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Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction Update from Disney Springs

The walls are up and construction is beginning on Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs!

Anticipating to open later this year, Gideon’s is best known for small-batch, handmade, almost half-pound cookies (yes, you read that right, half-pound) and cakes. Not only does their size make these cookies so special, Gideon’s brings its own spin to cookie flavors like Peanut Butter Crisp, Cookies & Cream and my absolute favorite, Pistachio Toffee Dark Chocolate.

Gideon’s plans to bring an expanded menu of cookie and cake slices to Disney Springs, plus add its own line of unique iced coffees, like the Original Peanut Butter Iced Coffee. Of course, guests can expect to find their favorite cookie flavors along with new and limited editions offered during special daily releases. The ever-popular Coffee Cake Cookie (previously only available one month a year) will be on sale every morning, with a Hot Cookie Hour each evening for those looking to cure a sweet tooth after dinner.

“We’re also excited to bring more cake flavors to our new location, offering never-before-seen creations like our special line of Double Frosted Cakes.” Steve said. “There are more than a few secrets we have up our sleeves that you’ll just have to wait to see. It’s not Gideon’s if it isn’t a little dark and mysterious.” We aim to even make the wait in line entertaining by immersing everyone in a transformative environment that will share our story as guests progress toward the counter.”

The new location will be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.

Stay tuned to Chip and Co for progress update of this all-new Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs!

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There’s some unfortunate news for Disney Springs employees who work at Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian restaurants. Levy Restaurants filed notices with the state of Florida last week, saying it will lay off workers at Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian effective August 1, 2020. According to the notices, 143 positions will be eliminated — with 87 at Paddlefish and 56 at Terralina Crafted Italian.

The majority of the positions being eliminated include servers, bartenders and cooks. Unfortunately, the remaining 128 employees at both restaurants will also face reduced hours. Levy Restaurants sent a notice to the state of Florida saying the layoffs are permanent. Dozens more employees at both restaurants will have their hours cut, according to the letter Levy Restaurants sent to the state.

“Given the continued unforeseen business circumstances created by recent sport league announcement that teams would not return to playing in front of fans for a number of months, and/or government directives requiring longer term cancellation of large events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, additional notice of job loss was not practicable,” the company said in its letter.

Levy Restaurants specializes in providing food and beverage to major entertainment and sports venues. So other venues besides the Disney Springs restaurants are also bring affected by the impact of COVID-19. The layoffs come a month after Disney reopened Disney Springs with reduced capacity and a number of new health and safety measures for guests.

Source: Orlando Bizjournals

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The Bourne Stuntacular, the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet, is now open at Universal Studios Florida. Through the use of live performers, ground-breaking technology, extreme stunts and captivating practical effects, guests can now feel fully immersed in the world of Jason Bourne – blurring the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before.

The brand-new stunt show is inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise and delivers an all-new, original storyline that takes place within the Bourne universe. Plus, exclusively for The Bourne Stuntacular, Julia Stiles has reprised her role as Jason Bourne’s main confidant in the franchise, Nicky Parsons, and Frank Marshall, award-winning director and producer, has worked closely with the Universal Orlando team to help create an authentic experience fan of the franchise can enjoy.

The Bourne Stuntacular introduces an all-new level of entertainment, highlighted by:

• The most advanced technology of its kind – such as automated vehicle tracking systems on moving set pieces, pinpoint-accurate projection mapping, ultra-vivid visuals and more – that brings the Bourne films to life in an all-new, visceral stunt show right in front of guests’ eyes
• Next-level, extreme stunts executed by performers who trained for more than eight months with Hollywood’s leading stunt experts from blockbuster film and television
• Captivating practical effects that make guests feel like they are right by Jason Bourne’s side through the use of fire, smoke, wind and more
• Nicky Parsons, played by Julia Stiles, briefing and recruiting guests for the mission at hand, which is to keep an eye on Bourne to ensure he’s not fooled by rogue double agents
• An all-new storyline that follows the character of Jason Bourne as he travels across three continents and the cities of Tangier, Washington, D.C. and Dubai to uncover classified information while trying to evade danger and capture at every turn
• Actual props, images and clips from the films – including the car from the iconic chase scene in The Bourne Identity, and Jason’s go-to form of transportation in The Bourne Ultimatum, his motorcycle – that pay homage to the Bourne films as guests walk through the queue

Launching tomorrow and available for purchase through July 31, 2020, Florida Residents can buy a day and get a second day completely FREE.  The Buy a Day, Get a 2nd Day Free offer begins as low as  $119 per adult + tax – that’s two days for less than $60 per day with admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Plus, Florida Residents can add a day at Universal’s Volcano Bay for only $25 more. The Buy a Day, Get a 2nd Day Free offer can be used through December 18, 2020 with no blockout dates and tickets may be used on non-consecutive days.

Plus, recently launched, guests can get up to three months FREE on any Universal Orlando Seasonal and Annual Pass. This special offer is valid on any 2-Park and 3-Park Seasonal and Annual passes and is available for purchase through September 30, 2020. Blockout dates apply on select passes. To take advantage of these offers, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

As we officially open this all-new experience, the health and safety of our guests and team members remains our top priority. To ensure proper social distancing, we have implemented new procedures in our indoor theaters, including appropriate spacing between travel parties and assisting our guests with seating and exiting the theater to avoid congestion. These procedures mean that our show capacity will be limited and wait times may be longer than usual to experience the show. We have also increased our already-aggressive cleaning procedures and are sanitizing high-touch surfaces between each show. All guests are also required to wear a face covering while experiencing The Bourne Stuntacular.

For more information about The Bourne Stuntacular, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

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