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PHOTOS: Disney World’s NEW Health Measures — Face Coverings, Distancing Signs, and MORE

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We’re back in Disney Springs today for the first time since the historic closure of Disney World began in March.

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, things look a little different in Disney’s dining, retail, and entertainment district. Prior to the reopening, Disney detailed that guests could expect to see some logistical changes with limited parking, temperature screenings, required face coverings, physical distancing, and more. Let’s take a look at what it’s like to be back in Disney Springs with all of these new protocols!

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Are Disney World’s Temperature Checks Accurate? Here’s How They Work (And The Science Behind Them).

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Disney parks are opening around the world, and health and safety measures are mandatory at this time to keep guests and employees safe. But one that seems standard across many entertainment venues, including Disney properties, is temperature screening.

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So, if we’re going to get our temperatures taken a whole bunch as things reopen, we’re wondering — what exactly is the science behind these temperature checks? Are they legitimately giving true data, or are they all for show?

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These 2 Changes Could Have a HUGE Impact on Your Next Disney World Vacation!

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There certainly are some interesting situations arising in the travel market as a result of the global health crisis.

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Perhaps the two most notable of these situations are the changes to the way that air travel works and the temporary and permanent closures that are currently affecting the tourism industry. We’re taking a look at how such massive effects could impact YOUR next Disney vacation and giving some tips to help. Let’s dive in.

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Analysts Predict that Disney Could Lose $1 Billion for Every Month the Parks Remain Closed

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With such a drastic interruption to Disney’s business model, there have been lots of discussions on the kind of losses they’ll be enduring.

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Analysts have been making tons of predictions as to what Disney’s financial loss will look like after all of this. Now, some are saying that Disney could lose around $1 billion every month that the parks remain closed. Let’s see what they’re looking at.

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What the Worst Case Scenario Could Mean for the Walt Disney Company

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We’re living in interesting times with the global crisis going on, and that means that Disney has had quite the situation to contend with from a business perspective.

Cinderella Castle

With the closures of Disney theme parks around the world, the suspension of movie production and theatrical releases, and the cancellation of hundreds of sports games, Disney has seen an earnings dip. Analysts and executives have had mixed opinions on how long this period will last and some analysts are trying to predict a worst-case scenario. What could that outcome mean for the Walt Disney Company financials? 

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What Discounts Could Disney World Offer After The Parks Reopen?

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Disney World may be closed, but there is one interesting thing that the closure has us looking forward to.

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In the past, hurricane closures and recessions have caused some serious dips in attendance for Disney World. With the special health concerns of the current situation and the projected recession, there is certainly a possibility going into the next few months (and even years) that attendance will be lower than usual in the parks.

Disney has a track record of trying to drive attendance with discounts so we might see some CRAZY Disney deals soon!

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Future of the Disney Parks

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Today, Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney theme park to reopen following the recent closures.

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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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Here Are Some of the Health and Safety Measures We Can Expect When Shanghai Disneyland Reopens

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Shanghai Disneyland is reopening on May 11th, and we’re keeping an eye on what sort of health measures we’ll see there.

Shanghai Disneyland

Last month, we spotted some pictures from within Shanghai Disney Resort where it appeared that Cast Members were testing some health and distancing protocols. Now, thanks to the same Twitter user @gourmetdyy, we’ve caught a glimpse of instructions for guests on reopening and the way certain processes will work. Let’s take a look!

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NEWS: New Reservations for Disneyland Resort Have Been Pushed Back to July

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Disneyland Resort is currently closed until further notice and now it looks like mid-summer could potentially be the earliest reopening.

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

Prior to today, Disneyland and Disney World both were accepting reservations for June 1st and later. But according to OCR, Disneyland has pushed this to July.

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NEWS! Disneyland Paris Has Extended Its Cancellation Offer for Reservations Into July

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Disneyland Paris has been closed along with the rest of the international Disney parks since March.

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Though the official terminology is that the resort is closed “until further notice,” we’ve been keeping a close eye on what reservations and bookings have been canceled. Prior to today, reservations before June 30th were canceled, now the policy has extended into mid-July.

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