food IS a theme park
Which park would you consider to be the BEST theme park in the United States?
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For many of us, we probably think of Disney right away! But, which park reigns supreme? Is it Disneyland since it’s the OG, EPCOT since you get to travel around the world, or maybe Animal Kingdom because of all those awesome animals (and Expedition Everest, of course). Well, if you feel strongly about which park you think is the best, you can vote on it RIGHT NOW!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
There have been many changes recently around the country due to the continuing global pandemic.
Face masks are still required indoors at Disney World
Travel restrictions have been updated, mask requirements are going away in some places, and many flights have been canceled due to the surge in cases from the Omicron variant. Face mask requirements changed at the end of last year for Universal Orlando Resort, and they are now changing again.
Universal’s Epic Universe is an upcoming theme park that will become the third park at Universal Orlando.
Universal Parks – Epic Universe ©Universal
Epic Universe was originally going to open in 2023, but construction was delayed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The new opening date was slated for sometime in 2025, but now we have more details about the opening timeline. [Read more…]
Hello and welcome to another weekly round-up of the BIGGEST Disney news from this week!
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Whether you’re planning to visit Disney World soon or are just curious to know what’s been going on in the world of the Disney parks and beyond, we’ve got you covered. From a huge announcement about another replacement service for Disney’s Magical Express to COVID-19 updates, read on for all the Disney news you need to know!
Over the past few months, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to change and evolve.
Universal Orlando
Recently, we’ve seen Orange County, Florida listed as a “rapid riser” and “COVID-19 hotspot.” The county also got placed into the “high risk” COVID-19 category according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now we’ve got a COVID-19 related update regarding mask rules at Universal Orlando.
It can often seem like Disney’s only challenge is to come up with more stories for their movies and attractions for their parks.
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But in reality, Disney (like most companies) faces all kinds of challenges as they navigate a changing world. Whether those struggles are with new technology, public image, competition, or anything else, Disney has to work hard to stay ahead. We’re taking a look at 10 BIG challenges Disney will face in the next decade.
When it comes to Disney World, there are a LOT of opinions out there.
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Ask 10 different Disney fans what their favorite ride, snack, and park are and we guarantee that you’ll get a wide variety of different answers. Well, it’s no different here on the DFB team! We’ve got some very weird (and very strong) opinions about Disney World, and today we’re sharing them with you!
You don’t need us to tell ya that Disney World has some hardcore fans.
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And those fans tend to have an unspoken list of classic rides, top eats, and popular opinions that are generally undisputed. That’s just how it goes! But what if you DON’T agree? Well, we may be right there with you! Here are 10 things Disney fans are too afraid to say…but a lot of ‘em may be thinking it. 😉
Previously, Universal Orlando updated their mask policy to note that masks would no longer be required outdoors. But, masks continued to be required indoors and in certain other areas.
Universal Orlando
Recently, however, that policy was updated. Now, masks are no longer required anywhere in Universal Orlando Resort, indoors for vaccinated guests or outdoors. Today we made our way over to Universal’s theme parks to see this new policy in action and now we’re sharing all the details with you!
We’ve seen some big changes to theme parks’ safety policies lately.
Universal Orlando
Today, Universal Orlando announced that they would no longer require masks indoors. This comes after both Disney and Universal have eliminated temperature checks, increased capacity, and reduced social distancing. But now, Universal Orlando is implementing yet another change.
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