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Walt Disney World Quietly Updates Age Requirement for Face Coverings

In case you missed it, there were some major updates released by the Walt Disney World Resort late Thursday evening. Details in regards to theme park reservations, ticket sales, and existing dining reservations were among the announcements. You can catch up on everything HERE. When the requirement of face coverings was first announced as part Walt Disney World Quietly Updates Age Requirement for Face Coverings

Walt Disney World Announces MAJOR Update on FastPass+, Dining, & More

UPDATE 06/04/20: For guests that were unable to use previously purchased theme park tickets due to the pandemic-related closure, Walt Disney World has confirmed that the use period for some of those tickets will be extended. Guests with partially used multi-day tickets or date-specific theme park tickets will have the expiration date on those tickets Walt Disney World Announces MAJOR Update on FastPass+, Dining, & More

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of Walt Disney World: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic

Bob Chapek, CEO for The Walt Disney Company, chatted with Julia Boorstin of CNBC today following the announcement that Walt Disney World would begin a phased reopening of their theme parks on July 11th. Chapek, who spoke via telephone, addressed timing, capacity, trust, and profitability, adding that “the world is ready to get back to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of Walt Disney World: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic

Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th

This news story is breaking, and will be updated as new details are released. UPDATE 5/29/20 3:17PM – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has announced that he has received word that Walt Disney World’s proposed reopening plan has been approved by the state. Plans will proceed regarding the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th

Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27

Walt Disney World has confirmed that they will submit a proposal on May 27th to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force for a “phased reopening of the resort’s theme parks.” Both Disney and SeaWorld will present their plans to the Task Force beginning at 10:00am. Once approved, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings would send Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27

NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

The NBA has issued a statement confirming that they are in discussions with Disney to finish up their interrupted basketball season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. The NBA suspended its current season on March 11th. The 255-acre ESPN complex has multiple arenas that could host several NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has shared some downloadable digital backgrounds and craft projects to help celebrate the Class of 2020. First up is an animated background that grads can use on their favorite video conferencing platform. Next up are some printable signs to use for at-home or drive-by parades and celebrations. Families and friends can Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

New Aerial Shots of McDonald’s on Walt Disney World Property Show Sleek Design

The McDonald’s restaurant located near Disney’s All-Star Resorts went under what we thought would be a refurbishment back in October of 2019. With some new aerial shots of the restaurant, we can see that the old building was completely torn down and rebuilt. Thanks to @biorecunstruct on Twitter, we’re able to share these new photos New Aerial Shots of McDonald’s on Walt Disney World Property Show Sleek Design

Theme Parks to Begin Presenting Reopening Plans 5/21; 9 Smaller Local Parks Approved

UPDATE 5/22/20 3:19PM – Universal’s website nows states that their theme parks will be open for guests beginning June 5th. _______________________________ UPDATE 5/22/20 11:30AM – According to WFTV, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has approved Universal’s proposed plan to reopen to team members and invited guests June 1st-4th, and to the general public on June Theme Parks to Begin Presenting Reopening Plans 5/21; 9 Smaller Local Parks Approved