We’re wrapping up May 2020 with a lot of Central Florida foodie and dining news to report on this week, from new openings to closings to free doughnuts (say what?), and more.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
SeaWorld Announces Plans to Reopen Orlando Parks June 11 .. #SeaWorldOrlando #AquaticaOrlando #DiscoveryCove #Reopening
Yesterday, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment interim CEO Marc Swanson unveiled a proposal for reopening its Orlando theme parks to the public.
The reopening would include SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica Orlando, with a target date of June 11. The parks would first reopen on June 10 for an Employee Appreciation night.
Plans Unveiled for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World .. #WaltDisneyWorld #Reopening
This morning Walt Disney World submitted its proposal to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force in Florida detailing their plans for a phased reopening of its parks.
Pending approval, Walt Disney World’s parks will have a staggered opening.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to Re-Open May 28, 2020 + Ticket Deal .. #KSCVC #Reopening
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced it will reopen to guests effective Thursday, May 28, 2020, with reduced admission, attendance limits, and some attractions unavailable.
Florida Hurricane Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Runs May 29-June 4, 2020
The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, and will run Friday, May 29, through Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Also known as the Florida Hurricane Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, it allows qualifying items related to disaster preparedness to be exempt from sales tax.
NBA in Talks with Walt Disney World to Restart Season in Orlando .. #NBA #WWoS #ESPN #WaltDisneyWorld
The NBA announced this week it is in talks with Walt Disney World about restarting the 2019-2020 regular season at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (WWoS), before the summer is over.
The season has been postponed since March 11, due to the COVID-10 pandemic.
LEGOLAND Florida Plans to Reopen June 1 .. #LEGOLANDFlorida #Reopening #PirateIslandHotel
LEGOLAND Florida submitted its extensive plan of enhanced health and safety measures for reopening on June 1, 2020. They have been endorsed by the Polk County Commission and Winter Haven Mayor Bradley T. Dantzler and now await Gov. DeSantis’ signature.
Here is a look at what guests can expect with the reopening of LEGOLAND Florida Resort:
Universal Orlando Submits Plan to Reopen Parks in June .. #UniversalOrlando #Reopening
This afternoon, the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force received a Universal Orlando reopening proposal from John Sprouls, executive VP of Universal Parks & Resorts.
According to the proposal, Universal Orlando is targeting June 5 as the date it would like to fully reopen the parks to the public.
Seminole State’s Emil Buehler Planetarium to be Part of Free Nationwide Star Party May 22, 2020 .. #StarParty #LiveStreaming #SeminoleState
The Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford has joined with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for a nationwide livestreamed star party to take place this weekend.
Orlando Music Community Leaders Band Together for ORLANDO MUSIC CARES Benefit May 25, 2020 .. #OrlandoMusicCares #LocalMusic #CharityEvents
Several of Orlando’s music community leaders have teamed up to present ORLANDO MUSIC CARES, a live-streamed charity telethon to benefit the World Central Kitchen that will take place May 25, 2020.
Disney Springs Reopens May 20 – What You Need to Know .. #DisneySprings #Reopening #WaltDisneyWorld
As we told you last week, Walt Disney World has decided to dip its toes into the reopening waters by doing a limited opening of Disney Springs on Tuesday, May 20.
Based on government requirements, as well as guidance from health authorities such as the CDC and appropriate government agencies, Disney is implementing a number of new health and safety measures and operational changes for this reopening.
Here’s what you need to know…
Orlando Restaurants Opening for Limited Dine-In Service This Weekend .. #OrlandoRestaurants #OrlandoFoodies #DineIn
With Florida’s Phase 1 reopening plans, Orlando restaurants are allowed to reopen their doors for dine-in at 25% capacity, and these are the ones that have let us know their dining rooms are open.
It goes without saying to follow proper distancing and safety guidelines, and if you don’t feel comfortable sitting at a restaurant yet, many of these venues also offer take-out. Oh, and tip your servers well.
ICON Park’s Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquarium to Reopen Today .. #ICONPark #MadameTussaudsOrlando #SeaLifeOrlando
In surprise announcements on their respective Facebook pages, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park on I-Drive have announced they are reopening today.
Attendance must still be capped at 25% per COVID-19 reopening guidelines, and safety measures must be adhered to.
Universal Orlando Reopening CityWalk May 14 for Limited Operations .. #UniversalOrlando #UniversalCityWalk #ThemeParks
Universal Orlando is reopening portions of CityWalk tonight, May 14, and here are all the details you need to know.
From 4pm to 10pm daily, select CityWalk venues are opening for guests to enjoy. Here are the ones you can enjoy…
Orlando Fringe Hosts ‘Fringe Today’ Online Festival May 12-25, 2020 .. #ofringe29 #FringeToday #OrlandoArts
As we reported a few weeks ago, The 2020 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival has been canceled, but that’s not stopping Orlando Fringe from fringing.
Starting today, May 12, through May 25, they’re taking the Fringe online for Fringe Today.