food IS a theme park
Yesterday we were back in Magic Kingdom, and now we’re here to share what’s new!
Cinderella Castle
We have a few construction updates and some brand-new merchandise. We even spotted some characters! Let’s dive right in.
They might be QUITE pricey, but The Dress Shop has released some seriously awesome dresses.
Legends of Hollywood
Whether you want to look like the 1,000th happy haunt or you’re looking to become the next Avenger, there are some fun designs available. And now we’ve found a BRAND NEW one! You may already have the Little Mermaid ears, but if you really want to live that Mermaid life, you’ll need a whole outfit to match. And today we found JUST the thing at Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
We’re almost a year out from when Disney first closed the theme parks in March of 2020, and there are still a lot of health measures in place.
Cinderella Castle
During your Disney day, you’ll see mask mandates, temperature checks, and social distancing. Now, Disney has added a new update to their existing social distancing policy that specifically speaks to larger groups.
Update: We checked on this later in the day and My Disney Experience showed that all of these attractions had reopened.
Disney World might be the most magical place on earth, but rides there can experience technical difficulties at times, causing them to temporarily close.
Magic Kingdom
Sometimes these closures are only for a few minutes, but other times they can last for much longer. As we walked around Magic Kingdom today, we actually found that 3 rides are ALL temporarily closed right now due to technical difficulties.
We have been soaking in all of the NEW things that have recently opened in Disney World, like the beautiful new EPCOT entrance fountain and the delicious Gideon’s Bakehouse. But, there’s still quite a few projects that have been delayed following the temporary closure of the theme parks.
EPCOT
We are no stranger to construction walls and an “in-progress” status when it comes to projects around Disney World. Though, we’re starting to wonder what’s happening with some highly anticipated restaurants that were seemingly announced eons ago.
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Together Again Face Mask
Then, you’ve probably seen that Disney World currently requires all guests ages 2 and up to wear an appropriate face covering. With distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine now underway for some groups, Disney has updated their mask policy and we’re sharing all the details here with you.
For some reason, Disney’s latest obsession seems to be with cats and dogs.
Pet Merchandise at The Emporium
And not only have we’ve seen things for humans with Disney cats and dogs on them (from shirts to spirit jerseys to dresses), but we’ve also seen a TON of merchandise FOR cats and dogs, including pet outfits!
Thanks to The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, aka Grogu, aka The Child, is just about EVERYWHERE right now.
Baby Yoda
We’ve seen Baby Yoda plushes, Baby Yoda T-shirts, Baby Yoda Rice Krispie Treats, and a Baby Yoda Photopass opp! We can’t escape the Baby Yoda!
Disney Parks all over the world closed last year, with Disneyland remaining closed, while others have reopened and shut down again.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Although Disney World has remained reopened since last summer, COVID-19 cases in Florida have steadily been on the rise. According to First Coast News, the White House Task Force has now recommended that Florida should close all gyms, bars, and restaurants in the state.
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts has LOTS of unique finds.
Festival of the Arts
We’ve seen live entertainment, hidden characters, and a paint-by-number mural! But the exhibits often have some amazing wares to show off, too. After all, the stunning artisanship is what makes Festival of the Arts so…artsy. Today, we found something we have to show you!
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