Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Fun Spot Orlando pass county COVID-19 inspections John Gregory 01/07/2021 Disney World, Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks The unannounced visits determine whether theme parks are complying with Orange County, Florida's rules on face masks and physical distancing.
Joe Rohde retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering John Gregory 11/23/2020 Disney World, Disneyland The legendary Imagineer's resume stretches from work on Epcot to the creation of Pandora at Animal Kingdom.
Theme park news: SeaWorld hiring despite layoffs / Animal Kingdom giraffe / Polynesian entrance John Gregory 09/25/2020 Disney World, Hotels, SeaWorld/Busch The open jobs include positions for which SeaWorld had recently permanently laid off furloughed employees.
Theme park news: Fire at Hagrid’s / Epcot pass changes / Animal Kingdom show John Gregory 08/12/2020 Disney World, Universal “We are working to reopen the ride as soon as possible,” Universal said.
Disney World reduces theme park hours starting in September John Gregory 08/07/2020 Disney World The reduced operating hours go into effect on Sept. 8.
Theme park notes: Disney World closures / Legoland New York update / Cedar Point coronavirus John Gregory 07/16/2020 Cedar Fair, Disney World, Legoland Disney has announced that Rivers of Light, Primeval Whirl and Stitch's Great Escape are now permanently closed.
Disney World still set to reopen despite coronavirus surge in Central Florida John Gregory 07/05/2020 Disney World With COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates rising in Central Florida, Disney World will reopen its theme parks on July 11.
Disney World coronavirus reopening: New reservation system, no park hopping, AP options John Gregory 06/19/2020 Disney World Theme park reservations will become available on June 22 for guests staying at a Disney World hotel.
Disney World cancels all FastPass+, dining reservations ahead of COVID-19 reopening John Gregory 05/28/2020 Disney World Disney says the cancellations are necessary because of the capacity restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus.