food IS a theme park
With Disney Springs set to open on May 20th, it seems another Orlando entertainment district is opening too.
Universal CityWalk
Following the lengthy closure of the nearby theme parks, CityWalk at Universal Orlando will open on May 14th with limited hours, limited offerings, and new health and safety measures.
UPDATE 5/17: Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company announced they will operate from 10AM to 10PM on May 20th.
Last week, we started compiling a list of third-party restaurants that will be reopening when Disney Springs resumes some of its operations on May 20th.
Joffrey’s
And now we’ve just received confirmation from another business that plans to reopen as part of Disney Springs’ gradual reopening.
Disney Springs is set to have a pretty big day on May 20th.
The Polite Pig
That’s because the complex is starting a phased reopening so that third-party restaurants and retail locations can open to the public if they choose. No Disney-owned locations are opening for the time being, but we’ve been compiling a list of all the dining spots that will be. These locations will be implementing new health and safety measures and we’ve got a favorite restaurant of ours to add to the list!
Attention all chocoholics! This next list is for YOU! Disney World is full of tasty chocolate treats, and we’re sharing ten of the absolute best chocolate desserts you can find in the parks and resorts!
We even put chocolate on our PRETZELS!
These are in no particular order (we couldn’t POSSIBLY rank these even if we wanted to) so let’s dig in.
Broadway was an early suspension as the global health crisis ramped up, and it may not be able to come back anytime soon.
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Today, just hours after we found out that a recording of the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton will be coming to Disney+, it was announced that Broadway is set to remain closed through labor day, at least.
Talk about some “pent-up demand!” As you’ll recall, due to the temporary closure, Disney World had to cancel its Star Wars Rival Run Weekend which was to take place in April this year.
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And today, general registration (which was initially postponed) for the 2021 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend opened! But faster than the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy (a.k.a. The Millenium Falcon!), all of the spots are almost ALL GONE!
If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you faced at least one Florida torrential downpour that cleared to sunny skies minutes later (sometimes multiple times on the same day!).
Rainy Day Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom
But what do you do when a hurricane is headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Do you cancel your trip or make the most of it? We’re sharing six tips to help you plan for hurricane season in Disney World!
We’ve been closely following the discussions going on from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force in Florida.
Florida-Themed Orange Bird Mural in
Specifically, the Reopening Business workgroup is of interest thanks to the fact that Thomas Mazloum, Disney World senior vice president, is on the committee. They’ve discussed the reopening of the Orlando theme parks several times, and today it came up in conversation once again.
We’re living in interesting times with the global crisis going on, and that means that Disney has had quite the situation to contend with from a business perspective.
Cinderella Castle
With the closures of Disney theme parks around the world, the suspension of movie production and theatrical releases, and the cancellation of hundreds of sports games, Disney has seen an earnings dip. Analysts and executives have had mixed opinions on how long this period will last and some analysts are trying to predict a worst-case scenario. What could that outcome mean for the Walt Disney Company financials?Â
“Oh, BOY!” A brand new game is available on the DisneyNOW app: Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway: Adventure Kit!
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This free game gives you the chance to control cars, trains, and more driven by Mickey and pals through “a series of scenic adventures” based on the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! [Read more…]
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