food IS a theme park
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!
Disney knows its foodie fans are always trying to recreate their favorites at home, so they’ve sent us a gift: food recipes.Â
French Loaf and Olive Oil
And while we are SO appreciative that they’re thinking of us, we couldn’t help but notice they’ve missed the mark JUST A TOUCH in the recipes they’ve been sharing.
We have shared Disney’s recipe for a “frozen pineapple treat,” and while we love a good “frozen pineapple treat” as much as the next person, Dole Whip, this wasn’t. That got us thinking…what other iconic Disney recipes can we share with our readers? We have a few we think you’re REALLY gonna love.
We’ve been baking up a Disney recipe storm in our kitchens (and eating too many sweets while we’re at it, tbh).
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches
Although we’ve made some pretty epic Disney breakfasts on top of recreating churros from the parks and the Carrot Cake Cookies from the Writer’s Stop, we’re missing our DFB snack crawls in Disney World. While we’re daydreaming about the parks’ reopening, we’re challenging YOU (yeah you…in the stretchy pants) to conquer these giant snack challenges once Disney World welcomes guests again!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talkin’ about 7 NEW tricks only the pros know.
The Haunted Mansion
There are some timeless tips that help you make the most of your Disney World vacation, but today, we’re going even deeper for those super-secret tips only Disney die-hards know about!
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According to the official statement, Disney World is closed “until further notice.”
Walt Disney World
Big questions still remain about exactly when Disney World will reopen. But, while we’re waiting for some of the early signs that we may see a reopening soon, many are speculating on when that might be. So, of course, we wanted to know YOUR thoughts! Spoiler alert, the opinions were far from unanimous!
Though Walt Disney World Resort in Florida — along with Disney Parks around the world — remains closed until further notice due to the current global situation, steps are being taken towards the safe reopening of state economies in light of new federal guidelines which were presented last week.
The Edison Complex in Disney Springs
As the state of Florida looks toward reopening its own economy (which is, of course, heavily focused on tourism), Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed the Re-Open Florida Task Force to have input from the state’s various businesses. [Read more…]
Round 1 of our Table Service Throw Down is over and round 2 is still underway, but we wanted to give you a quick update on where everything stands right now!
Pizza at Via Napoli
See which restaurants have made it through and are advancing to Round 3!
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