Theme park news: Disney World hotel delays / PeopleMover status / ‘Blackfish’ settlement
Two Epcot area resorts are now set to remain closed until further notice.
New Disney World face mask policy: No valves, neck gaiters, bandanas
The new policy also bans face coverings with mesh material, which have become a favorite of anti-maskers.
Theme park news: Face mask loophole closed / Volcano Bay injury / Knott’s event extended
“You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing," Disney's updated policy states.
Theme park notes: Disney World closures / Legoland New York update / Cedar Point coronavirus
Disney has announced that Rivers of Light, Primeval Whirl and Stitch's Great Escape are now permanently closed.
Theme park attendance in 2019
Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park once again topped the list of most-visited theme parks in the world.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge didn’t boost attendance at Disney theme parks
Disneyland attendance was flat in 2019, according to the latest TEA/AECOM Theme Index.
As Epcot reopens, Disney officially postpones Mary Poppins, Spaceship Earth projects
Disney had previously said it would cut $900 million in planned capital expenditures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County Mayor may ask Disney World to “reevaluate” reopening if COVID-19 outbreaks are tied to theme parks
Mayor Jerry Demings also said there's no indications that other reopened theme parks caused an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Park notes: Disney eBay resellers / Disney World vs. actors / Midwest water parks reopening
Even during a pandemic, some guests appeared to go to Magic Kingdom solely to buy piles of merchandise, likely to be resold later.