food IS a theme park
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.
Oh, Disney snacks and drinks, how we miss you!!
Mickey Pretzel
Since the parks have been closed, we’ve been having some MAJOR withdrawal from all the amazing restaurants in Disney World. From simple Mickey Pretzels at the food carts to the HUGE Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream, Disney hands-down has some of the best treats to indulge in when you’re at the parks.
Buuut, that doesn’t mean they’re all hits! There are still snack and drink flops, even in the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Hey, pals! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re chatting about Disney World hotels that need some explaining!
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Ever wonder why you can’t walk to Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the Animal Kingdom Lodge or why the Contemporary is so close to the Magic Kingdom? OR have you ever wondered if you should even stay at a Disney Resort?!
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Shanghai Disneyland reopened after its lengthy closure just this past Monday. However, all other Disney Parks around the world — including, of course, Walt Disney World and Disneyland — remain closed until further notice in light of the current global health situation.
Shanghai Disneyland
That said, Disney has shared some of the health and safety measures being considered for the eventual reopening of all the parks. One measure is limiting guest capacity in order to promote physical distancing. This has already been implemented with the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, which — during this initial phase — is requiring the advance purchase of theme park tickets assigned to a date, as well as required reservations for Annual Passholders.
And now we have learned of another theme park brand implementing required reservations for entry: Six Flags. [Read more…]
If you’re making plans to visit Disney World once the parks reopen, there are still some great discounts and deals available for travel dates throughout the summer!
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