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NEWS: Orange County California Is No Longer Requiring Face Coverings

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

Disneyland’s reopening plan isn’t the only news coming out of California this week!

Disneyland Main Entrance

Orange County, in which Disneyland is located, has revised its policy regarding face masks.

On May 22nd, an order was issued that required everyone to wear a face covering in public when they were unable to maintain distance between others. This was released in conjunction with the Stage 2 reopening of additional businesses in Orange County.

American Threads Face Masks at Disney Springs

However, as of June 11th, the face covering rule has been relaxed from a requirement to a suggested measure.

Orange County is also preparing to reopen additional businesses outlined in Stage 3 of the state’s reopening plan, beginning tomorrow. These businesses include bars and breweries, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, hotels, museums, and campgrounds.

Does your local government have a face mask policy? Let us know in the comments?

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California Is Set to Move to Stage 3 of Reopening Tomorrow — Here’s What That Means

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

Now that Disneyland has submitted its proposed reopening dates and parts of Universal CityWalk in Hollywood have already begun to reopen, Califonia’s phased reopening plan seems to be chuggin’ along.

Hollywood Sign

Stage 3 of Governor Newsom’s plan will go into effect this Friday which will means that more locations and businesses will receive the green light to reopen.

While Newsom’s plan has four stages, most of the state entered stage two in May. California’s reopening has been more gradual than other parts of the country and Newsom says counties still have the option of moving forward slower than the rest of the state if they choose to do so.

Universal Studios

Dine-in restaurants, houses of worship, hair salons, and non-essential retail stores were allowed to reopen last month at each counties’ discretion. Once stage 3 begins on Friday, the following locations may resume assuming all health guidelines and necessary safety precautions (limited capacity, social distancing, increased sanitation) are implemented:

Schools
Day Camps
Bars
Gyms
Campgrounds
Professional Sports

For schools and day camps, only counties that are below the threshold of cases will be permitted to reopen (which almost every county meets). The state will provide further guidance (including rules) on how hotels, casinos, museums, zoos, and aquariums can safely operate as well as the filming of television and movie productions and recording of music can resume.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Since California officials have stated Disneyland will be allowed to reopen in stage three, we’re eager to see if the proposed dates are finalized soon.

Did you predict Disneyland would reopen in July? Let us know when you were thinking it would reopen in the comments below!

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VIDEO: A Friendship-Filled Moment with Duffy & Friends Shared Around the World

Post author By disneyparks.disney.go.com
Post date June 11, 2020

If you’ve been to Tokyo Disney Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort or Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you might be familiar with Duffy & Friends, an original Walt Disney Imagineering story.

So, the story goes, one day in Cape Cod, Mickey Mouse the sailor was leaving on a long sea voyage. Minnie Mouse didn’t want Mickey to be lonely, so she hand-sewed him a cuddly teddy bear to keep him company and gave the bear to Mickey in a duffel bag, which inspired him to name the bear “Duffy.” Together, Duffy and Mickey share adventures – big and small – and make new friends along the way.

VIDEO: A Friendship-Filled Moment with Duffy & Friends Shared Around the World

Check out one of Duffy’s many adventures in this new “Morning Glory” video. Duffy and his friends – ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn and ‘Olu Mel – plant, in their little garden, the morning glory seeds Duffy had received from Mickey. They work together and eagerly watch as the plants grow – until a small, unexpected hiccup happens. Find out what happens next and how the friends come together to overcome all with a message of love, teamwork and friendship.

If you looked closely in the video you might even notice that Duffy the Disney Bear resembles Mickey with similar markings on his feet and face!

There are endless possibilities tied to the loveable and huggable bear and you can be part of the adventures too by using the hashtag #DuffyandFriends on social media to share your adventures with Duffy and his friends.

For more information about Duffy & Friends, click here.

We hope you enjoyed this peek into the world of Duffy & Friends.

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Traveling to Disney World Soon? Orlando International Airport Wants to Know Your Thoughts on Flying!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

Since Disney World is reopening on July 11th and other theme parks in Florida are also getting back to business, tourist travel may start to increase at places like Orlando International Airport (MCO).

©Orlando International Airport

Between the Re-Open Florida Task Force discussing ways to keep people safe and the possible $25 billion airline rescue package, airports are working towards preparing for more passengers to make their way back into planes.

According to Spectrum News 13, the Orlando International Airport has released a questionnaire to gauge whether people feel comfortable flying, what types of travel they’re interested in, and how often they expect themselves to travel over the next six to 12 months.

Orlando International Airport

The questionnaire asks people whether they will be traveling domestically or internationally; for business, leisure, or to visit friends and relatives; and what means of transportation they plan on using for their trips.

Orlando International Airport

“The leisure market is going to come back first domestically, then what we call ‘VFR’ — visiting friends and relatives — and then the business,” Orlando International Airport’s senior director of marketing and air service development Vicki Jaramillo said. At this time, they’ve noticed that “over 65%” of the 1,000-plus respondents have said they would feel comfortable flying again soon.

However, there has been a drop by 90% in airport travel at MCO. It was previously the busiest airport in Florida over the past year, but MCO is considering cutting $226 million from the new Terminal C’s construction budget and reducing the number of new gates from 19 to 15.

Orange County International Airport

The Orlando International Airport has still put measures in place to keep travelers and employees safe, like frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, the use of protective equipment such as eye wear and masks, and new TSA regulations. Other airports like Daytona Beach International Airport have implemented a “Ready to Fly Initiative” with protective barriers, distancing signs, and personal care kits for passengers.

If you want to take part in the Orlando International Airport’s survey, you can fill it out here! While travel may look different for a while, airports are still moving forward to make sure they bring travelers back. We’ll keep you updated with more information about airport changes here!

When will you feel safe traveling at an airport again? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Disney Released a BRAND NEW ‘Frozen’ Short That Puts You in the Middle of the Action!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

We love Disney’s “At Home with Olaf” YouTube series, but that isn’t the only new Frozen content in the world!

Walt Disney Animation Studios a new chapter of the Frozen saga, and this time, you’re in the middle of the action, thanks to virtual reality!

The new short is called Myth: A Frozen Tale, and it just launched on Oculus Quest’s website, so you’ll need a VR headset to watch it! Based around Frozen 2, the short runs just over eight minutes long and features the voice of Frozen 2 star Evan Rachel Wood.

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Just as you settle in and enjoy a bedtime story with an Arendellian family, the home suddenly shifts around you, as you are transported into an enchanted forest. Things are not as they first appear, as the elemental spirits of air, fire, water, and earth make their presence known,” the description reads. Sound intriguing? You can check out the trailer for Myth: A Frozen Tale below!

Myth: A Frozen Tale is now available for purchase and will cost you $2.99 to download, so grab your VR headset and check it out NOW!

Will you watch Myth: A Frozen Tale? Let us know if you’re excited in the comments below!

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