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Join in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” This Mother’s Day!

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Did you singalong earlier this month when The Disney Family Singalong aired on ABC?

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This special featured celebrities in their homes singing classic Disney tunes, complete with lyrics presented on screen so viewers could join in the fun! And today, Disney has announced that The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II will air on Mother’s Day! [Read more…]

What You Need to Know From Florida’s Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Meeting

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Discussions are in full swing regarding the reopening of the economy across the state of Florida in light of both the current global situation and recently announced federal guidelines. These conversations are taking place on both the state and county levels. And today we’ve been following along with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, as it is one of the two counties in which Walt Disney World Resort (which remains closed until further notice) resides.

Epcot Entrance in Walt Disney World Resort

While you can see this afternoon’s meeting of the Full Task Force on Orange TV, we’re sharing some takeaways from the conversation with you here. [Read more…]

Reopening Guidelines for Theme Parks, Restaurants Discussed by Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force

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As Walt Disney World Resort remains closed until further notice in light of the current global health situation, discussions are already in progress with regards to reopening the economy for the state of Florida. We have been following the discussions of the Re-Open Florida Task Force, which is focusing on businesses all over the state.

Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs

Walt Disney World is specifically located in Florida’s Orange and Osceola counties, and this week the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is sharing their discussions via live streams on Orange TV. Today’s discussion explored the reopening of the county’s businesses, which include, of course, theme parks and restaurants. [Read more…]

Governor Speaks Regarding Peak of Health Crisis for Central Florida

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Business leaders from around Florida are in the process of meeting to determine the safest steps to reopen the state’s economy. While considering the current global health situation, they’re working with recently presented federal guidelines. These leaders have been coming together as the Re-Open Florida Task Force (of which Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro is an Executive Member) appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

This weekend, Governor DeSantis spoke regarding the current state of the health crisis in Florida, sharing that Central Florida has likely passed its peak. [Read more…]

NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Cancels Further Sailings Into Summer 2020

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In order to promote safety during the current global situation (and in response to an extension of the “No Sail Order” issued for cruise ships by the CDC), Disney Cruise Line is cancelling further sailings into this summer.

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Departures through May 17, 2020 have previously been cancelled for the fleet, with departures cancelled for the Disney Magic through June 7th and sailings embarking or debarking in Vancouver — which specifically affects the Disney Wonder — through the end of June. [Read more…]

May the 4th to Bring “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” to Disney+!

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May the 4th — known among the Star Wars fandom as Star Wars Day (“May the 4th Be With You”) — will bring even more Star Wars to Disney+…

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Not only will May 4, 2020 deliver the debut of a new documentary series about The Mandalorian and the finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars… Disney+ has just announced via Twitter that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will also come to the streaming service on Star Wars Day! [Read more…]

New Airport Protocols Discussed at Re-Open Florida Task Force Meeting

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Though Walt Disney World and Disney parks around the globe remain closed until further notice in light of the current global situation, meetings continue this week for the Re-Open Florida Task Force. The task force — which Governor Ron DeSantis appointed as the state looks to reopen its economy in light of new federal guidelines which were revealed last week — includes Josh D’Amaro, Walt Disney World President, among its Executive Committee members.

Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs

The task force is examining several aspects of business in the state divided into various Industry Working Groups discussing everything from education and business administration to agriculture and beyond. And a subcommittee focused on Florida’s tourism industry includes the state’s theme parks, restaurants, hotels, cruise ship ports, and more. [Read more…]

Wanna Take a Virtual Ride on Disney California Adventure’s Incredicoaster in Disneyland Resort?

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Last week, we took a virtual spin — thanks to a video provided by Disney — on Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Walt Disney World. And this week, we’re heading to Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort for a virtual ride on Pixar Pier’s Incredicoaster!

Incredicoaster

And, yep, this video adventure is another Ride & Learn, so fun facts will be presented while you zoom into this coaster themed for “The Incredibles.” [Read more…]

Re-Open Florida Task Force Discusses How to Safely Reopen Restaurants Across the State

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Though Walt Disney World Resort in Florida — along with Disney Parks around the world — remains closed until further notice due to the current global situation, steps are being taken towards the safe reopening of state economies in light of new federal guidelines which were presented last week.

The Edison Complex in Disney Springs

As the state of Florida looks toward reopening its own economy (which is, of course, heavily focused on tourism), Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed the Re-Open Florida Task Force to have input from the state’s various businesses. [Read more…]

Florida Floats a 4-Step Plan To Rebuild the State’s Tourism Economy

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Meetings of the Re-Open Florida Task Force are now underway. Formed in response to the need for a strategy to safely re-open the Florida economy in light of the current global health situation (which has, of course, resulted in the temporary closure of Disney Parks around the globe including Florida’s Walt Disney World), the task force is including the state’s tourism industry within its areas of focus.

Epcot Entrance in Walt Disney World

The Task Force Executive Committee includes Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World, and John Sprouls, CEO of Universal Orlando Resort among its 22 members of business, education, tourism, and state leaders. [Read more…]

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