Tag: Coronavirus
-
Walt Disney World Resort to Relax Face Covering Guidelines For Fully Vaccinated Guests in Most Places Other Than Disney Transportation
Walt Disney World Resort will be relaxing its face covering guidelines starting June 15th. Starting on that date full vaccinated guests will have the option of wearing face coverings in most places throughout Walt Disney World Resort. They will still be required to wear face coverings on Disney transportation. Those who have not been fully…
-
Laniwai, A Disney Spa to Reopen on June 15 at Aulani Resort
Guests visiting Aulani Resort will soon be able to relax even more! Today it was announced that Laniwai, A Disney Spa, will be reopening on June 15. As has become commonplace with reopening experiences, the spa will have adjustments made to its experience to keep it in line with health and safety guidelines and protect…
-
CDC Approves Disney Cruise Line for 2-Night Test Voyage Later this Month
After cruise ships stopped sailing in 2020, guests have been eager to find out when they could set sail once again. This week, we got one step closer! The CDC has approved Disney’s request for a 2-night test voyage for the Disney Dream of the Disney Cruise Line later this month. The test voyage will…
-
Universal Studios Orlando Makes Face Coverings Optional for Vaccinated Guests
Universal Studios Orlando has again updated its face-covering policy as it continues to return closer to a pre-pandemic normal. On its website, it now says that “Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests. Non-vaccinated guests are asked to wear face coverings at all indoor locations.” There is further elaboration on the page that give…
-
Bob Chapek Indicates Park Reservations and Virtual Queues To Be Sticking Around
Today on a call for the JP Morgan Global Technology Conference, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared a bit about what the future will look like for the Disney Theme Parks. Technology will be a big part of that. However, Chapek shared that Disney feels “bullish” about the future. He backed this up by referencing the…
-
100 Years of History Before Your Very Eyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines of the week from DAPS MAGIC’s Disney and geek news! This week, there was a LOT of ground to cover! First off, Knott’s Berry Farm is now celebrating 100 years of history and memories! This week, the DAPS MAGIC team was on…
-
Disneyland Resort Hours to be Extended in July
Disneyland will see its park hours extended starting on July 1st. This will be just weeks after California officially reopens its economy on June 15, 2021. This will lead to more capacity for the parks and lesser restrictions from the state for the Disneyland Resort. The extended hours will also see earlier openings and later…
-
World of Disney Reopening on Weekends Leading Up to Disneyland Paris Reopening
The World of Disney store in the Disney Village at Disneyland Paris will be reopening each weekend leading up to Disneyland Paris’ reopening on June 17, 2021. Today, the Disneyland Paris Ambassador shared a post on Instagram celebrating this step towards reopening. World of Disney will be open on the weekends from 12:00 PM to…
-
Disneyland Hotel to Officially Reopen on July 2, 2021
After remaining closed for more than a year, the Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort is officially back! This fan favorite hotel will officially reopen to guests on July 2, 2021, and you can book your stay now! While the hotel is opening at limited capacity due to COVID-19, the Fantasy Tower will be the…
-
The Muppets Encourage People to ‘Give it a Shot!’
This week fans of The Muppets will be able to see a couple of their favorites popping up on ABC, ABC affiliates, and social media. The Muppets have partnered with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to encourage people to “Give it a Shot!” This is one effort of many being made by The Walt…
-
More Reservations Appear for Disneyland Resort as Orange County Moves Into Yellow Tier
Orange County has officially moved into the Yellow Tier as the fight against COVID-19 continues to wage on. Moving to the Yellow Tier is good news for the county as it continues to move towards normalcy. With this, the Disneyland Resort can now add extra capacity to both of its theme parks. In the Yellow…
-
Disneyland Paris to Reopen on June 17
Disneyland Paris has announced that it will begin a phased reopening of its theme parks on June 17, 2021. This comes after the park had to close again due to the pandemic. The reopening includes Disneyland® Park, Walt Disney Studios® Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club Hotel, and Disney Village. Days later Disney’s Hotel New York…
-
A Week of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of Disney and geek news to cover but as always, the team has narrowed it down to the five top headlines! Walt Disney World Resort has updated its face mask mandate this week and also increased capacity. This comes after updates to CDC guidelines.…
-
Face Masks No Longer Required Outdoors at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort continues to move towards the old “normal.” Walt Disney World has updated its face covering policy. The new policy says that face masks are no longer required outdoors. The new policy says that “face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, but are still required upon…
-
Reservations Open Up for Disney Park Pass at Walt Disney World as Capacity Increases
Yesterday Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that capacity would be increased at the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, capacity is increasing. Disney guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort reservation calendar page today could watch as reservation availability increased. Currently, there are now more dates open starting this month and they continue forward. Currently, a…
-
Universal Studios Orlando No Longer Requiring Face Coverings Outdoors
Universal Studios Orlando has updated its mask policy. Today the resort announced on its website that face coverings are no longer required outdoors. This doesn’t mean that face coverings are completely eliminated for guests, however. They will still be required for all indoor locations. Masks will also be required for all attractions. The requirement will…
-
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Reopens at Magic Kingdom
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has reopened at the Magic Kingdom. This comes six months before Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary. It also comes almost a week ahead of when it was expected to reopen. On Friday, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle stopped by the attraction and posted on social…
-
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Reopening of Parks with Poignant Magical Moment
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the Disneyland Resort will again be welcoming guests into its theme parks. Tonight, the Disney Parks Blog presented a special moment with Josh D’Amaro, Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Ken Potrock, the President of Disneyland, and the Disneyland Ambassadors welcomed people back to the magic. The short ceremony was…
-
What You Need to Know For Returning to Disneyland Resort Theme Parks!
The Disneyland Resort Theme Parks will be reopening in just a few short days! In Friday, April 30th, guests will again be experiencing the magic of the parks at the Happiest Place on Earth! Ahead of that special day, there are a few things to make sure you know to get the most magic out…
-
California Says Out of State Visitors Can Go to Theme Parks, Disneyland Says Nope
California can now welcome out of state guests to theme parks. The caveat is that visitors need to be fully vaccinated. This is all according to an update to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Previously, theme park attendance was limited to California residents. The updated policy means that individual theme parks can…
-
Price Goes Up For Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Experience at Walt Disney World Resort
The experience of building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has just become a little more expensive. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, the experience is now $219.99 plus tax. This is $20 more expensive than its original price. The new price can be found…
-
Rehearsals Underway for A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rehearsals have begun for A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Recently, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle stopped by to welcome the cast back to Walt Disney World Resort. The show is going to debut sometime in the middle of May Vahle shared on an Instagram post. The return…
-
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Through June as Pandemic Continues to Impact Industry
The Disney Cruise Line has once again been forced to cancel more cruises as COVID-19 continues to impact the cruise industry. The new cancelations come after the CDC released more guidelines. On the Disney Cruise Line website an announcement says that “All Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder departures through June 2021 and Disney…
-
Walt Disney World Updates Face Mask Guidelines for Outdoor Photos
This morning, Walt Disney World quietly updated face mask guidelines for guests visiting the resort. While previously, guests were only allowed to remove facial coverings while actively eating or drinking, the policy has updated to allow guests to temporarily remove a face mask for an outdoor photo. This new rule will go into effect on…