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The COVID-19 novel coronavirus that began in Asia has spread to America, and has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Obviously, there are more critical public health concerns right now than theme parks. However, for the millions of guests who were planning on visiting attractions this season, not to mention the employees who depend on

The Wizarding Worlds at Universal’s theme parks may be closed right now, but you can bring some of their magic into your own house with J. K. Rowling’s new Harry Potter At Home initiative, which provides free digital copies of her first book and more.

Much as Orlando’s theme parks have announced their planned emergence from COVID-19 quarantine closures, Sin City’s famous Strip is starting to come back to life, as several major Las Vegas casinos have announced that they will reopen on June 4.

During the same meeting where Walt Disney Word announced intentions to begin reopening its theme parks starting on July 11, SeaWorld Orlando announced its intention to welcome guests back inside its gates on June 11, a full month ahead of the Mouse.

One week after Universal Orlando announced plans to reopen its theme parks on June 5, Walt Disney World has proposed a phased reopening of its attractions, beginning with the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, and expanding to Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

One of the results of staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic is that more and more families are cooking in their kitchens. And, of course, Disney recipes from the theme parks have made their appearance on social media. Here are three of my favorite dishes.  Currently, all theme parks, cruise lines, and other attractions are closed due to the