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Walt Disney World could approach full capacity by the end of the year, Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Chapek said during the JPMorgan 49th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday. Continue reading here.
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Orlando airport takes small steps toward solar power with a floating system.
The solar power project is the first major floating system in Florida and one of only a handful in the U.S. The project is being developed by Ciel & Terre, a French pioneer in the photovoltaics that is specialized in floating solar arrays for commercial, government, and non-profit institutions in collaboration with D3Energy of Florida, a leading developer of floating solar systems in the United States. Ciel & Terre that has 60-megawatt of floating experience worldwide manufactured the Hydrelio HDPE-floats that hold the panels and wires.
Continue reading “Orlando Airport Gets its First Solar Energy Floating Panels”
Walt Disney World Resort has begun to reopen in Florida despite a Covid-19 surge across the US state.
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opened on Saturday. Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are expected to restart their operation from 15 July.
In addition, Disney has resumed limited operations at its four parks in Asia, and at Disney Springs – an outdoor shopping mall in Orlando.
Continue reading “Disney World Opens Its Gates Amid Virus Numbers Rising”
Launch of next Mars rover slips to July 30 as planetary launch window extended.
NASA is pushing back the launch of its next Mars rover, called Perseverance, by a week, due to a problem with the rocket. An Atlas 5 rocket is going to send the spacecraft to the Red Planet. However, due to possible trouble with an oxygen sensor NASA and United Launch Alliance are prompted to delay the launch to no earlier than July 30, the space agency announced Tuesday. The agency’s $2.4 billion Perseverance Mars rover is scheduled to launch from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has just launched a U.S. Space Force GPS 3 satellite. The rocket lifted off at 4:10 p.m., from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
The third GPS 3-series satellite designated GPS 3 SV03 is riding a 229-foot-tall Falcon 9 rocket. The 9,505-pound spacecraft launched on a trajectory toward the northeast from Cape Canaveral, flying almost parallel to the U.S. East Coast.
Continue reading “SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 on its First Mission for Space Force”
Commissioner Adam Silver says his restart plan is the best option amid coronavirus spike.
The current coronavirus pandemic situation is set to be part of American life indefinitely and NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the league’s plan to return to play next month in a closed campus environment in Florida was the best option available to the league.
Continue reading “NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Outlines ‘Safe and Responsible Plan’ for NBA Restart”
MLS is back. City of Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort to host all 26 teams at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex beginning July 8.
Major League Soccer announced a few days ago the league’s plan to restart the 2020 season with all 26 Major League Soccer clubs competing in the MLS is Back Tournament. The tournament will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in neighboring Lake Buena Vista starting July 8. The tournament will be played without fans in attendance and provide a compelling way for MLS to resume its 25th season. The event will be staged with an emphasis on the health and safety of players, coaches, staff, and cast members. All of them will follow specific medical protocols, including regular testing for MLS players and staff, throughout the tournament.
Continue reading “Major League Soccer Coming to Disney World”
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment interim CEO Marc Swanson unveiled plans for reopening its Orlando theme parks to the public. The reopening proposal includes SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica Orlando, with a scheduled date of June 11.
Continue reading “SeaWorld Announces Plans To Reopen Orlando Parks June 11”
Universal Orlando announced plans to reopen its hotels to guests, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The hotels will start to reopen in phases on June 2, with a range of best practices and hygiene procedures. Universal’s resorts include Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort-Surfside Inn and Suites, and Universal’s Aventura Hotel.
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Walt Disney World announced plans on Wednesday to cautiously open its gates July 11.
Disney’s theme parks in Florida have been closed since March 15 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their reopening will follow its Florida rival, Universal Orlando, which is set to reopen June 5.
SeaWorld Orlando also presented its plan to Orange County’s Economic Recovery Task Force and plans to reopen for employees on June 10, and for the public on June 11.
Continue reading “Walt Disney World Sets July 11 Reopening Date for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom”