We are going to keep a central place for updates regarding the parks going forward. Any official word from Disney will be posted here and in this first post.
Walt Disney World Reopening Updates (News Only)
As of March 14th, Disneyland and California Adventure will close to guests.
As of March 16th, Disneyland Resort hotels will close to guests.
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As of March 16th Walt Disney World Parks will close. Hotels and Disney Springs to remain open.
Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Paris also to face closures.
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Walt Disney World Resort to Continue Offering Select Transportation Options Through the End of March
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort to Close Friday, March 20 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Disney's Magical Express to Cease Motorcoach Operation this Friday at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Transportation to Cease Operations Tonight at 11 p.m.
runDisney Cancels 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Races
Adventures by Disney Final Payment Extended for Select Summer 2020 Adventures
The Wheel, Madame Tussauds, and Sea Life Aquarium Closing Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
LEGOLAND Florida Extends Temporary Closure of its Theme Park and Water Park Through April 14
Give Kids the World Village to Remain Closed Through April 19, 2020
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts in Florida to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Shares Guidelines For Reopening Businesses in Central Florida
What’s happening:
Large Theme Parks (Disney, Universal):
Disney Outlines Plans and Considerations to Reopen Theme Parks and Resorts
The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2020
Universal Orlando Requests to Reopen on June 1; Public Opening on June 5
Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27
Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay reopen to the public on June 5th.
Universal Orlando Resort Officially Confirms that All Three Parks Will Reopen to Guests on June 5
SeaWorld will open on June 11th pending Governor approval
SeaWorld Orlando Plans to Reopen on June 11 with Enhanced Safety Measures
Walt Disney World's reopening will start July 11th pending Governor approval
Walt Disney World Proposed Plan.pdf
UPDATE: Mayor has Approved WDW's Reopening Plan; Now Goes to Governor for Approval
Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of WDW: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic
DVC Fan: WDW DVC Resorts Opening June 22 - Vero Beach and Hilton Head June 15
Disney is canceling all dining, and fastpass reservations as well as any dining plans guests may have.
Walt Disney World Reveals Significantly Shortened Theme Park Operating Hours for Reopening
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New Reopening Guidelines for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests
New Disney World Dining Modifications Announced; Character Dining Only at Riviera Resort
What we know:
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DCL Fan: Disney Cruise Line Cancels Remaining European Sailings Through October 2, 2020
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Extends Temporary Closure Until July 29
UPDATE: Walt Disney World Calls Back Additional Food and Beverage Workers
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Walt Disney World Reopening Updates (News Only)
Important Disney Parks Updates Concerning Coronavirus/COVID-19
As we continue to monitor the coronavirus situation, we wanted to share a few updates you should know about concerning Disney parks and resorts as well as Disney Cruise Line. Update on Walt Disney World Resort
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As of March 14th, Disneyland and California Adventure will close to guests.
As of March 16th, Disneyland Resort hotels will close to guests.

All Disney Theme Parks, U.S. Universal Studios Closing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
UPDATED: As of March 27, Disneyland and Walt Disney World have extended their theme park closures indefinitely. By Monday, all Disney theme parks worldwide and both Universal Studios in the …

Update on Disneyland Resort Operations
Learn about this closure and how it may affect your reservations, tickets and plans.

7 Reedy Creek Firefighters/EMTs Reportedly in Quarantine Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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As of March 16th Walt Disney World Parks will close. Hotels and Disney Springs to remain open.
Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Paris also to face closures.

The Walt Disney Company News
The theme parks will be closed, but Walt Disney World Resort hotels will remain open along with Disney Springs.
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Disneyland Paris Moves Up Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closing Date; Now Closed Through End of March
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Walt Disney World Resort to Continue Offering Select Transportation Options Through the End of March

Tables in Wonderland Memberships Extended Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Theme Park Closures
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Walt Disney World Resort Supports Central Florida Community by Donating Excess Food to Second Harvest Food Bank During Temporary Closure
Since making the important decision to temporarily close theme parks at Walt Disney World and adjust our offerings, we have continued to take time to focus on the well-being of our Cast Members, our Guests, our families and the local community we
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Disneyland Resort Donating Excess Food During Temporary Closure
The Disneyland Resort has an ongoing commitment to reducing food waste, and during the temporary closure of Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will be donating excess food inventory to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
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Universal to Make ‘Trolls World Tour,’ ‘The Hunt,’ ‘Invisible Man’ Available Early on Home Entertainment
With movie theaters closing or reducing seating capacity due to coronavirus, Universal Pictures will make its movies available on home entertainment on the same day as the films’ global theat…

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Universal Orlando closing CityWalk, hotels due to coronavirus
Universal Orlando officials announced CityWalk will temporarily close to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak.

Homecomin', Jaleo, Raglan Road, Frontera Cocina, and Splitsville Announce Closures at Disney Springs Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort to Close Friday, March 20 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Disney's Magical Express to Cease Motorcoach Operation this Friday at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Transportation to Cease Operations Tonight at 11 p.m.
runDisney Cancels 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Races
Adventures by Disney Final Payment Extended for Select Summer 2020 Adventures
The Wheel, Madame Tussauds, and Sea Life Aquarium Closing Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
LEGOLAND Florida Extends Temporary Closure of its Theme Park and Water Park Through April 14
Give Kids the World Village to Remain Closed Through April 19, 2020
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts in Florida to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Shares Guidelines For Reopening Businesses in Central Florida
What’s happening:
- The Orange County Florida Economic Recovery Task Force met today to once again explore a plan to reopen Orlando’s economy.
- They began to devise guidelines and mandates for various industries which will continue to be revised throughout the week.
- The first preliminary draft version included hotels, restaurants, small theme parks, and large theme parks.
- While the criteria for small and large parks are the same, it is expected that there will be differences as more task force members contribute.
- Mayor Demmings shared that he thinks an opening day in June is more realistic than May in order to give time to resolve supply chain issues.
Large Theme Parks (Disney, Universal):
- Guidelines:
- Tape marking of 6 feet apart in ride/attraction queues
- Staff to regularly wipe down surfaces at random
- Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
- Mandates:
- All employees required to wear facemasks
- Touchless hand sanitizer at each ticketing entry and turnstiles
- Touchless hand sanitizer at each ride/attraction entry and exit
- Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
- Wipe down of all railing and surfaces regularly
- Phase 1: 50% capacity
- Phase 2: 75% capacity
- Guidelines:
- Tape marking of 6 feet apart in ride/attraction queues
- Staff to regularly wipe down surfaces at random
- Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
- Mandates:
- All employees required to wear facemasks
- Touchless hand sanitizer at each ticketing entry and turnstiles
- Touchless hand sanitizer at each ride/attraction entry and exit
- Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
- Wipe down of all railing and surfaces regularly
- Phase 1: 50% capacity
- Phase 2: 75% capacity
- Guidelines:
- Phase 1: Housekeeping services to be limited and allow for minimal guest and employee exposure
- Phase 1: Promote, if available, mobile check-in
- Phase 1: Housekeeping services only clean upon request, or when guests depart
- Phase 1: Allow employees to work from home if not playing a critical role in serving guests
- Phase 1: Only deliver room service to guest’s door
- Phase 1: Provide self-parking
- Promote social distancing for all guests and staff
- Recommended touchless sanitizer at entry
- Increase cleaning services/additional sanitation services through cleaning companies
- Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encourage to stay home
- Mandates:
- All employees required to wear facemasks
- Hand sanitizer at entry to be in plain visible sight
- Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
- All employees with flu-like symptoms advised to stay home
- Front desk to sanitize themselves on a regular basis
- Consistent cleaning of all guest areas
- Front desk to utilize sneeze-guards
- Remove all service items in guest rooms to include glassware, coffee cups etc.
- Mini bars not to be stocked
- Do no offer self food services
- Space pool furniture according to distancing guidelines
- Pool gates and pool chairs to be sanitized regularly
- Door handles, elevator button and railing to be sanitized regularly
- Remove all coffee makers from guest rooms
- Remove all guest collateral items, except for those that are single use
- Sanitize guest keys before and after each use
- Sanitize bell carts after each year
- Phase 1 & 2: No conferences
- Guidelines:
- Paper/disposable menus
- Encourage takeout/online orders
- Touchless sanitizer at entry
- Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
- Mandates:
- Hand sanitizer at every table
- Hand sanitizer at entry to be in plain visible sight
- All employees required to wear facemasks
- Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
- All employees with flu-like symptoms advised to stay home
- Doors to be wiped regularly
- All staff behind counters must wear gloves (except for bartenders)
- Bartenders to sanitize hands after making each drink order
- Seated tables to be six feet apart
- Phase 1: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 50%
- Phase 2: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 75%
Disney Outlines Plans and Considerations to Reopen Theme Parks and Resorts
The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2020
- Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on May 20. Here's what to know before you go.
- Other areas of Walt Disney World Resort remain closed, including theme parks and Disney Resort hotels. Learn about this closure.
- Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will be limited in capacity and subject to limited availability or closure, based on direction from health experts and government officials to promote physical distancing. View important details.
Universal Orlando Requests to Reopen on June 1; Public Opening on June 5
Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27
Universal Studios Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay reopen to the public on June 5th.
Universal Orlando Resort Officially Confirms that All Three Parks Will Reopen to Guests on June 5
SeaWorld will open on June 11th pending Governor approval
SeaWorld Orlando Plans to Reopen on June 11 with Enhanced Safety Measures
Walt Disney World's reopening will start July 11th pending Governor approval
Walt Disney World Proposed Plan.pdf
UPDATE: Mayor has Approved WDW's Reopening Plan; Now Goes to Governor for Approval
Walt Disney World Presents Proposal to Reopen Parks Beginning July 11th
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of WDW: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic
DVC Fan: WDW DVC Resorts Opening June 22 - Vero Beach and Hilton Head June 15
Disney is canceling all dining, and fastpass reservations as well as any dining plans guests may have.

An Update on Walt Disney World Resort Reservations
In case you missed it, this week we shared some big news about Walt Disney World Resort, including plans to welcome guests back to the theme parks as part of a phased reopening beginning July 11, pending state approval.
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Walt Disney World Reveals Significantly Shortened Theme Park Operating Hours for Reopening

Disney World Begins Issuing Refunds to Annual Passholders
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Shanghai Disneyland Now Allowing General Admission Ticket Holders to Make Reservations
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Disneyland Now Accepting Reservations for July 15th and Later
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Future Cruise Credit to March 2022
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BREAKING: Theme Park Construction Projects Resume at Disney World
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Virtual Queue Rolled Out at Shanghai Disneyland with 'Disney Standby Pass'; Full Details and Step-by-Step
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Florida Governor Announces Phase 2 Reopening Date; Takeaways for Theme Parks
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Some Cast Members Head Back to Work June 14th; List of Resorts and Restaurants
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New Reopening Guidelines for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests
New Disney World Dining Modifications Announced; Character Dining Only at Riviera Resort
What we know:
- In-park dining will require valid park admission, a park reservation and a dining reservation. Dining reservations do no guarantee a park reservation.
- Online resort check-in is strongly recommended
- Face coverings for ages 2 and up are required
- Theme parks will require a park reservation to enter
- Disney resort hotel guests are not guaranteed theme park reservations
- Cashless or contactless forms of payment are strongly recommended
- Disney is encouraging use of chat features and other forms of communication with cast rather than in person interaction
- Housekeeping
- High-touch areas like TV remotes, and door handles, housekeeping tools, and floors will be steam cleaned between each guests stay.
- Extra linens and towels wrapped in single use packaging
- Individually wrapped glassware
- Double cased pillows
- Light cleaning service every other day will include; removal of trash, new towels, wiping of surfaces, and vacuuming
- Guests can decline every other day services
- Disney's Magical Express service will operate
- Resort Airline Check-In may be unavailable
- Fastpass+ service is suspended
- Extra Magic Hours are suspended
- Before theme parks reopen bus service will be available to Disney Springs
- Theme park transportation will be available when the parks reopen
- Minnie Van service will not be available
- Valet will be unavailable
- Bell services will deliver luggage to rooms but not escort guests
- Club-level services will be temporarily unavailable
- Deliveries will only be made to occupied rooms
- In-room celebrations will not be available
- Dry-cleaning and laundry services will be unavailable
- Shipping services will be unavailable
- Character dining will not be available
- Topolino's Terrace will offer a modified character experience
- Select dining locations will be available at Disney resort hotels
- Pools
- Feature pools may operate with reduced hours
- Leisure pools will be open 24 hours a day
- Pools will operate with reduced capacity
- Select poolside activities may be available
- Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club resorts will not be available during initial opening
- Beach Club guests will be able to use the Boardwalk main pool due to Stormalong Bay being unavailable.
- Fitness Centers
- Fitness centers will be open with guidelines and may have reduced hours
- Instructor led classes will not be available
- Sports courts will be open
- Activity schedules will vary
- Swan and Dolphin will be closed until July 29th, 2020

Disney World Releases List of Restaurants Opening on June 22nd
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RUMOR: Disney World Will Limit Guests to One Theme Park Per Day
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DCL Fan: Disney Cruise Line Cancels Remaining European Sailings Through October 2, 2020
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Extends Temporary Closure Until July 29
UPDATE: Walt Disney World Calls Back Additional Food and Beverage Workers

Disney Looks to Cut Back on Cast Member Interactions at Resorts
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