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PHOTOS: Disney World Is Testing Out Its Ferryboats Today!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 1, 2020

There’s a lot of moving and shaking happening at Disney World right now as the theme parks’ phased reopening approaches. Can you believe it’s less than two weeks away?!

PHOTOS: Disney World Is Testing Out Its Ferryboats Today!

Disney’s Skyliner

Earlier today, we learned when guests can expect to ride Disney World’s monorail and Skyliner gondola system. And thanks to a reader, it looks like we might know more details regarding Disney World’s ferryboats soon!

We’d like to give a big shout out to @always_amanda79 for sending us these photos of Disney World testing out its ferryboats on Seven Seas Lagoon today!

Ferryboat Testing

So far, Disney World’s ferryboat service is still shrouded in mystery. We don’t know when they’ll be coming back and Disney has only told us ferryboats may be limited, but that’s pretty much all the info they’ve shared.

Ferryboat Testing

But, today, Disney was testing these guys out. We will be interested to see if they reopen with Magic Kingdom so that Disney can help disperse guests when helping them get into the park.

And while we did find out Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s boats would resume on July 11th, it looks like one has pulled into the dock a little early. It’s not quite ready to take guests out across the Seven Seas Lagoon just yet, but we’ll be looking forward to enjoying our first boat ride soon.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

We’ll continue showing you all the ways Disney World is getting ready to welcome back guests, but in the meantime, did you know Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has reopened too? See what it looks like now with its new health and safety measures in place here!

Disney World’s brand new solar-powered McDonald’s is now open! Check it out here!

Have you ever taken the ferryboat to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, Wilderness Lodge, closure, Disney World, ferryboat, ferryboat testing, limited, modifications, reopening, seven seas lagoon, testing, transportation, Update

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News and Photos: Disney World’s BoardWalk Area Speedway Gas Station Has Reopened!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 1, 2020

Now that the new McDonald’s location has just debuted at Disney World, we know where to find a fast Chicken Nuggies fill-up!

Speedway

But if you’re looking for some bubbling crude (but more likely its derivative, gasoline) to put in your family’s roadster, you’ll be happy to know the Speedway gas station next to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened too!

If you find yourself running on empty during your visit to Disney World, the Speedway gas station is one of the most convenient spots on property to get you back on the road with a full tank of gas in no time! They also have a convenience shop loaded with snacks and beverages in case your body could use a refueling as well.

Speedway

We spotted this sign posted on the door at Speedway today stating its new hours (7AM to 11PM daily) which also mentioned a few of its enhanced health and safety protocols. Due to Orange County’s recent order mandating face masks, all guests must wear a face-covering inside the store.

Speedway’s Safety Guidelines

And while you’re filling up your tank, don’t forget to look UP! Hopefully, you’ll get to see some of Disney’s Skyliner gondolas whizzing by! They aren’t carrying any passengers quite yet, but they will be starting on July 15th!

Speedway

Get the latest news regarding Disney World’s transportation here!

This gas station is heavily frequented by both Cast Members and guests alike, so it’s convenient to have more options for filling up your tank on property again.

Have you considered driving to Disney World this year? Click here to read our thoughts on the subject!

Do you typically bring your car to Disney World or do you normally use its bus system to get where you’re going? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Boardwalk Inn and Villas, Disney News, Featured, Walt Disney World, closure, Disney World, drive to disney world, driving, fill up, fuel, gas, gas station, on property, reopening, speedway, temporary closure

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Joffrey’s Coffee Is Celebrating Their Anniversary by Gifting US a DEAL in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 1, 2020

If there’s one thing we NEED when we’re in Disney World, it’s our caffeine fix!

©Joffrey’s

Luckily, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company is usually there to save the day in a pinch! Well, it’s time to show our thanks to the coffee providers. Joffrey’s is celebrating their fifth anniversary this Friday — and they’re celebrating by giving us a DEAL!

On Friday, July 3rd, head over to Joffrey’s at The Landing in Disney Springs for $5 specialty drinks! We can’t wait to sip on discounted Lion’s Lattes, Round ‘Em Up Lattes, and more!

Joffrey’s Reopened

Keep in mind this deal is valid ONLY this Friday so don’t miss out! The location will be open from 10AM to 10PM so you’ve got plenty of time to scooch on over and grab a discounted sip. We’ll see ya there!

Will you be headed to Joffrey’s to snag an anniversary deal? Tell us in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney Discounts, Disney News, Disney Springs, Featured, Walt Disney World, disney deal, Disney Springs deal, Disney Springs Joffrey’s, Joffrey’s, Joffrey’s Anniversary, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea

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News and PHOTOS: Disney World’s Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf Course Is OPEN!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 1, 2020

While we originally weren’t expecting any of Disney World’s miniature golf courses to reopen any time soon, Disney always likes to keep us on our toes!

Fantasia Gardens

Previously, they stated mini-golf would most-likely be unavailable to resort guests during Disney World’s phased reopening while Standard golf and FootGolf would remain open, but like so many things right now, it appears they changed their minds!

Although Winter Summerland at Blizzard Beach remains closed, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has recently reopened! Let’s check out the course to see what safety modifications they’ve made!

Temperature Screening Sign

First of all, you’ll need to have your temperature taken to make your way onto the fairway! Face masks must also be worn by all guests (ages two and up) for the entire duration of their stay.

Heath and Safety Guidelines Sign

If there’s a line at the temperature checkpoint, there’s some covered and uncovered seating along with water provided for guests. Benches have socially distanced while some seating areas may have “not available” markers if they’re closed off for guests.

Fantasia Gardens

Just like Disney Springs, AdventHealth workers are performing the temperature screenings using touchless thermometers.

Temperature Screening

There are two family-friendly 18-hole courses at Fantasia Gardens. The Gardens Course is open daily from 10AM to 10PM while the Fairway Course (the more-challenging course) opens a 10AM and closes an hour earlier at 9PM.

Fantasia Gardens

We were allowed to choose which course we wanted to play, and since it’d been a while since we putted (although we’ve been watching lots of Holey Moley), we went with the Gardens Course!

Gardens Course

Health and Safety reminder signage was featured predominantly throughout the course played and we noticed most of the trash cans had their lids propped open.

Trash Can and Safety Signage

Some of the holes had their own portable hand washing stations, too! They’re similar to the ones we’ve already seen at Disney World where you pump the water with your foot.

Hand Wash Station

Of course, we had to take some time to appreciate all the scenic beauty Fantasia Gardens has to offer! It’s almost like stepping foot inside the movie at times!

It’s Yen Sid!

We love all the sculptures of hippos, alligators, and elephants! Not to mention each hole is just challenging-enough without making us wanna pull a Happy Gilmore.

Fantasia Gardens

Getting a hole-in-one at Fantasia Gardens is our agenda for the day, so you know where to find us now that mini-golf is back in play at Disney World!

Will you be putting around Fantasia Gardens on your next trip to Disney? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney Entertainment, Disney News, Featured, Walt Disney World, Disney World, Fantasia Gardens, Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf, mini golf, miniature golf, reopening, safety measures, social distancing

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Disney+ announced that it will join Comic-Con@Home on July 23rd-26th!

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date July 1, 2020

Disney+ announced that it will join Comic-Con@Home on July 23rd-26th!

Disney+ announced today that it will join Comic-Con@Home, hosted by San Diego Comic-Con, with virtual panels for three of its upcoming original titles. As part of the entire virtual festival, Disney+ will feature the animated movie “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe,” the anthology docuseries “Marvel’s 616,” and the service’s first scripted series from National Geographic, “The Right Stuff.”

Comic-Con@Home will be held on the same dates as the previously canceled Comic-Con, July 22-26, 2020, and online attendees are encouraged to use the official #ComicConAtHome hashtag to be included in the virtual activities.

Disney+’s virtual Comic-Con@Home panels include:

A Look Inside “Marvel’s 616” on Disney+
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. PT
“Marvel’s 616” explores how Marvel’s rich legacy of stories, characters and creators exist within the “world outside your window”. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, explores the intersections of storytelling, pop culture and fandom within the Marvel Universe. Join directors Gillian Jacobs, Paul Scheer and executive producers Sarah Amos and Jason Sterman as they discuss the making of this Disney+ original anthology series with moderator Angélique Roché.

Disney+’s “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”
Saturday, July 25, 12:00 p.m. PT
Join the creators & executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, director Bob Bowen and stars Ashley Tisdale, Vincent Martella, Maulik Pancholy and Dee Bradley Baker as they share an exclusive sneak peek of Disney+’s upcoming “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” and discuss the origins of this iconic animated series!

Blast Off with Disney+’s “The Right Stuff”
Saturday, July 25, 1:00 p.m. PT
From Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, “The Right Stuff” is the first scripted Disney+ original series from National Geographic. The series takes a clear-eyed look at the early days of the US space program. The series follows seven of the military’s best pilots as they become astronauts for the newly-formed NASA at the height of the Cold War. Competing to be the first in space, these ordinary men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring America to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope. Moderated by former NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the panel will feature cast members Patrick J. Adams (“Major John Glenn”), Jake McDorman (“Lieutenant Commander Alan Shepard”), Colin O’Donoghue (“Captain Gordon Cooper”), Michael Trotter (“Gus Grissom”), Aaron Staton (“Wally Schirra”), Micah Stock (“Deke Slayton”), James Lafferty (“Scott Carpenter”), Nora Zehetner (“Annie Glenn”), Shannon Lucio (“Louise Shepard”), Eloise Mumford (“Trudy Cooper”), Eric Ladin (“Chris Kraft”), and Patrick Fischler (“Bob Gilruth”), Showrunner and Executive Producer Mark Lafferty, and Executive Producer Jennifer Davisson.

The Disney+ panels will join previously announced conversations from Walt Disney Television and Hulu during Comic-Con@Home. Follow Disney+ on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates.

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Disney & Co, Disney+, News, Comic-Con@Home, ComicCon, disney

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