PHOTOS: Portable Hand Washing Station Rolled Out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Coronavirus Protection

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With the growing concern over Coronavirus around the world, we are closely monitoring Walt Disney World’s status and daily-changing response. Today, we found a portable hand-wash station installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The accompanying sign provides basic directions for guests to fight the COVID-19 virus. On the signage, it does also direct guests to the … Read more

Two More Disneyland Paris Cast Members Test Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more parts of Europe, it appears yet another two cases of COVID-19 amongst Disneyland Paris cast members have been confirmed. Disney has not publicly confirmed these two new cases, but select Cast Members have been informed. The two workers are also part of the same nighttime maintenance … Read more

Disneyland Paris Discontinues Single Rider Lines, Introduces More Disposable Cutlery in Restaurants Out of Precaution for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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Despite a confirmed case amongst its Cast Members and a slew of other confirmed cases throughout France and the rest of Europe, Disneyland Paris remains open throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, attempting to keep guests (and investors) happy while keeping the park as clean as possible. According to the Le Parisien, the park is adapting … Read more

Disneyland Paris Implementing Temporary Entertainment Changes Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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Temporary entertainment changes are coming to Disneyland Paris amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to DLP Report on Twitter, the Princesses will not be visiting Fantasyland, with the Princess Pavilion at Disneyland Park closed indefinitely. Instead, there will be a Princess Cavalcade (Pirates and Princesses feels!) taking place on the parade route with a show … Read more

State of Emergency Declared for Florida in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to declare a State of Emergency for Florida and engage statewide response for the control of Coronavirus (COVID-19). A global map of live updates on Coronavirus confirmed cases by Johns Hopkins can be found here. Near Orlando, Volusia County has reported one (1) active confirmed case of … Read more

Disneyland Paris Chief Medical Doctors Release Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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In light of the first confirmed Coronavirus case amongst its Cast Members, Disneyland Paris’ Chief Medical Doctors have released a statement regarding the current state of the park and the measures it is taking in order to keep the park as clean and sanitary as possible. A Message about Coronavirus/COVID-19 from Dr. Cyril Warmberg and Dr. … Read more

Disneyland Paris Cast Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, it appears the first case of COVID-19 amongst Disneyland Paris cast members has been confirmed. The BBC World news service reported this morning that a Disneyland Paris cast member has tested positive for the virus: “A maintenance staff member at Disneyland Paris … Read more

Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Addresses Concerns Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

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With all of the recent concerns regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer has addressed the matter in a recent Disney Parks Blogs post. A Message about Coronavirus/COVID-19 from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel As you may know from the news, COVID-19, commonly known as novel coronavirus 2019, has become a more widespread … Read more

The Walt Disney Family Museum Temporarily Closed Through March 8th Due To Coronavirus Concerns

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Due to growing concerns over the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States, The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that it will be closed through Sunday, March 8th. The museum released a statement saying that during the closure, the San Francisco-based museum will “conduct a deep cleaning and sanitation of all museum spaces and add … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak Safety Measures

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With confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida and California, the Disney Parks division has had to enact heightened sanitation measures across the parks, including increased availability of hand sanitizer stations throughout Disneyland Resort and also at Walt Disney World. In an official statement to People Magazine, a Disney spokesperson addressed Coronavirus concerns and the … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated Hand Sanitizer Stations Added to Nearly Every Counter Service Restaurant at Disneyland Resort Due to Coronavirus Concerns

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With half of the Disney Parks closed out of precaution for the Coronavirus outbreak, and closures possible for the remaining parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris), Disney wants to make sure that the parks stay as clean and sanitary as possible so as to avoid viral transmission. Guests have reported seeing higher rates … Read more

Public Health Emergency Declared for State of Florida After First Potential Coronavirus Cases Reported

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UPDATE: As of 3/2, the two “presumptively” positive cases have since been confirmed by the CDC as Florida’s first two cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The first two potential cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Florida after two individuals have tested “presumptively” positive for the disease. In response, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive … Read more

Disneyland Paris Addresses Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns in Official Statement

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In light of guest concern for potential closures due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Disneyland Paris has released a statement regarding the current state of the park and the measures it is taking in order to keep the park In a Direct Message response to a guest inquiry online, a representative from Disneyland Paris gave this … Read more

Disneyland Paris Closure Possible After France Bans Large Gatherings in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

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With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, recent regulations in France may lead to an imminent closure of Disneyland Paris. Due to rising concerns over transmission of the virus, France has established a temporary ban on gatherings of more than 5,000 people in a confined space. Disneyland Paris has … Read more

Orange County Declares Local Health Emergency Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns in California

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Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that California’s Orange County, home to the resort, has declared a local health emergency over the looming threat of coronavirus, according to the Los Angeles Times affiliate Daily Pilot. The move comes as federal and state agencies have proposed to use a state-owned development center … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Asked to Stay Home After Trip to Italy Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns

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With all of the recent concern about coronavirus outbreak and its spread to other countries outside of China, many countries, like Italy, are placing travel restrictions due to isolated outbreaks. Despite Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland being closed indefinitely, all Disney Parks outside of China remain open. However, precautions are being taken to … Read more