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Disneyland Paris was scheduled to reopen on April 2nd.
©Disney
After originally closing in March 2020, the resort initially reopened in July, before reclosing in October. And although the World of Disney store in Disney Village opens for limited periods, the resort as a whole remains closed.
It’s been over a year since the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Florida.
Florida Palm Trees
The effects of the global health crisis have been sweeping across Florida, the nation, and the world. Now, we’re taking a look at just how COVID-19 has impacted the Florida tourism industry — and how those impacts might affect your Disney World trip.
In case you missed it, the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has taken over EPCOT!
Fantasia Topiary
We’ve already eaten our way around the festival and discovered this year’s BEST eats, but we love the way the ENTIRE park gets transformed, from the gorgeous topiaries to the LIVE entertainment!
EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular Harmonious has made BIG progress lately!
Harmonious Barges
We’ve seen the first barge, second barge, and third centerpiece barge take their places on World Showcase Lagoon, and even though we’re waiting on two more, we can’t help but get excited for the progress on this show. We’ve seen the barges testing before, but tonight we saw a NEW test being done!
When Walt Disney World began its phased reopening, many of the restaurants opened with Mobile Order.
PizzeRizzo Mobile Order Sign
As more and more restaurants have reopened, Mobile Order has basically become the new norm. So, gone are the days that you could go a day without your cell phone in the parks (did anyone ever do that though?!). Mobile Order lets you read through the menu in the My Disney Experience app, order, pay, and then be greeted with your meal ready to go when you arrive. The system certainly isn’t without flaws, but we’ve adapted to ordering our lunch from our little screens. And, today, we spotted a new feature at one of the restaurants as we were ordering.
There’s BIG news about the coronavirus vaccine distribution in the United States tonight.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Previously, we’ve learned that the U.S. should have enough vaccines for every adult by May, and that people who have been fully vaccinated can safely gather together indoors without face coverings on (though orders about whether or not you can do that in indoor public places varies by state).
It has been quite some time since another Disney World hotel has welcomed back guests post-closure, and yet we’re just a couple of weeks away from the reopening of Disney’s All Star Movies Resort!
All Star Movies
Let’s take a look at which amenities will be available to guests checking in at the resort beginning on March 22nd.
It’s been a hot minute since we last dined at Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs!
Frontera Cocina
But we’re thinking maybe we need to head over soon for some Chipotle Chicken Flautas, or maybe a Specialty Margarita!
Disney is constantly adjusting its policies and procedures.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
To get input on best practices from guests, Disney’s sent surveys on crowding, Fastpass+, overall experience — and even superheroes! And recently, guests who stayed in a Disney resort received a survey asking about THEIR experiences.
There may be a new baby animal on the way in Disney World!
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We’re pretty invested in Disney’s baby animals here at DFB. We’ve shown you baby giraffes, rhinos, babirusas, aardvarks, and more! And while we don’t have another little one to welcome JUST yet, we’ve got a hint that one may be on the way at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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