food IS a theme park
We’re back at Walt Disney World and taking note of all the new sights, sounds, and tastes!
Starbucks
It’s not a day at Disney without stopping into Starbucks for a little morning magic! We slipped into Creature Comforts at Animal Kingdom to get a feel for the new ordering procedures and, of course, try out a new drink on the menu!
We’ve been walking around all day today at the Magic Kingdom during Annual Passholder previews checking out wait times, spotting social distancing measures, and of course, riding some rides!
Magic Kingdom
And while there are plenty of rides and attractions officially open at The Most Magical Place on Earth, one of our FAVORITE rides was sadly down!
We’ve been exploring Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week during Cast Member and Annual Passholder previews before the theme parks reopen to the general public on July 11th, so that you’ll know what to expect for your first time back!
Splash Mountain
So far, we’ve talked about rider switch, refillable popcorn buckets, and a bunch of other important stuff you’ll want to know before you go! And while you probably know by now face masks must be worn at all times while visiting Disney World, you might be wondering if you have to wear them on water rides.
Walt Disney World is reopening this week and we’ve been scoping out all the new health and safety procedures during a few park previews.
Mobile Order Pick Up Area
Disney has increased sanitation frequency to all high-touch areas like handrails and attraction vehicles. These changes beg the question: “Are topping bars still available for guests?” We stopped by Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe in Magic Kingdom to find out! [Read more…]
A lot has changed in Disney World this year — even pin trading!
Pin Traders
Pin trading is a pastime that many consider a staple of Disney fandom. Disney pins have been around for a while, but in 2000 pin trading started up officially in the Disney parks! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of pin trading, there was supposed to be a trading event this August 22nd and 23rd. Now, due to the global health crisis, the 2020 Pin Trading Event will be held online!
Cinderella Castle was still receiving her royal beauty treatment today at Magic Kingdom’s Annual Passholder preview.
Cinderella Castle Refurbishment
But while there was no mistaking the construction crews were working hard to get her fully transformed from afar, we noticed something subtle was happening as soon as we got a little CLOSER!
The Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland! — welcomed guests for the very first time on July 17, 1955.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
So that means the Resort is celebrating 65 Years of MAGIC this year! In order to mark the occasion, a new line of 65th Anniversary merchandise has made its debut at the newly reopened (as of TODAY) World of Disney in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District! [Read more…]
Walt Disney World officially reopened to guests back in July, and we’ve been running around the theme parks checking out all the new updates and info ever since!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve seen select pre-shows be eliminated from line queues and high-touch areas like Dumbo’s Play Area be closed to guests. Many guests were curious about how the Rider Switch process will work under all the new health and safety protocols. [Read more…]
It looks like Milwaukee Bucks player and Disney superfan Robin Lopez’s Fairy Godmother has come THROUGH!
NBA Experience
Earlier, the professional athelete lamented on Twitter about not being allowed inside the theme parks while the NBA finished their 2019-2020 season at Disney World. Even though the players are being housed on-property, they’re being kept apart from the general public for the entirety of their stay.
We are back in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, bringing you coverage from today’s Annual Passholder Preview ahead of the park’s official reopening to guests this Saturday, July 11th.
Main Street, U.S.A.
And if there’s one thing that a LOT of people associate with a stroll down Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A., it’s the fragrance of buttery popcorn that greets you from the Main Street Popcorn Cart the moment you step into the park. [Read more…]
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