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We’re checking out everything that’s new at Disney Springs as it reopens today. As you can imagine, it’s a lot.
lululemon Construction
There are a bunch of new health measures around the Springs, but we also spotted some new developments for upcoming locations! Specifically, we spotted some progress on the new lululemon location AND the barriers had an opening season!
After parking and passing through the new health screening process, we’ve made it inside Disney Springs for the first time since mid-March!
Orange Garage
And although Disney Springs doesn’t officially open until 10AM, we’re currently walking around to see what’s new or different before the some of the shops and restaurants start to open up. You can follow along with our live, all-day coverage here!
When you think of Disney, the first thing that pops into your head probably isn’t “basketball.”
NBA Experience
Still, Disney actually has a pretty close relationship with the NBA in more ways than one. You might have heard about the NBA Experience in Disney Springs or maybe you’ve watched basketball on Disney-owned ESPN, but those aren’t the ONLY ways these two companies are linked.
Come with us down the strange, winding rabbit hole of seven weird ways that Disney and the NBA are connected right NOW!
Disney Springs reopened today, becoming the first part of Disney World to do so as the parks remain closed.
Disney Springs
Still, things aren’t quite how they used to be in the dining, retail, and entertainment complex as we’re seeing a good amount of added health and safety measures. One such measure is that all guests and Cast Members are required to undergo temperature screenings. Here was our team’s experience with the temperature checks today!
Last week Universal Studios CityWalk reopened with new health and safety procedures in place.
Disney Springs
Now, Disney Springs is officially reopening. And we’re here live to report on all of the restaurant, retail, and new procedures.
Disney parks are opening around the world, and health and safety measures are mandatory at this time to keep guests and employees safe. But one that seems standard across many entertainment venues, including Disney properties, is temperature screening.
Disney Springs
So, if we’re going to get our temperatures taken a whole bunch as things reopen, we’re wondering — what exactly is the science behind these temperature checks? Are they legitimately giving true data, or are they all for show?
We reported yesterday that The Walt Disney Company shifted around their executives to form a new leadership team.
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This change-up moved Josh D’Amaro to the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, and named new presidents for both Disney World and Disneyland. Former Disneyland President, Rebecca Campbell, is stepping into the role of Chairman for the Direct-To Consumer sector and analysts shared their concerns with this recent change.
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Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E, of course!
Mickey Mouse
And our main mouse got a makeover with this new bag you have to see to believe!
Although Florida public schools remained closed through the end of the spring semester, some Florida universities are already inching towards re-opening.
Florida
No official dates have been announced yet, but select universities are planning on re-opening for the Fall 2020 semester.
Disney Springs is planning to start Disney World’s phased re-opening tomorrow, May 20th.
Chicken Guy!
We’ve been keeping you updated with all of the restaurants that plan to re-open tomorrow, but Earl of Sandwich, Chicken Guy!, and Planet Hollywood just released more information on how they plan to protect guests at the re-opening.
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