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Will Disney World Reopen to Florida Residents First? Here’s What We Know.

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When Disney World re-opens will Florida residents be the first guests back inside the parks?

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The Disney World parks have been closed since March 16th, and the closure is currently set to remain in place “until further notice.” But now that both state and local governments have created task forces to discuss the re-opening of businesses, we’re getting a glimpse into what Disney World might look like when it re-opens. When the gates do open, will Florida residents be the first guests allowed in the parks? Here’s what we know so far.

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Breaking News! Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan to Start Reopening Florida

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With Florida’s stay at home order set to expire April 30th, we learned yesterday Governor Ron DeSantis would be making a big announcement today.

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And while some beaches and parks have already begun to re-open throughout parts of Florida, Governor DeSantis has just laid out his plan to gradually re-open more businesses and public areas in the following weeks to come.

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Florida is Working Out a Plan to Reopen Businesses. And They Want Disney’s Help.

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It has been a very long and uncertain time for many non-essential businesses in and around the Orlando area that have been forced to close out of an abundance of caution, but there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

And while Florida is still currently under a 30-day stay at home order, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings says he is getting ready to explore re-opening some businesses again once Florida Governor DeSantis’ order expires on May 2nd.

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