Tag: Florida
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Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Reopening in February 2021
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be reopening on February 9, 2021. The news came today via the Walt Disney World Resort website. The update on the website shows that there are currently deals for the resort in early 2021. The standard rate for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is $170.50 per night. Currently, there are deals…
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Florida Residents Can Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary With New License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
There is a unique way for Florida residents to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary and also support Make-A-Wish. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, Florida is offering license plates celebrating the momentous year. Proceeds from the license plates will go to support Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney…
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California Governor Sends Team to Walt Disney World to Inspect Safety Protocols
In a press conference on Monday, September 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he is sending a team to Walt Disney World Resort to inspect their health and safety protocols ahead of the state releasing its own guidelines. The news comes as the Disneyland Resort parks and other California theme parks continue to…
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Florida Restaurants and Bars Can Operate at Full Capacity in Phase Three
In an executive order this weekend, Florida Governor Ron Desantis lifted mandates that required Florida restaurants and bars to operate at limited capacity. The order would also suspend citations for citizens that were found outside while not wearing a mask. In phase 3, theme parks are also allowed to resume normal operation with limited social…
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New Fall & Holiday Season Deal Released for Walt Disney World Resort
There are new packages now available for guests wishing to visit the Walt Disney World Resort this fall and into the holiday season. This comes as Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening since closing earlier this year due to COVID-19. Recently Disney CEO Bob Chapek acknowledged that Walt Disney…
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Actors’ Equity Association Signs Deal With Walt Disney World Resort
Since the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, there have been some entertainers that have been performing at the parks. However, any of the actors from the Actors’ Equity Association were not among them. The Actors’ Equity Association represents actors that perform in many of the stage shows or speaking/singing roles in streetmosphere shows…
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Possibility Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1045 (#516)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week’s show is a lot of fun as Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Jenny geek out to all that is going on around the Disney and geek communities. Thinks start off with the geeks talking about Murray’s trip to Florida where he is visiting Universal Orlando and Walt…
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Oga’s Cantina and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort closed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and announced that Oga’s Cantina would not open with Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This week, as guidelines have changed in the state of Florida, Disney announced that both of these bars would begin welcoming guests once again. The guidelines from Florida on June 26…
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Florida Governor Approves Reopening Plans for Walt Disney World
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved the reopening for SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World. Both resorts submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry L. Demings tweeted today: “I am pleased to announce that I have received word from Halsey Beshears, Secretary of…
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Disney Vacation Club to Begin Phased Reopening in Florida Starting in June
Today the proposed reopening plan was submitted to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force by Walt Disney World Resort. With this, it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort will begin its reopening process with parks opening in July. Another announcement to come out of the day is the reopening of the Disney Vacation…
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Walt Disney World Resort Submits Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force
Walt Disney World Resort has submitted plans for reopening to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. During the meeting, both Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld shared reopening plans. These plans will need approval by the Task Force, Orange County mayor, and Florida Governor before reopening can happen. Jim McPhee, the Senior Vice President…
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Reopening Time? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1034 (#505)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it appears there are a lot of things reopening and the geeks talk about this. This includes the reopening of Disney Springs already. Moving forward Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, potentially in California, and more! It’s an interesting and engaging night of discussion in…
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Walt Disney World to Present Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Task Force
Officials from Walt Disney World will present plans for reopening its Central Florida theme parks to Orange County’s economic recovery task force on Wednesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said during a news conference Tuesday that Disney and SeaWorld are slated to make presentations about reopening during the 10 a.m. meeting. “Walt Disney World will…
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Universal Orlando Resort Officially Announces it is Reopening
Today, one hurdle in the reopening of theme parks in Florida was cleared by the Universal Orlando Resort. It received approval from the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force, Orange County Mayor, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Following the approval, Universal Orlando Resort made the official announcement that it will be reopening via social media. We're…
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Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Plans for Reopening
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed its proposal for reopening its theme parks to the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force. This will ultimately see Universal Orlando beginning a phased reopening starting on June 1st with a reopening for the general public happening on June 5th. The plan was unanimously approved by the task force. It still…
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Universal Studios Orlando Plans Phased Reopening Beginning June 1
This morning, The Florida Economic Recovery Task Force has begun to listen to theme park plans to reopen. As many businesses present their plans, we are starting to get an idea of when guests may be inside theme parks once again. Today, we learned that Universal Studios Orlando is planning to begin their phased reopening…
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Disney Springs Reopens – Here’s What You’ll See and Experience
As of today, Disney Springs is again welcoming guests for a little bit of Disney magic. At this point, it is the only thing open at Walt Disney World Resort. For guests who are wanting to visit Disney Springs for a little bit of Disney magic, there are a few things to be aware of…
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May the Fourth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top Disney and geek headlines in a concise report. This week, there are more updates on Disney Parks reservation cancellations due to the coronavirus. Florida also has released guidelines for how Walt Disney World Resort could reopen. This coming Monday, May the…
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Reopening Plans for the State of Florida Expected to Begin on May 4
This evening, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to discuss the reopening plans for the state of Florida. Yesterday, the Orange County Economic Recovery Florida Task Force released guidelines that businesses would have to follow as they begin to reopen and now we have a timeline that we can look to. At this time,…
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Florida Task Force Releases Guidelines for Theme Parks and Hotels to Reopen
Just over a month ago, the Walt Disney Resort closed to all guests. This meant that theme parks closed its gates and just a few days later, the hotels shut down officially. In the time that has passed since many Disney fans have speculated on when the parks may reopen and what it may look…
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Disney Executives Named to California, Florida Economic Recovery Task Forces
California Governor Gavin Newsom had named former governors, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Disney Chairman Bob Iger, and other business executives and politicians to help guide the state’s economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Unemployment continues to climb, and millions of Californians are seeking financial support. The governor said his chief of staff, Ann O’Leary,…
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Florida Residents Can Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks in 2020 with the Special Discover Disney Ticket, Starting Jan. 2
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort is ringing in the new year with a sensational collection of experiences, with spectacular new attractions plus returning seasonal favorites planned throughout 2020. Florida residents can enjoy all of this magic and more in the Walt Disney World theme parks with the special…
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Walt Disney World Announces Return of 4-Park Magic Ticket
The Walt Disney World Resort today announced the return of the 4-Park Magic Ticket. The ticket returned today and is available at Disneyworld.com/4ParkMagic. The 4-Park Magic Ticket is $89 per day (plus tax), or $356 total (plus tax). The ticket allows guest to visit each of the four main parks at the Walt Disney World…
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Disney Stories and Technology Shine at 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
For nearly 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has immersed audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the stories of our beloved female characters and the imaginative women of Disney technology at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the largest gathering of female technologists…