Adventures By Disney Takes You on a Trip to South Africa With the Latest 'Adventures At Home' Kit

Adventures By Disney Takes You on a Trip to South Africa With the Latest ‘Adventures At Home’ Kit

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Did you visit Montana — from the comfort of your own home — when Adventures By Disney presented the Adventures At Home Kit: Montana Edition? If not, you can check that out right here! And if SO, it’s time to gear up for your next virtual vacay with the Adventures at Home Kit: South Africa Edition!

Adventures at Home Kit ©Disney

The Adventures at Home series is part of #DisneyMagicMoments which features at-home itineraries inspired by popular destinations with Adventures By Disney. To get ready to visit South Africa, you can start by heading to your closet to… [Read more…]

Watch Josh Gad Record Olaf’s Newest Disney Animated Short!

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We recently shared a truly heartwarming animated short released by Disney, where our good friend Olaf wants us all to know that he (along with some other very special Disney friends) are with us, even while we’re apart!

Now we can get a glimpse behind the scenes at the making of “I Am With You,” which was created entirely at home!

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NEWS and PHOTOS: This Is What It’s Like To Buy a Doughnut (or Six) at VooDoo Doughnut on Universal Orlando’s CityWalk Right Now

By Sierra Vieregge 5 Comments

We are live from Universal CityWalk this evening as the shopping and dining district of Universal Orlando has reopened with limited operations today for the first time since the Resort began its temporary closure in March in light of the current global situation. (While CityWalk is now reopen, the theme parks and the rest of the Resort remain closed until further notice.)

Universal Orlando Resort

We’re covering all the ins and outs of our visit from our arrival (including required temperature checks) to retail experiences and beyond. And, of course, we’re grabbing a bite while we’re at it, so we hope you’ll join us for a stop at VooDoo Doughnut on Universal’s CityWalk! [Read more…]

Get Your Gardening On With This New DIY Feature On Disney World’s App!

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

Although we haven’t been using My Disney Experience very much these days to make FastPasses or book dining reservations at Disney World, it seems like every time we open the app up, they’ve added something new!

We Use Our Phones ALL the Time in Disney World!

Not too long ago, Disney shared a way to make Pineapple Dole Whip at home with their Now You’re Cooking recipe tutorial!

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The CDC Just Released New “Decision Tools” for Businesses and Schools to Reopen

By Jordan Da Silva 1 Comment

Businesses across the country have begun to reopen and we have been keeping you updated with how local task forces are working to balance supporting the economy while keeping citizens safe.

CityWalk

Universal Orlando’s CityWalk reopened today with new procedures, and Disney Springs plans to reopen next week. Today, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a new set of guidelines to help businesses decide whether they are ready to proceed with reopening or not.

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Margaritaville at CityWalk in Universal Orlando Just Reopened — and it Already Has a 2.5 Hour Wait!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

We’re reporting live from CityWalk in Universal Orlando now that some of the entertainment district’s restaurants and shops have started to reopen after being closed since mid-March.

CityWalk

So far, we’ve had our temperatures taken and we’ve seen face masks and hand sanitizer being sold at numerous retail locations, but here’s something we DIDN’T expect to see!

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Disney Union Cast Members Who Get Sick And Need to Quarantine Will Receive Guaranteed Time Off

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

Now that select Cast Members are being called back to work after being temporarily furloughed for Disney Springs’ phased reopening scheduled for May 20th, one of the largest unions at Disney World has just reached an agreement about paid time off.

Disney Springs

First reported by the Orlando Sentinel, the Service Trades Council Union, which represents 43,000 Disney employees, has secured paid sick leave for its members should they become ill and need to quarantine themselves.

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NEWS and PHOTOS: Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer Available for Purchase at Universal Orlando Resort Stores

By Sierra Vieregge 2 Comments

Today, Universal CityWalk in Universal Orlando Resort has reopened with limited operations for the first time since beginning a temporary closure of the entire Resort in light of the current global situation. At press time, we are providing live coverage of our full experience on reopening day of the Resort’s shopping and dining district (while the theme parks remain closed until further notice).

Universal CityWalk Reopening

We’re also taking a closer look at our experiences with the new health measures in place around CityWalk, from our arrival and parking to dining and beyond. And while we’re definitely doing some eating, we also stopped by the Universal Studios Store. [Read more…]

Broadway’s Frozen Will Not Reopen and Has Played Its Final Performance

By Carly Terzigni 1 Comment

Recently, we shared that Broadway will remain dark through the summer season. Currently, the heart of New York City’s theatre district will remain closed through at least September 6, 2020.

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When the curtains rise on Broadway once again, there will be one less musical for audiences to see.

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Our Experience with Temperature Checks at the Newly Reopened Universal CityWalk Orlando

By Brianna LeCompte 10 Comments

Now that CityWalk at Universal Orlando has reopened, they are implementing new safety measures — including required temperature checks .

Universal CityWalk Reopening

While the Universal theme parks still remain closed, CityWalk at Universal Orlando has reopened today with limited hours, limited offerings, and new health and safety measures. One of the safety measures they have implemented is required temperature checks for both employees and guests. Here was our team’s experience with the CityWalk temperature check screening!

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