food IS a theme park
While the Disney World resorts have recently pushed back their availability to July 1st (which still isn’t confirmation the hotels will reopen) it seems Best Western Lake Buena Vista is also preparing for a lengthier closure.
© Best Western Lake Buena Vista
According to an email sent to us by a representative at the Disney World-area hotel, they aren’t expecting to reopen until July 1st at the earliest.
As Disney Springs prepares to begin its partial reopen on May 20, Cast Members are starting to return to work.
©Disney
The nearly 120 Custodial Cast Members that return to work on Friday May 15 will experience a new health protocol that will be a part of every Guest and Cast Member experience starting on May 20.
Disney has already shared that Disney Springs will partially reopen on May 20th. This phased reopening includes select third-party locations.
Disney Springs
Now, we’re seeing reports that Disney locations may be reopening seven days later.
While many Florida restaurants and retail locations have slowly started to reopen, the same can’t be said for the state’s many convention centers which have remained dormant since March.
Walt Disney World
Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Orange County, Broward County, and Miami Beach all have large convention centers.Â
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is almost synonymous with Disney World itself. As one of the original two hotels on property, this resort has stood the test of time and to this day remains one of the most popular resort hotels, despite the plethora of accommodations for guests to choose from.
Welcome to the Polynesian Village Resort!
One of the reasons so many people flock to the Poly is the FOOD! From quick-service snacks to a dinner show and knock-your-socks-off drinks the Polynesian offers some of the best-themed dining experiences at any Walt Disney World hotel.
There are SO MANY great options at the Poly so come along as we show you some of our FAVORITE food options around this tropical hideaway (you lucky people, you!).
We might be stuck at home, but we’re taking ya with us on a virtual trip to the Caribbean (cost free 😉 )!
Banana Cabana Pool Bar
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort finished a BIG multi-year renovation a few years back AND the Skyliner Gondola System was added as a direct transportation line to the hotel. This helped the resort garner a lot more attention from guests, including us!
So, as a little get-away, we’re taking you with us to Barefoot Bay to kick back and relax in the recently redesigned rooms at Caribbean Beach!
In our efforts to keep you as informed as possible with which Disney Springs restaurants will be reopening on May 20th, we’re also keeping you in the loop with those that are not.
Jaleo
Today, a representative from Jaleo by José Andrés told us they are currently formulating a plan for their tentative reopening which is “still to be determined.”
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It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the renovated McDonald’s location at Disney World! So, we thought it would be great to check-in on the construction progress today!
McDonald’s Construction Back in January
And as of today, it looks like the construction has come a long way! Check out how the new Mickey D’s is stylin’ and profilin’ now!
We have been keeping track of all of the restaurants that will be welcoming guests in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs when the shopping and dining district begins its phased reopening on May 20th.
City Works Outdoor Bar in Disney Springs
And though City Works Eatery & Pour House has not announced an official reopening date just yet, the location — which just hit the Disney Springs dining scene in February — is providing a peek at what we can look forward to when the sports bar and restaurant welcomes guests again! [Read more…]
Mayor Buddy Dyer announced in a press conference yesterday that the city of Orlando’s Fourth of July fireworks display is being canceled this year.
Epcot Forever Fireworks
A pre-recorded version of Fireworks at the Fountain, the annual show held at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, will be televised instead.
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