food IS a theme park
While there are some unexpected and new changes happening around Disney World, we have been thrilled to see so many projects pick construction back up now that the parks are open!
EPCOT
The pink Cinderella Castle just had its moat filled in, the Grand Floridian Walkway has continued to near its completion, and ALL the construction on EPCOT’s France Pavilion is charging full steam ahead!
Although we can’t pass up dessert in Disney Springs, we’ve been missing those AMAZING Gideon’s chocolate chip cookies since they disappeared from The Polite Pig.
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Buuut, they’ll be making their way back in the shopping and dining district (along with a whole bunch of other goodies) when the official Gideon’s Bakehouse store opens later this year! While the bakery has taken over Rustic Cuff’s previous location, we’ve been keeping an eye on Gideon’s progress as signage pops up and pastry chefs are announced!
It’s now been a little over a month since Disney World re-opened, and we’ve seen some major changes at all four theme parks!
Disney World Bus
On top of the parks seeing some big differences, the transportation around the property has been re-vamped to add more distancing, sanitation, and safety measures on board. And now, there are reports of some more changes that have happened with Disney’s transportation.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!
Main Street, U.S.A.
And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
Since EPCOT re-opened, you KNOW that means we’ve been visiting La Cava del Tequila at the Mexico Pavilion!
Teremana Blanco
While we’ve noticed multiple health and safety regulations in place around the pavilions already, Disney has continued to update what measures they’re taking to protect guests and Cast Members. Although EPCOT has instilled a new face mask policy and temperature checks, distancing markers and directional signs on the ground have been put in place to make sure that everyone is safely kept apart from one another.
UPDATE 8-16-20: The Islands of the Caribbean Booth is closed again today. Based on reader reports and conversations with EPCOT Cast Members, including chefs at the Islands of the Caribbean Booth, it sounds like this booth will be open infrequently going forward — likely only on Saturdays. We’ll keep you updated!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is still going strong during Disney World’s limited capacity reopening, but things aren’t necessarily business as usual!
Food & wine 2020!
We’ve got a hybrid festival this year! Because the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival was cut short by the park closures, and because so much of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival couldn’t go forward as planned due to safety concerns, Disney decided to smoosh the two together to make one big hodge-podge festival!
Best. Day. EVER!
Aloha Isle
When Disney World first reopened, a bunch of our favorite snacks were missing from menus around the Resort. But luckily, we’ve started to see some of these treats make their triumphant return, including the recent reintroduction of the Peter Pan Float at Storybook Treats!Â
The Liberty Square Riverboat will be closing for refurbishment soon!
Liberty Square Riverboat
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was recently officially listed as “closed for refurbishment” through October after an extended downtime following the park reopening. And another Magic Kingdom attraction is also scheduled to close for refurbishment soon!
We LOVE us some Baby Yoda merch!
Baby Yoda Plush
If you’re looking for a Baby Yoda souvenir, there are plenty to choose from! We’ve seen Baby Yoda leggings, spirit jerseys, plushes, and MORE! But the latest piece of Baby Yoda merch is a mystery — and we’re hoping YOU can help us solve it!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news.
Cinderella Castle
Some major ride malfunctions, new construction at EPCOT, and what’s going to happen to all those dining reservations when they shorten the park hours?? We’ve got the details on all of that and MORE!
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