food IS a theme park
UPDATE: It has been confirmed that Ample Hills Creamery will no longer operate in Disney World. Get all the details here.
One of the best spots at Disney’s Boardwalk for a quick snack may no longer be in operation.
BoardWalk Inn
According to a new report from Attractions Magazine, the outpost of Brooklyn-based ice cream shop Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s Boardwalk has closed its doors for good.
We couldn’t wait to put our pedal to the metal ever since Disney World announced Test Track would be one of the rides guests could enjoy when Epcot reopens.
Test Track
And it looks like we’re not the only ones who are looking forward to Test Track’s SIM cars zooming by!
As the Re-Open Florida Task Force meets to plan how to open up the state’s businesses, flights across the country still remain drastically low.
Orlando International Airport
The CEO of Southwest Airlines recently commented on just how low travel is in addition to how important he believes Disney might help to restore the nation’s travel patterns.
Since the theme parks have been closed for almost a month, we’ve been daydreaming about the next time we’ll be able to hop on our favorite rides in Disney World!
Epcot
While Orlando has recently implemented a curfew and stay-at-home order to keep everyone safe, Disney World has also decided to keep its gates closed “until further notice.” And, the Orange County mayor recently commented on how long he thinks local businesses could be closed.
With the Disney Parks being closed “until further notice,” things are pretty up in the air about when Cast Members may return to their jobs.
Magic Kingdom
We recently saw that Disney plans to furlough non-essential salaried and hourly non-union employees beginning April 19th, but this statement did not include plans for union workers. Disney has now started coming to agreements with unions regarding what will happen to workers’ jobs during the closures.
Life can feel extra challenging these days. Luckily we have Disney to spread some magic no matter where we are in the world!
Mickey Mouse
We found 5 different ways Disney has been bringing us joy these days, and we wanted to share them with you today! We hope they bring a smile to you and your family!
Disneyland recently announced an extended closure “until further notice.”
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
We just saw Disney World release an exclusive free dining offer and now Disneyland Resort has just released a new special offer exclusively for guests who were impacted by the park closures!
We’ve been wondering how the current closures in Disneyland could affect the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. It’s set to end on April 21st and that’s coming up soon! If closures get extended, there won’t be any chance to chow down again at all this year!
2020 Festival Passport
Well, we were keeping an eye out for any new building permits coming to Disneyland when we spotted an extension to a permit for the Food and Wine booths! This extends the original end date on the permit to a new end date in September! Does this mean that the festival will be getting extended? Maybe! Here’s what we know!
Oh Mickey, how we miss you! We’re now in our second week of Disney World and Disneyland being closed, and we’re having some serious Disney withdrawals.
Mickey Mouse
Currently, people have trips to Disney booked for early April. Our number one and two questions from our readers, viewers, and followers is “When will Disney World reopen?” and “Should I cancel my Disney World trip?”
But Disney has been particularly quiet regarding the status of the park closures and any potential extensions.
Cinderella Castle
Based on the Disney Parks worldwide timeline and the current local government mandates in California and Florida, it seems unlikely that the domestic Disney parks will open anytime soon. But when can we expect Disney World and Disneyland to give us the word on a reopening date…or at least a closure extension?
Let’s look at recent events to see if we can break it down.
Haaaaaaaaappy Friday, fellow Disney-lovers! The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing and we’re so excited to frolic around the parks next week!
Epcot
Well, we want to be as prepared as possible when it comes to our Disney expectations. So, we’re checking out everything you WON’T be able to do in Disney Parks (on both coasts!). Here’s the full list of all refurbishment closures in Disney World and Disneyland for the week of March 9th through March 15th!
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