food IS a theme park
What a week it has been!!
Time for a Cruise? ©Disney
From HUGE Disney Cruise Line news to Disneyland reopening and some big announcements about the Jungle Cruise, we’ve got it all. Wondering what changes could impact your next vacation, what’s going on with Park Passes, and more? Buckle up — we’re about to take you through all the biggest Disney news from this week!
Big fan of theme parks? An exciting event is coming up!
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
Each year, Disney participates in the IAAPA Expo — that’s the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions! In 2020, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro gave a presentation that included status updates on some major Disney projects like  Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Space 220 Restaurant, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Walt Disney World. So if you’re itching for more Disney news, you’ll want to know the dates for this year’s IAAPA Expo!
As Disney World’s 50th anniversary gets closer and closer, we’re constantly learning new things in Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
January was quite the month for news, and February was busy as well, but March had its fair share of important updates! We’ve seen 50th anniversary decorations, characters in new locations, and a Disney World water park reopened. Let’s dive into ALL of the biggest updates from this past month!
Planning to visit Disney World, Disneyland, or even just your local Disney Store soon? Well, there are some BIG things you should know about!
Hello and Welcome to the Most Magical (and Beautiful) Place on Earth
This week, the International Flower & Garden Festival started in EPCOT, tickets went on sale for a super special Disneyland event, and MORE. Check out the 5 BIG Disney stories from this week that you need to know about.
Back in December, both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were approved by the FDA.
COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex
Now, vaccines are being distributed all over the country to specific groups of people. For those of you in Osceola County looking to get the vaccine, there’s a new and easier way to pre-register.Â
As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, rules regarding masks, travel, and more in the U.S. and other countries continue to be discussed or changed depending on the circumstances.
Flight from Orlando
So far, we’ve shared that the U.S. may be considering some domestic travel restrictions, COVID-19 testing is required for international flights coming into the U.S., and COVID-19 testing may be required for domestic flights in the future. But, now we’re seeing some important updates coming out of the United Kingdom that could seriously impact travel plans.
The pandemic has impacted a wide variety of industries, including the food service industry.
Disney Springs
At Disney World alone, many restaurants closed and have yet to reopen, and many Cast Members from a variety of locations and areas have been let go. Are Disney World restaurants really just firing everyone? We’ve already shared with you that things are much more complicated than you think. But now, specific and direct relief for restaurants might be on the way in the form of a new bill introduced in Congress.
WHEW! January was FULL of news!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve had about a year’s worth of news in just one month, with grand openings, festival news, and more. Back in December we rounded up the biggest news of the month, so we’re back in January to explore the 14 biggest announcements, changes, and most exciting things from this past month!
Well, another week has gone by and we’ve seen quite a few things changing at Disney World and even on Disney+.
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival | 2020
Heading to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park when it reopens in March? We’ve got an update on mask requirements there. Love The Jungle Cruise? Changes are coming soon to that ride that you’ll want to know about! We’re sharing ALL this info with you and more in this list of Disney news stories you may have totally missed this week.
Hey runners, lifters, athletes, and ANYONE that enjoys a delicious (and healthy) snack! Â We’ve got something you’re gonna want to check out!
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If you like learning new recipes that are both healthy AND delicious, you’re in luck! A recipe from runDisney puts a healthy spin on a classic (and yummy) baked treat — muffins!
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