There was a suspected COVID-19 case at Hong Kong Disneyland and was closed today, Wednesday, November 17th. All Cast Members were required to take a COVID-19 test. This is what was on the official Disney website: Hong Kong Disneyland Park Temporary Closure on Nov 17 (Wed) In an abundance of caution, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will be closed on Nov ...
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Six New Characters Announced for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
If you’ve been waiting to find out more about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, you will want to read this. Six new characters have been announced that will be joining your voyage. Starwars.com shared their names, a drawing, and a description of them. If you happen to wander into Oga’s Cantina, the local watering hole at Black Spire Outpost inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ...
Read More »Tourism Numbers Improve: Third Quarter Beats Pre-Pandemic Levels
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically hurt our tourism in Central Florida. Everything had to shut down temporarily, and Theme Parks were shut down. It was said that it was not safe to travel, and International borders were closed. There was a stay at home order in Central Florida, and if you drove on the roads, they were empty. You were only supposed to ...
Read More »Disney Cruise Line Updates Vaccination Requirements
Disney Cruise Line recently updated their vaccination requirements to include children ages 5 to 11. This requirement will apply to all sailings on or after January 13th, 2022. This is what the policy states on the official Disney Cruise Line website. Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined ...
Read More »Face Covering Policy Changed for Universal Orlando Crew Members
Today November 17th, the face covering policy has changed for Crew Members at Universal Orlando Resort. Those Crew Members who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask. If they are not fully vaccinated, it is still required. This policy is due to low COVID-19 numbers in the Central Florida area. This past week there were 10,746 new cases in Florida ...
Read More »Universal CEO Tom Williams Retires
We are mainly a Walt Disney World site, but we also like to keep you updated with other news about the Theme Parks in the Central Florida area. When something like this happens, it is big news, Universal Parks and Resorts Chair and CEO Tom Williams is retiring next year. The Vice Chair Mark Woodbury will be stepping up and taking his spot on ...
Read More »Native American Heritage Month: Megan Goheen’s Story
You never know what moment will change someone’s life. Eli Levin Shared with Disney Parks Blog Megan Goheen’s story on why Native American Heritage Month means so much to her. The simple moments can have the biggest impact. One call, one note, one story … could open new doors, create new experiences. For Megan Goheen, who works in merchandising as a wholesale ...
Read More »Construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
If you are a Guardians of the Galaxy fan or love new attractions at Walt Disney World, this will be extremely exciting to you. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared more progress on the construction for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. If you love seeing work construction from Walt Disney World behind the scenes, make sure to follow his Instagram. He posts many exciting updates and ...
Read More »When Walt Disney World and Minecraft Come Together
If you want to experience Walt Disney World from your own home, here is an opportunity, just in a different way. Allison Citino shared with Disney Parks Blog how the magic of Magic Kingdom and Minecraft come together. There is a new and exciting way to experience the magic of Walt Disney World and celebrate the 50th Anniversary! The new Walt Disney ...
Read More »In 2022 Disney Genie+ Could Generate 300 Million Dollars
Recently Walt Disney World unleashed the new program Disney Genie+. It is similar to the old FastPass system, except that it is not included anymore with your price of admission. It is $15 per Guest per day, but it does not include every ride at Walt Disney World. There are some rides that you will need to purchase individual Lightning Lane reservations. Many Guests are ...
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