Florida Reports 415% Increase in COVID-19 Cases Since Last Week

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COVID-19 is on the rise in the state of Florida, with an 415% increase in cases in the last week, according to BNO Newsroom on Twitter. The news account also reports that Florida has reported 32,869 new cases in that same span of time. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed Orange … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Cancels New Year’s Eve Party Due to COVID-19

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Disneyland Paris has just announced that they have canceled the New Year’s Eve Party due to COVID-19 conditions in France and measures from the government. Both parks will be open for extended hours on December 31. Walt Disney Studios Park will be open from 9 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. while Disneyland Paris will remain open … Read more

Disneyland Paris May Close Again Due to Omicron Variant

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With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading globally, Disneyland Paris is reportedly preparing for the possibility of closures and cancellations, including a potential resort-wide shutdown, according to OutsidEars. The report claims that cancellations and postponements of resort hotel stays have increased in recent weeks. Many hotels report lower fill rates than earlier in the month … Read more

Florida’s Orange County Returns to ‘High’ COVID-19 Tier

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Just weeks after being moved to a “substantial” COVID-19 tier, Florida’s Orange County has once again moved to the “high” tier of case transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As crowds descend on both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort for the holiday season, COVID-19 transmission has been on the … Read more

California Will Mandate Indoor Masks Starting This Wednesday

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According to KTLA5, California will require indoor masking once again starting Wednesday, following a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases since Thanksgiving, health officials announced Monday. “The new mandate will be in effect from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said in a briefing Monday. While masking was previously … Read more

Monorail and Web Services Issues Plague Walt Disney World, Tram Cast Members Begin Training, Animatronics Removed from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Preview, and More: Daily Recap 12/7/21

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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, December 7, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

First Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant Detected in Florida

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The latest variant of COVID-19, called omicron, has now been detected in Florida. Cases were already found in some other states. The first Tampa Bay case was detected at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Spectrum News 13 reports. The patient recently traveled abroad. They are only experiencing mild symptoms. Another case was detected in St. … Read more

Disney Fires Longtime Hilton Head Island Resort Cast Members B’Lou Crabbe and Shadow the Dog

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While live entertainment is returning to many Disney Parks and resorts, one Disney resort will not be bringing back its live performers. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Cast Member Mick Ayres, who plays the resort’s folklore expert B’Lou Crabbe, was terminated in early November. The resort’s mascot, Shadow — the dog that accompanied Ayres’ B’Lou … Read more

Remaining Disney Stores No Longer Requiring Guests to Wear Face Coverings

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Although only 25 Disney Store locations remain in North America, the brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to update face covering policies. Previously, all guests 2 and over entering a Disney Store were required to wear face coverings. The updated policy states that guests need not wear masks unless required by local regulations. Disney is still encouraging … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Wednesday, November 3 Following Closure Due to COVID-19 Case

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On October 31, Shanghai Disneyland suddenly closed after a guest tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home. All guests and Cast Members were then tested before leaving the park. After a two-day closure, Shanghai Disneyland will officially reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3. Shanghai Disneyland released a statement saying all Cast Members and third-party employees completed … Read more