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Universal CityWalk Hollywood is Open for Business Starting Today

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 10, 2020

Starting today, Universal CityWalk begins a thoughtful phased reopening of select venues welcoming guests back to enjoy the iconic destination as it resumes operations with enhanced health and safety measures.

CityWalk is open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Following is a partial list of select venues that are now open; individual venue hours may vary. Additional venues will be added as the phased opening continues and hours of operation are subject to change. Complimentary self-parking is available during this initial reopening period, subject to change.

Please visit the Universal CityWalk website or the Universal Studios Hollywood mobile app for updated information.

Dining & Eateries: Voodoo Doughnut, Johnny Rockets, Blaze Pizza, Starbucks,

Crepe Café, Pizza Hut & KFC, Taco Bell, and Buca di Beppo.

Retail: Shoe Palace, Skechers, and Guess Accessories

Universal CityWalk is implementing new health and safety measures that focus on Screening, Spacing and Sanitization. A single point of entry now welcomes guests to the destination along with temperature checks and required face coverings. Click here for a video highlight of CityWalk’s new protocol.

While working closely with local health officials and the company’s own health and safety experts, Universal CityWalk will continue to monitor conditions and make adjustments as conditions evolve. Specific health and safety measures include:

Temperature checks for all Guests upon arrival. If they have a temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit / 38° Celsius or greater, the Guest will not be permitted to enter.
Face coverings required for all Guests throughout their visit. Face coverings also will be available for purchase.
Limited occupancy at all venues to help enforce social distancing.
Rigorous cleaning and disinfecting at all high touch points, including chairs and tables.

Universal Studios Hollywood remains temporarily closed. Universal Orlando’s theme parks, CityWalk and hotels are now open.

More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Twitter @UniStudios, Facebook-Universal Studios Hollywood and Instagram @UniStudios.

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NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

While Universal Orlando’s CityWalk reopened last month and Florida’s Univeral Orlando’s theme parks reopened on June 5th, the same can’t be said for Universal Hollywood which has remained closed in California since mid-March.

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But now Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk has just announced that they’ll begin a phased reopening of several shops and restaurants TODAY!

Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk has just stated that select venues will be open from 12-8 PM daily beginning today. Like in other shopping districts, individual venue hours may vary.

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At this time, self-parking is available and complimentary.

Again, this reopening includes limited venues. The opening locations include the following:

Universal Website Screenshot

They’ve issued many of the same health and safety measures we’ve already seen implemented at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk including all guests and employees must undergo temperature screenings and wear face masks for the duration of their visit except while eating or drinking.

Universal Studios Hollywood hasn’t announced when their theme park will be reopening at this time, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything! Of course, we’re curious if Downtown Disney will be reopening soon in light of this development, so we’ll be on the lookout for any news pertaining to Disneyland Resort too!

Will you be stopping by Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk for the grand reopening? Let us know if you’re planning on going in the comments below!

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Major League Soccer Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports

Post author By touringplans.com
Post date June 10, 2020

Major League Soccer is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort! (And I know a BUNCH of people who just audibly cheered!) The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be the host location for the MLS is Back Tournament. This tournament will run from July 8 to August 11 and will include all 26 MLS clubs competing in a continuous schedule of 54 total matches that will take place nearly every day. These matches will actually count in the 2020 MLS regular season standings, and the tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League.

According to Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, “The opportunity to have all 26 clubs in a controlled environment enables us to help protect the health of our players, coaches and staff as we return to play. We also recognize that the death of George Floyd and others has focused our country on issues of racial injustice, inequality and violence against black men and women. Together with our owners, players and staff, the League and its Clubs are deeply committed to creating meaningful and impactful programs to address these issues that have plagued our society for far too long.”

Unfortunately, fans won’t be able to watch this Major League Soccer tournament in person, due to coronavirus concerns. In fact, MLS players and staff will need to follow specific medical protocols, including regular testing, throughout the tournament. You can take a look at those protocols here. For those who actually would like to watch the matches, you’ll be able to find them on MLS partner networks.

The schedule will be as follows:

July 8: Group Stage begins
July 25-28: Round of 16
July 30-August 1: Quarterfinals
August 5-6: Semifinals
August 11: Final

For more information about the MLS is Back Tournament visit www.mlssoccer.com.

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Disney Details on Enhanced Cleaning Procedures

Post author By touringplans.com
Post date June 10, 2020

As a follow-up to the recent announcement about how Disney Resort hotels will have enhanced cleaning procedures upon reopening, we’re finally getting details on what that will entail.

Specifically, Disney will focus on 11 target areas:

Door handles, pulls and knobs
Light switches and controls
Closet amenities (such as the in-room safe)
Beverage area
Bathroom fixtures and surfaces
Bathroom amenities
Thermostat and electric controls
Bedding
Electronic devices (including the germ magnet TV remote)
Hard surfaces and flooring
Cleaned and wrapped amenities

This enhanced cleaning will occur before you check in to your room. During your stay, you will get a light cleaning service (removal of trash/replenishment of towels).

Here’s an infographic from Disney showing their target area focus.

Disney Details on Enhanced Cleaning Procedures

What are your thoughts on these new procedures? Let us know in the comments.

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Welcomes Back Major League Soccer, Hosting MLS is Back Tournament

Post author By disneyparks.disney.go.com
Post date June 10, 2020

Major League Soccer will resume its 25^th season at Walt Disney World Resort, hosting the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from July 8 to August 11. The unique tournament will include all 26 MLS clubs competing in a continuous schedule of 54 total matches that will take place nearly every day. The matches will count in the 2020 MLS regular season standings, and the tournament winner will also earn a spot in the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League.

The event, which will be held without spectators in attendance, will be staged with an emphasis on the health and safety of all players, coaches, staff, crew, and cast members. MLS players and staff will follow specific medical protocols, including regular testing, throughout the tournament.

ESPN Wide World of Sports is excited to continue its longstanding relationship with MLS by hosting the MLS is Back Tournament. Previously, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosted the 1998 MLS preseason, as well as events for the 1998 and 2019 MLS All-Star Games.

For more information about the MLS is Back Tournament, including the detailed competition format and information about the live draw taking place tomorrow, June 11, visit www.mlssoccer.com.

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