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Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday

On their Facebook page, the Walt Disney World Cast and Community has announced that beginning Wednesday, their Resort Children’s Activities Cast will be on-hand at Disney Springs to engage with guests and to assist with the new health and safety procedures that are being implemented. Disney Springs has been closed since March 20th due to Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday

Work Will Resume at ‘Star Wars’ Themed Resort; Old Hollywood Studios Entrance Removed

According to the Orlando Business Journal, a notice of commencement has been filed with Orange County, Florida for the “fabrication and installation of sets” at Disney’s Project H. Project H has long been thought to be the codename for the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World. OBJ states that the notice of commencement Work Will Resume at ‘Star Wars’ Themed Resort; Old Hollywood Studios Entrance Removed

New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman

Bob Chapek, the Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, announced today that Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro would be filling his former position as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The announcement came along with several others affecting both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman

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