The Boathouse at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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The Boathouse will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. The Boathouse outlined its reopening procedures in a post on their Instagram page: “We are thrilled to announce that The Boathouse will be opening with Disney Springs on May 20th at 11am. We will also be opening our Vintage Amphicar rides and The Boathouse … Read more

Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Blaze Pizza will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having at least 6 feet of space in between. Restaurants reopening at Disney … Read more

BREAKING: Florida Governor Announces “Full” Phase 1 Reopening Starting May 18; Theme Parks to Submit Reopening Plans For Approval

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that starting May 18, businesses may enter a “Full” Phase 1 reopening. WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Jacksonville regarding #COVID19 https://t.co/kKfDUfQZ3i — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 15, 2020 Under this “full” Phase 1, restaurants can move up to 50% indoor capacity, with retail also moving up to 50% capacity, … Read more

Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Planet Hollywood will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having at least 6 feet … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: CityWalk Grand Reopening in Universal Orlando Establishes “New Normal” For Theme Parks After Pandemic

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Today marked a historic event in theme park history, albeit not the theme park that’s usually in our realm of coverage. Today, we dispatched reporters to Universal Orlando Resort to cover the grand reopening of CityWalk, essentially their version of Disney Springs with shopping, dining… and mini golf. Since we’ll be seeing many of these … Read more

Paid Time Off, Adjusted Attendance Policy Promised to Walt Disney World Cast Members with COVID-19 or Related Symptoms

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Cast Members will be returning to work as early as this Friday after months of being on furlough to welcome back the first wave of guests to the property on May 20. While many are eager to return to work, the ever-present fear of infection lingers. Thankfully, workers unions are negotiating certain terms to allow … Read more

Disney Springs Dining Reservations For June Cancelled on My Disney Experience

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We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, and while we were initially excited at the prospect of making reservations for June 1 and later, My Disney Experience has pulled all availability online and on the app, and informed guests with reservations that they have been … Read more

Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Chicken Guy! will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. From lockdown to Flavortown, it’s time for chicken tenders and milkshakes! Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests … Read more

UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter Issues Revised May 27 Date for Reopening of Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries at Disney Springs

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The Hollywood Reporter has revised an interview with Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union to reflect a May 27 reopening date for World of Disney and other Disney-owned locations throughout Disney Springs, as opposed to the Memorial Day Weekend date that was issued earlier. The original publication stated the following: “The next … Read more

Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20; Reservations Now Available Online

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Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Reservations are now available on OpenTable for parties of 4 or more. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 25% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having … Read more

Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia, and Vivoli il Gelato Reopening at Disney Springs on May 22

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With all of the announcements regarding Disney Springs re-opening on May 20, followed by all Disney-owned shops and eateries set to re-open at Walt Disney World on Memorial Day Weekend, and with Disney, we now can add even more restaurants to the line up opening up soon. Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia and Vivoli il Gelato … Read more

Face Masks, Plexiglass Dividers, and Temperature Checks Confirmed for Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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The Hollywood Reporter recently interviewed Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union, which represents service workers across Walt Disney World Resort. In the interview, additional details on health and safety precautions for the reopening of Disney Springs on May 20 were released, as well as new information regarding the reopening of World … Read more

BREAKING: Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries Set to Re-Open at Walt Disney World in Late May

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UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has changed the article to reflect a revised reopening date for Disney-owned shops and eateries on May 27. For the updated story, click here. As we track the restaurants that will be available and order Disney Parks face masks to prep for Disney Springs’ phased reopening on May 20, there are even … Read more

Sunshine Churros Kiosks at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

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Sunshine Churros will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Sunshine Churros has two locations at Disney Springs and can be found across from World of Disney and across from DisneyStyle. There are 9 flavors of churros typically available, plus a seasonal flavor makes a whopping ten churros to choose from––you can read our … Read more

Disney Springs Dining Reservations Now Available on My Disney Experience Starting June 1

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We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, but if you can wait a little over a week more, you can be among the first to dine at the Disney-owned restaurants starting June 1. Currently, all reservations for the May 20 phased reopening are available … Read more

Disneyland Paris Executives Receive Guidance on Potential Reopening Procedures; Mid-July Reopening a Possibility

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With Shanghai Disneyland now in phased reopening and Disney Springs also partially reopening on May 20, advancements are being made at other Disney Parks across the globe in order to set a potential reopening in motion and welcome back both guests and Cast Members. At Disneyland Paris, CEO Natacha Rafalski, COO Daniel Delcourt, and VP of … Read more