COVID-19 Articles and News Stories


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

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