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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

Managing Expectations Regarding the Reopening of Disney World – A Word of Caution

Many folks have collectively been losing their minds with excitement all over the internet for the past week or so whether it be on their own social media channels or within articles on various Disney blogs because they are noticing that select restaurants and Resort hotels at Walt Disney World have begun to accept reservations Managing Expectations Regarding the Reopening of Disney World – A Word of Caution

Can Character Dining Buffets Still Exist at Walt Disney World Once They Reopen?

After the closure of a popular buffet-style restaurant in Orlando – Sweet Tomatoes – was announced, it got me thinking about all of my favorite all-you-care-to-enjoy Character Dining locations at Walt Disney World. Prior to the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, a lot of guests avoided buffet restaurants to begin with due to one reason Can Character Dining Buffets Still Exist at Walt Disney World Once They Reopen?

Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Several Months Amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Shanghai Disneyland, the first Disney theme park in the world to reopen amid the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, began welcoming guests on Sunday, May 11, 2020. The park has been closed since January. With permission from the Chinese authorities, the park reopened with the maximum number of guests limited to 30% capacity, or approximately 24,000 people Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Several Months Amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Shanghai Disneyland Vice President Gives Tour of New Safety Measures

Andrew Bolstein, Senior Vice President of Operations for Shanghai Disneyland, recently led media through the theme park, which will reopen to the public on May 11th. Bolstein discussed the screening process to get into the park, viewing areas for shows, attraction queues, and ride vehicles, plus dining locations and stores. < In some areas there Shanghai Disneyland Vice President Gives Tour of New Safety Measures

Walt Disney World Resort Only Accepting Hotel Reservations for Arrival July 1 or Later

The Walt Disney World Resort updated its website on Friday and is now only accepting hotel reservations for arrival dates of July 1 or later. Previously, the resort was allowing guests to book vacations for a June arrival. The “travel information” page on the Walt Disney World website that contains timely information regarding COVID-19 related Walt Disney World Resort Only Accepting Hotel Reservations for Arrival July 1 or Later

Latest Walt Disney World Update Mentions Limited Availability and Closures When Resort Reopens

Along with the announcement of a phased reopening at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World has also provided updated information about what guests may expect when the rest of the resort reopens, including modifications, limited availability and closures. Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will Latest Walt Disney World Update Mentions Limited Availability and Closures When Resort Reopens

Disney Springs to Reopen May 20 with Limited Capacity and Operating Hours

UPDATE 5/16/20: The following Disney Springs shopping and dining locations will reopen on May 27th: World of Disney Marketplace Co-Op D-Luxe Burger UPDATE 5/15/20: The following additional Disney Springs restaurants have announced that they will also be reopening on May 20th: Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza The BOATHOUSE Chicken Guy! Earl of Sandwich Frontera Cocina Planet Hollywood Disney Springs to Reopen May 20 with Limited Capacity and Operating Hours