Guests traveling to Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebration will begin feeling the magic as soon as the plane touches down in Orlando. Orlando International Airport, also referred to as OIA or MCO, will be getting a anniversary-inspired art display that will be located in the terminal train stations. The display will feature... Continue Reading →
A ruling from a federal judge could impact the cruise industry's return later this summer. A federal judge on Friday ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order making it difficult for cruise ships to resume sailing due to the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday... Continue Reading →
Disney Cruise Line is preparing to add a ship to its fleet in 2022. During a grand reveal, Disney Cruise Line shared details about the Disney Wish, set to sail in the summer of 2022. The ship will feature a first-of-its-kind attraction dubbed the AquaMouse. According to Disney Cruise Line, the AquaMouse will immerse sailors... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is preparing to roll out a new option for guests: Disney MagicMobile service. The service is what Disney calls a “convenient” and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme parks entry through iPhones, Apple Watches and other smart devices. Guests will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the... Continue Reading →
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 →
Walt Disney World delivering good news to fans this Friday morning: park hopping will return in January 2021. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, with some new modifications as part of Walt Disney World's... Continue Reading →
Tensions are building in the California theme park community. While brands like Disney & Universal operate in Florida, there is still no reopening date for their California parks to reopen. During a Wednesday press conference, Governor Gavin Newsom said an announcement on theme parks will be made soon. https://twitter.com/cagovernor/status/1306308358979239937?s=21 Governor Newsom says the state is... Continue Reading →
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that international travelers will no longer be required to undergo enhanced COVID-19 testing upon their arrival to the U.S. starting September 14, 2020. “We now have a better understanding of COVID-19 transmission that indicates symptom-based screening has limited effectiveness because people with COVID-19 may have no... Continue Reading →
Florida’s tourism industry, because of an anticipated lag in international tourism to Florida and airplane travel, could take two to three years to rebound, the state Legislature’s top economist says. Florida’s revenue is expected to drop $5.4 billion over two years compared to original projections as the tourism industry lags and unemployment remains high because... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is still not opened to the public, but measures are being put in place to make sure it’s safe when guests return to the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland leaders have been working to ensure a safe reopening for when the government allows theme parks to continue operations in California. Today on the Disneyland... Continue Reading →
