food IS a theme park
Happy Earth Day!
Tree of Life
We’ve been celebrating all month long with plenty of sweet treats, special experiences, and even a few characters! But now, we’re taking a step back to look at what the day is really all about. Disney has been making a conscious effort to help the environment, and today, they’ve given us an update on their progress.
Back in 2019, we learned that Chicago hot dog chain Portillo’s was going to open a new location near Disney World! And then we got an opening date for March of this year!
Portillo’s coming soon to Orlando! ©Portillo’s
That opening date, though, got delayed — and then got delayed again, and now we have no set date on when it might open to the public. But that hasn’t stopped the chain from considering how it might expand in the area!
Okay guys, we’ve gotta talk about Spider-Man.
©Marvel
Things have been a little complicated for this superhero! Both Disney/Marvel AND Sony are currently making Spider-Man films, and the theme park rights are a whole different story…needless to say, it’s kind of a mess. But are things finally getting a little simpler?
We have long sung the praises of Wine Bar George‘s fantastic food offerings, including those incredible crispy mac & cheese bites. We’ve even called it the one restaurant in Disney World that is practically perfect according to just about everyone!
Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
But, in the future, it looks like you won’t even have to head to Disney Springs to enjoy delicious items from this special spot.
The COVID-19 vaccine is continuing to be administered all across the country.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
This vaccine rollout is moving at a speedy pace — earlier this month, we reported that all adults would be eligible for their shot about a week and a half earlier than the original goal. States such as Florida have already given those ages 16 and up access to the vaccine. And now, the rest of the country will follow suit.
Disney really gave us a lot to think about with its feature Soul. And we’ve seen it represented in everything from merchandise to a Disney World drink to a new exhibit based on the film at EPCOT!
Soul Mural
Soul starts off with Joe Gardner’s journey to the afterlife where he becomes a mentor for the rebellious soul only known as 22. But have you ever wondered what 22 was like before she met Joe Gardner?
Our readers have been pretty vocal about how much they love Crocs!
Let’s take these out for a spin!
And there’s even been a massive shoe battle between Crocs and the new Disney x Native shoes! And we decided to find out for ourselves what the big deal about Crocs is by wearing them to Disney World for a day! So we get it — there are a lot of Crocs love out there among Disney fans! And that’s why we have to tell you about a NEW pair of Disney crocs that’s coming soon!
While many Disney Parks around the world have reopened (or are on their way to reopening) since initial closures began last year due to the ongoing health crisis, some still remain closed.
Guests have been back to enjoying Disney World since last summer
Disneyland Paris has gone through a few different phases, having reopened in July 2020, but then closed again shortly after in October. Disney initially planned for the park to reopen on April 2nd, but that has since been postponed and the area will now be used for a different purpose.
Disney World has implemented some pretty crazy technological advances over the years.
Cinderella Castle
Recently, they’ve started testing facial recognition in the parks and don’t even get us STARTED on the tech behind Rise of the Resistance. Well, we’ve noticed some hints at a NEW Disney project, and the inspiration might surprise you.
Sometimes, you just need time to kick back and relax poolside.
Pool at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
But, who says you can’t do that with a little added Disney style? In case you wanted to Disney-fy your upcoming pool and beach trips, we spotted a bunch of new items that’ll make them more fun and hassle-free!
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