Tag: COVID-19
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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…
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More Guests, More Experiences, Less Restrictions – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the DAPS MAGIC team pulls five of the top stories to give you a highlight of what is going on in the worlds of Disney and geek. This week Cruella arrived in theaters and also Disney+ with Premier Access. The DAPS MAGIC team watched it…
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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…
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Disneyland Resort to End Onsite Temperature Screenings on June 15
The Disneyland Resort will end its onsite temperature screenings for both guests and Cast Members starting on June 15, 2021. This comes as the Disneyland Resort continues its phased reopening. This update to the health and safety protocols is based on guidance from both local health officials and also the CDC. The suspension of the…
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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…
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Legacy GEEKS? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1133 (#556)
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover as there was a lot happening in the world of Disney and geek! Mr. DAPs and Caitie get right to it starting off with the news of today that Orange County moved into the Yellow Tier.…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Walt Disney World Begins to Relax Physical Distancing Guidelines
The Walt Disney World Resort is relaxing some of its physical distancing guidelines. This comes as Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening and takes more steps towards normalcy. These relaxation of guidelines for physical distancing will be implemented in phases as well. The relaxed physical distancing guidelines will not impact the current six-feet distancing…
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Disney Restaurants, Hotels, and Holidays – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1132 (#555)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! We are excited to geek out with you about some of the main things happening around the world of Disney and geek this week! This week, more reopening were announced by the Disneyland. This includes multiple dining locations and also Disney Paradise Pier Hotel. The geeks talk about food (yum) and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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New Tier More Options – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs covers the top five stories of the week from the world of Disney and geek. This week, there were a lot of possible stories to cover but only five of them made the cut! Make sure to check out the rest of these stories on DAPS…
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CDC States that Fully Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID-19 Tests Prior to Traveling
It is now easier for some people to visit Walt Disney World Resort. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its traveling guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. On Friday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. It continued that as long…
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Los Angeles and Orange Counties Moving to Orange Tier – Increasing Theme Park Capacity
Tomorrow, Los Angeles and Orange Counties will be making their moves from the red tier to the orange tier. This means that theme parks, like Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, will be able to increase theme park capacity to 25%. Here were the guidelines for theme park reopening under red tier: Effective April 1, 2021:…
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Universal Studios Hollywood to Reopen on April 16 with Special AP Benefits
After closing last March, Universal Studios Hollywood is ready to reopen! The theme park has announced that it plans to open to the public on April 16. If you are a Universal Studios season or annual pass holder, you have a chance to get a sneak peek of the park on April 15 with bonus…
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California Plans to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults on April 15
For the first time in a long time, a new sense of hope is coming to Californians. After going through most of the vaccination tiers that have been put in place, the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open to all adults over 50 on April 1, and all adults over 16 on April 15. This news…
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What Californians Can Expect When Disneyland Reopens on April 30
This morning, we got the very exciting news that Disneyland plans to reopen on April 30! While fans from all over the world are going to want to enter through the gates and experience the magic, the tickets and reservations will only be available to California residents. Here is what else Californians can expect with…