food IS a theme park
You’ve been planning your Disney World vacation for months (congratulations!!), and it’s about time to head out the door.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
But, instead of feeling excited, you might be spending more time worrying about things you could forget or what may go wrong during your trip! Whether you’ve gone to Disney once or ten times, it’s totally normal to get those pre-trip jitters.
In our most recent jaunt around Disney Springs, we stopped by World of Disney to check out all the latest Disney goodies.
World of Disney
As usual, there are no shortage of options to cover your noggin in the summer sun with character caps, and two new choices just joined the lineup. The hats represent two totally different moods… and two totally different Disney characters: Grumpy and Cinderella! [Read more…]
This year, many Disney World trips have been turned upside down a bit due to closures and cancellations.
2019 Food and Wine Classic
And although Disney World is gearing up to reopen its theme parks come July, it appears that the cancellations are NOT over.
You’re probably used to seeking our advice when it comes to avoiding some common mistakes people make on their Disney World vacations (as well as what you should definitely PIG OUT on in and around the parks)!
Cake Pop at Magic Kingdom
But over the last few weeks, as we’ve watched Shanghai Disneyland slowly start its phased reopening, we’ve realized there is a slew of new issues heading our way when the Disney parks open back up again here in the States!
We’re still swooning over the new Disney Princess Loungefly backpacks, and now we have even MORE Disney merch to add to our wish list!
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And if Disney has taught us anything, it’s that wishes can come true, especially with some ADORABLE new Disney-inspired clothing.
As Disney World prepares to reopen to visitors, the NBA and MLS are getting ready to host their seasons and tournaments at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.
NBA Experience
Although Milwaukee Bucks player Robin Lopez has spoken out about the NBA’s stay (in three different resorts on property) at Disney World in the most entertaining way possible, Mayor Jerry Demings is also chiming in about the sports leagues return.
Disneyland’s reopening plan isn’t the only news coming out of California this week!
Disneyland Main Entrance
Orange County, in which Disneyland is located, has revised its policy regarding face masks.
Now that Disneyland has submitted its proposed reopening dates and parts of Universal CityWalk in Hollywood have already begun to reopen, Califonia’s phased reopening plan seems to be chuggin’ along.
Hollywood Sign
Stage 3 of Governor Newsom’s plan will go into effect this Friday which will means that more locations and businesses will receive the green light to reopen.
Since Disney World is reopening on July 11th and other theme parks in Florida are also getting back to business, tourist travel may start to increase at places like Orlando International Airport (MCO).
©Orlando International Airport
Between the Re-Open Florida Task Force discussing ways to keep people safe and the possible $25 billion airline rescue package, airports are working towards preparing for more passengers to make their way back into planes.
Disney World and Disneyland will be implementing many costly new procedures to help ensure the safety of guests and Cast Members upon the reopening of their theme parks.
Disney World
All of these potential health measures and capacity cuts mean that Disney could be in a tough position — losing money to be able to make it again. Prior to the reopening announcement, we explored the financial impacts of opening the theme parks versus keeping them closed. With the parks officially reopening, some analysts are noting what Disney will need to do to make money again.
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