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Once upon a time, we found these adorable princess journals!
World of Disney
Now that World of Disney is officially reopened in Disney Springs, we’ve been popping in to see what merchandise is available. And we’ve found several things to add to our wish list!
UPDATED April 1, 2026
Planning a trip to Disney World in March? We’ve got the details you need to maximize the magic on your vacation!
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
You can make memories on a Disney World vacation that will last a lifetime! But how can you make sure that you’re looking back on happy memories instead of meltdowns? Well, by preparing for your trip! And Disney World planning can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you plan to travel. Here are the deets you need to make your March vacation magical!
After a lengthy closure, Disney World has submitted a proposal for reopening the parks!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World has proposed a reopening date of July 11th for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, followed by a reopening date of July 15th for Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Upon reopening, guests will need to make a reservation in order to visit the parks, and some entertainment such as parades, fireworks, and character meet-and-greets will be temporarily suspended.
There has been a TON of news coming out of Disney World today!
Be Our Guest Restaurant
After a lengthy closure beginning back on March 16th, Disney World announced that they hope to reopen Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 11th, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Whenever the parks are cleared to reopen, guests can expect to experience several changes including new health and safety guidelines, required reservations for park entrance, and contactless menus in restaurants.
There have been a ton of announcements about the Disney World theme parks today, but there’s news coming out of Disney Springs as well!
Paradiso 37 Outside View
Disney Springs began a phased reopening on May 20th, with select third-party shopping and dining locations welcoming back guests.
The reopening of popular Disney-owned locations wasn’t the only exciting news coming out of Disney Springs today!
Disney Springs
Since Disney Springs locations began reopening on May 20th, we’ve been stopping by the restaurants to see what’s new. And today, we found out about a limited-time deal being offered to Disney Cast Members!
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
Just now, SeaWorld Orlando has proposed a reopening date.
©SeaWorld
Some smaller Orlando attractions like Fun Spot and Gatorland have already reopened, and Universal Orlando Resort has announced its parks will welcome back the general public on June 5th. Last week, SeaWorld Orlando ran tests of their Mako Coaster with masked riders, and now they have submitted a proposed date for reopening as well!
We wanted to know what safety measures our readers want to see Disney World implement when the parks reopen!
Animal Kingdom Entrance
While all of the Disney World parks remain closed until further notice, the resort has taken its first step towards reopening with Disney Springs starting a phased reopening on May 20th. This comes on the heels of the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland on May 11th, which made it the first Disney park to resume operations worldwide.
Both of these reopenings have included safety measures such as required face coverings for guests and Cast Members, social distancing protocols, and increased sanitization. So, now that things are beginning to reopen, we wanted to check in with our readers to see what health and safety measures they would like to see implemented in the parks at Disney World. Here are the results!
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
We stopped by Disney Springs to check out the newly reopened locations and, of course, enjoy some eats!
Bruschetta
Disney Springs began a phased reopening on May 20th, with select third-party shops and restaurants welcoming back guests. And the new health and safety measures weren’t the only thing that was different — we also spotted menu updates at several of the Disney Springs restaurants. Here are the biggest menu changes we saw!
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
Calling all Wilderness Explorers — we found the perfect item to compliment your Grape Soda Badge!
Grape Soda Purse at The Dress Shop
Adventure is out there — and we found a great accessory to wear on the journey! We’re loving this adorable new pendant necklace inspired by the movie Up!
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