food IS a theme park
We’re ramping up for the Walt Disney World theme parks to re-open again on July 11th!
Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land
And, that means we’re stocking up on new outfits, Minnie Ears, and (of course) new bags so we can carry all our goodies!
We’ve been eating our way around all the newly reopened restaurants at Disney Springs. Now it’s time to take a trip over to Disney Springs’ local observatory, Planet Hollywood to see how the food has fared since reopening.
Planet Hollywood
While we’ve already taken you with us to Terralina Crafted Italian, Morimoto Asia, The Polite Pig, and more, we’re heading back to Flavortown to see if the food is a hit or miss.
Earlier we shared that Disney World is starting to ask a large number of Cast Members back to work prior to opening select resorts on June 22 and prior to reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom on July 11.
Cast Member with required face mask
But while many Cast Members are returning, there are still questions surrounding what the future could hold for Disney College Program participants.
We have shared many details on if the NBA will finish their season in Disney World.
NBA Experience at Disney World
Now, the NBA is one step closer to making this a reality.
In response to recent global events, theaters across the country have closed their doors. AMC Theaters in Disney Springs attempted to limit guest capacity for a short period of time before closing down temporarily.
AMC
But now that major film studios have pushed back premiere dates for several of their blockbusters, AMC decided to remain closed until these new films are released. Now — months into the closures — AMC shares the toll the shut downs have taken on their company.
Disney World began a phased reopening with Disney Springs on May 20th and plans to reopen their theme parks beginning July 11th.
Beach Club Resort
Although Disney initially announced that their hotels would reopen alongside the theme parks, they later changed the wording on their website. As of now, only Disney World’s Disney Vacation Club properties and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are scheduled to reopen on June 22nd.
But now we might have a hint about which resorts and restaurants could be included in the next phase of reopening.
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Have you been missing some delicious Ample Hills Creamery ice cream from Disney’s BoardWalk (and soon to be Disney Springs)?
Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl
We can almost taste the Sally Sells Seashells, Chocolate Milk and Cookies, and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake just thinking about it! Well we have some great news for you Ample Hills Ice Cream fans!
The world is still (rightfully) obsessed with Baby Yoda. This little guy has been featured on a TON of merch since his adorable debut in The Mandalorian on Disney+ — and for good reason! He’s stinkin’ CUTE!
Screenshot from Build-A-Bear website
Build-A-Bear first released “The Child” plush in April and after a series of sellouts, he is coming back for the FOURTH time!
Today the Walt Disney Company announced that it would be pledging $5 million to nonprofit organizations that support social justice.
Walt Disney Company Logo
Let’s take a closer look at the donations pledged.
Universal Orlando is now OPEN for a special Annual Passholder preview, (and we’re ready to drink all the Butterbeer we can get our hands on)!
Butterbeer
While we’ve been taking you to some of Universal’s newly reopened hotels, as well as showing you how the new virtual lines works, we’ve received a lot of questions from you guys about what it’s like to wear face coverings while riding attractions!
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