The many puzzle pieces of the return of cruising look to be falling into place with Port Canaveral officials optimistic that cruise lines will get the OK to start test sailings from the Central Florida port as early as late June or early July.
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Hospitality workers affected by COVID-19 sell crafts, magic at Orlando artisan market
The first-ever Magical Artisan Market on Saturday featured dozens of Disney cast members and other hospitality workers selling goods and crafts, the latest showcase for people among the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
#OSNow PODCAST: Orlando home prices soar, FDLE proves Gaetz and Moody election claims false, and a look back at Disney’s Pleasure Island (Ep. 653)
Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Orlando home prices soar, FDLE proves Gaetz and Moody election claims false, and a look back at Disney’s Pleasure Island.
Disney fan reaction complicated after theme park changes mask rule overnight
The mask rule went into effect on Saturday, when the Magic Kingdom opened about 10 hours later after the announcement.
Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld all drop outdoor mask rules for guests, effective immediately
Visitors won’t have to wear face masks outdoors at any of Central Florida’s major theme parks, as Universal Orlando, Disney World and SeaWorld relaxed the COVID-19 rule effective today, sparking a mixed reaction among some fans.
Portillo’s announces another opening date for new restaurant near White Castle and Disney World
After delaying its opening in March, the first Portillo’s restaurant in Orlando is now slated to open June 15.
Get your mouse ears ready: Disney cruises may sail from Fort Lauderdale
Disney’s cruise line wants to sail one of its ships from Fort Lauderdale year round starting in the 2022-23 cruise season.
Disney World at 50: What would Orlando be like if The Mouse had gone somewhere else?
The Sentinel asked a former political leader, an economist and two Disney historians to weigh in on this hypothetical what-if: What if Walt Disney hadn’t built his theme park in Orlando? What would Orlando be like today?
Disneyland criticized for Snow White scene showing kiss without consent
Disneyland pulled the plug on Snow White’s Scary Adventure at Disneyland following in the footsteps of its demise at Walt Disney World a few years back, but a new ride based on the classic fairy tale took its place, opening to the public for the first time Friday. The inclusion of the scene in which Prince Charming leans over to
Disney Wish focus: A look at restaurants coming to Disney Cruise Line ship
When Disney Cruise Line announced more details on its new ship Disney Wish coming to Port Canaveral in 2022, one of the highlights were the new restaurants coming on board.