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It’s been a WEEK in theme park news, you guys!
Walt Disney World
While we took you with us to check out everything at the re-opening of Universal Orlando’s CityWalk, we also gave you all the details on the confirmed restaurants and stores that will be opening back up in Disney Springs.
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
A group of Texas theme parks are requesting to reopen to guests as soon as possible.
©SBG San Antonio
The Texas Travel Alliance, led by SeaWorld, Fiesta Texas, and the San Antonio Zoo, released a proposal requesting to reopen as early as this weekend.
We’re following along again this week with the discussions by Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs
Orange County is one of two counties in which Walt Disney World Resort resides (the other being Osceola County). So these conversations reveal many of the considerations that businesses are keeping in mind with the goal of a safe re-opening of the Florida economy. [Read more…]
By now, you’ve probably heard the big news about Shanghai Disneyland’s official reopening date.
Shanghai Disneyland
But you might be wondering where that leaves us here in the United States. Just how far away are our major theme parks from reopening?
Four meetings of the various subcommittees for Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force took place today, with more scheduled throughout the rest of the week. As Orange County is one of two counties in which Walt Disney World resides (the other being Osceola County), we’ve been staying tuned to the conversations surrounding the reopening of businesses in Orange County.
Walt Disney World’s Epcot
Committee members discuss a diverse group of issues, concerns, and potential guidelines for a wide range of business operations. Here, we’re sharing a few items from today’s meetings, particularly with regards to the area’s theme parks — including Walt Disney World — which are currently closed to promote safety amidst the global health situation. [Read more…]
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…]
We’re learning more today about theme park and entertainment companies that are extending their temporary closures.
© SeaWorld
In addition to Disney’s announcement today, we have learned that SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will also be extending their park closures.
Theme Parks all around the country are buckling down for a bumpy ride with the Coronavirus outbreak.
©SeaWorld
And, along with Disney Parks around the world and Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, the SeaWorld Parks are closing for the safety of guests.
Here at DFB, we’re all about that Disney life, but sometimes the other Orlando parks offer something so compelling, we just have to share. And SeaWorld Orlando is offering FREE BEER starting May 25 and continuing until September 2!
©SeaWorld Orlando
Yeah, we had to tell ya! 😉 If you’re enjoying a jaunt to SeaWorld this summer and you’re 21+ years old, you can stop into Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen Patio Bar from 10:30AM to one hour before park close for your FREE 14-ounce domestic beer! [Read more…]
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