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shopDisney Introduces New Line of Reusable Cloth Face Masks

Disney is using the power of their timeless stories and beloved characters by offering a new line of non-medical, reusable cloth face masks that feature favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. Disney is donating one million cloth face masks for children and families in underserved and vulnerable communities across the U.S., including California and Florida, shopDisney Introduces New Line of Reusable Cloth Face Masks

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

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

Adventures by Disney Cancels Additional Vacations Through End of June 2020

Adventures by Disney has just announced that they’ve suspended most of their departures through June 30, 2020. Impacted guests will be contacted directly by Adventures by Disney. Guests who are currently booked on Adventures through July 31, 2020, can change their reservation and receive a 100% credit to be used toward a future Adventure. Below is the Adventures by Disney Cancels Additional Vacations Through End of June 2020

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