One of the elements that makes families feel comfortable visiting Walt Disney World is the Mouse’s strong safety record. These days, that includes strict enforcement of face mask policies for guests and cast members. The rules state masks must be worn at all times with… Read More »Disney World clarifies mask guidelines during dining
The good news is that the latest models from the widely cited IHME model indicate physical distancing guidelines have helped control the infection rate in this unprecedented public health emergency and it appears Florida trend lines for new infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, are all heading… Read More »Walt Disney World could start phased reopening after June 1 according to latest models for Florida
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial gear needed by every healthcare professional and first responder working on the frontlines of our national healthcare emergency. Unfortunately it’s in short supply, so it’s nice to see Disney step up with donations of masks and other protective gear… Read More »Disney donates N95 masks, protective gear to medical professionals, hospitals
Update March 13, 2020: accordingly to a new statement from Disneyland Paris, both parks will close effective tonight through the end of the month. The decision was made after French government officials banned gatherings of more than 100 people. The Disney Village and hotels will… Read More »Update: Disneyland Paris now closed due to Coronavirus
The health concerns related to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China has caused the Shanghai Disney Resort to close to guests during the busy Lunar New Year Festival. For comparison, this is like 4th of July week at Walt Disney World when the parks… Read More »Shanghai Disney Resort closing temporarily in response to Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been told by Disney Cruise Line that nearly 100 passengers and crew aboard the Disney Wonder have reported illness with symptoms similar to the Norovirus. The cruise ended Sunday and the ship had already begun increased… Read More »CDC monitoring Disney Wonder for Norovirus – nearly 100 sickened
Update: New Team Mickey video below Mickey Mouse joined the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers for a bit of practice to warm up for the much-anticipated LA Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers match this Sunday at the Staples Center. Mickey will be available to substitute… Read More »Mickey Mouse takes his ball game to NBA’s LA Clippers at Staples Center
All it took was one non-vaccinated guest exposed to measles who visited Disneyland while they were infectious, but before symptoms developed, to create an outbreak that infected 131 people in California and dozens of others in at least seven other states, plus Canada and Mexico.… Read More »California declares Measles Outbreak that originated at Disneyland over