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Orange County Florida Mayor Declares They’re Back in ‘Crisis Mode’
UPDATE 7/28/21: Upon declaring a state of emergency in Orange County, FL, due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Jerry Demings is recommending that everyone, vaccinated or not, resume wearing face coverings whenever they are indoors. Demings was asked what the recommendation is for local theme parks and he said, “I expect all … Orange County Florida Mayor Declares They’re Back in ‘Crisis Mode’
Orange County Florida to Move to Phase 3; No Masks Required
UPDATE: After the Mayor’s announcement this morning, the Walt Disney World website was updated slightly as noted in the tweet below. Disney has made a slight change to its face mask policy, changing the second item in the checklist to now say masks required for “all indoor theaters.” The previous version just said “all theaters.” … Orange County Florida to Move to Phase 3; No Masks Required
CDC Eases Face Mask-Wearing Guidelines; No Changes for Disney Yet
Thursday afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided a public health update for those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced that anyone who is fully vaccinated can now participate in indoor and outdoor activities – large or small – without wearing a face mask or physical distancing. … CDC Eases Face Mask-Wearing Guidelines; No Changes for Disney Yet
Walt Disney World to Reduce Physical Distancing in Phases
Walt Disney World has just updated its policy on physical distancing in their theme parks. In the update, Disney is careful to remind guests that these measures to reduce distancing will be phased and gradual. Additionally, the six-foot distancing measures will remain in place in dining locations as well as in stores. What could this … Walt Disney World to Reduce Physical Distancing in Phases
U.S. State Dept. Boosts ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory to 80% of Countries Worldwide
On Monday, the U.S. State Department announced that they’d be adding more than 100 countries to their current “Do Not Travel” category due to the spread of COVID-19. The addition will bring the total number of countries in the highest designation (level 4) to approximately 80% of the world. This move “reflects an adjustment in … U.S. State Dept. Boosts ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory to 80% of Countries Worldwide
Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Third Reopening Date
Late Tuesday evening, Disney announced that Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen to guests on Friday, February 19th. The Resort has [most recently] been closed since December 2, 2020. This will be the third reopening of the Resort since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Jack Plotnick Spoofs “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color”
As the world began to shut down this past spring due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, and the gravity of the virus began to sink in, everyone looked for ways to bring some comfort, familiarity, a little bit of happiness to their lives. Disney fans were no different. Although some of the theme parks have … Jack Plotnick Spoofs “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color”
Walt Disney World Clarifies Policy on Windowed Face Masks
As we know, the Centers for Disease Control is still recommending that folks continue to practice healthy behaviors as experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions. Keeping that in mind, Walt Disney World is reiterating that their cast members along with guests ages 2 and up are required to wear face coverings … Walt Disney World Clarifies Policy on Windowed Face Masks
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Reinstated by President Biden
On Monday, President Joe Biden formally reinstated the COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom plus 26 other European countries that permit travel across open borders. South Africa was also added to the restricted list due to concerns about a variant of the virus that has spread. The ban Biden … COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Reinstated by President Biden
Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Immediately Due to COVID-19
Disney has just announced that Hong Kong Disneyland is closing again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This closure is the third time that this Resort has temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris are both currently closed. Below is the official statement from Disney.
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