Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Walt Disney World to increase capacity as Q2 revenue drops on continued weakness in parks
Disney's second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its theme parks. However, CEO Bob Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen across the company and capacity will continue to expand at Walt Disney World.
Disney's second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its theme parks. However, CEO Bob Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen across the company and capacity will continue to expand at Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World and AdventHealth team up to build emergency room
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
Walt Disney World to phase out temperature checks in coming days
Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced that it will phase out onsite temperature screenings for employees beginning May 8 and for guests on May 16.
Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced that it will phase out onsite temperature screenings for employees beginning May 8 and for guests on May 16.
Disney teases real-life retractable lightsaber on May 4
Disney Parks unveiled a working retractable lightsaber on May 4 when it teased the opening of a new immersive “Star Wars”-themed hotel.
Disney Parks unveiled a working retractable lightsaber on May 4 when it teased the opening of a new immersive “Star Wars”-themed hotel.
The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Disney paying employees to get vaccinated
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Disney adding finishing touches to Cinderella Castle for 50th anniversary
The Magic Kingdom's iconic centerpiece has been undergoing a transformation ahead of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," which is planned to begin on October 1.
The Magic Kingdom's iconic centerpiece has been undergoing a transformation ahead of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," which is planned to begin on October 1.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Disney World testing facial recognition technology at park entrance
Walt Disney World said they are testing facial recognition technology at one of its parks over the next month, allowing guests to enter by just capturing an image of their face.
Walt Disney World said they are testing facial recognition technology at one of its parks over the next month, allowing guests to enter by just capturing an image of their face.
Disney World union calls for COVID vaccines for 'essential' hospitality workers
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Man accused of spitting on Disney employee
A man is accused of spitting on a Disney worker and Orange County deputies say it was all over a face mask. This incident is just the latest example of run -ins at local theme park since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
A man is accused of spitting on a Disney worker and Orange County deputies say it was all over a face mask. This incident is just the latest example of run -ins at local theme park since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Big news out of Disney shareholder meeting
In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, the company announced that Remy?s Ratatouille Adventure, will open on October 1 at EPCOT. The news was announced during a shareholder's meeting on Tuesday.
In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, the company announced that Remy?s Ratatouille Adventure, will open on October 1 at EPCOT. The news was announced during a shareholder's meeting on Tuesday.
Disney announces opening date for Epcot’s Ratatouille ride
The attraction, restaurant and pavilion expansion are all part of the historic transformation of EPCOT currently underway,
The attraction, restaurant and pavilion expansion are all part of the historic transformation of EPCOT currently underway,
Passengers sue Disney Cruise Line, claiming they contracted COVID-19 on ship
Disney Cruise Line passengers have filed four separate lawsuits claiming they contracted COVID-19 on a March 2020 cruise.
Disney Cruise Line passengers have filed four separate lawsuits claiming they contracted COVID-19 on a March 2020 cruise.
Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most-recent quarter
The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies.
The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies.
Disney California Adventure to host food, beverage festival-like experience in March
Disneyland Resort will be bringing back nearly 1,000 cast members for a new, limited-time food and beverage ticketed experience at Disney California Adventure Park.
Disneyland Resort will be bringing back nearly 1,000 cast members for a new, limited-time food and beverage ticketed experience at Disney California Adventure Park.
Mask required at Disney even with vaccine
Officials at Walt Disney World say even if you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you will still have to wear a face-covering at the parks.
Officials at Walt Disney World say even if you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you will still have to wear a face-covering at the parks.
State pays $198 million for shopping complex
The State of Florida has just agreed to pay $198 million for a shopping center near Walt Disney World and Interstate 4. The Crossroads Center will eventually be razed to begin work on a road construction project.
The State of Florida has just agreed to pay $198 million for a shopping center near Walt Disney World and Interstate 4. The Crossroads Center will eventually be razed to begin work on a road construction project.
Walt Disney World could remain at reduced capacity until 2022
For months, capacity at Walt Disney World has remained a mere 35%. That limited capacity may be here to stay for a while.
For months, capacity at Walt Disney World has remained a mere 35%. That limited capacity may be here to stay for a while.