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Good morning from Disney Springs! It’s been a long time since we were here!
Starbucks at Disney Springs Today
We’ve been walking around checking out what’s new (umm, the new Homecomin’ Shine Bar & Social, anyone?!?) but now it’s time to duck in line for a quick Starbucks!
Hey! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about 6 SURPRISING problems Disney World could experience this year.
Soda Refill
From carbonated beverage shortages to technology that’s suddenly out of date, Disney World could be in for a very weird set of problems they’ll need to solve.
We’re back in Disney Springs today for the first time since the historic closure of Disney World began in March.
Disney Springs
Perhaps unsurprisingly, things look a little different in Disney’s dining, retail, and entertainment district. Prior to the reopening, Disney detailed that guests could expect to see some logistical changes with limited parking, temperature screenings, required face coverings, physical distancing, and more. Let’s take a look at what it’s like to be back in Disney Springs with all of these new protocols!
We’re checking out everything that’s new at Disney Springs as it reopens today. As you can imagine, it’s a lot.
lululemon Construction
There are a bunch of new health measures around the Springs, but we also spotted some new developments for upcoming locations! Specifically, we spotted some progress on the new lululemon location AND the barriers had an opening season!
After parking and passing through the new health screening process, we’ve made it inside Disney Springs for the first time since mid-March!
Orange Garage
And although Disney Springs doesn’t officially open until 10AM, we’re currently walking around to see what’s new or different before the some of the shops and restaurants start to open up. You can follow along with our live, all-day coverage here!
Disney Springs reopened today, becoming the first part of Disney World to do so as the parks remain closed.
Disney Springs
Still, things aren’t quite how they used to be in the dining, retail, and entertainment complex as we’re seeing a good amount of added health and safety measures. One such measure is that all guests and Cast Members are required to undergo temperature screenings. Here was our team’s experience with the temperature checks today!
Last week Universal Studios CityWalk reopened with new health and safety procedures in place.
Disney Springs
Now, Disney Springs is officially reopening. And we’re here live to report on all of the restaurant, retail, and new procedures.
Although Florida public schools remained closed through the end of the spring semester, some Florida universities are already inching towards re-opening.
Florida
No official dates have been announced yet, but select universities are planning on re-opening for the Fall 2020 semester.
Disney Springs is planning to start Disney World’s phased re-opening tomorrow, May 20th.
Chicken Guy!
We’ve been keeping you updated with all of the restaurants that plan to re-open tomorrow, but Earl of Sandwich, Chicken Guy!, and Planet Hollywood just released more information on how they plan to protect guests at the re-opening.
Recently, we shared a sneak peek of what Disney Springs will look like tomorrow when some of its third-party restaurants and stores reopen thanks to a special media preview that took place earlier today.
Disney Springs
But while we were ready to see temperature screening areas and increased signage based on our experience at Universal CityWalk Orlando as well as the safety guidelines previously issued by Disney Springs, there were still a few surprises mixed in!
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