food IS a theme park
While Disneyland Resort faces an extended closure, we often pop into Downtown Disney to see if we can spot any new merch and dining updates.
Disneyland Gate
While visiting, we’ll stop by Disneyland’s entrance gates to see if there are any signs of life on the other side. We’ve spotted new physical distancing markers and even a potential new walkway. On our recent visit, we stopped by the gates of Disneyland to see what else is new!
Even though we still don’t know the exact date Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will reopen, we’re starting to see more signs that the parks are getting ready to welcome guests as soon as they are able to!
Disney California Adventure Park
Just last week, we spotted some new park reservation signs and a potential walkway at Disneyland Resort, and we’ve seen some health and safety signs outside of the parks as well. Today, we spotted even more additions that show we’re one step closer to Disneyland reopening.
Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955, so this year marks the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney’s original theme park.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
While Disneyland itself remains closed, some of Downtown Disney’s restaurants and stores have reopened and new Disneyland 65th Anniversary merch has been released at World of Disney and online.
We’ve been exploring EPCOT today to see how the park is settling into its second week since reopening.
EPCOT
So far, we’ve already spotted a brand new pair of Sequined Classic Minnie Ears at Mouse Gear, but we also saw something else we HAVEN’T seen at the parks before!
Welp…the time draws nigh!!!
As we reported last year, the Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom is now under refurb to bring Starbucks to Disney World. We’ve been anxiously awaiting news of its re-opening, and it looks like we’re getting closer and closer!
Starbucks Signage outside Disney World's Main Street Bakery
Starbucks signage was recently spotted hanging over the bakery location in the covered walkway outside, and there’s also signage on and around the building!
Starbucks Signage on Main Street Bakery Window
We know that many of our readers are concerned that the bakery will lose its turn-of-the-century charm; but we’ve been assured that [Read more…]
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