food IS a theme park
Recently, we shared that Broadway will remain dark through the summer season. Currently, the heart of New York City’s theatre district will remain closed through at least September 6, 2020.
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When the curtains rise on Broadway once again, there will be one less musical for audiences to see.
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Now that CityWalk at Universal Orlando has reopened, they are implementing new safety measures — including required temperature checks.
Universal CityWalk Reopening
While the Universal theme parks still remain closed, CityWalk at Universal Orlando has reopened today with limited hours, limited offerings, and new health and safety measures. One of the safety measures they have implemented is required temperature checks for both employees and guests. Here was our team’s experience with the CityWalk temperature check screening!
Disney Springs is set to begin to open on May 20th, and this process is set to be phased.
Disney Springs
You might remember a few days ago we noticed that many of the dining locations at Disney Springs had reservations open on My Disney Experience. Now, though, it appears that Disney has started to pull those reservation options from the applications with almost every restaurant now unavailable through July.
Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on May 20th, and we are keeping readers informed of all the restaurants and shops that will reopen in Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district starting next week.
UNIQLO
While Disney-owned locations will begin opening to guests later in the month, third-party vendors may choose to open as early as May 20th. A visit to the UNIQLO website reveals that hours have been posted for 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM for Wednesday, May 20th. [Read more…]
We’ve been hearing of more and more retail locations that will take part in the initial reopening phase of Disney Springs, set to take place on May 20. This is in addition to the many restaurants and dining locations that are set to reopen next week as well.
Disney Springs
As we hear from more retail locations, we are updating our master list of retail locations opening on May 20, so be sure to check out that post!
We’re LIVE in Orlando, Florida for the reopening of Universal Orlando’s CityWalk.
The shopping and dining district has been closed since March, but CityWalk at Universal Orlando is opening today with limited hours, limited offerings, and new health and safety measures in place. Follow along with us as we take you step-by-step through the new guest experience.
Florida is currently in Phase One of the state’s reopening. As we have been following the discussions of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force (as Orange County is home to many Orlando area attractions), a recent discussion point has revolved around potential differences for safely reopening smaller attractions versus the larger venues such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld (all of which remain closed until further notice).
Universal Orlando Resort
Smaller venues include locations like Gatorland and Fun Spot America, and they operate on a different scale than the major theme parks. And now, as the state looks towards moving into Phase Two of reopening, some of the smaller attractions are hoping to be permitted to reopen in the next phase. [Read more…]
Disney World recently announced they would begin a phased reopening of select stores and restaurants in Disney Springs on May 20th. As we learn more about what offerings will be available to guests, we’re also starting to learn more about the health measurements that will be in place.
Chicken Guy!
So far, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company, The Polite Pig, YeSake, Wine Bar George, and others plan to re-open May 20th, but we just found out about another restaurant to add to our master list.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been making magic since it opened in 1998!
Animal Kingdom
There are just so many cool details in Animal Kingdom that really help make the park one of Disney’s most immersive. And, although you might love traveling to Asia or hopping on the back of a Banshee on Flight of Passage, there are A LOT of hidden gems you DIDN’T know about tucked away in Animal Kingdom!
Much of Florida has been in Phase One of the reopening of the state’s economy as of May 4th. However, when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida would begin reopening — which includes businesses such as retail stores and restaurants — three counties that have been most impacted by the current health situation were excluded from the reopening.
Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs
These three counties were Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. However, at a press conference today Governor DeSantis has announced that Miami-Dade and Broward can now join the rest of the state in Phase One. [Read more…]
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