Phased Reopening Archives - Page 7 of 7

Orange County Task Force Establishes Initial Guidelines for Walt Disney World Reopening (Guest Spacing, Wiping Vehicles, etc.), Mayor Believes June Reopening Realistic

May 22, 2020April 28, 2020

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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met early today to discuss the initial guidelines for reopening Orlando’s theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort. Other industries covered include hotels, bars, and restaurants, with a distinction set up between smaller theme parks (like Gatorland, for example) and larger theme parks like Walt Disney World and … Read more

Latest Florida COVID-19 Projection Model Suggests “Relaxed Social Distancing” Possible After June 21

April 30, 2020April 28, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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As data surrounding the ongoing health crisis is continuously updated, the situation surrounding COVID-19 keeps changing, with the latest projection models now stating that the earliest date social distancing may be possible in Florida is June 21. This is a marked delay from the previous June 14 estimations. By now, many states have chosen to … Read more

Walt Disney Company Credit Rating Downgraded Due to Concerns Over Delayed Reopening

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

The Walt Disney Company has seen a whirlwind month within the market, getting out-performed by Netflix only to gain advantage shortly after with the White House’s announcement for a phased reopening of businesses to potentially begin in May. However, investors haven’t fully regained hope in the company, and more news coming out regarding the future … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says Walt Disney World is “Far Ahead of the Curve” on Reopening

May 22, 2020April 21, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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With Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee now fully assembled, it seems the governor is already in talks with Walt Disney World executives in order to spearhead a plan for reopening businesses across Florida. Just yesterday, it was announced that the President of Walt Disney World Resort Josh D’Amaro would be joining … Read more

President of Walt Disney World Resort Josh D’Amaro Appointed to Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee

May 22, 2020April 20, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Joining the ranks of Bob Iger and Thomas Mazloum, Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World Resort, has been appointed to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee headed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a conference call with members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee to discuss the re-opening … Read more

Walt Disney Company Stock Rebounds In Light of New Phased Reopening Guidelines

April 17, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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With Disney’s parks and resorts shuttered across the globe due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and movie theaters across the nation sharing a similar fate, the conglomerate’s revenue has been severely compromised, giving temporary leeway for companies like Netflix, which are focused on “stay-at-home” products like video streaming, to gain a financial advantage. In fact, just … Read more

Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Thomas Mazloum Appointed to Orange County COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force

April 17, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Similar to Bob Iger’s role in the California business recovery task force, Walt Disney World’s Thomas Mazloum, Senior Vice President of Resort & Transportation Operations has been appointed to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. In an effort to work on a measured approach to restarting the local economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County … Read more

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Appointed to California’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Bob Iger has stepped up to the plate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has now been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to become a part of the business recovery task force, a group of 70 highly-regarded business leaders designated to lead California out of the economic recession caused by the ongoing health crisis. Bob … Read more

Phased Reopening Plans Pave Way for Eventual Return of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort at Discretion of State Government

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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The nation is slowly recovering, thankfully, in the near-wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as statistics begin to taper off and government officials look to reopen the nation’s businesses, including Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Today, President Trump unveiled new guidelines to help states reopen their businesses in phases through the easing of … Read more