food IS a theme park
The last few weeks have brought about tremendous change to the theme park industry in Orlando. Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood, in addition to Disney World, temporarily closed their gates with the safety of their employees and guests in mind.
Universal Orlando!
Universal Orlando Resort has recently taken further steps to extend this temporary closure out of an abundance of caution.
Oh Mickey, how we miss you! We’re now in our second week of Disney World and Disneyland being closed, and we’re having some serious Disney withdrawals.
Mickey Mouse
Currently, people have trips to Disney booked for early April. Our number one and two questions from our readers, viewers, and followers is “When will Disney World reopen?” and “Should I cancel my Disney World trip?”
But Disney has been particularly quiet regarding the status of the park closures and any potential extensions.
Cinderella Castle
Based on the Disney Parks worldwide timeline and the current local government mandates in California and Florida, it seems unlikely that the domestic Disney parks will open anytime soon. But when can we expect Disney World and Disneyland to give us the word on a reopening date…or at least a closure extension?
Let’s look at recent events to see if we can break it down.
There’s lots of uncertainty over exactly when Disney World will reopen following its historic closure last week.
Mickey and Minnie in Disney World
As of this writing, both Disney World and Disneyland announced that their parks would be closed through the end of the month, implying that the parks could reopen on April 1, 2020.
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However, due to the continuing headlines about government-mandated closures of public institutions like restaurants and bars, bans on gatherings, and strong recommendations of social distancing, questions are being raised over whether the parks really will open on April 1st.
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While we don’t have the definitive answer, we can look to the closure timeline of Disney’s parks both domestic and worldwide. There may be some clues!
Spending more time at home these days is a great opportunity to pick up a new skill, like drawing! We’ve found a ton of resources to guide you step-by-step in creating pieces of art to hang all over the walls of your house!
Animation Experience
Disney Parks offers daily drawing classes at Art of Animation Resort, The Animation Experience at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the Animation Academy at Disney California Adventure.
These are awesome ways to escape the crowds and the heat, and best of all, you get a free souvenir! While both Disney World and Disneyland remain closed at this time, Disney Parks Blog has made it possible to learn how to draw your favorite characters from the comfort of your own home!
One of the silver linings that come with spending more time at home is the wonders of online shopping. The stores may be closed but that doesn’t mean we can’t shop ’til we drop on the world wide web!
ShopDisney at Target!
Here are ten different sites you can shop your way through during your time at home!
The March edition of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection celebrates the classic attraction “Mad Tea Party” and is available to purchase on shopDisney!
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We’ve loved the Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean collections and have been anticipating March’s release for weeks! This collection is perfect for spring and we can’t wait to get our hands on each piece.
While we dream of cooking delicious Disney meals at home, some of us are more culinary-challenged than others!
Goofy Poses at Chef Mickey’s
Not to fear, there are some SIMPLE Disney recipes that anyone can master! Here are four recipes that cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even an adult beverage to enjoy!
Over the past week, Disney has reached out to homes across the world with engaging online content for learners of all ages to take part in. Recently, we talked about how Disney has been sharing Imagineering in a Box, a free online curriculum that launched last summer and takes you through the wide range of skill sets needed to become an Imagineer!
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And now, Disney is allowing us to check on our favorite furry Animal Kingdom friends through Disney NOW.
HARVEYS has released collections in collaboration with Disney in the past, from Dumbo to Toy Story and beyond!
Mike and Sulley Bus
And now they are releasing a BRAND NEW collection! The newest collection is all things Monsters, Inc. and is available for purchase online now!
It’s time to get crafty!
Forky Photo Opp
Some of us may have more free time on our hands than what we’re used to. While some of us may have no free time at all since the kiddos are home, you’re home, and things are all out of whack. So, why not pull out a bottle of wine, your crayons, and other arts & crafts supplies and create some Disney-inspired crafts?Â
Lolea, Red Sangria
Here are FIVE fun family-friendly ideas that you and your entire family can try! We hope this sparks your imagination and the hours just fly by!
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