PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Galactic Outpost Reopens With Social Distancing Measures and No Build Your Own Lightsaber Experience

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After closing along with the rest of Disney Springs on March 17, 2020, Star Wars Galactic Outpost has reopened two weeks after the first wave of Disney-owned locations welcomed back guests. With some third party-owned locations in Disney Springs reopening as early as May 20, we’ve been able to watch through the windows as preparations … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/11/2020 (Return To Normal Business Hours, Construction Updates, and More)

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Yesterday was a big day at Disney Springs with the remaining Disney owned locations reopening all at once! Some locations opened early, some used the virtual queue system, but all had a lowered maximum capacity and social distancing markers in place. This morning there was a short line to enter the Orange Garage, but it … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/10/2020 (Reopenings Across The Springs, Mask Availability Update, and More)

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It was an exciting day at Disney Springs, with reopenings rumored to be planned for today for locations all across the complex. With preparations being obvious for the last several days at many of these locations, and the virtual queue system having been used at other locations in the Springs that have already opened, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Full List of Face Mask Retailers at Disney Springs

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Disney Springs reopened on May 20, 2020 with temperature checks, social distancing guidelines, and face masks required to be worn by all Cast Members and Guests. We have scoured the stores in Disney Springs for any selling face masks on property, and have compiled that list for you here. Please note, many of these stores … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/9/20 (New Face Mask Suppliers, Pride Merchandise, and More!)

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It was a hot, humid day here in Florida. Classic weather to go check out what’s new at Disney Springs! There’s been a bit of a shake-up recently over the morning routine for those wishing to be amongst the first to shop in World of Disney. After opening day of the store, with Orange Garage … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/4/20 (More Reopenings, Lots of New Pins, ETC.)

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It was a very rainy day at the most magical shopping spot on Earth, but that’s never kept us down! We pulled on our ponchos and got to work to bring you the latest news from Disney Springs. For several days now, World of Disney has returned to a virtual queue system for guests arriving … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: 6/2/20 Disney Springs (A Look at Closed Shops, Mask Update, New Merchandise, and More)

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It was an overcast start to the day, with no line of cars waiting to enter the Orange Garage. Yesterday, World of Disney went back to its posted opening time of 10am, and activated the virtual queue for guests arriving between 8-10am. Not many people made the early morning power walk from the garage to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/30/20 (A Look Inside Goofy’s Candy Co., Long Lines at Sephora, and Current Face Mask Options)

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Good morning from Disney Springs! As the only open Disney location in the country right now, it’s understandable that people wanting a little taste of Disney magic would come here. Although nothing like the mad dash and crazy line of the first day, cars still lined up outside of the garage to park in Orange … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey “Mousewares” Collection at World of Disney Brings a Touch of Character to Your Kitchen

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New houseware merchandise items were found this morning sprinkled in throughout a display of old favorites at the recently reopened World of Disney in Disney Springs. Some of the new items sported a new logo for “Mousewares”, although not all of the new items carried this brand, especially the smaller items, so it is unclear … Read more

REVIEW: New “Gold Rush” Sundae at Ghirardelli in Disney Springs is a Treasure Trove of Salted Caramel

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With more and more locations reopening as part of the phased reopening of Disney Springs, you can finally get your ice cream craving satisfied. Ghirardelli has officially opened its Soda Fountain location, and is offering a limited menu, with options for contactless payment and outdoor seating only. As part of their return, a familiar name … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Film Strip Archway On World Drive Leveled, Landscaping Completed

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With the rerouting of the road entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the park’s makeover, it was announced in May 2018 that the iconic filmstrip archway that served as the car entrance from World Drive would be demolished. The filmstrip was torn down first, then the park’s name was removed, leaving just the arch while … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/28/20 (Smaller Crowds, New Merchandise, Dole Whip Floats, and More)

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It was a foggy start to the day, but we were eager to see how Day Two crowds would be handled at World of Disney. With Orange Parking Garage opening at 8am and Lime Parking Garage opening at 12pm, cars lined up along the road to try to be one of the first ones in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/27/20 (World of Disney Opens, Virtual Queue Line Stretches For Hours, Stormtroopers Enforce From A Distance)

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Greetings from Disney Springs! It’s been a full week since the beginning of the phased reopening started, and the last seven days have given us lots of time to practice social distancing in the light crowds. Today was a marked change, with the opening of several Disney-owned businesses bringing out the crowds reminiscent of pre-closure … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs Phased Reopening 5/20/20 (Guest Relations Reopens, New Fitting Room Policies at Stores, COVID-19 Warnings, and More)

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Today is a very big day, Pascal! The phased reopening of Disney Springs began today, bringing with it the reopening of select third-party owned and operated restaurants and retail locations. With social distancing floor markings, face masks required for all guests and Cast Members, and enhanced sanitation procedures in place, we felt safe and ready … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts (Day Two of Closure For COVID-19)

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As all onsite resorts at Walt Disney World prepare to close for health concerns over COVID-19, guests are heading home early from their vacations. Here are some photos from two resorts in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area so you can see what the area looked like leading up to this week’s closure. First … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Magic Kingdom Resorts (Day One of Park Closure For COVID-19)

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Today marks the first day of the closure of every Disney theme park across the globe. Following an announcement from the CDC regarding lengthening the suggested cancelation of events with 50 or more participants, Disney announced that they would be closing their resort hotels and Disney Springs this week, which were originally slated to stay … Read more