food IS a theme park
Could it BE?! We’ve just finished counting the votes from part one of last night’s polling and we know which FOUR restaurants will be advancing to the semi-finals!
‘Ohana Waiting Area
Did your top contenders make it through to fight another day? Let’s take a quick look at the current rankings!
Florida’s task force is has convened once again to discuss more measures for re-opening the state’s commerce.
Magic Kingdom
And while yesterday’s speakers announced new regulations and protocols regarding Florida’s transportation industry including airlines and cruise ships, today’s emphasis was placed on tackling new guidelines for small businesses and large public gatherings.
Is there anything better than eating poolside?
Saratoga Springs Resort
Honestly, we’d answer no…not much is better than a poolside lunch! And one of the big perks of staying at a Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, like Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, is the chance to sit back and relax and enjoy a few slower meals during the hustle and bustle of your Disney vacay. With several pools and dining options at many of them, it’s easy to have your poolside cocktail and eat lunch too.
That is precisely what we did at Saratoga Springs one day — specifically at the Paddock Grill. Would this leisurely lunch stack up to our laid-back mealtime fantasy? Keep reading to find out!
Over a month ago it was announced that all Walt Disney World owned and operated hotels would be closing on March 20th. Since then, that closure has been extended “until further notice.”
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We’ve been waiting to hear anything about a reopening of any part of Disney World. Some analysts have ventured to guess that we will see Disney World back at it on June 1st; that’s the first day that Disney is currently accepting new room reservations. However, TripAdvisor lists a different date entirely.
While we’ve been at home, we’ve been bringing all the magic from the parks to our families with Disney Magic Moments (a Disney website full of fun activities to do at home).
Happily Ever After
On top of showing off our first photos with Disney characters (awww, so cute!!), we have been SUPER hyped to watch different shows like Magic Happens in Disneyland. And, now we’re about to have an evening in Disney World from our couches.
Businesses across the country are feeling the pressure from the latest events and Disney is no exception.
Magic Kingdom
But there’s a big problem — that many people aren’t thinking about right now — that could greatly affect Disney World, and your upcoming vacation.
Since Disney World extended its closure, we aren’t entirely sure when the parks will be reopening.
Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land
Currently, guests can make hotel and dining reservations in Disney World for June 1st and beyond. But what about guests with May vacations planned? Disney has slowly but surely been canceling guest reservations.
Though Walt Disney World and Disney parks around the globe remain closed until further notice in light of the current global situation, meetings continue this week for the Re-Open Florida Task Force. The task force — which Governor Ron DeSantis appointed as the state looks to reopen its economy in light of new federal guidelines which were revealed last week — includes Josh D’Amaro, Walt Disney World President, among its Executive Committee members.
Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs
The task force is examining several aspects of business in the state divided into various Industry Working Groups discussing everything from education and business administration to agriculture and beyond. And a subcommittee focused on Florida’s tourism industry includes the state’s theme parks, restaurants, hotels, cruise ship ports, and more. [Read more…]
While the entire state of Florida will remain under a stay-at-home order until April 30th, Governor Ron DeSantis has assembled a task force to consult in the reopening of businesses that have been closed for the last several weeks.
Magic Kingdom
The group, which includes the state elected leaders, mayors, and officials from many industries, including Disney World and Universal, has already examined ways to safely reopen restaurants and discussed ways to potentially reopen Disney World in stages.
The war of the Disney World Table Service Restaurants is still well underway. We’ve just tabulated the votes from last night’s competition and are back to give you a quick update!
Broiled Wild Caught Swordfish Steak
We think you might be surprised to see who’ll be advancing to round 3, so ready thyself to see who’s still in it to win it!
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