Universal News & Updates

NEWS: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium’s Store Has Re-Opened (with Milkshakes!) at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk!

May 16, 2020 by Rachel Franko

Toothsome fans, we've got news for you! Check out all the details about Toothsome Chocolate Emporium's re-opening in CityWalk here!

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CDC Releases New Guidelines To Help States Re-Open Safely

May 14, 2020 by Alex Martin

Find out about the new CDC guidelines for re-opening released today!

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Take a Look at How Universal Orlando’s CityWalk Modified Dining at Today’s Re-Opening!

May 14, 2020 by Jordan Da Silva

We're dining in Universal Orlando's CityWalk and letting you know how the new protocols affect guest experience. Check it all out here!

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NEWS: Universal Orlando Announces that CityWalk Will Open With Limited Operations on May 14th

May 12, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal Orlando has announced that CityWalk, the shopping and dining district, will reopen with limited operations on May 14. In addition to the limited hours, additional health and safety measures will be put in place, which will require guests and employees to wear face masks and go through temperature screens before entering.

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NEWS: Florida’s Orange County Task Force Discusses “Pent Up Demand” For Theme Parks

May 6, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Today was a day full of meetings and press briefings from the Orange County Task Force and from Orange County Major Jerry Demings. Today's meetings included remarks on the news of Shanghai Disneyland reopening on May 11, which brought up the importance of Disney World and other major theme parks to the local Orange County economy.

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NEWS: Mayor Demings Reveals Re-Opening Plan for Florida’s Orange County

May 1, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Orange County Major Jerry Demings led a press briefing today which outlined recommendations from the Orange County Task Force on how industries can move into Phase One of Florida's gradual reopening. During the press briefing, he provided his thoughts on when major theme parks, like Disney, could reopen.

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NEWS: Universal Orlando Will Begin Implementing Temperature Screenings for Employees

April 30, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal Orlando announced today that beginning on Friday, they will implement mandatory temperature screenings for all employees before coming onto property. Any employee with a temperature of above 99.9 degrees will be sent home.

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Universal Orlando Announces It Will Auto-Enroll Their Furloughed Employees Into Florida’s Unemployment System

April 24, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal announced that they will auto-enroll their furloughed employees into Florida's state unemployment system. This announcement comes after mounting pressure from furloughed employees, expressing deep frustration in the enrollment process.

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