food IS a theme park
Disney World has been feeling like Walt Disney World lately, thanks to the construction going on around the resort.
Garden House has reopened!
Each park is getting some TLC, but over in EPCOT, a popular walk-up stand has finally reopened after months of work. Getting a viral Disney World cocktail at Garden House has never been easier, so you know we had to check it out!
If there’s 0ne bit of important advice we can pass on to you it’s that hydration is KEY when you’re visiting Disney World. Getting your daily dose of H2O is important no matter where you are, but when you are getting tens of thousands of steps in each day, often in sweltering heat, drinking enough water is crucial.
Cups of Water Ready to Take
There are multiple ways to acquire water in the Disney theme parks, and the water bottle refill stations are an eco-friendly and less expensive way of doing so. But with the current sanitation practices, many guests are wondering if they’re still available and operational. And the answer is…sometimes.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has officially reopened its gates to guests!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance
The reopened Disney World parks have implemented a number of new health measures for the safety of both guests and Cast Members, including required face coverings for all Cast Members and guests age two and older. With all of the changes around the parks, we wanted to see what it’s like to ride some of our favorite attractions — like Slinky Dog Dash!
Now that Disney World has reopened, we’ve been combing through the parks to collect all the brand new tips you need to know!
Magic Kingdom
In order to enter the parks, all guests ages two and older are required to wear an appropriate face covering. So, since nearly everyone who enters Disney World will need to wear a face mask, we figured this is a pretty important topic to cover!
Since Disney World began its phased reopening after the unprecedented closures in 2020, we’ve added some NEW tips to our list of things to keep in mind when you travel!
Magic Kingdom
We visit the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs on a daily basis to get a feel for the changes that continue to happen on a near-constant rate — even 2 years later. And, with all of the things that have come, and gone, and then come back again at Disney we have some NEW tips for your vacation!
We’re spending the day in the newly reopened Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
And while the wait times for most of the attractions have been relatively short, there’s one place in Magic Kingdom that has already hit capacity for the day!
Several days ago, Chef Mickey’s joined the list of Disney World restaurants that are accepting reservations.
Chef Mickey’s
Located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s is a Disney World tradition for many families. Typically, this restaurant offers buffet-style dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — complete with appearances from Mickey and friends! But, what changes can you expect in the reopened Chef Mickey’s? Let’s take a look!
Today’s the big day — Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are now officially reopened to guests!
Main Street, U.S.A.
We headed out to see what it’s like to spend a day in the reopened parks! Prior to the reopening, many guests were wondering what wait times to expect for attractions. The parks are operating at a reduced capacity, and guests must have a Disney Park Pass reservation in order to enter. BUT, social distancing measures also mean that attractions aren’t operating at full capacity, and rides must be regularly sanitized.
As of today, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are now reopened to guests!
Magic Kingdom
If you’re staying in a Disney World Resort hotel, you will still have access to Disney transportation to take you to the parks. But how early can you rope droppers head out? Here’s what we know!
Now that Magic Kingdom has officially welcomed back guests, we’re making our way through the park to see what’s changed.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
One place that is definitely different than our last visit is Be Our Guest Restaurant. Prior to reopening, we reported that the restaurant would no longer offer quick service breakfast or lunch, and the menu options saw some changes.
But once we actually dined there, we found the BIGGEST surprise of ALL!
So, what’s it REALLY like inside the reopened Be Our Guest Restaurant? Let’s take a look!
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