Governor Ron DeSantis has approved Disney World's proposal which means that, Disney will officially reopen July 11th. Disney World's reopening is coming with a lot of new health and safety measures that range from social distancing to serious operational changes at the Parks. There was a lot of information that came out over the past week so let's take a look at some of the important Walt Disney World news you need.

Civil unrest occurring across the nation has prompted action from Disney as Orlando and Orange County institute a curfew following nights of rioting over the death of George Floyd. Disney Springs will be closing early until further notice to allow guests and cast members the ability to make it home in time. Disney Company leadership CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Bob Iger, and Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company Latondra Newton also released a joint statement to Cast Members regarding this time of civil unrest.

Walt Disney World Reservations put out some pretty heavy information last night laying out the beginnings of their plans to move Parks and Resorts forward with a brand new reservations system. As a result of the COVID-19 impact they have had to re-evaluate a slew of existing operational systems including hotel packages, park ticket sales, advanced dining and experience reservations, fastpass+ systems, and extra magic hours.

Face masks are a barricade to particles released into the environment, and during the current health environment they are a requirement for both guests and cast members returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. While wearing a mask in the Florida sun may sound like a difficult prospect it is not an impossible one. This important piece of safety equipment is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19.

The Walt Disney Company submitted its reopening proposal to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force this morning laying out the process for moving forward. Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations Walt Disney World, made the presentation of guidelines and protocols that was required by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis before reopening could occur.

The Walt Disney Company is set to make its reopening proposal to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force today May 27th, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. These plans with cover the guidelines and protocols which will be in place to keep both guests and cast members safe as operation resumes, as well as the highly anticipated reopening date. Once approved my Mayor Demings the proposal with move forward to the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for approval.

Friendly staff at The Polite Pig is once again open at Disney Springs and welcoming guests to sit down for some fantastic barbecue. The restaurant is "committed to providing a safe environment for our guests and staff" as Walt Disney World begins to find its operational footing during the pandemic. Katie V. stopped by for us on opening to day and shared what she found.

Disney Springs re-opened this week and we sent Katie V. over to check things out. Be sure to read our previous article Health and Safety Policies For The Reopening of Disney Springs for specific details, but for now take a look at the new health & safety measures.

In today's society the sad fact is that people will sue for just about anything. Taking a beat before Walt Disney World's phased reopening period, The Walt Disney Company has published a disclaimer reminding us all that safety is never 100% guaranteed and that viruses are going to do, what viruses are going to do.

Disney fans are looking forward to the reopening of Disney Springs beginning on May 20th, 2020 with many of the third-party operating participants. Then on May 27, three of the Disney-owned and -operated stores and venues will reopen. Safety and well-being for all is chief in the minds of The Walt Disney Company, so as this is exciting news there are some very important new procedures for cast members and guests that you should know about.