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Vaccine rollout is ongoing in response to the global health crisis.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced that all U.S. states will need to make the vaccine available to ALL ADULTS by May 1st. Now, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is commenting on when that might happen for the state.
We’ve seen a lot of health and safety changes over the last year due to COVID-19.
Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face-covering!
Mask mandates, temperature checks, and social distancing have become the norm, but now that there are multiple vaccine options available, we have begun to see some changes in policies across the country. Now we have an update on Florida’s vaccine policy.
March is about to be one BUSY month in Disney World as Spring Break is just around the corner. And on top of that, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival recently kicked off.
Flower and Garden
Now, we’re taking a look at the hotel and ticket discounts being offered in Disney World in March! Please note that some of these are the same deals we reported to you in January and February (but we still want you to have the opportunity to snag them in March too)!
Disney World can be expensive — so we’re all about saving money whenever possible!
Disney Springs
And we know we’re not the only one who enjoys a good deal. Which is why we’re excited to share discounts being offered at TWO popular restaurants in Disney Springs — Terralina Crafted Italian and Paddlefish!
With the Disney parks officially back open and 2020 tickets available once again, we’ve been on the lookout for some DEALS.
Disney World
Florida residents, you’re in luck! Disney World just announced an all-new deal (we thought they might 😉) that could get you in the park for much cheaper than usual. Let’s take a look at the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket!
With the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs behind us, and Disney World’s proposed July 11th reopening awaiting approval, we’ve got our minds set on reopening day for Disney World.
Walt Disney World
Still, as we’ve seen in Shanghai, things might be pretty different when we get back into the parks. The past few weeks have shed some serious light on what the domestic parks may look like thanks to observations in China, comments from Disney executives, and the proposed reopening plan for Disney World.
If you want to head to Disney World on reopening day, you’ll want to keep these things in mind.
If you’re looking for a night out on the town or a fantastic meal (maybe even both), Disney Springs has officially re-opened to visitors!
Disney Springs
And, Florida residents can add a little extra magic to their time in Disney Springs with this new discount!
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.
When Disney World re-opens will Florida residents be the first guests back inside the parks?
Cinderella Castle
The Disney World parks have been closed since March 16th, and the closure is currently set to remain in place “until further notice.” But now that both state and local governments have created task forces to discuss the re-opening of businesses, we’re getting a glimpse into what Disney World might look like when it re-opens. When the gates do open, will Florida residents be the first guests allowed in the parks? Here’s what we know so far.
Update: As of April 17th, the governor has allowed some beaches and parks to reopen. Gatherings of 50 or more people are prohibited and social distancing must be practiced.
A little over a week ago residents of Orange county followed shortly by Osceola county went under orders to stay at home. Walt Disney World Resort resides between these two jurisdictions.
Animal Kingdom Entrance
But today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a 30-day stay at home order for all of Flordia. This order begins on April 2nd at midnight.
While previously Orlando residents were told a curfew was being instated, now a stay at home order has just been issued.
Magic Kingdom Today Photo c/o News 6 WKMG
The Orlando Sentinel has just confirmed a stay at home order will go into effect starting at 11 PM on Thursday, March 26th and will tentatively last for two weeks.
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