food IS a theme park
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs!
World of Disney
And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
Oh, Disney World restaurants — how we miss you!
Garden Grill Restaurant
While you know our affinity for spots like Wine Bar George (thank goodness the flaming cheese is back) and Garden Grill, there are a few restaurants around the parks we are missing more than we thought we would!
Indy fans were lined up yesterday with their bullwhips and fedoras in hand to enjoy a Reggie’s Revenge at their favorite Disney Springs bar yesterday.
Reggie’s Revenge
That’s because Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar had officially reopened after being shuttered for many months. But it didn’t last for long… .
In light of recent events, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has announced a statewide ban of on-premises alcohol consumption at bars, effective immediately.
Disney Springs
Since we’re currently at Disney Springs, we’ve been able to speak with a few Cast Members to see what implications this order has on Disney World.
Update: Due to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation banning the consumption of alcohol at bars, as of June 26th, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is closed until further notice.
While many of our favorite Disney Springs restaurants and shops have reopened, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has remained closed.
Disney Springs
And while it looks like the jewelry retailer Rustic Cuff has closed up its pop-up store, we noticed that t he Indiana Jones-themed watering hole was open for business again today!
Just the other day we were chatting about the newest cupcake flavors at Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in Disney Springs.
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
And today we were looking forward to checking out anything else that might be new at this beloved bakery that features vegan and allergy-friendly baked goodies. So, it was with some surprise when we arrived at the location to find it CLOSED! [Read more…]
Now that several Disney Springs restaurants and retailers have reopened, Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district has started to come back to life! And just recently, Gideon’s Bakehouse announced it would be opening up a new location at Disney World!
Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies
Thank goodness because we were really starting to miss their enormous, over-the-top chocolate chip cookies ever since The Polite Pig switched them out with their own recipe!
All Disney World construction projects stopped shorty after the parks closed on March 16th — which seems like such a long time ago!
Cinderella Castle Construction
But now that many of Disney’s resort hotels reopened on June 22nd, and the Disney World parks have opening dates — Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th — we’ve seen work on several job sites resume!
Can you believe the Disney World theme parks have officially reopened?
Welcome Home!!
Disney has put a lot of work into the modifications made for the reopening. Disney World has already seen changes like face mask requirements and distancing measures, but a few of these updates might actually become a part of everyday park life.
We’ve been checking out all of the reopened Disney hotels.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
And while we’ve seen quite a few changes, we’ve experienced a few moments that brought us pure joy — like when we heard Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s tropical piping through its lobby for the first time since mid-March!
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