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PHOTOS: SeaWorld Orlando is Crushin’ the Reopening Merch Game!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

We are LIVE at the Grand Reopening of SeaWorld Orlando today! We’re here to check out things like crowd levels, entertainment options, and the park’s new health and safety procedures upon reopening.

SeaWorld Orlando

As we began our day, we couldn’t resist stopping in one of SeaWorld’s gift shops… and we also can’t resist sharing some of our finds with you, because SeaWorld has delivered some pretty unique merchandise to commemorate the reopening!

Before we check out the new t-shirts on display, just a note that the shop has markers on the floor to remind you to keep a safe distance as you peruse. (You’ll see similar reminders on the park grounds outside, too.)

SeaWorld Merchandise Shop

And with that, SeaWorld says…

SeaWorld Orlando Reopening T-Shirts

“WHALECOME BACK!”

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

Another t-shirt reminds that We Are All In This Together… even while we stay 6 Feet Apart.

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

It’s available in gray and pink.

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

Of course, maybe instead of togetherness, you consider yourself more of a Social Distance Expert… like THIS GUY!!

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

And there are additional new items available upon reopening, too.

SeaWorld Orlando Face Masks

I n case you missed it earlier, there are reusable Face Masks available for purchase (as they are required for guests to wear throughout the park).

Mask, gloves, and sanitizer for sale

You’ll spot some fairly unique designs among the options (which, by the way, were available today for Buy Three, Get One Free)…

Face Masks Display

Check out those Dolphin and Shark face masks on the top row!

Face Masks for Purchase

So, just a heads up that you may want to bring along a little extra for souvenirs to remember this unique reopening phase if you visit SeaWorld Orlando anytime soon. And before we sign off (for now), we say it in return… WHALECOME BACK, SeaWorld Orlando!

And to find out all the latest news about the upcoming reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, you can visit the links below!

Have you ever visited SeaWorld Orlando? Please let us know with a comment!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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We’re LIVE From the Grand Reopening of SeaWorld Orlando

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

We’re LIVE from the grand reopening of SeaWorld Orlando to see how crowds, entertainment, health and safety procedures are looking.

SeaWorld

SeaWorld, like Disney World, is requiring an advance reservation in order to enter the parks. Therefore, guests knew prior to entering that they’d be spending the day at the park. Now, let’s head inside together!

While we don’t usually report from SeaWorld, we want to see all of the processes so we can give you even more insight into what your Disney World theme park experience might be like.

We will continue to update this post throughout the day, so be sure to check back!

Parking

When we arrived around 9:55AM this morning, there was a pretty hefty line of cars waiting to enter.

Parking SeaWorld

But, the traffic moved rather quickly.

Once we parked, things moved even more smoothly in terms of speed. Team members were parking guests in every other space and cones were placed in the spots that were to remain empty.

Parking

Entering the Park

Like Disney World and Universal, SeaWorld is requiring that guests undergo a temperature screening prior to entering the park. The line was very long this morning, but it did move quickly.

Temp line

SeaWorld is using contactless forehead thermometers like Disney and Universal.

Temp check

Masks are required and we spotted a team member with disposable masks at the temp check. These were being offered to guests who did not have a mask. There are also masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer for sale.

Mask, gloves, and sanitizer for sale

The gloves are on sale for $2.99. The masks start at $9.99 and they were also offering a buy-3-get-1-free deal.

Gloves

SeaWorld’s entrance is divided into three zones.

Zones

And there was a bit of a wait to enter the park.

SeaWorld entrance

SeaWorld had signs out informing guests that their park maps were now digital.

We’ve gone digital sign

The entrance line was marked with physical distancing stickers to give guests their distance. The opening seemed a little more crowded than it did at Universal, but that may have just been the way the crowd was arranged.

Entrance Line

Merchandise and New Shopping Protocols

We stepped into one of the stores to see how they were managing. You can see that the stores had distancing stickers on the ground, too.

SeaWorld Store

Interestingly enough, SeaWorld was actually selling shirts themed around the health measures and the reopening.

Physical Distance shirt

There were a few different options in men’s and women’s sizes.

Physical Distance shirt

They even had a particularly PUNny one with this “Whalecome Back” shirt.

Physical Distance shirt

Animal Exhibits and Viewing Areas

Most of the animal viewing areas were available, so we got to wave a flipper at the dolphins and the flamingoes.

Dolphin

Some exhibits had distancing stickers to make sure that guests were viewing the animals safely.

Flamingo Exhibit

Just a reminder, we will be actively updating this post throughout the day! So be sure to check back for all the SeaWorld details!

Are you planning to head to SeaWorld soon? Let us know in the comments below!

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Review! There’s a New JUMBO Rainbow Donut in Disney World!

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

We can’t believe ALL the locations that opened in Disney Springs today. These locations include Pin Traders, Goofy’s Candy Company, The Art of Disney, Days of Christmas, Candy Cauldron, Ever After, Dockside Margaritas and DisneyStyle.

Disney Springs

But before we press on, we must interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast with a very important SNACK BREAK!

We were standing right by The Landing’s Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company when our appetites got the better of us today! And look at what we spotted in their bakery case — a new Pride Month DONUT!!!

Pride Month Donut

Donut King, a big-time coffee and donut chain, supplies all Joffrey’s locations with their donuts, so you know they’re the REAL DEAL! For $4.99 we scored this massive yeast donut today topped with a beautiful rainbow of frosting!

Pride Month Donut

The donut is plain while the frosting is vanilla so not a lot of complexity going on here. But the donut we got was nice and fresh! We thought it had a great texture and tasted like everything you could want out of a good donut DONE RIGHT!

Pride Month Donut

The barista we spoke with said they’ll be stocking the Pride Month Donut through June 28th, so hurry on down to snag yours before then! And don’t forget to swing by the Marketplace’s Starbucks to try their new Love is Love Drink which you can read our review of here!

Are you excited about the Pride Month Donut? Let us know if you’ll be getting one (or two…or a dozen!) in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com

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NEWS! Disneyland Pauses Ticket Sales and Annual Pass Renewals Ahead of Proposed Reopening Date!

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

Disneyland FINALLY has a proposed reopening date!

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After days of speculation, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure have proposed to reopen on July 17th!

BUT, if you don’t already have tickets to visit the Happiest Place on Earth, you’re out of luck for now. According to an announcement from Disneyland, there is now a temporary pause on new ticket sales, Annual Pass sales, and renewals.

Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet

While Disney has yet to offer up more details on what this entails, this is a similar situation to what we saw when Walt Disney World announced it planned to reopen its theme parks on July 11th.

Early Morning at Cinderella Castle

Disney World temporarily paused new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations ahead of its reopening to focus on guests whose vacations had been postponed due to the theme parks’ extended closure, and it seems like Disneyland is following suit.

Disney California Adventure Main Entrance

Also like Disney World, capacity at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will be limited upon reopening, and a new theme park reservation system will require all guests to reserve park entry in advance…including Annual Passholders (again, like we’ve seen in Disney World).

Disneyland Annual Passes

More details about the reservation system, ticket sales and more will be available soon. Stay tuned here for updates!

Do you have tickets or a Disneyland Annual Pass you’re planning to use when the theme parks reopen? Let us know in the comments!

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Disneyland Resort to Proposes July Reopening Following Coronavirus Closure

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

With the announcement of Walt Disney World’s reopening from the coronavirus closure, we waited….wondering when Disneyland would officially reopen. Today, we have that date….and it will sound familiar to a lot of fans.

The Disneyland Resort is proposing a reopening date of the theme parks, both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, for July 17.

As far as the hotels are concerned, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel plan to reopen on July 23. Additionally, the Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9.

Much like Walt Disney World Resort will be doing, due to theme park capacity being significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. These theme park reservations will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.

For those who are looking to purchase tickets, unfortunately, you will be unable to do so right now. There is a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals.

Once approved, the Disneyland Resort will reopen with enhanced health and safety measures. In addition, Guests will find the Guest Experience Team will be available throughout the parks and Downtown Disney District to assist Guests who may have questions.

Of course, not everything will return to normal. Certain experiences like parades and nighttime spectaculars will not be taking place initially and will be returning at a later date. In addition, character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable, however characters will still be found in the parks, just in new temporary ways.

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are also planning on reopening with efforts to support physical distancing as well as increased cleaning measures, along with a number of other health and safety protocols.

Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9. With the health of Guests and Disney Cast Members in mind, several operational changes will be implemented based on guidance from health authorities to promote physical distancing and cleanliness throughout.

Additional information on enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes for reopening these locations will be shared soon. These policies are under continuous review and are subject to change as the Disneyland Resort monitors conditions and receives guidance from health and government authorities.

The proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort were submitted and will still need approvals from state and local government.

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