food IS a theme park
Walt Disney World officially reopened to guests back in July, and we’ve been running around the theme parks checking out all the new updates and info ever since!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve seen select pre-shows be eliminated from line queues and high-touch areas like Dumbo’s Play Area be closed to guests. Many guests were curious about how the Rider Switch process will work under all the new health and safety protocols. [Read more…]
Many Walt Disney World Resort hotels have reopened in preparation for the theme parks phased reopening beginning this Saturday.
©Shades of Green Hotel Room
Shades of Green Resort, the Walt Disney World hotel reserved for members of the military, closed temporarily in March. The closure was scheduled to last until July 1st and was later postponed to July 15th.
News regarding the reopening of Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort has been slowly trickling in. There has been some speculation and confirmations of what businesses will be available to the public on July 9th.
Catal and UVA Bar at Downtown Disney
Some restaurants had to adjust given the recent California mandate that required indoor dining at restaurants and bars to close. We confirmed that Naples Ristorante e Bar and Uva Bar will reopen with outdoor seating and limited menus. We also learned Salt & Straw will be available with a new to ice cream flavor to mark the reopening. We now have a full list of confirmed restaurants and retail shops that will re-open tomorrow!
Tune your guitar and get on your dancin’ shoes! House of Blues Orlando is offering another limited-time discount!
House of Blues Orlando
House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs opened with a 20% discount for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Cast Members. Now, Florida Residents can join in and get their own discounted dishes! [Read more…]
UPDATE: Disney has updated the reopening list to reflect that Bar Riva WILL be reopening with Disney’s Riviera Resort.
Walt Disney World is preparing to re-open this week while many of the Disney hotels are already open and operational. Some restaurants will modify the dining experience while others are not set to re-open until further notice.
Disney’s Riviera Resort was one of the Disney resorts to re-open first. Here, we got our first taste of what it is like experiencing character dining under the new conditions. As operations continue to update we noticed that one of the resorts onsite bars has been removed from Disney’s list of available dining locations.
Many stores have adjusted the way they are distributing food and merchandise since Disney Springs re-opened a few months ago. This is due to the safety protocols that have been implemented for all of Disney property.
©Kipling
In an effort to enhance social distancing procedures, Kipling announced they are starting curbside pick-up for all of their store items. This will allow guests to pick up their desired purchases quickly. Let’s walk you through the process!
Disneyland Resort closed in March due to the global health crisis and was set to reopen mid-July. The closure has now been extended until further notice with no new reopening date in place. This setback caused Disney to make a few important adjustments to Disneyland’s Travel Information page.
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Aside from the expected updated language reflecting the delayed opening, Disney has updated some booking information regarding cancellation policies and reservation changes. [Read more…]
Disney theme parks around the world have been temporarily closed due to the current health situation. These closures not only affected Disney Parks, but many organizations, communities, and people everywhere. Due to this, Disney VoluntEARS (volunteer teams made up of Cast Members) have once again joined forces to give back to the community during these unprecedented times.
©Robert and Duffy’s Adventures at Disneyland Paris
While Cast Members from Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line have donated their time and resources, Disneyland Paris is also doing their part and recently donated over 1.5 MILLION EUROS in food, protective gear, and medical supplies. [Read more…]
With a name like Chapel Hats, you might think this store would be a little limited in what they could sell. We’re talking hats, fedoras, and maybe a beret or two thrown in for good measure!
Chapel Hats
But while we saw plenty of stylish headwear at the Disney Springs millinery today, we also noticed they were selling a new type of accessory!
Though a few of the Disney resorts around the world remain closed right now, most are OPEN!
Alice in Wonderland Maze at Shanghai Disneyland
Around the globe, Disney has gotten pretty far in the reopening process. Let’s take a look at each of the resorts and see exactly what is open and available for guests.
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