With today’s change to Walt Disney World’s outdoor mask policy comes an additional benefit. Guests may now eat and drink while moving outdoors. Previously, guests were required to remain stationary while eating or drinking. Cast Members would remind guests who violated the previous policy to put on their masks or stop and go off to … Read more
With updated outdoor mask policies in place at Walt Disney World, we expected an updated announcement. Our reporters are in the parks this morning. To this point, we have yet to hear any mask announcement, let alone an updated one. An additional change today was the discontinuation of temperature checks a day before the announced … Read more
Orange County, Florida reached a COVID vaccination rate of 50% of all adults age 16 and over today. Following the phased plans, Mayor Jerry Demmings has lifted the mandate that required masks outdoors. Masks are still mandated indoors for everyone age 2 and older. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are in … Read more
You might notice some changes today as you prepare to enter the Twilight Zone. The Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reduced physical distancing measures. Disney announced a few days ago, after updates to CDC recommendations, that the physical distancing policies around Walt Disney World would be changing in some locations and even … Read more
We stumbled upon a fun surprise when we entered Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. Donald and Daisy Duck were waving to guests from the balcony over the restrooms between The Darkroom and Oscar’s Super Service. We spotted this cute couple together, though maintaining physical distance. Donald was very excited to meet guests. The two Ducks interacted … Read more
Hydrangea is the latest solid-colored MagicBand to join the lineup this year, following Raspberry and Peach. With all the different shades available now, you might be able to coordinate a MagicBand to your outfit each day. The hydrangea band matches a Spirit Jersey, and Minnie Ear Headband released earlier this year. Hydrangea MagicBand – $14.99 … Read more
Another development in the ongoing cultural sensitivity changes at Jungle Cruise occurred this morning. Two t-shirts featuring a Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto logo, a popular tiki bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, were pulled from the shelves at BouTiki this morning. A men’s t-shirt, pictured on the left, featured the logo on the back. A … Read more
Alongside the news that capacity at Walt Disney World has already been increased from 35% and will be increased again “immediately,” CEO Bob Chapek brought up the return of Cast Members to the parks. In an interview with CNBC, Chapek said, “80% of the Cast Members, that we called back who unfortunately we had to … Read more
During today’s 2nd quarter earnings call, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, was optimistic about the future of the theme parks. He said research had been conducted on the “intent to visit” Walt Disney World Resort, and results have been encouraging. The levels of those with intent to visit the Florida parks are … Read more
In a touching Instagram post, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle celebrated EPCOT Security Cast Member Joe Diaz. Diaz has been awarded the Disney Heroes Award, an honor only given to Cast Members who have saved a life or prevented serious injury. In December 2020, Diaz was on his way home from work when he … Read more
During today’s quarter 2 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Chapek addressed the new guidance from the CDC and Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis concerning the use of face masks by fully vaccinated guests. …today’s guidance that we got from the CDC in terms of those that were vaccinated do not necessarily need … Read more
Walt Disney World has already started to raise theme park capacity according to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and they will continue to do so given today’s new guidance from the CDC. The last we had heard, the theme parks were at 35% capacity, but according to Chapek, this changed at some point to an undisclosed … Read more
As we creep closer to October 1st, the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom, refurbishment projects are ongoing across the park. Repainting continues around Storybook Circus at both Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station. Let’s take a look at the newest progress. The shield crest atop the center of the … Read more
Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs is looking to grow its team. Interested parties are invited to attend a job fair at Splitsville on Thursday, May 13th, from 11am – 2pm. They will be providing applicants with donuts and coffee from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew during the job fair. Splitsville is advertising competitive wages, … Read more
Hungry guests will soon have more snack options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as two kiosks are set to reopen this week. Terra Treats, located on Discovery Island near the bridge to Africa, sells pizza and beverages. Dino Diner, located in DinoLand U.S.A., sells hot dogs, beverages, and churros. Both kiosks failed to reopen with Disney’s … Read more
With reopening on the calendar for late July, construction chugs along at a steady pace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. There’s a lot of projects in motion at once, including the Moana room refurbishment. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the outdoor construction. The worksite around the new monorail station was very busy … Read more
