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.
Fun Spot America owner downplayed COVID-19 safety concerns: ‘I have no fear of this virus’ John Gregory 11/30/2020 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks E-mails from Fun Spot's owner denying the severity of the pandemic preceded the Orlando park failing multiple inspections on COVID-19 safety.
Fun Spot Orlando fails 4th inspection on face mask enforcement; SeaWorld, Disney’s Magic Kingdom pass John Gregory 10/26/2020 Disney World, Other Theme Parks, SeaWorld/Busch Orange County said, "Our Strike team is planning to meet with Fun Spot management to find a solution.”
Orange County health officer flagged COVID-19 concerns about Fun Spot as early as June John Gregory 10/22/2020 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks The email came more than a month before the first Orange County inspection of Fun Spot's Orlando location.
Theme park news: Disney World face mask update / Fun Spot mask violations / ‘Open Disneyland’ rally John Gregory 10/16/2020 Disney World, Disneyland, Other Theme Parks Disney World is asking guests who can't wear a face mask to reschedule their visits for a later date.
SeaWorld, Aquatica Orlando pass surprise COVID-19 inspection, county says John Gregory 09/03/2020 SeaWorld/Busch An Orange County team found both parks to be in compliance with county rules on face masks and physical distancing.
Orange County Mayor may ask Disney World to “reevaluate” reopening if COVID-19 outbreaks are tied to theme parks John Gregory 07/13/2020 Disney World Mayor Jerry Demings also said there's no indications that other reopened theme parks caused an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Disneyland proposes phased reopening starting in July John Gregory 06/10/2020 Disneyland Under this plan, the resort’s theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure would reopen on July 17 — Disneyland’s 65th birthday.
COVID-19 notes: Universal to present reopening plan / Icon Park reopens / Rumored Disney cuts John Gregory 05/20/2020 Disney World, Orlando Tourism, Universal The plans, which will be detailed to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, could include a projected date for reopening the resort’s theme parks while the coronavirus pandemic continues.