food IS a theme park
Looking for more pins to fill up your Pin Trading Minnie Ears?
Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears
Well, we spotted some adorable pins that combine two of our favorite things — snacks and Disney Princesses!
We’ve already found a few patriotic treats around Disney World!
Fourth of July Cupcake
We’ve been on a cupcake kick! We tried the Fourth of July cupcakes at both Capt. Cook’s and Sprinkles in Disney Springs. So now, let’s switch it up and try the Blondie Pops we spotted on the menu at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!
The parks might not be open yet, but Disney World has still found a way to celebrate the holiday!
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In fact, there are several ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, Disney-style! You can catch a virtual viewing of the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, find great deals at Disney Springs, and enjoy some patriotic treats! Speaking of star-spangled snacks, we spotted a gorgeous Fourth of July cupcake at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that we just had to try!
Looking for a way to enjoy some fireworks from the comfort of your own home??
Magic Kingdom Fireworks
Well then, Disney has you covered! We’ve had the chance to enjoy a virtual viewing of the Happily Ever After fireworks, and in honor of the holiday, Disney has also shared a video of the Fourth of July fireworks show at Magic Kingdom!
The Disney World parks are preparing to welcome back guests, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen on July 11th, followed by Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15th.
Magic Kingdom
As the restaurants around Disney World reopen, many of them have undergone menu changes, which has resulted in limited offerings at some locations. And we’re sad to see that one of our favorite snacks in Magic Kingdom has disappeared from the menu!
Here’s some important info for guests with an upcoming reservation at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort!
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom preparing to reopen on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. But even though the parks are getting ready to welcome back guests, the Swan and Dolphin Resort will remain closed, and will relocate guests with existing reservations!
The Disney World parks have remained closed since initially shutting their gates on March 16th.
Magic Kingdom
But with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th, the longest closure in Disney World history will soon be coming to an end.
There will be a number of new health and safety procedures implemented upon reopening, including reduced park capacity with required reservations, limited attractions and entertainment offerings, required face coverings for guests and Cast Members, to name a few.
One of the perks available to Disney Vacation Club Members is the opportunity to attend Moonlight Magic events.
Spaceship Earth
These are after-hours events where DVC members can ride attractions with shorter wait times, meet characters, indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks, and attend dance parties!
Select Disney World Resort hotels reopened on June 22nd. Currently, buses are the only form of Disney transportation available for guests to navigate around property.
Monorail
But, even though the Monorail isn’t yet available for guest transportation, it has been spotted out and about near Magic Kingdom — with some new additions! Social distancing barriers have been added inside the Monorail.
We’ve been keeping an eye on the MagicBand options available to Disney World Resort hotel guests.
MagicBand Options ©Disney
And today we spotted some awesome new designs, including one that features one of our favorite discontinued Disney snacks — the Hei Hei Cone!
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