food IS a theme park
We’ve had a LOT of feelings about returning back to Disney World during the first round of reopenings this week.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Although we expected to see distancing measures and new places to spot characters, there were quite a few changes that Disney sprung on guests when they entered the parks. Whether you’re someone who really loves riding attractions or you’re all about the food, Disney World has really shaken things up when it comes to how the parks are working now.
It’s been months since we’ve been back in Disney World. We have to say that it’s been pretty surreal to return to the resorts and parks after they’ve been closed for so long!
Welcome Back Home!
However, Disney World is definitely not the same place we’ve grown to know and love over the years. There are a lot of changes that honestly have us rethinking how we are going to need to plan upcoming Disney vacations in the near future. While there is limited capacity in the parks with an entirely new reservation system required to even enter, the changes don’t stop there.
Many Walt Disney World Resort hotels have reopened in preparation for the theme parks phased reopening beginning this Saturday.
©Shades of Green Hotel Room
Shades of Green Resort, the Walt Disney World hotel reserved for members of the military, closed temporarily in March. The closure was scheduled to last until July 1st and was later postponed to July 15th.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about some of Disney World’s most confusing news and situations!
Magic Kingdom on cast member preview day, July 2020
As Disney World starts to re-open this week, the parks have started to make big modifications in the parks that affect many guests’ vacation plans. Since circumstances have been evolving constantly, Disney has been vague on purpose in order to switch things up when conditions change. Although Disney World is still doing everything they can to make vacations magical, we’re giving you a look at why Disney is being confusing on purpose right now!
Yesterday, Cast Member previews gave us insight into some of the new Walt Disney World construction updates like the reveal of the newly freshened up Cinderella Castle.
Magic Kingdom
We recently saw a curious-looking big blue wall go up in the middle of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. (Spoiler: it was installed to isolate the visiting NBA players from Disney guests.) While taking a ride on the monorail, we noticed progress on a different Grand Floridian construction project we’ve been keeping our eyes on for a while.
Since Disney World will start to re-open this week beginning with Annual Passholder Previews, Disney Transportation will also start going back into operation.
Green Monorail
While Disney Buses already opened up again on June 22nd with new health and safety modifications, other transportations options will be following starting July 7th. Although the Skyliner will be opening again July 15th, the Monorails are slated to be one of the first Disney Transportation systems to welcome guests back again.
We’ve taken with you us all day to the Disney Resorts to find Fourth of July treats all over Disney World!
Beach Club
While we’ve stopped by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we’re at our last stop of the day at Disney’s Beach Club Resort!
Disney fireworks (even virtually!) and food seems like the perfect way to spend the Fourth of July today!
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
We’re snacking our way around the Disney Resorts wearing our stretchy shorts (there are just so many good treats)! Although we’ve already fallen in love with SO many red, white, and blue treats like the patriotic Peanut Butter Pie and Fourth of July Cupcake, we’re back at the BoardWalk Bakery for a whole array of festive treats.
While you might be starting your Fourth of July festivities with your family and friends, the Disney Resorts have been calling us with all their holiday treats!
BoardWalk Inn
While we’ve already seen a patriotic cupcake trio, a firework blondie pop, and a raspberry cream cheese-filled cupcake, the BoardWalk Bakery has baked up MULTIPLE Fourth of July treats (and we’re trying them all for you)!
The NBA will be starting its season on July 30th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Players and officials will be staying on property at different Disney Resorts in areas that are isolated from regular guests (but with swoon-worthy amenities). Training courts have already started to be set up inside the hotels, along with fencing down the middle of places like Disney’s Floridian Resort to separate the NBA from resort guests!
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