Walt Disney World has gotten the go-ahead from the state of Florida to open its four Orlando theme parks starting July 11 along the lines of plan executives presented to Orange County officials on Wednesday.
The phased reopening starts with the Magic Kingdom and Disney Animal Kingdom on Saturday, July 11 and Epcott and Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, July 15.
The plans were reportedly approved Friday by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in a memo sent to Orange County officials, according to multiple news reports. Disney reps weren’t immediately available for comment.
Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort had unveiled the timeline at a virtual presentation to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force two days ago. The parks widely-anticipated opening date is a milestone for Disney economically and symbolic barometer for the gradual reopening of the country still in the midst of a Covid-19 pandemic.
The phased reopening starts with the Magic Kingdom and Disney Animal Kingdom on Saturday, July 11 and Epcott and Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, July 15.
The plans were reportedly approved Friday by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in a memo sent to Orange County officials, according to multiple news reports. Disney reps weren’t immediately available for comment.
Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort had unveiled the timeline at a virtual presentation to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force two days ago. The parks widely-anticipated opening date is a milestone for Disney economically and symbolic barometer for the gradual reopening of the country still in the midst of a Covid-19 pandemic.
- 5/29/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney World Resort executives on Wednesday unveiled a phased plan to reopen its Magic Kingdom and Disney Animal Kingdom on Saturday, July 11 and Epcott and Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, July 15.
Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort unveiled the timeline at a virtual presentation to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. He spoke just after Marc Swanson, interim CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, said its parks propose to open privately June 10 and to the public June 11.
The parks widely-anticipated opening date is a milestone for Disney economically and symbolic barometer for the gradual reopening of the country still in the midst of a Covid-19 pandemic.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings was cautiously optimistic in comments kicking off the Task Force meeting. As of Tuesday, he said, the county had a relatively low Covid-19 “positivity rate” of 2.8% — about half that of the state of Florida,...
Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort unveiled the timeline at a virtual presentation to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. He spoke just after Marc Swanson, interim CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, said its parks propose to open privately June 10 and to the public June 11.
The parks widely-anticipated opening date is a milestone for Disney economically and symbolic barometer for the gradual reopening of the country still in the midst of a Covid-19 pandemic.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings was cautiously optimistic in comments kicking off the Task Force meeting. As of Tuesday, he said, the county had a relatively low Covid-19 “positivity rate” of 2.8% — about half that of the state of Florida,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney World will reopen this July, after the Orlando, Fla., theme park was forced to close for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney World and SeaWorld execs presented reopening proposals to the Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Tuesday, both of which were approved.
Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom plan to open again on July 11, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will resume business on July 15. SeaWorld, meanwhile, will reopen to the public on June 11.
Disney’s Orlando theme parks will look a little different this summer. New requirements include temperature checks upon arrival, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning, hand-washing and sanitizing stations and “limited-contact enhancements,” such as contactless payments, mobile orders at restaurants, according to Disney World senior VP of operations Jim McPhee.
“High-touch experiences” such as character meet-and-greets and playgrounds will be temporarily suspended. The parks will operate at reduced...
Disney World and SeaWorld execs presented reopening proposals to the Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Tuesday, both of which were approved.
Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom plan to open again on July 11, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will resume business on July 15. SeaWorld, meanwhile, will reopen to the public on June 11.
Disney’s Orlando theme parks will look a little different this summer. New requirements include temperature checks upon arrival, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning, hand-washing and sanitizing stations and “limited-contact enhancements,” such as contactless payments, mobile orders at restaurants, according to Disney World senior VP of operations Jim McPhee.
“High-touch experiences” such as character meet-and-greets and playgrounds will be temporarily suspended. The parks will operate at reduced...
- 5/27/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
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