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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Disneyland Paris is planning to begin a phased reopening July 15th. Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club hotel, and Disney Village will all reopen with new safety measures in place at that time. This will include limits on attendance and require advanced ticketing and reservations to accommodate controlled guest density that... Continue Reading →
Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney's Chief Medical Officer, has a major task on-hand: reopening Disney Parks in the midst of a pandemic. Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are now officially back open and now the focus has shifted to the U.S. parks, which plan to reopen next month. Dr. Pamela Hymel discusses the Asia... 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 →
Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are now open and now all of the focus is on Walt Disney World & Disneyland to do the same. With reopenings scheduled for next month, Disney's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel has penned a letter to guests regarding what they can expect to see when the... Continue Reading →
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a mandate requiring people to wear masks in most public settings. The California Department of Public Health released updated guidance Thursday that requires Californians to wear a face covering in most indoor settings, as well as outdoors when social distancing isn't possible. Any workers who engage with the public will be... Continue Reading →
All 22,000 badged Orlando International Airport employees will be required to wear masks or face coverings inside public areas going forward, the airport says. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority approved the measure during a virtual meeting Wednesday. “We continue to update our protocols to reflect the concerns of the community and inspire confidence among the... Continue Reading →
