food IS a theme park
Universal Orlando’s CityWalk has partially reopened and we’re here today to see what it’s like now that new health and safety procedures are in place.
Universal CityWalk
CityWalk is currently open daily from 4-10PM and only select venues are operating at this time.
Just moments ago the author of the mega-popular young adult series Percy Jackson & The Olympians made a HUGE announcement on Twitter!
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That’s right — Rick Riordan just shared the BIG NEWS that Disney+ will be turning his books into a live-action TV show!
Did you visit Montana — from the comfort of your own home — when Adventures By Disney presented the Adventures At Home Kit: Montana Edition? If not, you can check that out right here! And if SO, it’s time to gear up for your next virtual vacay with the Adventures at Home Kit: South Africa Edition!
Adventures at Home Kit ©Disney
The Adventures at Home series is part of #DisneyMagicMoments which features at-home itineraries inspired by popular destinations with Adventures By Disney. To get ready to visit South Africa, you can start by heading to your closet to… [Read more…]
We recently shared a truly heartwarming animated short released by Disney, where our good friend Olaf wants us all to know that he (along with some other very special Disney friends) are with us, even while we’re apart!
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Now we can get a glimpse behind the scenes at the making of “I Am With You,” which was created entirely at home!
We are live from Universal CityWalk this evening as the shopping and dining district of Universal Orlando has reopened with limited operations today for the first time since the Resort began its temporary closure in March in light of the current global situation. (While CityWalk is now reopen, the theme parks and the rest of the Resort remain closed until further notice.)
Universal Orlando Resort
We’re covering all the ins and outs of our visit from our arrival (including required temperature checks) to retail experiences and beyond. And, of course, we’re grabbing a bite while we’re at it, so we hope you’ll join us for a stop at VooDoo Doughnut on Universal’s CityWalk! [Read more…]
Although we haven’t been using My Disney Experience very much these days to make FastPasses or book dining reservations at Disney World, it seems like every time we open the app up, they’ve added something new!
We Use Our Phones ALL the Time in Disney World!
Not too long ago, Disney shared a way to make Pineapple Dole Whip at home with their Now You’re Cooking recipe tutorial!
Businesses across the country have begun to reopen and we have been keeping you updated with how local task forces are working to balance supporting the economy while keeping citizens safe.
CityWalk
Universal Orlando’s CityWalk reopened today with new procedures, and Disney Springs plans to reopen next week. Today, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a new set of guidelines to help businesses decide whether they are ready to proceed with reopening or not.
We’re reporting live from CityWalk in Universal Orlando now that some of the entertainment district’s restaurants and shops have started to reopen after being closed since mid-March.
CityWalk
So far, we’ve had our temperatures taken and we’ve seen face masks and hand sanitizer being sold at numerous retail locations, but here’s something we DIDN’T expect to see!
Now that select Cast Members are being called back to work after being temporarily furloughed for Disney Springs’ phased reopening scheduled for May 20th, one of the largest unions at Disney World has just reached an agreement about paid time off.
Disney Springs
First reported by the Orlando Sentinel, the Service Trades Council Union, which represents 43,000 Disney employees, has secured paid sick leave for its members should they become ill and need to quarantine themselves.
Today, Universal CityWalk in Universal Orlando Resort has reopened with limited operations for the first time since beginning a temporary closure of the entire Resort in light of the current global situation. At press time, we are providing live coverage of our full experience on reopening day of the Resort’s shopping and dining district (while the theme parks remain closed until further notice).
Universal CityWalk Reopening
We’re also taking a closer look at our experiences with the new health measures in place around CityWalk, from our arrival and parking to dining and beyond. And while we’re definitely doing some eating, we also stopped by the Universal Studios Store. [Read more…]
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