Orange County, Florida Businesses No Longer Need Temperature Checks, Deemed “Waste of Resources”

Orange County Department of Health official Dr. Raul Pino has stated that temperature checks are not necessary, Lauren Seabrook with WFTV reports. The Department of Health is not recommending temperature checks as they waste resources on something that doesn’t necessarily prevent the spread of COVID-19. Temperature checks have been required to enter Walt Disney World, … Read more

PHOTOS: Vintage-Style Mural Replaces Tomorrowland Theater Sign at Disneyland

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Disneyland guests can usually visit the Tomorrowland Theater for some air conditioning, plus the Star Wars: Path of a Jedi film or sneak peeks of upcoming Disney movies. However, due to physical distancing requirements, the theater is currently closed. As such, the small billboard on the theater which usually advertises what is playing has been … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Rise of the Resistance Reopens with Distancing, Plexiglass and No Briefing Pre-Show in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

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We’re checking in on all of our favorite rides at Disneyland, which finally reopened today. In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we visited Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which is utilizing a virtual queue. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was only open for two months before Disneyland Resort closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Relaxation Station Opens in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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A new Relaxation Station has opened in the Morocco Pavilion of EPCOT. This replaces the United Kingdom Pavilion Relaxation Station, which has been converted back to seating for the Yorkshire County Fish Shop. The entrance to the Relaxation Station is near where some minor construction recently took place, removing a suggestive structure from one wall. Guests … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Haunted Mansion Reopens with Working Stretching Room, Addition to Madame Leota Scene, Updated Load Area and Queue at Disneyland

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Today marks the grand reopening of Disneyland, and while we’ll be checking up on all our favorite attractions, we’re double-checking the rides that have been refurbished in the past year. We already checked out The Haunted Mansion’s updated load area and pet cemetery, but we’re taking a closer look at those and the ride itself … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cast Members and Executives Provide Warm Welcome to First Guests Entering Disneyland Following Historic COVID-19 Closure

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Today marks the grand reopening of Disneyland, which has been closed since March 2020. Join us for the first moments of the park’s reopening as we walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. to Sleeping Beauty Castle. Cast Members were cheering and declaring “Welcome home!” as guests entered. They were lining Main Street, … Read more

PHOTO: New Stone Work Coming to Fantasyland Pathways at Magic Kingdom

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Pavement throughout Magic Kingdom is being replaced, ensuring the park looks its best ahead of its 50th anniversary later this year. In Fantasyland, we’ve seen some stonework be replaced, but it looks like more is being added elsewhere. We saw this fresh slab of pavement yesterday by Friar’s Nook. It has several lighter-colored spots that … Read more

"Unprecedented Times" Announcement Removed From Universal Orlando Resort Security Area

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Since reopening last summer, Universal Orlando Resort has had audio announcements play periodically throughout CityWalk and the theme parks, reminding guests to follow health and safety guidelines. One announcement, which referenced today’s “unprecedented times,” played on repeat when going through security. It has now been removed and music is all you will hear when on … Read more