food IS a theme park
It’s been a busy day at Disney Springs! From World of Disney reopening to us eating our first official Dole Whip in months, we’ve wondered how it could get any more memorable!
Yes, there are STORMTROOPERS in Disney Springs today!
Leave it up to a squad of actual STORMTROOPERS showing up at Disney Springs today to get the party going!
We’ve been filling you in on all the latest happenings now that several stores and restaurants have started to reopen at Disney Springs since last week!
World of Disney
And while you probably thought our coverage of World of Disney’s grand reopening was a pretty big deal today — we’re following an even BIGGER story (we think so at least!).
There are a few quintessential Disney World experiences we got to experience for the first time in months today!
World of Disney
In addition to shopping for Disney merchandise in person, we got to snack on one of our FAVORITE park snacks.
This morning marked the official reopening of World of Disney in Disney Springs!
World of Disney
The crowds this morning were HUGE; so huge, in fact, that Disney had to use a virtual queue to limit capacity within the store. Once inside, there was one merchandise collection that was in particularly high demand.
Right at the end of 2019, it was announced that an all-new M&M’s store would be coming to Disney Springs!
©Disney Artist’s Concept of New M&M Store
A peek at the concept for the new retail location only got us more excited. That is until construction was put on halt due to the global health crisis. We were interested in the state of our newest chocolatey access point. Today, though, a few of our questions have been answered! We found out that the Disney Springs M&M’s store is still on schedule for a 2020 opening!
We took you with us last week to the re-opening of third-party stores and restaurants in Disney Springs. And now, select Disney-owned stores and restaurants are beginning to open back up again today.
World of Disney
Although we’ve already discussed the new health and safety measures in place throughout Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, we’re starting this visit with a look at the amount of guests ready to return to the World of Disney.
While select third-party restaurants and shops at Disney Springs reopened on May 20th, today marks the day that Disney-owned locations are reopening their doors.
Disney Springs
We’re here LIVE today to check out the new health and safety measures that Disney is implementing, so follow along with us!
With the reopening of Disney Springs and Disney World, we have face masks on the mind.
Balloons in Disney Springs
So far, all of the reopened Disney properties have the requirement of face masks for Cast Members, employees, AND guests. This has raised concern for some on the subjects of comfort and logistics for their time in Disney. We’ve taken a look at everything you need to know about wearing your mask in Disney World, but what if you refuse to wear one? Here’s what might happen.
We’ve been munching our way around Disney Springs lately as many third-party stores and restaurants have recently reopened!
Pizza Ponte Menu
And while last week we dug into some Pepperoni Pizza Bread at Earl of Sandwich, today we’re seeking out a different masterpiece of bread, cheese, and sauce!
The reopening of Disney Springs has meant for a lot of changes to the guest experience.
New Protocols to Enter Disney Springs
With health measures such as temperature checks, social distancing, and mandatory face coverings; Disney is prioritizing guest and Cast Member safety. Of course, this is still an unprecedented situation, so it looks like Disney is measuring how well these measures are being received. Let’s take a look at the Disney Springs survey!
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