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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

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

Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared several updates for travelers recently, including a look at new signage in the airport, changes to TSA’s liquids requirements, and a list of airlines currently requiring face coverings. According to a tweet from MCO today, the following airlines flying to and from the airport currently require face masks Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements