food IS a theme park
Ever since Disney Springs reopened on May 20th, more and more restaurants have been opening back up.
Planet Hollywood
But today, we noticed one previously opened establishment was strangely CLOSED!
Epcot will reopen on July 15th with a BUNCH of new health and safety protocols.
Epcot
While guests can expect dining, shopping, and waiting in line to look different, a reported new union agreement suggests that World Showcase could have a BIG change as well.
Disney Springs is a little more crowded today, and you just have to look at the Under Armour store to see that.
Under Armour at Disney Springs
While strolling around Walt Disney World‘s shopping complex today (and munching some popcorn in our refillable bucket we picked up!), we noticed that the athletic apparel store was at capacity…and we think we know why!
It’s been a busy week with Disney Parks closure updates! Shanghai Disneyland will begin its phased reopening on May 11, 2020 with limited entertainment and safety precautions. Walt Disney World also announced that Disney Springs will begin reopening limited third party locations on May 20, 2020.
©Disney
However, we also reported earlier that Walt Disney World is no longer accepting resort hotel reservations before July 1, 2020. And now, more Disney events and dining are suddenly unavailable for booking through June.
As many of you may know, Universal Studios in both Orlando and Hollywood have decided to close their parks for the time being just like Disney World and Disneyland.
Universal Studios
Now, Universal has also announced that they will be closing their hotels and Universal CityWalk as well.
With the start of the New Year, and many people on vacation, it’s a particularly busy time over in Disney World!
People Mover
On this rather busy day over at the Magic Kingdom, the PeopleMover has experienced a few “technical difficulties” which have caused the attraction to be “temporarily closed.”
If you haven’t heard of White Castle, you’re probably not from the American North East.
Cinderella Castle
White Castle is a popular burger chain that has a pretty hefty following thanks to its iconic little square burgers. Well, with the recent temporary closure of the on-property McDonalds, we’ve got fast food on our mind. Lucky for us, it looks like there’ll be a new addition to the hamburger scene in the Disney World area when Florida’s only White Castle opens!!
We’re eagerly anticipating the opening of Epcot’s Space 220 restaurant, which will allow guests to blast off to the International Space Station for fancy food and tons of wine when it opens “this winter!”
Space 220 VIEW!
But from this news it looks like the space-themed restaurant is making a few changes… .
We simply can’t let it go because it seems like Frozen-fever is here to stay at the Disney Parks. With the upcoming release of Frozen 2, a swirling storm of Frozen-themed treats have made their way across the parks, including the delicious Hidden Truth Cupcake at Artist’s Palette and the very Fall-ready Pumpkin Spice Donut Tart at Contempo Cafe.
Beach Club Marketplace
Today we’re heading over to the Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort to check out a new treat!
The opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort is a little more than a month away (December 16th – counting down the days!), and every new detail coming out has us more and more excited for the newest resort at Disney World!
Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney
Today we’re getting a SNEAK PEEK of a walkway tunnel at Disney’s Riviera Resort, which will feature two breathtaking mosaic murals that showcase Disney’s storytelling of European tales.
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