Walt Disney World still on target to reopen in July
Disney announced it is delaying the reopening of its California theme parks. Park officials in Florida have signaled that Walt Disney World will reopen as scheduled, though some are calling for delays.
Splash Mountain getting a makeover
The Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is being re-themed to The Princess and the Frog, Disney announced on Thursday.
Petition to delay Disney World reopening nears 10,000 signatures
The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks will begin a phased reopening on July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15.
Universal Orlando laying off employees
Universal is laying off an undisclosed number of employees just weeks after reopening.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Petition asks Disney to delay parks reopening
Some Disney employees want the parks to remain closed over concerns about the spike in coronavirus.
'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' canceled amid coronavirus concerns, Disney says
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
Remembering Lane Graves: Gator attack at Walt Disney World resort takes life of 2-year-old boy
2-year-old Lane Gray was playing at Grand Floridian's beach when a gator grabbed him and took him underwater.
Face masks, temperature checks: SeaWorld Orlando reopens with new safety measures
The parks have been shut down since March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
'Tell them to stay closed': PETA protests outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening
PETA was protesting outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening on Thursday and people were holding signs that read 'honk if you know SeaWorld kills' and 'SeaWorld: Where dolphins are locked down for life.'
'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
Disney World releases safety guidelines for hotels ahead of reopening
Disney will begin to reopen select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground starting on June 22. The parks will officially begin reopening in July.
'Star Wars' Stormtroopers now patrolling Disney Springs, enforcing social distancing protocol
Visitors are currently required to undergo temperature screenings, wear masks and abide by new physical distancing protocols, some of which are indicated by ground markings or physical barriers — and some of which are shouted at you by a couple of wisecracking Stormtroopers.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
Disney workers returning to work
Walt Disney World is slated to open on July 11, and little by little, employees are being called back into work to prepare for new safety measures.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11
After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.
Universal Orlando starting to reopen
For the reopening of a major theme park like Universal, you can expect many changes for your next visit. Passholders and guests at Universal Orlando hotels are permitted to visit the parks on Wednesday and Thursday. General admission begins on Friday.
Annual passholders, resort hotel guests can now visit Universal Orlando ahead of June 5th reopening
New and enhanced safety measures are in place across the Universal Orlando Resort.