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The mayor of Orange County, Florida provided an update on local goals and initiatives.
Walt Disney World Entrance
Orange County Mayor, Jerry Demings, held a press conference to update the public on the weekly goals and initiatives that are being implemented to increase public health and safety.
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
Round one of our Rides and Attractions Throw Down is in the books!
Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
After an exciting first round including some shocking upsets, 32 attractions have emerged victorious — so far, at least! Did your favorite attraction fight their way through to round two?? Take a look!
Florida began re-opening businesses to the public on May 4th and has been progressing slowly each day.
Disney Springs
A few days ago, Disney World announced that they would begin re-opening retail and restaurants in Disney Springs on May 20th, but other Orlando area shopping and dining locations are already opening back up.
ICYMI, we’re keeping an updated list of eateries in Disney Springs that will join in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district starting May 20th. And we have another addition for the list…
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC — beloved for its vegan and allergy-friendly baked goods — will reopen on May 20th. [Read more…]
Disney Springs is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20th, and the complex is gearing up for the return of guests.
Disney Springs
Though Disney locations are set to remain closed, Disney Springs in Disney World is opening to allow third-party restaurants and retail to reopen. These third-party locations can make the decision on if they will open on May 20th (you can see the full list of confirmed restaurants here). In preparation for this partial reopening, Disney has called custodial staff back to work to keep the complex clean.
Though Walt Disney World Resort’s theme parks and hotels remain closed until further notice, a phased reopening of Disney Springs — the Resort’s shopping and dining district — will begin on May 20th.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
As individual third party restaurants may reopen under their own discretion, we are keeping an updated list of the restaurants that will reopen on May 20th. And today, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill joins that list. [Read more…]
Shanghai Disneyland has officially reopened with new health and safety measures in place. Select locations at Disney Springs in Disney World plan to reopen with new processes on May 20th. You can see a running list of locations that plan to open here.Â
Walt Disney Hometown Museum
The Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri has also released information regarding when they expect to resume operations.
We’re following along again this week with the discussions by Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs
Orange County is one of two counties in which Walt Disney World Resort resides (the other being Osceola County). So these conversations reveal many of the considerations that businesses are keeping in mind with the goal of a safe re-opening of the Florida economy. [Read more…]
Slowly but surely, restaurants around Disney World property are beginning to reopen.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Today, thanks to a reader and friend for letting us know, we can add another restaurant to the list of reopened Disney World area restaurants with Plancha at Four Seasons Orlando in Walt Disney World. The Cuban restaurant in the hotel reopened today with limited hours.
Today, Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney theme park to reopen following the recent closures.
©CNBC
In reaction to the opening day, CNBC conducted an interview with Bob Chapek, the CEO of the Walt Disney Company. In the interview, Chapek commented on pent-up demand for the theme parks, the role of guests in keeping everyone safe, and some of the ways the global health crisis has had an effect on the company.
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