Friday, April 3, 2020

Don’t freak out — it’s only ‘Fantasia’ | Parkeology crew's virtual challenge | Bok Tower to stream Easter service

The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.

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Disney Plus review: Don't freak out — it's only 'Fantasia'

Disney Plus review: Classic 'Fantasia' not as freaky as remembered

They usually try to ride all Disney World rides in one day. Next challenge: A virtual one.

The Parkeology crew have a virtual challenge to keep Disney fans entertained Saturday since the theme parks are closed indefinitely from the coronavirus pandemic.

Bok Tower to stream its Easter sunrise service

Bok Tower Gardens will livestream its Easter sunrise service.

Disney to begin furloughing employees starting April 19

Disney employees are the next wave of workers to be furloughed. The company announced furloughs starting April 19 although details were unclear.

Struggling with effects of coronavirus, Orlando museums furlough staff

Many employees are on unpaid furloughs now that Central Florida museums are closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney executives Bob Iger forgoes salary during coronavirus pandemic; other execs get pay cuts

"While I am confident we will get through this challenging period together and emerge even stronger, we must take necessary steps to manage the short- and long-term financial impact on our company," Disney CEO Bob Chapek wrote in an employee email, announcing executive pay cuts.

Disney donates 150,000 rain ponchos to help hospitals combat coronavirus pandemic

Here's what Disney is doing to help doctors fight the coronavirus pandemic now that the theme parks are closed indefinitely.

SeaWorld, Crayola Experience add to wave of at-home activities

SeaWorld Orlando, Crayola Experience offer at-home activities during coronavirus closures

Picture it: U.S. flag flies over empty Magic Kingdom

Disney World: Raising the U.S. flag over empty Magic Kingdom

Legoland New York: Opening pushed back to 2021 because of coronavirus

Legoland New York theme park won't open until sometime in 2021.

Theme parks quote quiz: Where did you hear that?

Orlando theme parks quiz: What's that line?

During theme parks' shutdowns, remember their simple pleasures

Orlando theme parks giants are closed, but we recall their simple pleasures

Bok Tower plans live-stream concert during closure

Bok Tower Gardens plans live-stream bell concert April 2 during coronavirus closure.

Orlando's theme-park fans miss attractions, get creative during coronavirus down time

Orlando's theme-park fans miss Disney attractions, get creative during coronavirus closure

Local food pros to team with World Central Kitchen for #ChefsForAmerica event

Orlando chefs and restaurateurs, in conjunction with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, will team up this week for a two-day #ChefsforAmerica event to provide meals to those affected by COVID-19.

Universal Orlando stops monthly annual-pass payments

Payments suspended until further notice for Universal Orlando passholders.

PODCAST: Attractions go online to amuse, educate during coronavirus closures (Ep. 43)

Area attraction are getting creative to make sure fans don't forget about them during the coronavirus closures. Disney, SeaWorld and some smaller attractions have taken to the Internet to provide entertainment and education.

Disney World is 'closed until further notice' but will pay hourly theme park employees until April 18

Walt Disney World is "closed until further notice," the company said Friday, and it pledged to continue to pay hourly parks and resort employees through April 18.

SeaWorld furloughs more than 90% of its employees over coronavirus pandemic

SeaWorld employees who are indefinitely furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic won't be getting paid.

Legoland Florida extends coronavirus closure into mid-April

Legoland Florida theme park extends coronavirus closure into mid-April

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