Multiple passengers from Utah and Arizona are suing Disney Cruise Line, claiming they caught COVID-19 while onboard the Disney Fantasy in March 2020, before cruises were paused. The passengers filed four lawsuits seeking unspecified damages on March 2, 2021, in federal court’s Orlando division. According to the lawsuits, Disney did not allow the passengers to … Read more
Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock stated that he “can’t wait” to announce the reopening date for the Disneyland Resort. California’s adjusted Blueprint for a Safer Economy will allow theme parks to reopen when their host county reaches the red tier. Orange County and Los Angeles counties are currently in the more severe purple tiers, but … Read more
With Disney’s Blizzard Beach set to reopen on Sunday, we now have a look at the COVID-19 safety measures that will be in place at the water park. Brooke Geiger McDonald posted pictures of the safety reminders on Twitter, revealing that while face coverings may not be worn while in the water, they will be … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Cast Members have endured abuse from guests while enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask wearing and physical distancing. Police reports have been filed against guests that have abused Cast Members by spitting on them, shoving them, and even attempting to pull a gun on them. One particular altercation took … 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 Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We reported last week that a brand new face mask policy was in place at Walt Disney World. The policy states that guests over 2 years of age must be wearing a face covering while “standing, waiting or sitting in dining locations” and at all times unless they are “actively eating or drinking”. This rule … Read more
As vaccinations continue to expand across the United States, experts are beginning to assess the massive impact the COVID-19 has left on the amusement industry. IAAPA has released a study on job losses within the industry in the last year, calling on elected officials and policymakers to provide aid and safe reopening guidelines in an … Read more
We previously reported that all Disney Cruise Line sailings have been suspended through April, with select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings suspended through May 2021. This morning, Disney Cruise Line released an updated travel alert stating that all Disney Cruise Line sailings will be further suspended through May 2021, and Disney Magic sailings are … Read more
After 79 days of its latest closure, Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen for the third time starting February 19th. Along with this, a number of new initiatives will be instituted to further strengthen measures against COVID-19 at the park. The park has been closed since December 2nd due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in … Read more
We reported last year that a new Relaxation Station opened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but that location has now moved to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular theater. These locations provide a safe space to sit and relax without masks, which will be particularly useful as the warm summer months … Read more
Following an earlier report that the White House was considering restricting domestic air travel to Florida, the White House has stated no such plans are in the works. The discussion was sparked by cases of the highly contagious strain of COVID-19 first detected in the U.K. rising in Florida. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, … Read more
The Kansas City Health Department has requested Disney on Ice cancel its remaining performances at the T-Mobile Center due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst its staff. At least five performers and staff members have tested positive for the virus. Disney on Ice was expected to hold six more shows at T-Mobile Center from Friday, February … Read more
The State of Emergency has been extended in the Tokyo area for another month, which means the Tokyo Disney Resort is making another adjustment to its operations beginning February 13th, opening the park one hour later. This is on top of the current 5000 Guest capacity limit and closure of dozens of shops and restaurants. … 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 Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Recently Walt Disney World updated their mask policy to clarify that guests who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 are still required to wear face masks. Now there has been an update to Disneyland Resort’s mask policy to reflect that statement. Visitors to Disneyland Resort must wear masks even if they have been vaccinated for COVID-19. … Read more
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a COVID-19 Level 4 Travel Notice. The notice states that the risk of contracting COVID-19 onboard cruise ships is very high. The CDC currently recommends avoiding all cruise ship travel worldwide. For those who do travel via cruise ship, it is recommended to get tested for … Read more