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Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney Springs, the shopping and dining complex at the Walt Disney World Resort, will begin welcoming guests on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The majority of this portion of Walt Disney World has been closed due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic since March 17, 2020. The company has announced that when Disney Springs reopens, it will Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

In addition to the third-party shopping and dining locations that will be reopening at Disney Springs on May 20th, Disney has now announced that additional Disney-owned shopping and dining locations, including World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op, and D-Luxe Burger (for mobile ordering), will open on May 27th. During the first phase of reopening, guests will Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

In a press conference Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state will be at a full Phase One regarding reopening businesses. These details come just in time with Disney Springs preparing to open dining and shopping venues on May 20th. Beginning Monday, May 18th, restaurants will be allowed to increase their indoor capacity Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

As part of the Disney Parks Blog’s ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ celebration, the Dapper Dans of Disneyland Park have gathered together again virtually to harmonize on “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion. In case you missed them, here are some of the other songs that the Dapper Dans, from both coasts, have shared from their Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

With some Disney Springs locations reopening starting May 20th, Walt Disney World has reached an agreement on new safety measures with the Service Trades Council Union that represents 43,000 workers, including a small number at Disney Springs. Disney has confirmed that an agreement was reached, but has not provided details. Union representatives, however, have shared Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

Lee Unkrich Hosting Disney Pixar ‘Coco’ Watch Party Thursday at 7pm Eastern

Lee Unkrich, the director of Disney Pixar’s Coco, announced on Twitter that he, along with several special guests, is going to host a watch party tonight beginning at 7pm Eastern. He also mentioned that he’ll be sharing new behind-the-scenes images from the film. Special guests include Anthony Gonzalez, the voice of Miguel, along with Alanna Lee Unkrich Hosting Disney Pixar ‘Coco’ Watch Party Thursday at 7pm Eastern

Disney Shares Sneak Peek of ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ Event To Take Place May 15

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that they’re going to have an all-day celebration honoring the recent crossing of the halfway point to Halloween. Halloween is a big deal at Disney theme parks; in fact, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party typically kids off mid-August at the Walt Disney World Resort. The milestone is being recognized with Disney Shares Sneak Peek of ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ Event To Take Place May 15