food IS a theme park
Cast Members are the true magic-makers!
Cast Members
Disneyland Resort Ambassadors announced a new weekly series featuring celebrity guests and the true superstars — Disney Cast Members!
Three cheers for Chef José Andrés!
Chef José Andrés ©Jaleo
We love hearing about people stepping up to help others during these difficult times. And celebrity chef, José Andrés, the owner of Jaleo and Pepe in Disney Springs, has done just that! He has temporarily converted several of his locations into community kitchens to assist those in need of affordable meals. But he’s going a step further to thank doctors and nurses for their hard work!
As you know, we loooove eating our way around Disney World!
Cinderella’s Royal Table
But anytime someone asks us what restaurant they should try, we always have to say “that depends!” There are so many different dining experiences available in Disney, and the best choice is always what’s best for YOU! That said, we have some advice. Here are 5 categories that you might want to avoid on your next trip.
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
All of the Disney parks are currently closed worldwide, meaning we’re ALL itching to get our Disney fix in from home.
Shanghai Disneyland
But, even though Disney has shared a ton of content from the parks, there’s a seemingly obvious move that we wonder why Disney hasn’t made!
According to the official statement, Disney World is closed “until further notice.”
Walt Disney World
Big questions still remain about exactly when Disney World will reopen. But, while we’re waiting for some of the early signs that we may see a reopening soon, many are speculating on when that might be. So, of course, we wanted to know YOUR thoughts! Spoiler alert, the opinions were far from unanimous!
UPDATED November 27, 2024
We’ve got the scoop on the info you need to know if you’re planning a trip to Disney World in October! (Can you BELIEVE how fast time goes by!?)
Haunted Mansion
Between the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, spooky Halloween treats, and cooler temperatures, October is one of our favorite times of the year to visit Disney World! Here are the things you need to know if you’re planning a vacation this spooky season!
A prominent member of Disney’s team has just been added to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee.
Josh D’Amaro on Instagram
Given how important theme parks are to Florida’s economy, we weren’t surprised to see some representation from Disney (and Universal) on this list.
With Disney World closed until further notice, lots of guests are now replanning their vacations for the coming months. And we don’t blame them, we want to get back into the parks ASAP too!
Spaceship Earth
BUT DON’T BE TOO HASTY!!!! There’s a lot to remember when re-scheduling…especially right NOW! Don’t let these things catch you by surprise when rescheduling your Disney World trip for this summer!
During this difficult time, we know that many of our readers want to be kept up to date on news and information that may speak to the Disney Parks closures. This is why you’ll see this type of content on our blog. But if you only come to our site from social media, this may be all you see. The majority of our content continues to focus on Disney vacations, restaurants, attractions, and, of course, food. Please head to our latest posts here to see what we’re writing about today!
When Disney World extended their closure, they announced it was effective “until further notice.“
Magic Kingdom
With all of the parks worldwide currently closed, Disney is facing an unprecedented situation. Disney hasn’t provided an estimated reopening date for any of the parks, which left us wondering…how will we know when Disney World is close to resuming operations? Here are the first signs we’re keeping an eye out for!
How quickly things can change!
Magic Kingdom fireworks
These are crazy times, indeed! Just yesterday, we reported that Netflix had surpassed The Walt Disney Company in value. But, thanks to some recent developments, Disney saw its stock price rebound today.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
