food IS a theme park
While many Florida restaurants and retail locations have slowly started to reopen, the same can’t be said for the state’s many convention centers which have remained dormant since March.
Walt Disney World
Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Orange County, Broward County, and Miami Beach all have large convention centers.
Mayor Buddy Dyer announced in a press conference yesterday that the city of Orlando’s Fourth of July fireworks display is being canceled this year.
Epcot Forever Fireworks
A pre-recorded version of Fireworks at the Fountain, the annual show held at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, will be televised instead.
There has been a LOT happening Florida recently!
Monorail at Disney World
As theme parks talk about what health and safety precautions will need to be in place before they re-open, other business have started to welcome guests back inside their doors.
We just learned today that Disney World is beginning to send surveys to guests with existing reservations — asking which factors influence their decisions to travel. Universal has already sent out similar surveys in the past, but today they sent out a new set of questions.
Universal Orlando Resort
According to Bay News 9, this new survey focuses on potential reopening scenarios — including various factors on capacity and cost, and how guests would feel about visiting the parks under each case.
The state of Florida has begun reopening its retail and dining businesses, and there has been some speculation over when we may see shops and restaurants open at locations like Disney Springs and Universal’s CityWalk.
Universal CityWalk
According to Attractions Magazine, it seems as though CityWalk, the shopping and dining district at the Universal Orlando Resort, is planning a partial reopening next week.
Disney World and the NFL lost a key figure today as legendary coach Don Shula passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90.
Coach Don Shula (AP)
Shula coached 33 seasons of the NFL and had a record-breaking 347 victories accredited to his name. One of his most notable accomplishments was his leadership of the 1972 Miami Dolphins.
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This week we’ve seen MAJOR news stories develop across the globe when it comes to Disney’s potential reopening process. From Shanghai to Orlando, we have lots of interesting and exciting news to share!
Shanghai Disneyland
Outside of the parks, we’ve also seen news come out of Disney Cruise Line, Disney+, and more! Let’s dive right in!
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…]
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…]
Businesses across the country are feeling the pressure from the latest events and Disney is no exception.
Magic Kingdom
But there’s a big problem — that many people aren’t thinking about right now — that could greatly affect Disney World, and your upcoming vacation.
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