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What’s New in Disney Springs: Construction Updates, TONS of Rainbow Merchandise, and Designer Masks!

Disney Springs has been reopened for a few weeks, and there are new things popping up daily!

Disney Springs

Though there are a lot of general changes to how Disney Springs is run so that guests, Cast Members, and employees are safe; some things are still the way they were before the closure. For instance, we’re still able to check in on NEW food items, NEW construction updates, and NEW merchandise! Let’s check out everything that’s new in Disney Springs today!

Disney Springs Food Update

As always, we’re starting off with our number one priority — the food of Disney Springs!

Pizza Ponte

Though there aren’t too many food updates today in the Springs, we did notice a new sign up outside of Pizza Ponte.

Pizza Ponte Sign

The Fruit and Wine Pops and Frozen Sangrias have been around for a while, but boy does this sign make us want to pop in and grab a treat to cool off with.

Click here to learn more about the Fruit and Wine Pops at Pizza Ponte!

Starbucks

Starbucks has a new drink AND a new souvenir cup. Remember, you can’t get your souvenir cup filled right now, but you’re of course welcome to pour the drink in yourself. The new cup is to celebrate Pride Month. When we first saw the Confetti Cup, we were a little confused. Those white spots don’t look like confetti! Or DO they???

Confetti Cups

To really see why the cup was called the Confetti Cup, we picked up the new Love is Love drink special (also for pride month) made of a Violet Drink with strawberries and topped with strawberry sweet cream cold foam.

Love is Love Drink

Not only was the drink DELICIOUS, but when we poured it into our new cup, the design started to change. That’s right, there are COLOR CHANGING confetti pieces. Look how cute!

Love is Love in Confetti Cup

You can snag the new cup for $4 and the drink was priced at $8.10 for a Venti.

Gotta know more about these cute Starbucks offerings? Click here!

Cookes of Dublin

Cookes of Dublin and The Hole in the Wall Outside Bar have officially reopened.

Cookes of Dublin

Obviously, we celebrated with some Fish & Chips and yummy Cheese Dip. Plus, they’ve got NEW HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS!

Want to know more about those new specials? Click here!

House of Blues

House of Blues has reopened too! In fact, we were the first ones there when the doors opened from the closure.

House of Blues

We were actually really impressed with the apps we tried here and listening to live music again was a total treat.

To see our experience at the reopened House of Blues, click here!

Disney Springs Construction Update

Next up let’s take a look at some of the construction in Disney Springs. There’s a good bit of it!

M&M Store

First up, construction on the M&M Store continues. They’ve added construction barriers that weren’t there just a few days ago!

M&M Store

We can’t wait to see the WALL of M&Ms that is coming to this spot sometime this year.

Want a sneak peek of the M&M Store? Click here!

lululemon

We checked in on the upcoming lululemon location as well. This location is set to open this summer!

lululemon

It looks like they’ve got a sign in the works for above the entrance!

Click here to find out when lululemon will open!

Homecomin’ Shine Bar

We’re super excited about the new Shine Bar (that’s MOONSHINE, friends!) that’s coming to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’!

Shine Bar

You can catch a glimpse of the progress from just across the Springs. It looks like work is coming along!

To learn more about the Shine Bar, click here!

Beatrix

We figured we’d check in on Beatrix, too!

Beatrix

This new dining spot is going to have some marketplace vibes. We can’t see too much of the progress from behind these construction barriers though!

For EVERYTHING you need to know about Beatrix, click here!

Ample Hills Creamery

As far as we can tell, there’s still work being done just across the way at Ample Hills Creamery.

Ample Hills

One more location to get ice cream in Disney World? Count us in!

Click here to learn more about this upcoming Ample Hills location!

City Works Eatery and Pour House

And finally, there’s actually a little bit of construction going on at the new City Works restaurant too! Those temporary planters are up to hide the work.

City Works

We DID spot a construction permit for a canopy at this spot so that certainly explains the work we’re seeing. Maybe it means there will be more outdoor seating when the spot reopens. City Works also shared that they plan to reopen in Disney Springs soon!

Click here to learn when City Works will reopen!

Disney Springs Merchandise Update

Now for the biggest group of updates. Let’s take a look at that new merch, pals!

World of Disney

Of course, we started at the quintessential World of Disney.

World of Disney

Unlike its opening day, there was no line here when we visited. We just walked right in!

Click here to see how the World of Disney queue works!

And there were a lot of new items! Our favorite? Possibly this Main Street Popcorn Phone Case for $44.99.

Main Street Popcorn Phone Case

Yes, that popcorn moves around in there.

Click here for MORE PICS of the new Popcorn Case!

Then there was a whole collection of rainbow merch. It IS Pride Month after all. Check out these two-person Jumbo Beach Towels for $27.99.

Beach Towel

The also had rainbow plushes of our FAVORITE mice, Mickey…

Mickey Plush

…and Minnie! You can snag either of them for $29.99.

Minnie Plush

We spotted these returning Rainbow Minnie Ears displayed around this collection too.

Minnie Ear Headband

Click here to see more of the new Rainbow Collection!

For $36.99 you can snag the Rainbow Love Shirt that features Cinderella Castle in a Mickey shape!

Love Shirt

Speaking of Mickey, have you ever seen anything cooler than these Rainbow Mickey Socks?

Socks

We’ve seen a very similar bag to this Rainbow Backpack before, but this one has some changes. Look closely to see all sorts of Disney motifs hidden in the colors. Get it for $55.

Mickey Backpack

Is your fridge looking a little bare?

Magnet Set

Pick up this $12.99 Magnet Set to spice is up!

Can you have too many magnets? If you don’t think so, click here!

But wait, you didn’t think that was all of the rainbow stuff, did you? Look at this ADORABLE Rain Jacket for $54.99!

Rainbow Rain Jacket

Then there’s a matching collection of rainbow bags with snack symbols too! There’s the Tote

Tote

…the Crossbody for $34.99

Crossbody

…and this Hip Pack for $24.99!

Hip Pack

Take a closer look at these NEW bags here! 

For $27.99, we saw this fun Mickey Mouse Varsity Hat that was new to us…

Mickey Hat

Want to find out more about this cool cap? Click here!

…and for $19.99 we spotted this Monsters University Notebook too!

MU Notebook

Do you love the Fab Four as much as we do? Well, bring that love into the kitchen with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy Kitchen Towels for $24.99 each.

Fab Four Towels

Check out these fun hand towels here!! 

With summer days coming soon, it’s pretty hard to resist grabbing this Minnie Pool Float for $54.99.

Minnie Mouse Pool Float

Click here to float on over to more info on this float!

Mother’s Day may have passed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show appreciation for your favorite lady with these $14.99 Socks!

Mom Socks

Marketplace Co-Op

Perhaps the oddest thing we spotted in Disney Springs today popped up in Marketplace Co-Op. You remember that Inside Out Unicorn Romper we spotted on shopDisney? Well, we found it in stores for $128!

Unicorn Romper

Really want to get your hands on this romper? Click here!

Over near the customizable MADE merch, we saw this Baby Yoda Tote. Right now, you can print the little guy on anything you normally can with a MADE kiosk, and add your name if you want.

Made Tote

The totes are new too, but soon you’ll be able to print any of the available designs on them.

Want to customize your own The Child Tote? Click here!

Once Upon a Toy

Once Upon a Toy reopened so that your kids can be tempted by all the goodies inside once more!

Once Upon a Toy

And trust us, they will be tempted.

Click here to take a tour of Once Upon a Toy with us!

Art of Shaving

Art of Shaving opened too! If you’re looking for a new razor, NOW IS YOUR TIME.

Art of Shaving

Note that the Barber Shop IS still closed though.

Click here to learn more about the reopening of Art of Shaving!

Vera Bradley

We finished our tour at Vera Bradley to see what mask designs they had available today. According to the associate, the masks have been super popular so they’ve been rotating the patterns a lot.

Masks

And there you have it! That’s everything new in Disney Springs! We’ll check back next time there are big updates. Until then!

What’s your favorite new piece of merchandise in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! 

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NEWS: SeaWorld to Use Guest Reservation System Upon Reopening Theme Parks

SeaWorld pitched their June 11th reopening date the same day that Disney World announced theirs.

Mako Coaster in SeaWorld Florida ©MidwayMayhem

Since then, SeaWorld’s reopening has been approved and they are beginning to move towards the reopening of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove a week from today. Now, they’ve announced that the parks will require reservations and they’ve launched a new safety webpage for each of the parks.

The new safety websites for the three parks help to detail information about the health measures and operational changes that will be implemented in the parks like cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and information on temperature screenings.

©SeaWorld

You can see the SeaWorld Orlando Safety Page here, the Aquatica Orlando Safety Page here, and the Discovery Cove Safety Page here.

The company also announced that all of the reopening theme parks will require advance online reservations. Guests will be required to make a reservation on the individual reservation pages for the parks (SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove). Reservations will be required for entry so as to limit compacity in the parks. You can make reservations starting at 10AM ET on June 8th.

©SeaWorld

Disney World will be requiring a reservation to enter the parks as well. At this time, Universal Orlando will NOT require a reservation to enter their theme parks, but they will be operating at a limited capacity. We will see what processes they implement once the parks hit capacity when they reopen to the public tomorrow.

We will continue to report in on the updates on Florida theme parks to get an idea of what we can expect in Disney World.  Follow along with DFB for all the latest news!

Click here to learn more about SeaWorld’s opening proposal!

Will you be headed to the SeaWorld reopening? Let us know in the comments!

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NEWS: EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth Refurbishment Reportedly Postponed Indefinitely

As part of a multi-year transformation of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, Spaceship Earth — the attraction that also serves as the park’s icon — was set to undergo a major refurbishment of its own.

Spaceship Earth

That refurbishment was supposed to begin on May 26th. And, in fact, even at press time, Spaceship Earth is still listed as being closed for refurbishment on Walt Disney World’s website.

However, according to an article by the Orlando Sentinel, the refurbishment of Spaceship Earth has been postponed indefinitely. The article shares information provided by Eric Clinton, leader of the Local 362 union.

Spaceship Earth

In discussing cast members who will be returning to Walt Disney World for the reopening of the theme parks this summer, Clinton noted that employees will be needed to staff Spaceship Earth since the ride will be open to guests.

So, it looks as though we will see the “grand and miraculous” attraction that we have known for a long time now…

The Birth of the Rennaissance scene in Spaceship Earth

… when EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcome guests back starting July 15th. They will follow the opening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th, and you can find more information on the upcoming reopening of Walt Disney World by visiting any of the links below.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

What do you think of this latest development about Spaceship Earth? Please let us know with a comment!

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News! Disney World to Start Calling Thousands of Theme Park Cast Members Back to Work SOON

Earlier we reported some Disney World restaurants and hotels had started notifying their employees about returning to their jobs. With Disney World reopening on July 11th, there is a lot to do around the parks and there are lots of new procedures that Cast Members need to learn.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

And while Disney hasn’t officially released a statement, thousands of furloughed employees are also gearing up to go back to work at the parks.

First reported by The Orlando Sentinel, Local 362’s leader Eric Clinton says full-time Cast Members (as well as a significant number of part-timers) will be called back to work this month.

According to Clinton, “Beginning in June, all Disney full-time attractions and custodian workers, as well as a significant number of part-timers, will get called back to work.”

There is a need for Cast Members that will clean around ride queues and for people to take positions that maintain social distancing in lines while guests wait for their temperatures to be taken prior to entering the parks.

Magic Kingdom

Since Disney World’s water parks aren’t expected to reopen right away, Union members who work at these parks can transfer to other jobs where there are shortages. Especially since Disney World’s future cultural and college programs have been canceled this year and aren’t likely to resume anytime soon according to Clinton.

Also mentioned was that cultural ambassadors will be replaced by domestic employees for the time being (which you can read more about here). 

Disney World

“…There’s going to be a massive need for attractions workers across property. …There’s going to be a lot of work that needs to be done.” Clinton said.

As many as 8,000 Cast Members could be called back to help clean the theme parks and get them ready to receive guests again. And as mentioned previously, Cast Members will need to undergo temperature checks before they’re allowed to work. Clinton emphasized Cast Members who have a temperature over 100.4 degrees will be sent home but get paid time off while they quarantine.

Magic Kingdom Sign

According to Clinton, “Employees will also need to staff Spaceship Earth, the ride inside Epcot’s iconic globe, since the ride’s rehabilitation is postponed indefinitely and will remain open.”

Read MORE about Spaceship Earth’s halted refurbishment HERE! 

Spaceship Earth

As you may know, Disney has postponed fireworks and parades for the time being. Clinton went into detail and also stated Hollywood Studios’ Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage might not resume, at least not initially. This is one of the first times a specific show has been mentioned, so we will continue to look for more updates on the status of entertainment offerings.

We’ll continue to follow this developing story and keep you informed of any official statements released by Disney. We know that this is a crazy time and that a lot of new information is being released. So if you have ANY questions, please let us know and we will do our best to get you the answers you need.

Read MORE about Disney’s reopening plan here! 

Are you excited about Cast Members returning to work at Disney World and Spaceship Earth’s refurb being postponed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Ample Hills Creamery is now shipping Nationwide

Ample Hills

Who else loves ice cream? Hungry Disney guests seek out their favorite frozen treats when they travel to Walt Disney World Resort. Many have visited Disney’s Boardwalk just to acquire a sweet treat from Ample Hills Creamery. For those unfamiliar, Ample Hills Creamery is a Brooklyn-based ice cream company with many delicious flavors. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic brought adverse changes with both the temporary closure of Walt Disney World and slow-down of many other business activities. However, we do have some good news! Ample Hills Creamery is once again offering their ice cream for households with nationwide shipping!

Also, a new location is currently being installed at Disney Springs. The upcoming Ample Hills Creamery storefront can be found on the west side of Disney Springs near the NBA Experience and AMC Theatres. We are quite eager to check out the new Disney Springs location once it opens up! We’ll provide updates when an opening date is announced for the upcoming location.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the option of nationwide shipping and consider trying a few of their delicious flavors. If you’ve had their ice cream in the past, then let us know in the comments which Ample Hills flavor is your favorite!

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