food IS a theme park
Just when we think we have tried everything in Disney World, we stumble upon brand NEW experiences.
Cinderella Castle
From going underground to trips on the high seas, we’ve got some fun things you may not know you can experience at Disney World! So will you be adding theses unique experiences to your next Disney World vacay?
While we’re growing more used to our new normal with every passing day at home, we’re still having trouble imagining what the parks will be like when they reopen.
Magic Kingdom
We’ve already explored which new protocols Disney might use to ensure only healthy guests are allowed entry, and we recently got more information about how Shanghai Disneyland will handle their reopening on May 11th.
Armed with information about how other theme parks and vacation destinations are handling reopenings, we may finally be getting a few answers to our questions about what Disney World will be like when it reopens.
An update to the Disneyland Paris website reveals additional information regarding the upcoming Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel.
Disneyland Paris
Due to the current global health situation, construction was put on hold for the renovation of the hotel (as Disneyland Paris currently remains closed until further notice). Though the originally announced opening date was June 15, 2020, the website now states that the timeline for the opening has been impacted. [Read more…]
We’ve been missing riding our favorite attractions and seeing our favorite shows at theme parks around the world (don’t mind us, we’ll just be daydreaming about Splash Mountain over here).
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Shanghai Disneyland is planning to reopen and Disney World and Disneyland have stated they are looking into the possibility of virtual queues, capacity limits, and increased health and safety protocols during a phased reopening. And we are already seeing theme parks in the U.S. trend towards phased re-openings starting with their restaurants!
Although we’ve been building our own DIY movie theaters at home, it’s not the same as visiting one in person.
Opening Night Pin and Ticket
Since many films have been rescheduled or postponed, it’s hard to know when we will be able to watch Disney movies on the big screen again. But today Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, spoke out on how the closures have affected Disney’s films.
We were thrilled to share the news that Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on May 11th! And while that is indeed exciting, it remains true that other Disney Parks and destinations around the world remain closed until further notice due to the current global health situation.
Shanghai Disneyland
However, we are starting to learn more about what the guest experience may look like in the Disney parks, thanks to a message from Disney regarding measures currently under consideration for a reopening that is safe for both guests and cast members. As we explore what the “new normal” might include, we’re turning our attention to one Florida location that will be reopening later this month: the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. [Read more…]
The Walt Disney Company held an earnings call today to discuss the results of its second fiscal quarter of 2020.
Magic Kingdom
In addition to addressing the financial effects of the temporary closure, Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, made several key announcements. Shanghai Disneyland will be officially re-opening May 11th and we finally know some of the safety measures Disney parks will be implementing when they re-open. But let’s take a look at what the Walt Disney Company had to say about their current finances as they work towards re-opening!
Have you already watched the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars which is — as of yesterday, May the 4th — streaming on Disney+?
The Clone Wars Cast Reunion Challenge ©D23
Well, here’s some good news… you don’t have to say your last goodbye to the cast of The Clone Wars just yet. Because D23 is hosting an online event this coming Friday to celebrate the final episode of the final season of the series: the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cast Reunion Challenge! [Read more…]
Earlier today, Disney executives spoke out on their financial status amidst the closures and answered questions regarding the future of the company.
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CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy announced Shanghai Disneyland will open later this month, but when asked about when Disney’s other experiences (like cruises) will resume, they were much less certain.
Today, Disney’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pam Hymel outlined a series of potential options they are exploring ahead of the parks reopening. At this time, only Shanghai Disneyland has announced a reopening date.
Shanghai Disneyland
Disney is unsure at this time when their other parks will reopen. However, when the remaining parks do reopen, there may be many new measures in place to ensure guest and Cast Member safety. One of these measures is one we have previously talked about as a possibility once the parks resume business operations: Virtual Queues.
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