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.

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.

SeaWorld Orlando releases Chessie the manatee back into the wild

SeaWorld said that Chessie came to them for rehabilitation after he was found floating abnormally. It appeared that he was emaciated and had pneumonia.

Universal Orlando hiring more than 2,000 workers

There are full-time, part-time, seasonal, and professional career opportunities across the entire resort.

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.

Universal Orlando to drop temperature checks for employees, guests

Universal Orlando Resort will be eliminating temperature screenings for park guests and employees and relax social distancing rules beginning May 6.

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Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort on Wednesday announced that they will be discontinuing temperature checks for employees and guests.

Disney Imagineers develop 'free-roaming' robotic actor themed after 'Baby Groot'

Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development has created a small-scale, free-roaming robotic "Baby Groot" character, popularized in the 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

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 announces Star Wars hotel will now open in 2022

Walt Disney World released the new details on the hotel on Tuesday, May 4th -- also known as 'Star Wars Day.'

Disney World to bring back Disney College Program starting in June

Disney said it has simplified its application process and modified its eligibility requirement so many who have already graduated can still apply.