, Florida... Continue Reading →
While the plans to reopen Walt Disney World are exciting, they also come at unprecedented times. The property has never been closed for this long (3+ months before reopening) and we’re in the midst of a health pandemic known as the coronavirus. Many people are excited to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth,... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is planning a phased reopening for its parks and resorts this summer. With that being said, Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee outlined a detailed proposal for the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday morning. The plan was ultimately approved, endorsed by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and sent to... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World will require guests and cast members to wear face coverings while on property. When the parks reopen, Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee said they will feature “relaxation zones” where guests can safely remove their masks for a short period of time. You can watch the full presentation from Disney on Orange... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World officials are set to present their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on May 27th. Ahead of that Wednesday morning presentation, Disney has issued a press release with forward-looking statements. Certain statements in this communication may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform... Continue Reading →
T-Rex in Orlando has reopened their dining rooms at Disney Springs. The restaurant is limiting capacity to 25% during the phased reopening. The restaurant also released additional safety measures to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. There will be frequent hand washing for employees, face coverings upon request and daily temperature checks. When it comes to... Continue Reading →
Disney Springs is set to reopen May 20th with new safety guidelines prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company just released new video of what the property will look like when it reopens and what new measures are in place. Matt Simon, VP of Disney Springs, elaborated on the reopening. https://youtu.be/k4jY3_JNDpc Disney Springs also released... Continue Reading →
Major League Soccer is looking at the possibility of resuming the season this summer with all teams playing in Orlando. Details of the plan are still under consideration, but the league’s 26 teams and limited staff would likely be sheltered in a resort with games played without fans at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex... 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 →
