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We’re learning more today about theme park and entertainment companies that are extending their temporary closures.
© SeaWorld
In addition to Disney’s announcement today, we have learned that SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will also be extending their park closures.
Disney World has fallen into a deep slumber since closing its theme parks on March 16th.
Magic Kingdom
And while Disney officials were tentatively planning on re-opening Walt Disney World Resort April 1st, the temporary closure has just been extended.
Like the rest of the Walt Disney World hotels, Shades of Green, a Disney World resort for military members and families has closed its doors temporarily.
©Shades of Green Resort
Owned by the United States Department of Defense, the resort is located near Magic Kingdom.
As many Central Florida residents and those who have been following along with our coverage already know, both Osceola and Orange County have recently issued a stay at home order that will go into effect this evening at 11 PM.
Early Morning at Cinderella Castle
Due to its location between both counties, the entirety of the Walt Disney World Resort falls under these laws, which only permit travel for essential businesses, supply shopping, and medical care for the next two weeks.
While Disney’s hotels closed down last Friday, the Swan and Dolphin Resort was still partially open.
Swan and Dolphin Resort
As part of the Walt Disney Collection of resorts, Walt Disney Dolphin Resort closed its doors on March 17th, while guests were able to transfer over to its sister hotel Disney’s Swan.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Marriott will be temporarily closing.
Disney World During Its Closure
Based in Orlando, Florida, Marriott Vacations CEO Stephen Weisz spoke on behalf of the company, stating, “Without a doubt, these shutdown decisions have been some of the most difficult and heartbreaking of my career.”
We could all benefit from hearing a little bit of Judi Dench’s calm, reassuring monologue that begins to softly play after boarding our Spaceship Earth “time machine”…
Epcot’s Spaceship Earth
…“Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment, we have been among its passengers…”
Disney World isn’t just a bunch of resorts and thrill rides. If you’ve ever visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ve probably made friends with some of their furry and feather inhabitants!
View from Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Of course, we’re talkin’ about the animals that roam the savannahs as well as the birds, fish, and reptiles! But with the parks being temporarily closed right now and all the people being gone, you might be wondering who’s looking after these guys?
Since runDisney’s 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend was scheduled to take place from April 16th through 19th, we’ve been wondering what would happen due to these uncertain times.
©runDisney
Yesterday, we shard that Disney was closely monitoring the situation. Now, runDisney has just made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s race.
In light Disney World’s recent decision to close down its resorts after March 20th, some other hotels are now choosing to do the same.
©Four Seasons Orlando
Today, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World has decided in the best interest of their guests’ and staff’s safety, they’ll be shutting down as well.
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