News Round Up 2021

[Mr. lncredible]

Disney to relax mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

“Specifically, the latest update beginning April 8 allows guest to remove masks when they are taking photos while socially distanced. Masks must be worn at all other times, in accordance with the original guidelines for the park's reopening back in July 2020. Exceptions include when dining or swimming, and while actively eating or drinking, but must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

Walt Disney World to Relax Face Mask Policy

Can’t wait for vloggers to abuse this as they walk around creating “content” for all twelve of their followers.

 

[jpeterson]

Can’t wait for vloggers to abuse this as they walk around creating “content” for all twelve of their followers.

I really hope not. That would be the very definition of: "this is why we can't have nice things!" to me.

 

[wareagle57]

Jurassic World VelociCoaster opening date set for June 10th, 2021.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1379445224645271563

Now, will Sea World and Busch finally announce dates for Ice Breaker and Iron Gwazi? Will they try to open a few days earlier?

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Releases Details Regarding the Reopening of Rise of the Resistance

 

[hertamaniac]

Universal CityWalk opens new flagship store, reveals details about legacy store

 

[Douglas Dubh]

4th Harmonious barge will be joining the others soon

The aerial picture is beautiful! You can see the 4th barge on the lower right side.

Soon is now. The fifth barge is in the lagoon.

 

[mrsap]

Disney PhotoPass Will Take Photos of Maskless Guests Beginning April 8th

 

[hertamaniac]

Cruise Lines International Association reiterated its call for the US conditional sailing order to be lifted, dismissing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidelines as 'unduly burdensome' and 'largely unworkable'

 

[mrsap]

Soon is now. The fifth barge is in the lagoon.

They’re referring to the 4th black barge, it’s not yet with the others in the middle.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

They’re referring to the 4th black barge, it’s not yet with the others in the middle.

Yes. It is. The “Germany” barge was moved last night.

 

[mrsap]

Yes. It is. The “Germany” barge was moved last night.

Oh, pardon me. I was referring to the article. I have not seen any new reports of the barge being moved. Do you have any pictures/articles to share?

 

[mrsap]

Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks is newly reopen at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

 

[Gusey]

I was just checking the Disneyland website to see if I could find a list of attractions supposedly opening (am struggling to locate the full list ) but noticed that the pages for all of the Avengers Campus attractions, entertainment and dining are on the site, including the generic synopsis:
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure (of note, no height limit for the attraction )
Sanctum Doctor Strange character encounter
Pym Test Kitchen Quick Service location
WEB Suppliers Shop
Avengers Headquarters A show taking place on the roofs of buildings, featuring:

Spoiler

Black Widow, Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel vs Taskmaster

 

[mollmoll4]

Perhaps not news, but FWIW, Disney has updated their website with renovated WL room pics:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/wilderness-lodge-resort/rates-rooms/

Just a note, these rooms had already debuted on the CL floor and maybe part of the floor below it prior to COVID - you can find videos and pics online. When the resort reopens in June, all hotel-side rooms will now be renovated.

Did they ditch the bunk rooms with the update? What a bummer.

 

[mrsap]

The “Germany” barge was moved last night.

Just posted on Blog Mickey! Thanks for the heads up.

Final Harmonious Barge Arrives on World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

 

[Heather07438]

Runner Don Muchow Completes First-Ever Disneyland to Walt Disney World Coast-to-Coast Run

After realizing the gate at DL was closed he needed to run over to the next one available.

 

[Missingmypooh]

Disney PhotoPass Will Take Photos of Maskless Guests Beginning April 8th

can we just appreciate the TWO day notice for this?

Wonder if this is the kind of precedent they plan on setting. Two days isn’t enough time to throw a spontaneous trip together for most people (unless you WFH with no kids and big pocket book)

so maybe the two-five day thing is something we should expect as guidelines change. “Sorry, it was short notice”

 

[hertamaniac]

Universal Orlando Seeking Dancers for Halloween Horror Nights

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Just posted on Blog Mickey! Thanks for the heads up.

Final Harmonious Barge Arrives on World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

Well that foils my time line but also means it could be..........."SOOONER"

 

[mrsap]

Well that foils my time line but also means it could be..........."SOOONER"

Im keeping my fingers crossed either way!!!!