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Governments around the country are still grappling with the best way to handle the current global health crisis.

Hollywood Sign

Just days after the delay of the reopening of Disneyland, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that 19 California counties, including Orange County (Disneyland’s location), will be impacted by an action that ceases all indoor operations for certain sectors.

News of the action came today during a press conference with the Governor. All restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, and museums and cardrooms in the 19 impacted counties must close their indoor operations. Orange County is included in the impacted counties.

Impacted Counties

The action also includes the total closure of bars in all 19 counties. Newsom went on to urge that citizens not gather with anyone outside of their household. Parking areas at state beaches will be closed as well and Newsom encouraged the cancelation of 4th of July fireworks in impacted counties.

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The action will extend for at least the next three weeks. Do note that outdoor dining and operations are not prohibited at this time so if a business can move their operations outdoors (such as with outdoor dining space), they can remain open.

An empty Downtown Disney

It is not yet clear how this action will impact the reopening of Downtown Disney, currently slated for July 9th. We spoke with Governor Newsom’s office and they explained that since Disneyland was not specifically mentioned, they don’t know whether it is included.

We also spoke with Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, a location in Downtown Disney. They explained that they couldn’t legally talk about how the action affected them but that Downtown Disney is still aiming to open on July 9th.

Black Tap

As of right now, we don’t have a definitive answer on Downtown Disney — but we’re investigating for you. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates about how this action affects Disneyland.

Click here to learn about the delayed reopening of Disneyland.

What do you think of the latest California action? Tell us in the comments.

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There’s a lot of moving and shaking happening at Disney World right now as the theme parks’ phased reopening approaches. Can you believe it’s less than two weeks away?!

Disney’s Skyliner

Earlier today, we learned when guests can expect to ride Disney World’s monorail and Skyliner gondola system. And thanks to a reader, it looks like we might know more details regarding Disney World’s ferryboats soon!

We’d like to give a big shout out to @always_amanda79 for sending us these photos of Disney World testing out its ferryboats on Seven Seas Lagoon today!

Ferryboat Testing

So far, Disney World’s ferryboat service is still shrouded in mystery. We don’t know when they’ll be coming back and Disney has only told us ferryboats may be limited, but that’s pretty much all the info they’ve shared.

Ferryboat Testing

But, today, Disney was testing these guys out. We will be interested to see if they reopen with Magic Kingdom so that Disney can help disperse guests when helping them get into the park.

And while we did find out Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s boats would resume on July 11th, it looks like one has pulled into the dock a little early. It’s not quite ready to take guests out across the Seven Seas Lagoon just yet, but we’ll be looking forward to enjoying our first boat ride soon.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

We’ll continue showing you all the ways Disney World is getting ready to welcome back guests, but in the meantime, did you know Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has reopened too? See what it looks like now with its new health and safety measures in place here!

Disney World’s brand new solar-powered McDonald’s is now open! Check it out here!

Have you ever taken the ferryboat to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, Wilderness Lodge, closure, Disney World, ferryboat, ferryboat testing, limited, modifications, reopening, seven seas lagoon, testing, transportation, Update

Now that the new McDonald’s location has just debuted at Disney World, we know where to find a fast Chicken Nuggies fill-up!

Speedway

But if you’re looking for some bubbling crude (but more likely its derivative, gasoline) to put in your family’s roadster, you’ll be happy to know the Speedway gas station next to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened too!

If you find yourself running on empty during your visit to Disney World, the Speedway gas station is one of the most convenient spots on property to get you back on the road with a full tank of gas in no time! They also have a convenience shop loaded with snacks and beverages in case your body could use a refueling as well.

Speedway

We spotted this sign posted on the door at Speedway today stating its new hours (7AM to 11PM daily) which also mentioned a few of its enhanced health and safety protocols. Due to Orange County’s recent order mandating face masks, all guests must wear a face-covering inside the store.

Speedway’s Safety Guidelines

And while you’re filling up your tank, don’t forget to look UP! Hopefully, you’ll get to see some of Disney’s Skyliner gondolas whizzing by! They aren’t carrying any passengers quite yet, but they will be starting on July 15th! 

Speedway

Get the latest news regarding Disney World’s transportation here!

This gas station is heavily frequented by both Cast Members and guests alike, so it’s convenient to have more options for filling up your tank on property again.

Have you considered driving to Disney World this year? Click here to read our thoughts on the subject!

Do you typically bring your car to Disney World or do you normally use its bus system to get where you’re going? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Boardwalk Inn and Villas, Disney News, Featured, Walt Disney World, closure, Disney World, drive to disney world, driving, fill up, fuel, gas, gas station, on property, reopening, speedway, temporary closure