the disney food blog

food IS a theme park

Read the Latest Posts

Looking for something?

STAY CONNECTED

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

Tag: covid-19

Infographic! How to Get A COVID-19 Test When You’re In Disney World.

By 27 Comments

Traveling to Disney World right now can have its challenges as travel restrictions continue to be imposed in many cases.

COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex

For some travelers, returning to their home state may impose a 14-day quarantine. Some families may want to avoid this for work, school, or another reason. In this case, there are some states that allow the option of “testing out” of quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test taken prior to returning home. If you’re hoping to travel to and from Disney World from one of these states (list below!), we’re here to help. 

[Read more…]

People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says

By Leave a Comment

Thinking of heading to Orlando for Thanksgiving or the holiday season?

Magic Kingdom

You may be thinking that the parks will be totally empty given the global pandemic and recommendations that some states have made to limit non-essential travel, but Disney has reported that Thanksgiving week capacity is almost at 100% and now Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has also indicated that, despite travel warnings, people are still traveling to Orlando.

[Read more…]

NEWS: California Governor Newsom Mandates Curfew For for Purple Tier Counties

By Leave a Comment

Disneyland Resort closed earlier this year, and although Downtown Disney and part of Disney California Adventure (with limited shopping and dining), have reopened, the state of California still faces many challenges due to the global health crisis.

Disneyland Gate

The state recently issued new health and safety guidelines that theme parks must adhere to before reopening, but those  guidelines could keep Disneyland closed until 2021.

Disneyland recently canceled all reservations through the end of the year, and Orange County, where Disneyland resides, recently moved back to the state’s purple tier due to a fast increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.

Now, The Orange County Register reports that California Governor Gavin Newson has announced a new curfew for much of the state.

[Read more…]

Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

By 3 Comments

This year has been a challenging one for everyone due to the global health crisis. Disney was particularly hit hard when its theme parks all over the world were forced to close, with some being forced to close a second time after reopening.

Cinderella Castle

Things have certainly not returned to “normal” and the world awaits the arrival of a vaccine to slow or even stop the spread of the pandemic. With companies looking optimistic concerning a vaccine being available soon, Orlando may be one of the areas to see the release of the vaccines first.

[Read more…]

Disney World’s Most Crowded Locations Assessed For Compliance With CDC Guidelines

By 5 Comments

Though Disney World has been officially reopened since mid-July, the theme parks are still adopting new health and safety measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rise of the Resistance with plexiglass in the ride vehicles

And recently, Florida’s Orange County government announced it would be sending “strike teams” to ensure that theme parks, including Walt Disney World, are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

[Read more…]

NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier

By Leave a Comment

We’ve been eagerly awaiting any update about a possible reopening of the theme parks at Disneyland Resort.

Red Car Trolley behind the Gates at Disney California Adventure Park

Under the current California theme park reopening guidelines, Orange County — where Disneyland is located — must reach the lowest (yellow) tier in California’s system. Most recently, the county had remained in the red (3rd) tier, but today that has changed.

[Read more…]

NEWS: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Partially Closes Just Days After Initial Reopening

By Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, California issued its theme park reopening guidelines. The strict guidelines prompted speculation that large theme parks including Disneyland Resort might not be able to completely reopen until 2021.

Plexiglass shields installed at the entrance to Disneyland

However, since the guidelines permit small theme parks to reopen once their counties reach the Orange Tier, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk became the first theme park to reopen on November 7th.

[Read more…]

NEWS: Disney Stock Surges Following Promising Vaccine Report

By 1 Comment

2020 has certainly been an interesting year for The Walt Disney Company.

Magic Kingdom

All of its theme parks around the world closed due to the global pandemic, some having to close a second time, and several Disney movies have been redirected to releases on Disney+ as opposed to theatrical releases. But this morning, Disney stock surged.

[Read more…]

Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening

By Leave a Comment

Under the current theme park reopening guidelines released by the state of California, Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park are not able to reopen just yet.

Disneyland Park Social Distancing Markers

Orange County, where they are located, needs to reach the Yellow risk tier, and it is currently in the Red risk tier (two tiers above yellow). Some have even stated that they expect Disneyland may not be able to reopen until the summer of 2021. But, that isn’t stopping Disneyland from taking steps to get their parks ready.

[Read more…]

Fastpass+ for COVID-19 Testing? An Ottawa Doctor Has Implemented a Similar System!

By Leave a Comment

What do Disney World and an Ottawa COVID-19 testing site have in common?

©Kemptville District Hospital

You might be surprised, but it’s the way they handle lines! A doctor in Ottawa was looking for a way to control crowds at a COVID-19 assessment centre in Canada when she was inspired by Disney’s Fastpass+ system. And it’s working!

[Read more…]

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EBOOKS

Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

View our ebooks now

POLICIES & CREDITS

Staff & Regular Contributors
Disclosure Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Partner With Disney Food Blog

Logo by J Kennedy

Disney Food Blog does not claim to represent the Walt Disney Company in any way and is not employed by or affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. For official Disney information, visit Disney directly.

Subscribe to our Feed via RSS
Subscribe to our Feed via email