Universal Orlando has officially announced that it will be reopening all three of its theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay on June 5th. We're getting ready to re-open! Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will welcome guests beginning 6/5. Everyone must follow UOR and CDC guidelines: https://t.co/5IA1TCnsfX … Read more
Pizza Ponte, home of “the largest slice of pizza at Disney Springs” has reopened at the shopping and dining complex today, along with Morimoto Asia. The quick-service restaurant reopened under Patina Restaurant Group’s new “Dine Safe” initiative, a comprehensive program in response to COVID-19. A dedicated entrance and exit has been established, with the entrance to Maria … Read more
With Disney Springs reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, guests ages three and older are required to wear a face mask in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the disease. But there’s nothing saying those masks have to be drab! You can stay safe and stylish with these new reusable face masks available at three … Read more
After lots of back and forth regarding when and which theme parks will be presenting their reopening plans––complete with dates, per mandate instructions––we now know of Universal Orlando’s proposed reopening, but when will we finally hear from Walt Disney World? With the phased reopening of Disney Springs this week, we are one step closer to … Read more
In line with recent cancellations through mid-June, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through June 13 on their website as well as on the My Disney Experience app. Park calendars are set up months in advance, so we’ll be seeing the removal of park hours as the extended closure continues in phases. Currently, … Read more
It seems Bradford Lund, Grandson of Walt Disney has some thoughts on the misuse of funds when it comes to The Walt Disney Company. With thousands of Cast Members being furloughed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Lund feels that funds should have been distributed more evenly throughout the company. In an interview with … Read more
As part of Florida’s ongoing transition into Phase 1 of the state’s reopening, Disney Springs welcomed guests back for the first time since mid-March. As part of the reopening, guests were eager to see what the experience would be like. Today, we take a look at Disney Springs’ Marketplace and West Side to see what … Read more
As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, a re-opening date for most parks is still unknown with the exception of Shanghai Disneyland, which reopened on May 11, and Disney Springs, which began its phased reopening yesterday. As a result, many lingering resort reservations and vacation packages are slowly being cancelled on a week by week … Read more
With the re-opening of Disney Springs today, Disney has set a precedent for how they will be handling health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic at their American properties. With temperature screenings, social distancing markers, and warning signs, it looks like Disney is taking every precaution to keep their guests and Cast Members safe. They … Read more
The Boathouse has reopened today at Disney Springs along with a long lineup of other third-party restaurants and retailers. With this reopening, we figured we’d cover the logistics of eating at a Disney restaurant in the post-COVID world, while also showing you the current menu and some delicious bites. The restaurant opened 11:00 AM along … Read more
Disney Springs has reopened today, and we’ve been excitedly exploring all the shops we’ve been missing during its closure. Since soap and hygiene items have been in such high demand during the Coronavirus pandemic, we were especially excited to get back to Basin, located in the Marketplace. Join us as we peruse through all the … Read more
Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for! Disney Springs has opened its gates to the public, meaning we can finally access all of our favorite restaurants we’ve missed so dearly during the COVID-19 shutdown. Due to the current climate, guests at each establishment are expected to follow new health and safety protocols, and take … Read more
UPDATE: As of 3:12 PM, it has been confirmed that only Universal Orlando will be presenting its reopening dates tomorrow, with Walt Disney World and SeaWorld to follow in the coming days. We have updated the original post below to avoid any confusion. Update: Only @UniversalORL will be presenting tomorrow, according to @OrangeCoFL Presumably, the … Read more
Disney Springs has reopened its gates today, and hungry guests have been lining up to get back to those delicious restaurants we’ve all missed so much. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, various precautionary measures including social distancing markers and adjusted normalities have been put in place, in order to control the spread of the … Read more
Chicken Guy! has reopened with the first wave of third-party restaurants at Disney Springs today. From lockdown to Flavortown, it’s time for chicken tenders and milkshakes! Chicken Guy! is always a popular choice at Disney Springs, and this highly-anticipated reopening is no exception. Before the restaurant reopened for the day, we surveyed the exterior of … Read more
Today, Disney Springs made history as the first Disney Parks venue in the United States to reopen after an unprecedented wave of month-long closures due to COVID-19. Thankfully, we’re finally seeing the light after being stuck in our towers for months now, and we’re venturing out to see how the “new normal” fares within the … Read more