food IS a theme park
While Disney Springs has already re-opened on the East Coast, Disneyland’s Downtown Disney is getting ready to re-open on July 9th!
Downtown Disney
Although we’ve already been told that Salt & Straw would be opening back up along with the shopping and dining district, we’ve got news about another snack spot you can visit soon.
City Works is back open with Peanut Butter Snickers Pie, and we couldn’t be happier about it!
City Works
While Disney Springs has lots of restaurants, shops, and entertainment back up and running, we’re ready for some mimosas and a Jon Bun Jovi Cinnamon Roll the next time we visit!
We’ve got another re-opening in Disney Springs!
City Works Eatery & Pour House
While the Disney grind never stops, with the Disney Park Pass system set to go live tomorrow AND the Disney Resorts re-opening to guests as well! BUT, before we bring you all the news from Disney World tomorrow, we think it’s time to celebrate all the re-openings in Disney Springs.
We’re back, Annual Passholders, with more news on how you’ll be able to use the Disney Park Pass!
Annual Passholder Sticker
Although the new mandatory reservation system will go live tomorrow on June 22nd, Annual Passholders without a hotel reservation will not be able to schedule visits to the parks until June 26th. Since Passholders are only allowed 3 reservations at a time, it’s important to note that you may have to make separate reservations from regular ticket holders in your party as well.
It really does feel like the months have blown by since Disney World has been closed!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
On top of the Disney Park Pass going live tomorrow on June 22nd, the Disney Resorts will be re-opening again to guests. Since there are plenty of new health and safety regulations (and even guidelines for Good Neighbor resorts), stays on Disney property are going to look totally different that we’ve seen before.
Disneybounding is a serious business (fashion is practically another layer of Disney magic, if you think about it)!
Magic Kingdom
And, while it’s fun to build your own Disney character outfits, there’s a NEW place for all your shopping needs!
One thing that has majorly changed at Disney World due to the pandemic is the Disney Park Pass Reservation System, which requires guests to make a theme park reservation in order to enter any of the theme parks, even if you have a ticket.
Disney World
This is a new system to people who haven’t visited the parks since the pandemic began, and it seems like it’s going to stick around for a while, as based on what Disney CEO Bob Chapek had to say about them recently. Our readers understandably have a lot of questions about how it works, so, we’re breaking down the answers to your frequently asked questions!
Remember ALL of this is subject to change. Disney can make changes at any time, so these are the best answers we can give you right now; but you should always ask your Disney representative when you call to get confirmation.
Although the Disney World parks are re-opening with lots of returning AND new attractions, entertainment, and experiences, Pin Trading is not one of them (we’re just as disappointed as you are).
Pin Traders
While we have seen a couple of Pin Trading boards around, the lanyards and Cast Member-to-Guest exchanges are a no-go as a health and safety precaution. However, there’s still a way you can show off your collection of Disney pins when you’re walking around the parks and resorts soon!
The Disney Park Pass Reservation system will be going live tomorrow on June 22nd at 7 AM EST!
Flower and Garden Festival
While a number of Disney-owned hotels prepare ready to welcome resort guests back that same day, many guests are looking forward to the moment they are able to step back into the Disney World parks. In order to reduce its capacity, Disney has released its new theme park reservation system as a way to limit the amount of guests in a park at a time.
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks.
Coca-Cola Brownie Masher
See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
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