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Governor Ron DeSantis announces Florida will move to Phase 2 in its reopening process

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 3, 2020

In a Press Conference, today at Universal Studios Orlando Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to Phase 2 in its reopening process effective Friday, June 5th, 2020!

WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Orlando

Posted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Phase 2 means that bars, movie theaters, and concert venues can now operate at 50% occupancy, retail stores, restaurants, and gyms can now operate at full capacity, and gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted.

Schools and organized youth activities can now reopen as well.

The state of Florida was required to have two weeks of a sustained drop in COVID-19 cases before moving to Phase 2 reopenings.

In case you missed it Disney Annual Passholder Preview has been announced for Walt Disney World Theme Parks Reopening starting on July 11th!

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Inspectors Deem Disney World as Ready to Reopen in Mid-July

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

This morning, Disney World proposed a reopening plan to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.

Magic Kingdom

In order to get the approval ball rolling on their anticipated July 11th reopening date, the parks were required to undergo an inspection by local health professionals. This group took a look at how ready Disney World is to institute their proposed plan. Let’s take a look at what they found out and the conclusion they came to!

Jon Weiss, a Director for the Planning, Environmental and Development Services Department in Orange County, explained the results of the inspection to the Task Force today. The team performed inspections in both SeaWorld and Walt Disney World yesterday and determined that both properties were prepared to implement their proposed plans.

Attraction Reopening Plans

The inspection team was made up of Florida Health Department and Orange County officials including two epidemiologists, an EMS Medical Director, and some government officials.

According to Weiss, the team looked into wellness protocols for employees and the guest arrival process including parking, temperature checks, security, and ticketing. They evaluated the health operations in restaurants with mobile order and table separation and queue management with social distancing and changes in seating on rides as well.

Attraction Reopening Plans

Further, they compared park readiness in respect to hand-sanitizing stations and cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces.

As mentioned, both SeaWorld and Disney World were deemed ready to implement their respective plans. From there, the plan was approved by the mayor and will now move to be approved by the Florida governor.

Friendship Boat

We will keep you updated on the approval process!

Click here to learn all of the details about Disney World’s proposed reopening!

Are you planning to visit Disney World when they reopen? Let us know in the comments below.

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Disney World’s Proposed Reopening Plan Is APPROVED By Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

Earlier this morning, we learned about Disney World’s proposed reopening dates and guidelines that will be in place when the parks reopen.

Disney World Monorail

Disney proposed a soft opening of July 11 for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and July 15 for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The plans required the approval of the Orange County Task Force as well as the Orange County Mayor, followed by the Governor.

These proposed plans have approved by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. These plans will now go on to Governor Ron DeSantis’ office for his approval.

Photo Credit: Orange County Mayor’s Office

If given the green light, Disney World will reopen their four theme parks and some hotels in mid-July. In addition, Disney World will reopen their Disney Vacation Club Resorts as well as the Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on June 22.

Disney World Screenshot

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as we hear them. We may know soon whether Governor Ron DeSantis has approved of Disney World’s reopening proposal.

Read the full details of Disney World’s proposal here!

Will you be at Disney World in July? Let us know in the comments!

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Disney World submits reopening plan for July

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date May 27, 2020

Just moments ago Disney World submitted their reopening plan to the Orange County Task Force.

These plans included an opening date of the Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom on July 11th & Hollywood Studios and Epcot for July 15th.

Soft openings will occur before those opening dates with cast members and invited guests.

Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations says that theme park reservations will be required in advance of visiting the Disney World theme parks.

You can read the full reopening plans from the Orange County Task Force meeting below.

Walt Disney World Proposed Plan

Here is the video from the meeting:

On May 26th, 2020 Walt Disney World was reviewed by Field Inspectors to gain approval for reopening.

The Orange County Task Force is expected to vote on whether to submit the plans for approval to Mayor Demings.

Once May Demings approves of their plans, they will then be sent to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval.

Stay tuned to more details…

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News: Orlando Florida’s Fun Spot Reopened TODAY

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 22, 2020

While we knew Fun Spot was requesting approval to reopen before Memorial Day weekend arrived, we didn’t know how quickly their reopening plan would be reviewed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

©Fun Spot

But while earlier this afternoon the Governor passed Univeral Orlando and Legoland Florida’s reopening proposal, Fun Spot in Orlando has also been given the go-ahead, and they’ve already begun allowing guests back in.

Upon the Governor’s approval, Fun Spot’s Orlando location immediately reopening today at 2PM. They will be open until 10PM this evening while Fun Spot’s Kissimmee location’s reopening plan is still pending approval and remains closed at this time.

©Fun Spot

Here are the safety measures Fun Spot has implemented since reopening moments ago:

©Fun Spot

Their website also states wearing a face mask is highly recommended, but not mandatory.

©Fun Spot

We will continue to update you on the situation!

What do you think of Fun Spot’s decision to reopen today? Let us know in the comments below.

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