food IS a theme park
The global health crisis has had a sweeping effect on live entertainment.
Drawn to Life Stage
This week, we’ve already heard that Broadway will not be reopening until 2021 and Cirque du Soleil had to file for bankruptcy protection. Now, it seems that Cirque may have something to look forward to in the coming months. Tickets are on sale NOW for Cirque du Soleil’s upcoming Drawn to Life show in Disney Springs! Let’s take a look at when!
As Downtown Disney gets ready to welcome back guests on July 9th, the reopening of Disneyland’s theme parks and hotels have been pushed back.
Chocolate-Vanilla Twist Soft Serve!
And now, the city of Anaheim (where Disneyland Resort is located) has just issued a citywide face-covering requirement for all residents and visitors.
While we’ll have to wait a few more weeks for the Haunted Mansion to reopen at Magic Kingdom, we had an unusual encounter today that reminded us of the spooky attraction!
Ghost Arcade
We’re crossing over to the Other Side to see where all the ghouls and boys like to play at…The Ghost Arcade!
Earlier today, we reported New Jersey added several states to its travel advisory which now includes California.
Universal Studios
Now its neighboring state, New York, has also put travelers under a new advisement. Upon returning from any states that have experienced a large spike in cases recently, residents or visitors will need to self-quarantine for two weeks — including California as well.
Select third-party restaurants and stores began to reopen in Disney Springs on May 20th.
Disney Springs
However, Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian welcomed guests back on Friday, May 29th, a few days after World of Disney and several Disney-owned properties resumed.
When we think of a wonderful thought, we often reminisce over our favorite Disney World snacks — especially the cute ones themed after characters!
Peter Pan’s Flight
We’ve noticed several menu changes over the last few weeks as many theme park restaurants are getting ready to reopen, and now we’ve just learned two of our favorite treats AREN’T showing up on menus anymore!
While Disney World first announced Topolino’s Terrace would be the ONLY character meal guests would be able to enjoy during its phased reopening, it looks like ANOTHER character dining experience will be returning when the parks reopen.
Hi Mickey!
Garden Grill Restaurant located at Epcot’s Land Pavilion will ALSO be offering character dining starting July 15th!
Although the Canadian-based entertainment company Cirque du Soliel has several productions in Las Vegas (and throughout the world), it’s also made quite a name for itself at Disney World.
Under Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top in Disney Springs
La Nouba was a long-time running show at Disney Springs’ which eventually paved the way for Drawn to Life, a collaborative effort between Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering, and of course, Cirque du Soleil!
While Disney World is prepping for its July 11th reopening and has just sold-out its Special Annual Passholder Preview Event, it could be a while before we see one of our favorite Disney musicals on Broadway again.
©Disney
Instead of resuming productions in September (as they’d originally projected) it seems more likely that Broadway’s stages could remain empty until 2021.
A few days before Disney Park Pass went live, Disney World released the dates of its Annual Passholder previews.
Walt Disney World
And while we knew Disney World APs would have early access to the parks BEFORE they reopened to the general public on July 11th and 15th, we learned AP previews would only be happening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 9th and 10th!
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