food IS a theme park
Our hearts have been so happy seeing all the characters out and about again in Disney World!
Goofy, Chip & Dale!
Although we’ve been checking out all the characters during the cavalcades in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, we’ve spotted a few new character coffee mugs to add to your kitchenware collection!
Walt Disney World officially reopened all four of its theme parks to the general public in July. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom began welcoming guests back after an unprecedented nearly four-month closure on July 11, while EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially reopened their gates to guests on July 15th.Â
Magic Kingdom
We’ve been on the ground in the parks ever since, including experiencing both cast member previews and Annual Passholder previews, which served as an opportunity for Disney to test their new health and safety protocols on groups that would more closely approximate a public crowd.Â
As Disney reopens in the midst of the global health crisis, our focus has been on helping you understand what to expect when you get to the newly reopened parks, as well as how to navigate Disney’s new planning systems and procedures — from the new Disney Park Pass reservation system to big changes to Disney’s hotel, park ticket, and dining reservation processes.Â
But, the one question everyone still has about Disney World right now is: Is it safe and should I go? We’ve got a broad perspective on this for you — with lots of quotes and specific, firsthand reporting. But we’ve also got an anecdotal perspective on this from our time in the parks and Disney Springs. I was shocked…by my own behavior. And that’s what I think is the most important part of this article for you to read. So hopefully these two sides of the coin will help you as you’re making this very important decision for yourself.
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is newly re-opened and operational. Now, it’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot’s turn to welcome back guests. Epcot is kicking off the theme park’s re-opening with a modified Food & Wine Festival on July 15th!Â
Epcot’s Spaceship Earth
The new version of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival will be serving up old favorites like the Frothy Ramen and Teriyaki Chicken Bun and soon-to-be favorites like the booth that’s dedicated ENTIRELY to mac n’ cheese! The festival may be modified, but there’s still plenty to eat. We’ve got a free printable checklist that will help you make sure that you’re not missing a single thing!
Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on June 18th after its historic closure in response to the global health crisis.
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After almost a month of being reopen with new health measures in place, the park is once more taking significant action in response to the global health crisis. Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that the resort will be RECLOSING due to an uptick in Covid-19 cases in the region.
It might be the peak of July, but we’re SUPER ready to welcome that crisp Fall air and sweater season back again!
Magic Kingdom
Although we might not be able to have all the Pumpkin Spice treats of our dreams, there’s still a way to add a bit of Autumn to your hot summer day in Disney World!
As Disney World has started its initial reopening this week, we are back in the parks to say hello to our favorite characters and eat all the snacks our stretchy pants can handle!
Magic Kingdom
And, along the way, we’ve encountered plenty of surprises since Disney World looks completely different than we’ve known it to be before.
We’ve had a LOT of feelings about returning back to Disney World during the first round of reopenings this week.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Although we expected to see distancing measures and new places to spot characters, there were quite a few changes that Disney sprung on guests when they entered the parks. Whether you’re someone who really loves riding attractions or you’re all about the food, Disney World has really shaken things up when it comes to how the parks are working now.
Now that Disney World has reopened, we’ve been combing through the parks to collect all the brand new tips you need to know!
Magic Kingdom
In order to enter the parks, all guests ages two and older are required to wear an appropriate face covering. So, since nearly everyone who enters Disney World will need to wear a face mask, we figured this is a pretty important topic to cover!
Since Disney World began its phased reopening after the unprecedented closures in 2020, we’ve added some NEW tips to our list of things to keep in mind when you travel!
Magic Kingdom
We visit the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs on a daily basis to get a feel for the changes that continue to happen on a near-constant rate — even 2 years later. And, with all of the things that have come, and gone, and then come back again at Disney we have some NEW tips for your vacation!
We’ve been running around Magic Kingdom checking out everything new the park has to offer since it re-opened!
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Stockings
Earlier, we spotted a ton of new stockings and Christmas merch in Disney Springs. But recently, we stopped into Ye Old Christmas Shoppe to see if they added anything new. On our way in we spotted something spooky. A brand new Haunted Mansion stocking! [Read more…]
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