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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.

Happy (early) Birthday to Gino

December 29, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Gino turns 40 tomorrow.

A few views from Kilimanjaro Safaris, Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Kilimanjaro Safaris is one of the highlights of the Animal Kingdom.

Views from the Magic Kingdom, Dec. 28, 2020

December 28, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World are in full holiday swing.

Walt Disney World undertaking multi-year overhaul of EPCOT

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

“Over the next several years, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park will live up to that promise in a whole new way as it continues the biggest transformation of any Disney park in history, bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life through a plethora of new attractions and experiences,” the resort said in a news release.

Disney to layoff 4,000 more employees than it initially reported

November 27, 2020 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to layoff about 4,000 more employees than it initially reported to the federal government because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

California ‘ignores science, reason’ setting theme park reopening rules, industry officials say

October 21, 2020 The Center Square

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to keep larger amusement parks closed until their home county reaches Tier 4 of the state’s reopening plan will devastate California’s major theme park industry, Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA), said.

Walt Disney World announces July 11 reopening date

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its Orlando gates July 11, but even in the Magic Kingdom, the specter of COVID-19 will require a range of safety measures and protocols.