food IS a theme park
It has been an exciting day at Universal Studios now the theme parks are open to the general public!
Hogsmeade
And believe it or not, the crowds haven’t been too bad today! We’re not sure what sort of wizardry is at work, but we’ll take all the extra elbow room we can get in Hogsmeade right about now!
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Disney Springs began its phased reopening on May 20th to welcome guests back to its third-party restaurants and stores.
Morimoto Asia
Since there are plenty of new health and safety procedures in place across Disney Springs, restaurants are limiting capacity and implementing social distancing measures. And, while we gave you ALL the details on dining in Disney Springs, we’re back again for more food! But, this time, we’re heading to Morimoto Asia for some Japanese cuisine.
Disney Springs is gearing up for a phased re-opening beginning May 20th.
Frontera Cocina
Although Disney-owned stores and restaurants do not plan to open until the following week, several locations will be opening on May 20th — followed by others on May 22nd. But now, there is one more restaurant joining the list kicking off the grand re-opening.
On March 27, Disney officials announced that Disneyland Resort will remain closed until “further notice.”
Disneyland Main Entrance
Disney hasn’t provided a timeline for when they expect Disneyland to reopen, but they have stated that Cast Members will continue to be paid through April 18th. If you’re planning on cancelling your Disneyland vacation, you don’t have to wait on the phone!
Oh, did you think all the Star Wars excitement was over now that Rise of the Resistance is finally open and the final Star Wars movie has come and gone from the theaters? Then the NEW Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel) must have slipped your mind!
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere
And while just last weekend we checked in on the status of the new Star Wars hotel opening in Disney World sometime in 2021, we just found out you’ll be able to book your first voyage THIS YEAR!
Note: In April 2021, the price to build a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop went up to $219.99.
Since the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, we’ve been inundated with questions about this new, immersive land — particularly with respect to the “scrap metal” purveyor found at Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers!
Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers
Here, we’re breaking down some of the most frequently asked questions and providing answers that will help you know what to expect when you build your own lightsaber.
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