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Hello from the Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
It really is lovely here, and we enjoyed a day wandering around to see what’s new. So here are all the latest updates in merchandise, construction, and more!
Disney World is currently under limited operations due to the new health and safety regulations.
Port Orleans Riverside
Many restaurants, resorts, and attractions have been reopening in the last several months. However, a few will remain closed for the time being. Some are closed for scheduled refurbishments while others have been unavailable since the theme parks closed back in March. We’ve been keeping tabs on closures throughout the year. So, to help you plan, we’ve listed every attraction and resort that will be closed for the month of February 2021!
Can you believe we’re already a full month into 2021?
EPCOT
We’re taking a look back at January in Disney World. This was a newsy month and frankly, there were a lot of things we just didn’t see coming! Here are the five most unexpected things that happened in Disney World last month!
In late 2020, Buena Vista Street reopened as an extension of Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.
Carthay Circle at California Adventure
We were once again reunited with corn dogs from Award Wieners, and more! We even got to try the new Carthay Circle Lounge — Alfresco Dining experience. Bot too long after, dining was prohibited at Disneyland due to a stay-at-home order. But, the stay-at-home order has now been lifted and restaurants have started offer in-person dining again at Downtown Disney. And now Carthay Circle and 2 other Buena Vista spots have official reopening dates!
It’s hard to believe that almost seven months after Disney World reopened, there are still many restaurants throughout the resort that remain closed.
Lotus Blossom Cafe Line
Many dining locations have reopened over the past few months, although we’ve also seen some reopen with limited schedules, as well as others that are only open on weekends.
Disney Parks all over the world closed last year, with Disneyland remaining closed, while others have reopened and shut down again.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Although Disney World has remained reopened since last summer, COVID-19 cases in Florida have steadily been on the rise. According to First Coast News, the White House Task Force has now recommended that Florida should close all gyms, bars, and restaurants in the state.
Back in December, restaurants in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District faced another round temporary closures due to a regional Stay-At-Home order mandated by the California Governor. And, it wasn’t until recently that California lifted the order, meaning that outdoor dining can return to the state.
Downtown Disney
This means that active eating and drinking are allowed again at Downtown Disney as long as guests are stationary and physically distanced. In response, we’re now starting to see restaurants announcing their reopening dates. And, today three joined the list and are set to open at the end of the month!
Disney World will be reopening one of its two water parks in just a few weeks. Specifically, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is set to reopen on March 7th, 2021.
Blizzard Beach Water Park
We’ve already gotten a look at what the park’s hours will be like, and guests can already buy their tickets to have some fun in the sun at this water park. We know that Blizzard Beach will be reopening with some modified safety rules in place due to the global pandemic, and they have noted that masks will be required. But, where will you have to wear a mask while in the water park? Disney has updated its rules and now we’re sharing what you need to know.
We’re just a few months away from sliding down Summit Plummet and have some fun in the sun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
Enjoy a day at Blizzard Beach!
Recently, Disney shared that Blizzard Beach would be reopening on March 7th, 2021. We’ve already gotten a peek at the park’s operating hours too. Well, if you’re hoping to spend a day splashing your way through this park, you can NOW BUY some tickets to visit!
Like many people, we were pretty happy to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. It’s a brand new year!
Cinderella Castle
And it seems Disney was eagerly anticipating the New Year, too, because the company has made a TON of announcements in the first month of 2021 — like, enough to last us all year! And it’s only JANUARY! And we’re still just getting used to Park Hopping being back at Disney World again!
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