Coronavirus Articles and News Stories


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

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

Adventures by Disney Cancels Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona Escapes for Late May/Early June

With this morning’s news of Disney Cruise Line extending the suspension of its Disney Magic departures through Sunday, June 7, the Adventures by Disney Mediterranean Cruise and Barcelona Escape packages through June 7th have now been cancelled as well. These packages were booked as part of an Adventures by Disney vacation and will be automatically refunded to Adventures by Disney Cancels Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona Escapes for Late May/Early June

Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System

With more than 70,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members being furloughed on April 19th, some are concerned that Florida’s unemployment system won’t be able to handle the increased number of applicants. In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis says the state is working on a way to auto-enroll those workers to help avoid any Florida Governor Says State May Auto-Enroll Furloughed Disney Cast Members into Unemployment System

Disney Cruise Line Cancellations and the Future Cruise Credit (FCC) – What You Should Know

In light of the announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday along with Disney Cruise Line’s announcement this morning announcing the cancellation of all Dream and Fantasy departures through May 17 and Disney Magic departures through June 7, our travel agents at Dreams Unlimited Travel would like you to be aware Disney Cruise Line Cancellations and the Future Cruise Credit (FCC) – What You Should Know