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Make Some Room, Mickey! New BABY YODA Balloon Floats Into Disney Springs!

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Post date June 10, 2020

Do you remember how excited we were to find Mickey Balloons in Disney Springs when Disney World’s shopping and dining district began its phased reopening on May 20th?

Mickey Balloons in Disney Springs

Well, today delivers even more surprises, as Mickey now has a new little pal along with his very own Disney balloon tribute…

“THIS IS THE WAY.” Introducing the Baby Yoda Balloon!!

Baby Yoda Balloon

The Child joins Anna and Elsa and, of course, Mickey among the current character balloon assortment available for guests to purchase in Disney Springs.

Balloons in Disney Springs

Just when you thought the sight of Walt Disney World Balloons couldn’t possibly get any better… they do THIS. Welcome, Baby Yoda!

Baby Yoda Balloon in the Bunch!

Yep, Disney Springs is absolutely hoppin’ with new stuff today! Beyond the balloons, we’ve stopped by the newly reopened Goofy’s Candy Company, Dockside Margaritas, Ever After Jewelry Co. and more… and that’s just the beginning! We’re still on our way to City Works Eatery & Pour House — among other shopping stops — today, and we hope you’ll stay tuned with us for LOTS MORE from Disney Springs!

Will you be picking up a Baby Yoda Balloon the next time you’re in Walt Disney World? Please let us know with a comment!

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NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

While Universal Orlando’s CityWalk reopened last month and Florida’s Univeral Orlando’s theme parks reopened on June 5th, the same can’t be said for Universal Hollywood which has remained closed in California since mid-March.

Universal

But now Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk has just announced that they’ll begin a phased reopening of several shops and restaurants TODAY!

Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk has just stated that select venues will be open from 12-8 PM daily beginning today. Like in other shopping districts, individual venue hours may vary.

©Universal

At this time, self-parking is available and complimentary.

Again, this reopening includes limited venues. The opening locations include the following:

Universal Website Screenshot

They’ve issued many of the same health and safety measures we’ve already seen implemented at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk including all guests and employees must undergo temperature screenings and wear face masks for the duration of their visit except while eating or drinking.

Universal Studios Hollywood hasn’t announced when their theme park will be reopening at this time, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything! Of course, we’re curious if Downtown Disney will be reopening soon in light of this development, so we’ll be on the lookout for any news pertaining to Disneyland Resort too!

Will you be stopping by Universal Hollywood’s CityWalk for the grand reopening? Let us know if you’re planning on going in the comments below!

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One Of Our Fav Margarita Joints Just Reopened in Disney World!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

It’s like a whole new world has opened up at Disney World today since May 20th when only a few Disney Springs spots reopened.

Disney Springs

And while we’ve been waiting for stores like Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories as well as Goofy’s Candy Company to reopen, we weren’t quite expecting to see this spot resume its margarita-making business so quickly!

But sure enough, Dockside Margaritas has reopened at Disney Springs! Last month we ran into some Dockside Cast Members who were manning Disney Springs’ outdoor pop-up bar carts while the bars they worked at remained closed due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ orders.

Dockside Margaritas

But now that most of Florida has moved into phase two of the state’s recovery plan, bars are officially a GO! Disney Springs has given Dockside Margaritas the green light and they’re once again churnin’ out their delicious frozen beverages!

Dockside Menu

We noticed the ordering window has had a new plexiglass shield installed and several social distancing markers have been placed on the ground outside so guests can space themselves out while waiting for their margs!

Dockside Margaritas

We’ve just put our order in and we’ll be sharing all the new safety measures Dockside Margaritas has implemented since reopening (as well as a tasty review) in just a little bit, so stay tuned!

Have you ever been to Dockside Margaritas before? Tell us what you like to order in the comments below!

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News! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Asking July Guests to Confirm Reservations!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 9, 2020

Over the weekend, there was STILL a way to book a non-DVC room on Disney property for the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and the reopening of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Guests could go through Mariott’s website and book a room at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts.

THEN, the Swan and Dolphin’s website was updated to state that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th.

That left guests with rooms at the Swan and Dolphin with one MAJOR question: What would happen to their reservations?! Now it seems as though the Swan and Dolphin WILL be open to guests with previously booked stays.

Swan and Dolphin Resort

The Swan and Dolphin resorts are asking guests to confirm their reservations by 5PM on Monday, June 15th, otherwise, the reservation will be canceled and refunded. If you have a reservation at the Swan and Dolphin for July, confirm by calling 800-227-1500 or by emailing reservations@swandolphin.com.

Email From Swan and Dolphin

According to the email, the Swan and Dolphin resorts will be operating with “limited services initially, which will impact amenities and restaurants typically available to guests.” Though these are third-party hotels, this is in line with what Walt Disney World resort hotels will look like after reopening on June 22.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Note that the Swan and Dolphin did NOT confirm when they will be reopening to new guests, nor when the hotels will open to new reservations before July 30th. We’ll monitor this story and keep you updated as we learn more.

Are you staying at the Swan and Dolphin anytime soon? Let us know in the comments!

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NEWS: AMC to Potentially Reopen Its Movie Theaters Nationwide By July

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 9, 2020

There’s been a lot of speculation about whether or not AMC could survive the summer since they shut down all of their movie theaters in the U.S. as well as the U.K. due to the current global health crisis.

AMC Theater in Disney Springs Before Its Closure

And while the company had previously announced they would keep their theaters closed until studios began releasing new movies, they are currently working on a plan to reopen as many AMC theaters by July as they can.

CNN reporter @frankpallotta first broke the news via Twitter after AMC’s first-quarter earnings report.

AMC just reported its Q1 earnings.

AMC says it’s “looking forward to welcoming guests to its theatres as soon as it is safe and wise to do so, as well as
being permissible under local, state /provincial and federal guidelines.”

— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) June 9, 2020

Some films have had their premieres pushed back, but are quickly approaching. Disney’s Mulan is still slated for a July 24th theatrical release, after being postponed in March. AMC hasn’t shared exactly when they’re hoping to reopen by, but we would expect them to try to be open for the premiere of Mulan.

AMC adds that it is “currently planning to reopen almost all of our U.S. and U.K. theatres in July. Doesn’t give a date.

This is so it can showcase WB’s Tenet, which is slated for July 17, followed by Disney’s Mulan, which is slated for July 24.

— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) June 9, 2020

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Meanwhile, AMC says “no movies made by Universal Studios are currently on our docket” they are “in active dialogue with Universal.”

AMC adds that it is “in active dialogue with Universal,” but that “no movies made by Universal Studios are currently on our docket.”

— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) June 9, 2020

AMC will implement several health and safety measures as part of their plan to reopen, including lowering guest capacity, spacing out parties, and enhancing their cleaning procedures — similar to what we saw them doing before closing down. We’ll continue to follow this story as it develops.

What movie are you looking forward to seeing when AMC theaters reopen? Tell us in the comments below!

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