Theme parks to present plans to reopen
Orlando's big three theme parks are expected to make presentations before an Orange County task force, detailing plans and dates for reopening.
Orlando's big three theme parks are expected to make presentations before an Orange County task force, detailing plans and dates for reopening.
SeaWorld Orlando remains shut down but begins testing rollercoasters with riders wearing masks
SeaWorld has been shut down since mid-March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
SeaWorld has been shut down since mid-March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Disney Springs partially opens
Disney Springs partially reopened on Wednesday. Turnout was light, which may it easy for people to practice social distancing.
Disney Springs partially reopened on Wednesday. Turnout was light, which may it easy for people to practice social distancing.
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld to begin presenting reopening plans
Major Orlando theme parks will make their presentations to the full Orange County Task Force for review this Thursday.
Major Orlando theme parks will make their presentations to the full Orange County Task Force for review this Thursday.
SeaWorld Orlando says they want to reopen in June after months-long coronavirus shutdown
SeaWorld Orlando announced during a tourism roundtable on Wednesday that they would like to reopen in June.
SeaWorld Orlando announced during a tourism roundtable on Wednesday that they would like to reopen in June.
Disney Springs opens on Wednesday
Disney Springs reopens on Wednesday. It joins Universal CityWalk, which opened last week. Temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be required.
Disney Springs reopens on Wednesday. It joins Universal CityWalk, which opened last week. Temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be required.
Small theme park attractions like FunSpot, Gatorland, ICON Park want to reopen this week
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
Smaller attractions working to reopen
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
Theme parks may now submit plan for reopening
Bigger venues like theme parks and other attractions could be the next to reopen. County leaders say it appears that could happen in early June or later. Theme parks can now submit plans to the governor and must endorsed by a local authority.
Bigger venues like theme parks and other attractions could be the next to reopen. County leaders say it appears that could happen in early June or later. Theme parks can now submit plans to the governor and must endorsed by a local authority.
Theme parks allowed to submit reopening plans to governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said theme parks need to lay out a plan for reopening. The plan would require a date and protocols and it must be endorsed by local officials.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said theme parks need to lay out a plan for reopening. The plan would require a date and protocols and it must be endorsed by local officials.
Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park to reopen Friday as phase one continues in Florida
Florida is currently in phase one of reopening after rising coronavirus cases caused a statewide stay-at-home order.
Florida is currently in phase one of reopening after rising coronavirus cases caused a statewide stay-at-home order.
Universal CityWalk reopens
Gates to Universal CityWalk reopened late Thursday afternoon. Visitors were undergoing temperature checks upon entry and face coverings are required.
Gates to Universal CityWalk reopened late Thursday afternoon. Visitors were undergoing temperature checks upon entry and face coverings are required.
Universal CityWalk to require masks and take temperatures
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Universal CityWalk announces reopening plans
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.
Evaluating Shanghai Disneyland's reopening
Analysts say the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland on Monday went as smoothly as to be expected. There was limited capacity and added measures were put in place to improve safety. Disney will be allowing 5,000 additional park guests each day this week.
Analysts say the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland on Monday went as smoothly as to be expected. There was limited capacity and added measures were put in place to improve safety. Disney will be allowing 5,000 additional park guests each day this week.
Disney booking guests for July visits
Walt Disney World Resort on Monday announced it will begin booking guests in July. The announcement comes on the same day that Shanghai Disneyland opened to crowds at limited capacity.
Walt Disney World Resort on Monday announced it will begin booking guests in July. The announcement comes on the same day that Shanghai Disneyland opened to crowds at limited capacity.
Walt Disney World resorts now accepting reservations beginning in July
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will reopen to public, establishes special hours for vulnerable guests
They said that zoo operations will be modified until further notice to ensure the safety of visitors, annual passholders, staff, and animals.
They said that zoo operations will be modified until further notice to ensure the safety of visitors, annual passholders, staff, and animals.
PHOTOS: Shanghai Disneyland reopens with social distancing in lines, limited capacity, new safety protocols
FOX 35 Orlando has assembled a gallery of photos from the opening of Shanghai Disneyland.
FOX 35 Orlando has assembled a gallery of photos from the opening of Shanghai Disneyland.
Shanghai Disneyland officially reopens, could serve as a model for Walt Disney World's reopening, expert says
"There's a huge pressure on Disney at this point because they don’t have the roadmap from anyone else, this is Disney’s task to come up with the plan, not just for itself, for its own theme parks but for the whole rest of the industry," a theme park expert told FOX 35 Orlando.
"There's a huge pressure on Disney at this point because they don’t have the roadmap from anyone else, this is Disney’s task to come up with the plan, not just for itself, for its own theme parks but for the whole rest of the industry," a theme park expert told FOX 35 Orlando.