food IS a theme park
Disneyland’s reopening plan isn’t the only news coming out of California this week!
Disneyland Main Entrance
Orange County, in which Disneyland is located, has revised its policy regarding face masks.
Now that Disneyland has submitted its proposed reopening dates and parts of Universal CityWalk in Hollywood have already begun to reopen, Califonia’s phased reopening plan seems to be chuggin’ along.
Hollywood Sign
Stage 3 of Governor Newsom’s plan will go into effect this Friday which will means that more locations and businesses will receive the green light to reopen.
Since Disney World is reopening on July 11th and other theme parks in Florida are also getting back to business, tourist travel may start to increase at places like Orlando International Airport (MCO).
©Orlando International Airport
Between the Re-Open Florida Task Force discussing ways to keep people safe and the possible $25 billion airline rescue package, airports are working towards preparing for more passengers to make their way back into planes.
Disney World and Disneyland will be implementing many costly new procedures to help ensure the safety of guests and Cast Members upon the reopening of their theme parks.
Disney World
All of these potential health measures and capacity cuts mean that Disney could be in a tough position — losing money to be able to make it again. Prior to the reopening announcement, we explored the financial impacts of opening the theme parks versus keeping them closed. With the parks officially reopening, some analysts are noting what Disney will need to do to make money again.
We love Disney’s “At Home with Olaf” YouTube series, but that isn’t the only new Frozen content in the world!
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Walt Disney Animation Studios a new chapter of the Frozen saga, and this time, you’re in the middle of the action, thanks to virtual reality!
You gotta give it up for our friend Wall-E who is A. a hopeless romantic, B. a trash compactor, and C. a lover of musicals!
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And if you love the little robot dude as much as we do, you’ll be excited to know one of the new Wall-E Loungeflys we showed you a while back has just been released online!
With the Disney parks reopening on July 11th, a lot of guests are looking to solidify their plans.
Disney World
Select Disney Vacation Club Villas and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are set to reopen on June 22nd. For those Disney guests with reservations between the reopening of resorts and the reopening of the parks, there are a lot of questions.
Now, Disney is reaching out to guests to help in modifying, canceling, or CONFIRMING reservations — even for those booked at closed resorts.
Even though Disney Springs started it phased reopening on May 20th, a boatload of businesses have opened up since our last visit!
Wine Bar George Bar Seating
We’ve also spotted a ton of new merch and eaten a bunch of new tasty treats, too! Come and take a look at everything that’s new at Disney Springs with us!
Recently, Annual Passholders received an e-mail message from Walt Disney World Resort with information regarding some of the changes that will be implemented — such as the new theme park reservation system — when the parks begin a phased reopening on July 11th.
2020 Annual Passholder Magnet
And now, Annual Passholders have started to receive a new e-mail communication. This time, it’s a word of thanks… along with some Disney magic. [Read more…]
Name the best drink in Disney World, go!
Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art POG Juice
Okay, okay. Maybe that isn’t so easy. BUT, if POG Juice probably crossed lots of your minds. And if you haven’t had it, you’ve got to give it a try. POG (or passion fruit, orange, and guava) is a juice blend that originated in Hawaii and is served in various places around Disney World. NOW, this favorite is in a NEW form. Check out Stone Brewing’s Notorious P.O.G.!
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