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Walt Disney World Donates Fabric to Make Face Coverings For Local Healthcare Workers

The costuming department at Walt Disney World has found a way to help the Central Florida community by donating over 400 yards of fabric that will be used to make face coverings for healthcare workers. Despite the suspension of their performances, the wardrobe department at the Orlando Ballet has kept busy sewing the face coverings. Walt Disney World Donates Fabric to Make Face Coverings For Local Healthcare Workers

Epcot Performers Mariachi Cobre Share Their Voices (and Instruments) From Home

Following in the footsteps of the Dapper Dans and the Voices of Liberty, Epcot performers Mariachi Cobre have gathered virtually to share their beautiful music. The group, which plays at the Mexico Pavilion, recorded the classic, “Cielito Lindo.” While the name might not be familiar, the tune definitely is. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

Following the announcement that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening with controlled capacity on May 11, Disney Parks Chief Medical Office Dr. Pamela Hymel shared some of the plans and considerations that Disney is looking at ahead of the reopening of the domestic parks. Dr. Hymel said that they are evaluating new and enhanced safety measures, Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending March 31, 2020), showing revenue up 21%, but income down 37% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 63%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: While the COVID-19 pandemic The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Senior VP of Disney Resorts Confirms June Reservations Being Accepted at Disney World But No Opening Date

In one of today’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force meetings, Walt Disney World Senior Vice President Thomas Mazloum was in attendance and confirmed that despite online rumors, Disney does not have an opening date to announce. When asked about Disney’s plans to reopen, Mazloum stated: We do not have any opening date yet. As Senior VP of Disney Resorts Confirms June Reservations Being Accepted at Disney World But No Opening Date

Man Faces Trespassing Charges After Being Found Camping on Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island

UPDATE 10/5/20: Richard McGuire has accepted a plea deal in the case listed below. According to court records, the deal was filed on September 30th and is now showing that the case is closed. McGuire entered a “no contest” plea in addition to the trespassing charge not showing up as a conviction on his criminal Man Faces Trespassing Charges After Being Found Camping on Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island

Orange County Task Force Says Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando to Open at Their Own Discretion

Yesterday, we shared details on a meeting that was held by the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force which included initial guidelines and mandates for reopening the Orlando theme parks. Today, the task force had four additional meetings scheduled. As we know, the theme parks in Central Florida play a vital part in Orange County’s Orange County Task Force Says Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando to Open at Their Own Discretion