food IS a theme park
It was BUSY in Disney Springs today. It was so busy, in fact, that we experienced something we have yet to see: a virtual queue to access a retail store!
Lines around World of Disney
With wait times for World of Disney topping off at SIX HOURS, it’s clear that Disney fans were ready to shop. Let’s recap what our experience was like today, and what we may be able to expect in the future as the theme parks reopen!
Earlier today, Disney World presented its reopening plan to Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
Magic Kingdom
The proposed plan has been initially approved by Mayor Jerry Demings and has been sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. If given the go-ahead, select Disney World theme parks will begin to reopen to the public starting on July 11th, with the remaining parks set to open on July 15th.
What a day! We were LIVE at the reopening of World of Disney in Disney Springs AND Disney World shared their reopening plan!
World of Disney
While we got a firsthand look at what it’s like to experience the reopened World of Disney, it didn’t take long for Disney to share a reopening plan for Disney Store locations around the world!
It’s been a busy day at Disney Springs! From World of Disney reopening to us eating our first official Dole Whip in months, we’ve wondered how it could get any more memorable!
Yes, there are STORMTROOPERS in Disney Springs today!
Leave it up to a squad of actual STORMTROOPERS showing up at Disney Springs today to get the party going!
We’ve been filling you in on all the latest happenings now that several stores and restaurants have started to reopen at Disney Springs since last week!
World of Disney
And while you probably thought our coverage of World of Disney’s grand reopening was a pretty big deal today — we’re following an even BIGGER story (we think so at least!).
This morning marked the official reopening of World of Disney in Disney Springs!
World of Disney
The crowds this morning were HUGE; so huge, in fact, that Disney had to use a virtual queue to limit capacity within the store. Once inside, there was one merchandise collection that was in particularly high demand.Â
We took you with us last week to the re-opening of third-party stores and restaurants in Disney Springs. And now, select Disney-owned stores and restaurants are beginning to open back up again today.
World of Disney
Although we’ve already discussed the new health and safety measures in place throughout Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, we’re starting this visit with a look at the amount of guests ready to return to the World of Disney.
While select third-party restaurants and shops at Disney Springs reopened on May 20th, today marks the day that Disney-owned locations are reopening their doors.
Disney Springs
We’re here LIVE today to check out the new health and safety measures that Disney is implementing, so follow along with us!
It’s a whole new world in Disney Springs now that some of the shops and restaurants have started to reopen!
Disney Springs
With temperature checks, physical distancing, face masks, and more; we’re getting a LOT of questions about how to navigate the newly reopened Disney Springs. Well, you know us. If you’ve got questions — we’ve got ANSWERS! That’s why we’re taking a look at some of the frequently asked questions that we’re getting from our readers so that you have a FULL understanding of what it’s like to spend a day in Disney Springs!
Disney Springs in Walt Disney World will begin a phased reopening on May 20th. While the initial reopening phase will involve restaurants and shops operated by third-party vendors, Disney has confirmed that select Disney-owned and operated locations will be reopening on Wednesday, May 27th.
World of Disney in Disney Springs
As a reminder, the Walt Disney World theme parks and Resort hotels remain closed until further notice. However, Disney has confirmed that the Disney-owned shops and restaurants reopening in Disney Springs on May 27th will include the following three locations: [Read more…]
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