food IS a theme park
With such a drastic interruption to Disney’s business model, there have been lots of discussions on the kind of losses they’ll be enduring.
Cinderella Castle
Analysts have been making tons of predictions as to what Disney’s financial loss will look like after all of this. Now, some are saying that Disney could lose around $1 billion every month that the parks remain closed. Let’s see what they’re looking at.
Growing up is NO FUN! That’s why we’ve decided we’re only taking our social cues from Peter Pan from NOW ON!
Peter Pan Mural at Disney’s Riviera Resort
And if you’re looking to add some super-fly Peter Pan accessories to your Disney parks wardrobe, then you gotta check out next month’s new magical Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series!
We might be stuck at home, but we’re taking ya with us on a virtual trip to the Caribbean (cost free 😉 )!
Banana Cabana Pool Bar
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort finished a BIG multi-year renovation a few years back AND the Skyliner Gondola System was added as a direct transportation line to the hotel. This helped the resort garner a lot more attention from guests, including us!
So, as a little get-away, we’re taking you with us to Barefoot Bay to kick back and relax in the recently redesigned rooms at Caribbean Beach!
Disneyland Resort remains closed until further notice in response to the current global situation. Looking forward, though, guests are currently able to make reservations for Disneyland Resort as bookings for future vacations are currently being accepted for dates starting July 1st.
River Belle Terrace in Disneyland
That said, we are keeping an eye on other areas of the Disneyland website including Advance Dining Reservations for restaurants around the Resort. And — at press time — the Disneyland website is showing no times available to book dining in July. [Read more…]
In our efforts to keep you as informed as possible with which Disney Springs restaurants will be reopening on May 20th, we’re also keeping you in the loop with those that are not.
Jaleo
Today, a representative from Jaleo by José Andrés told us they are currently formulating a plan for their tentative reopening which is “still to be determined.”
Disney Cruise Line has been canceling sailings little by little as the global health crisis progresses.
Disney Wonder
The previous round of cancellations suspended many sailings prior to July 2nd. Now, another round of cancellations has cropped up stretching all the way into late July. We’re taking a look at the affected bookings.
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It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the renovated McDonald’s location at Disney World! So, we thought it would be great to check-in on the construction progress today!
McDonald’s Construction Back in January
And as of today, it looks like the construction has come a long way! Check out how the new Mickey D’s is stylin’ and profilin’ now!
We have been keeping track of all of the restaurants that will be welcoming guests in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs when the shopping and dining district begins its phased reopening on May 20th.
City Works Outdoor Bar in Disney Springs
And though City Works Eatery & Pour House has not announced an official reopening date just yet, the location — which just hit the Disney Springs dining scene in February — is providing a peek at what we can look forward to when the sports bar and restaurant welcomes guests again! [Read more…]
Mayor Buddy Dyer announced in a press conference yesterday that the city of Orlando’s Fourth of July fireworks display is being canceled this year.
Epcot Forever Fireworks
A pre-recorded version of Fireworks at the Fountain, the annual show held at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, will be televised instead.
Governments around the country are continuing to make decisions on when to stay closed and when to open up.
Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the states that Disney parks are in and there have been some interesting developments. Despite California moving through their phased reopening plan, Los Angeles County (just next door to Disneyland’s Orange County) has stated that stay-at-home orders will likely be extended for the next three months.
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