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Lawmakers in tourism-reliant states push back on CDC’s cruise ship ban

April 15, 2021 Casey Harper | The Center Square

Three Republican U.S. senators from tourism-reliant states rolled out new legislation this week that would lift the COVID-19 restrictions on cruise ships by July 4 of this year. If enacted, the measure could be a lifesaver for the hurting industry and bring billions into the economy of states hit hard by the pandemic.

More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds

April 13, 2021 The Center Square

Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state-regulated coronavirus restrictions published by the personal finance site, WalletHub.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demands CDC lift ‘no-sail’ order by June 1

March 26, 2021 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday demanded the Biden administration lift the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) no-sail order for cruise ships that has “outlived its usefulness.”

Magic Kingdom’s new Tron coaster won’t open for the park’s 50th

January 5, 2021 West Center Street

A new E-Ticket attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will not open for the park’s 50th anniversary, according to a report.

Walt Disney World once again allows park hopping

January 3, 2021 West Center Street

Guests to Walt Disney World can once again hop between parks, but there are a few caveats.

New year, new parade at the Magic Kingdom on Jan. 1, 2021

January 1, 2021 Todd DeFeo

With the flip of the calendar to 2021, the cavalcades in the Magic Kingdom have lost their holiday theme.

Goofy, Max help celebrate holidays in the Magic Kingdom, Dec. 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Goofy, Max and gingerbread people helped celebrate the holidays at the Magic Kingdom with a cavalcade through the park.

It’s Mickey’s Happy Holidays at Epcot, Dec. 30, 2020

December 30, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Characters are greeting guests at Epcot Center in a socially responsible way, even if crowds lining the streets are less than six feet apart.

The Land goes all in on Christmas decor, Dec. 30, 2020

December 30, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The popular Land boat ride has gone all in on its Christmas decor.

Characters greet guests at the Animal Kingdom, Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

While the guest experience at Walt Disney World may be diminished amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tbe parks are doing an admirable job of trotting out characters for guests.