food IS a theme park
Here at DFB, we keep you updated on any changes that could affect your Disney vacation.
Mexico Pavilion
That includes hotel renovations, ride closures, menu tweaks, and SO much more. And if you’re planning a trip to EPCOT, you’ll want to be aware of some changes at La Hacienda de San Angel, which seems to be gradually reducing its hours.
Due to the global health crisis, Tokyo Disneyland — along with Disney’s other resorts across the world — closed its doors in February 2020. Its theme parks reopened in July, later seeing the return of nighttime entertainment, as well as character meet and greets.
Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland
In December, Japan announced a travel ban on non-resident foreign travelers due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Soon after, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea announced reduced hours through January, and then later through March 7th.
Due to the global health crisis, Tokyo Disney Resort shut down last year, along with all of Disney’s other parks locations.
Tokyo Disney Sea
The resort’s theme parks reopened in July and eventually saw the return of nighttime fireworks and parades, as well as character meet and greets in the fall. Now, they’re taking a step back and reducing hours in their theme parks.
All four theme parks in Walt Disney World have now reopened to guests.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Since the reopening, we’ve seen a number of changes including changes in certain policies, additions to My Disney Experience, and many more. In fact, we shared with you just a little while ago that park hours would be changing in early September. Now we’ve actually got a peek at what park hours will be a bit further out this year.
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom officially reopened on July 11th, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios along EPCOT welcomed back guests on July 15th.
EPCOT
Over the weekend, Disney World announced all four theme parks would be undergoing a change to their park hours. Beginning September 8th, the parks will be closing earlier than when they first reopened.
There’s no question that Disney World is a different place than it was before the closures! While some of the changes we’ve seen can certainly cause an inconvenience, we actually think some changes were for the better!
Cinderella Castle
Today, we’re sharing seven things we’ve noticed at a reopened Disney World that we actually PREFER now over the way things were before the closures.
Select third-party restaurants and stores began to reopen in Disney Springs on May 20th.
Disney Springs
However, Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian welcomed guests back on Friday, May 29th, a few days after World of Disney and several Disney-owned properties resumed.
While several third-party shops and restaurants began to reopen in Disney Springs on May 20th, The Coca-Cola Store and Rooftop Beverage Bar confirmed for us last month they didn’t know when they would be welcoming guests back.
Coca-Cola Store
But on our walk through Disney Springs this morning, we saw employees stirring inside the iconic soda pop shop and we can finally report the store is now open!
Now that World of Disney and several businesses have reopened at Disney Springs, Sprinkles has just confirmed they’ll be reopening on Friday, May 29th.
Sprinkles Cupcake
But there are a few things you’ll need to know before you check ’em out tomorrow!
As we’ve seen many new safety guidelines and other preparations being made for Disney Springs’ phased reopening tomorrow. Now, we’ve just learned what the new hours will be for the time being.
Disney Springs
According to its website, the new hours for Disney Springs will be 10AM to 10PM.
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