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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
Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day
Today is World Wish Day and the 40th anniversary of Make-A-Wish, which Disney has been involved in from the very beginning. The global organization was founded on April 29, 1980 after founder Chris Greicius heard of a young boy who dreamed of being a police officer. The first of nearly half a million official wishes … Disney Celebrates 40 Years of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day
Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Shares Guidelines For Reopening Theme Parks in Central Florida
UPDATE 4/29/20: The Recovery Task Force met again on Wednesday and appears to be extending more leniency to the larger theme parks such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort when it comes to reopening as they know the ins and outs of their specific businesses better than anyone else. Read more HERE. The Orange … Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Shares Guidelines For Reopening Theme Parks in Central Florida
Disney Rumor Round Up April 2020
Welcome to the April edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the March 2020 installment here. This is a trying time for everyone around the world, especially for businesses that need to be closed through this. Disney is no different and has a lot going on internally while they try to figure out how … Disney Rumor Round Up April 2020
Baby Porcupette Named After Animal Kingdom Cast Member
One of the newest residents of Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, finally has a name. The porcupette born back in February was named Shelley, after one of the Cast Members that help take care of mom Peri during her pregnancy. Veterinary Operations Manager, whose training enabled her to perform essential prenatal … Baby Porcupette Named After Animal Kingdom Cast Member
Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
A 27-year-old Illinois woman has sued Disney, claiming she was injured on the Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot during a January trip to Walt Disney World. Amanda Peters, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, was visiting Epcot with her family six weeks after brain surgery. Her doctor gave approval for the trip, … Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has (virtually) gathered 22 state leaders and business people, including Disney and Universal executives, to discuss how best to aid economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee, which met with the governor today via conference call, include: Josh D’Amaro – … Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Walt Disney World Updates Refund Details for Annual Passholders
Disney has released new options for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to receive a partial refund on the purchase of their pass for the period of time that the theme parks are temporarily closed. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes that are currently active and have been paid in full will automatically be extended for … Walt Disney World Updates Refund Details for Annual Passholders
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Despite the theme parks and resorts being closed right now, the teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continue to provide expert care to the creatures that live there. To that end, both Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge recently completed their accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once again. According to the … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal … Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
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