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Universal Orlando is reopening its theme parks to the public on June 5th.
Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando is set to become one of the first major theme park resorts to reopen in the United States. Though they have set a precedent with the reopening of Universal CityWalk last week, the company is still working out many of the details about how their reopening will look on June 5th. Here’s what we know so far.
Disney is hosting a virtual viewing of The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands — pre-recorded at Disneyland Paris — TONIGHT!
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While we knew Fun Spot was requesting approval to reopen before Memorial Day weekend arrived, we didn’t know how quickly their reopening plan would be reviewed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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But while earlier this afternoon the Governor passed Univeral Orlando and Legoland Florida’s reopening proposal, Fun Spot in Orlando has also been given the go-ahead, and they’ve already begun allowing guests back in.
Just yesterday, we found out that Universal Orlando had submitted a reopening plan that included an early June opening date.
Islands of Adventure Main Entrance
From there, the plan had to go through several rounds of approval. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings approved the plan last night. From there, the plan went on for approval from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and apparently it was approved.
Universal Orlando just released a statement that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay will open to the public on June 5th.
Just yesterday we found out the Universal Orlando intends to open on June 5th.
Disneyland Main Entrance
Naturally, this has us wondering when Disney parks will seek to reopen (they are set to submit their proposal next week). Today, the Guest Relations team from the domestic parks released a statement about expectations for Disney World and Disneyland. Here’s what they said.
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Ahaoka Tano Ear Headband ©shopDisney
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UPDATE (5/22) 8:45 PM CT: According to the Orlando Sentinel, the governor’s office clarified that “the only major theme park to receive approval to reopen on Friday was Universal Studios in Orlando.” Legoland had already sent out a news release of the park’s reopening, but a reporter followed up to clarify that the decision had not yet been approved. We will keep you updated when the governor officially approves Legoland’s reopening.
While yesterday we informed you Legoland Florida had received initial approval to reopen June 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis has now given the Winter Haven City-based theme park the green light.
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Legoland has officially announced it will be reopening its Central Florida location in just over a week.
It’s Memorial Day weekend and we are FEELING the summer vibes!
Woody says, “Howdy!” at Toy Story Land!
What better way to celebrate than with a themed binge of Disney movies? Disney+ has given us some great watchlists before like a parks-based list and a throwbacks list. Obvi, we finished those because we’re actual maniacs. Now though, we can feed our need for Disney movies with the new summery watchlists from Disney+!
Disney news is showing no signs of slowing down! These days we’re seeing major updates and stories drop almost on a daily basis, and we’re keeping up with all of it so you can stay informed!
Disney Springs
Let’s review this week’s news, from Orlando to Hong Kong!
Now that some of the restaurants and stores at Disney Springs have started to reopen, there’s been a lot of attention on Central Florida lately.
Soarin’ Over California
But that doesn’t mean our friends in SoCal don’t have some stuff happening, too! In fact, a brand new Spirit Jersey has just magically appeared on shopDisney which we think you guys are going to be clamoring to get your hands on!
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