food IS a theme park
The cuts to entertainment at Walt Disney World’s resorts just keep on coming.
Walt Disney World Resort entrance
First, the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra announced its final performance, then Yeeha Bob revealed he had been laid off.
Today, Disney announced that it would be laying off 28,000 employees in the Parks, Experiences, and Products segment due to the financial hit the company took during the coronavirus pandemic.
Walt Disney Company Logo
And, it seems as though those cuts are already being felt at Walt Disney World.
In case you missed it, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is set to going under a MAJOR refurbishment this year and next year!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The Monorail loop resort near the Magic Kingdom had its reopening for non-DVC guests delayed until mid-2021 so that guest rooms could get a Moana-themed makeover!
In lieu of the annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic (which was canceled this year due to the global health crisis), the Swan and Dolphin have given us something else to satisfy our food-based event cravings.
Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website
We already swung by the first of the new Sip, Savor, & Stay Saturdays at the Swan and Dolphin and we had a BLAST. The most anticipated in this series of events is probably the October 17th Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition — and now there’s another date for this event!
Last week, Disney experienced some technical difficulties with its gift card system and various stores and restaurants in the parks were unable to accept Disney Gift Cards and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards for a period of time.
Remy’s Disney Gift Card
A Cast Member advised us last week that the problem was later resolved, but it looks like the technical issues returned earlier today.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!
Happy Halloween!
And, we’ve got plenty of construction, merchandise, entertainment, and food updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
It’s the spookiest time of the year at Walt Disney World! And the best time of year if you’re on the hunt for Halloween treats!
Candy Corn Cupcake
We’ve been all over Disney World trying out ALL the Halloween snacks! We got our fill of candy with the Worms ‘n’ Dirt Sundae, were tempted by the Poison Candied Apple, and had enough Pumpkin Spice coffee to last us until next year. Our mission is to leave no snack untasted this Halloween season. So, we headed to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to try the Spooky Mickey Brownie from Roaring Fork. #NoSnackLeftBehind
Halloween snacks have TAKEN OVER Disney World!
Halloween Cupcakes at Capt. Cook’s
We’ve tried everything from a Mike Wazowski Cake to a Tiramisu that is basically a pumpkin spice latte in food form! But, the Halloween fun is just getting started!
When you’re planning your next Disney vacation, choosing which park you’re going to visit is an entirely different ball game than it was previously.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Since guests are required to make Disney Park Pass reservations ahead of their visit to Disney World, it’s important to check which days the parks you want to visit are available. Plus, guests who have theme park tickets, Disney Resort reservations, or Annual Passes may all have varying availability, depending on the week!
It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve listened to both Frozen soundtracks, we can’t help but get emotional every time. And, even though Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been bringing back other entertainment, we’ve REALLY been missing the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in the park!
Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
While many shows and character interactions have been suspended during this time, experiences like Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine, Character Cavalcades, and even visits from friends and foes in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have been taking place.
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