Today, Disney has changed their COVID-19 safety protocol to allow guests once again to fill their own beverages at self-service stations around Walt Disney World Resort. We checked out the new process for filling beverages in action at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There are social distancing stickers set up at the station and in the line. … Read more
Another COVID-19 safety procedure has been updated. Disney changed their website to reflect the new protocol, allowing guests to use self-service stations to fill their refillable mugs and beverages. Previously, guests had to be served by Cast Members since the parks reopened last summer. However, Blizzard Beach has been allowing guests to refill their own … Read more
Starting April 24, Disneyland Paris will provide the convention center at Disney’s Newport Bay Club to serve as one of the mass vaccination centers in the country for local authorities to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the local community. The site will be open on weekends from 9:30AM-5:30PM and appointments can be booked on Doctolib. The vaccination center will be separate … Read more
Out-of-state travelers craving California may soon be in luck. A series of policy changes indicate that California may soon allow out-of-state guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit Southern California’s many theme parks. As noted by Twitter user Leslie Harvey, California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy was updated without fanfare on April 19th. … Read more
Orange County, Florida has launched its “I Got My Shot” COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Numerous “partners across the region” — including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort — are helping to promote the campaign. We need your help to protect our community against the COVID-19 virus and reach herd immunity as quickly as possible. The … Read more
Walt Disney World is seemingly aiming for a return to normal after a series of moves that relax procedures developed for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings works on a plan to relax mask mandates, Disney has moved in parallel. Earlier this month, guests were allowed to start removing masks while … Read more
The President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, posted on Instagram today showcasing Cast Members receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations at Heath Services facilities on site. Unite Here Local 362, a Cast Member union, recently announced Disney would be paying select Cast Members for receiving the vaccine. Jeff Vahle is pictured here in front of … Read more
Despite the announcement yesterday that maskless photography would be permitted starting on April 8th, Disney’s PhotoPass photographers allowed (and encouraged) guests to remove their masks this morning. Until now, photographers were enforcing the COVID-19 safety protocol of wearing masks even while taking photographs. Signs are still up with the official guidelines requiring masks to be … Read more
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings commented today on the county’s mask mandate, saying it will likely remain in effect until 50% of the population is vaccinated. He estimates this to be around July 2021. The mandate, which was introduced in 2020, declares that every person in Orange County must wear a face covering, and businesses … Read more
While most guests have been happy to follow Disney’s COVID-19 safety protocol, some have been more confrontational. One guest protested his arrest after he skipped the mandatory temperature screening and refused to comply with security. Kelly Sills, 47, was visiting Walt Disney World from Louisiana on February 13th when he refused to comply with temperature … Read more
According to a post on Unite Here Local 362’s Facebook page, Disney will be paying certain Walt Disney World Cast Members for obtaining one of the available COVID-19 vaccines. In a press release attached to the post, the union which represents attractions and custodial Cast Members, amongst others, states that Cast Members will be paid … Read more
New COVID-19 guidance for theme parks has been released by the State of California. The 13-page document details the state’s expectations for theme parks like Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood. Five key prevention practices are outlined. physical distancing to the maximum extent possible use of face coverings by workers (where respiratory protection … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced over Twitter that vaccine eligibility in California is expanding. Adults over the age of 50 can make their appointments starting on April 1st. On April 15th, appointments will open for all adults over the age of 16. Californians may register at MyTurn.ca.gov. Learn more about California’s COVID-19 guidelines and data … Read more
A notice was sent to Disneyland Paris Cast Members stating that on March 25, those 55 and over, or with a pre-existing condition, will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccine will roll out to additional Cast Members depending on the number of vaccines available, and as directed by French authorities. The vaccination … Read more
During an interview with Bloomberg‘s Emily Chang, Disney CEO Bob Chapek discussed the improvement of guest satisfaction when Disney Parks reopened worldwide. Chapek stated that guest satisfaction scores have improved since Disney Parks have reopened, explaining that guests are more satisfied than they were prior to the pandemic. Our guest satisfaction scores since we’ve reopened … Read more