food IS a theme park
It’s easy to have a LOT on your mind during your Disney day.
Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World
There’s no shortage of things to think about in Disney World! While you’re having a blast jumping around to all the best attractions and chowing down on the yummiest snacks, you’ll want to make sure that you’re having the best time possible. Here are 9 questions you should ALWAYS ask in Disney World to make the most out of your Disney day!
When the domestic theme parks like Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando began to reopen, we’ve shared what it was like to return to a theme park — and to pick up a few clues about what Walt Disney World would be like when it reopens!
We already knew there would be LOTS of similarities to other theme parks, like physical distancing measures, contactless menu and payment options, and required face coverings, which we had already checked out at Disney Springs and at the reopened Disney resort hotels. But, never one to play follow the leader, Disney has also gone off the beaten path with quite a few new and unique reopening procedures at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
A lot of these differences have had to do with the fact that Disney World is so MASSIVE that there’s really no comparison to other theme parks. So, of COURSE, they have to break the mold — they don’t even fit into it in the first place! Let’s look at some of the ways Disney World has flipped the playbook on theme park reopening.
The reopening of Disneyland has been rocky.
Downtown Disney’s World of Disney
The reopening date for the parks and resorts was announced, only to be delayed. Now, it’s been reported that Downtown Disney may be opening as planned (with a few changes!) on July 9th despite the suspension of indoor operations for several sectors in California counties.
From iced beverages to chicken wings, we’ve been tasting our way around new menu items at Disney Springs!
Wine Bar George
And when we saw a new addition to the menu at Wine Bar George, we had to swing by to give it a try!
Ever since Disney announced that they will be re-theming Disney World and Disneyland’s Splash Mountain attractions, Br’er Rabbit stuff has been hard to come by!
Splash Mountain
But believe it or not, we spotted some Splash Mountain merch on display at World of Disney today — or DID WE???
Starbucks recently debuted a new Guava Passionfruit drink — and we had to give this pretty pink drink a try!
Starbucks in Disney Springs
While walking around Disney Springs, sometimes we need a cool beverage to keep us refreshed. And we’ve tried all kinds of fun, summery drinks at Starbucks, like the Campfire Cold Brew and Picnic Punch!
We can’t believe 22 NBA teams will be traveling to Disney World to finish their 2019-2020 season. It’s really HAPPENING!
NBA Experience at Disney World
And to get Disney and sports fans extra-fired up out the 88 “seeding games” (you can view the full schedule here) ESPN has just shared some fun logos we think you’ll enjoy!
Disney Springs has reopened and in full-swing! Naturally, new Disney merchandise is being restocked as guests try to get their Disney fix!
World of Disney
The reopening of World of Disney has brought us some real cute kitchen utensils. A few weeks ago, we found the BEST Disney hand towels and Stitch oven mitt set. Now, we found something really special that will whisk you away to your oven and help you cook-up something yummy.
Disney World is busy making preparations to reopen its theme parks. So far they’ve started testing transportation and recalling Cast Members.
Spaceship Earth
And last week we learned that Disney would be asking some of its equity performers to return soon to begin rehearsals.
Governments around the country are still grappling with the best way to handle the current global health crisis.
Hollywood Sign
Just days after the delay of the reopening of Disneyland, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that 19 California counties, including Orange County (Disneyland’s location), will be impacted by an action that ceases all indoor operations for certain sectors.
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