Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Rental car shortage, Disney updates rules on tattoos, jewelry, hair for cast members, and a unintended consequence of Marsy’s Law.

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Disney World is temporarily closing Main Street Confectionery, The Chapeau stores near Magic Kingdom’s entrance.

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People are happier at Disney World parks now — during a time when visitors must wear masks and can’t get the full experience — than before the pandemic, the company’s leader said.

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A person has died after first-responders responded to a medical call Saturday at Epcot.

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In Central Florida, there are signs tourists are returning for spring break. Yet the crowds are coming during a complex juggle of balancing economic recovery with the threat of COVID-19.

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Since Disney, Universal and SeaWorld reopened the theme parks during the COVID pandemic, fans have worn masks, remembered to make reservations and waited in social-distanced lines for rides, meals, temperature screenings and more.

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Walt Disney Company CEO gave an update on the Ratatouille ride, Disneyland’s reopening and more during the annual shareholders meeting.

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Facing overwhelming demand, White Castle shut down its Orlando ghost kitchen Thursday until the burger chain’s full restaurant opens near Disney World this spring.

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Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Disney Cruise Lines cancels sailings until June, COVID-19 vaccine Q&A;, and Florida Fresh Air heads to Black Bear Wilderness Area.

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Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line have officially taken May sailings off the board, joining at least Norwegian Cruise Line pushing any return to sailing amid the coronavirus pandemic until at least June.

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