food IS a theme park
We haven’t been able to step inside Disneyland Park for quite a few months now.
Disneyland Gate
We wish Elsa could “tell the guards to open up the gates!” But alas, we’ve only been able to stare longingly at the park from afar for now. On our last visit, however, we noticed something new had been placed near the park’s entrance!
Earlier this year, Hong Kong Disneyland closed temporarily due to the global pandemic.
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It then reopened in June, only to close again shortly thereafter, in July, due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the region. Although the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels are open, Hong Kong Disneyland Park remains closed. Now, nearly two months later, we’ve got some signs that may point to another reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland coming in the near future.
In mid-June Disney World announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party would be canceled this year.
Gingerbread Cookie at Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays
But, uncertainty still remained over Christmastime offerings like Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, and Candlelight Processional.
Shortly before Disney World’s phased reopenings began on July 11th, Disney announced that they would be cancelling Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
As for their winter seasonal offerings, Disney World hadn’t quite reached a decision — until today. Disney has just officially announced Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will not take place in 2020.
Disney Park Pass reservations were implemented when Walt Disney World reopened in July.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
To limit capacity, all guests are required to make a reservation prior to entering the parks. The Annual Passholder reservation category tends to fill up the fastest, especially on holidays and weekends. Weekend reservations for September and October have been filling up quickly. Now, bookings have started to fill up in November.
If there is one thing we’ve been craving for breakfast, it’s one of the amazing cinnamon rolls from Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Okay, so maybe we don’t just crave it for breakfast…
Gaston’s Tavern
Unfortunately, our favorite place to get this yummy snack has been closed. Until today! That’s right: Gaston’s Tavern opened this morning, and one of our readers was first in line to get the first cinnamon roll of the day!
Ever looked up at Cinderella Castle and wished you could take a peek inside?
Cinderella Castle
Did you know you can eat at a restaurant located inside of the Castle? Cinderella’s Royal Table is a truly unique dining experience that lets you become royalty for the day. The restaurant has been closed since Magic Kingdom’s reopening, but soon guests will able to dine inside the castle again!
We’ve seen lots of spots reopening around Walt Disney World lately.
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But others are still closed. We’ve even seen some spots open, close, and then reopen. But we’re particularly surprised that three fan-favorite restaurants have not yet reopened!
SeaWorld San Diego has been closed for quite some time now due to the global pandemic.
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But it will be reopening in a limited way very soon.
Downtown Disney District began a phased reopening last month, but plans to reopen the rest of Disneyland Resort have been delayed.
World of Disney Line at Downtown Disney
One week ago, Disneyland began asking guests with reservations through September 5th to modify or cancel their bookings. plans. Now Disney has just contacted more guests with bookings through September 12th to do the same.
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