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This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

While we’ve been surprised to find so many locations have reopened at Disney Springs today, we already knew City Works Eatery & Pour House was planning on welcoming folks back this afternoon!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

That’s why we made a lunch reservation to scope the place out on the first day of its grand reopening! Come check out the upscale sports-bar-meets-restaurant with us!

City Works Eatery & Pour House had only been open for just over a month before the Disney Springs shut down. The place was pretty packed last time we dined here, but today we didn’t even need our reservation to be seated!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

Instead of reconfiguring its furniture, City Walks is using signs to block off certain tables so that guests can maintain social distancing while they dine!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

We also noticed a whole lotta cleaning going on! As we’ve seen at other newly reopened restaurants, condiments, napkins, glassware, and cutlery are no longer being left out on the tables.

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

City Works has reopened with a limited menu and they’re using single-use paper menus for the time being.

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

Their current beer selection is available online and we were told they’re working on getting their Weekday Happy Hour and Rock N’Roll Brunch (featuring our the musical stylings of a certain Jon Bun Jovi) back up and running soon!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

We’ll be back with a review of the meal we’re about to be munching on at City Works very shortly so stay put! In the meantime, check out where we scored this basket of mini ice cream cones here!

Did you get the chance to check out City Works for the brief time it was open before the closures? Let us know in the comments below!

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Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Are you ready, Marvel and Star Wars fans? Because the Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost both reopened to guests today in Disney Springs!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

You’ll find these spots on the West Side of Disney Springs. And though you’ll shop for different items in each, of course, both stores utilize common safety measures in keeping with new health protocols around Disney Springs.

Let’s feel the FORCE first, as we step inside…

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

As with all the Disney-owned stores throughout Disney Springs, Star Wars Galactic Outpost (and Marvel Super Hero Headquarters) may utilize a virtual queue, if needed, as part of limiting guest capacity within the shop.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Upon entering Star Wars Galactic Outpost, you’ll find hand sanitizer at the ready, and you’ll notice distance markers at select spots on the floor to promote safe distancing between guests.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Typically, the Outpost hosts a Build Your Own Lightsaber station.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Lightsaber

The Lightsaber station, however, is closed to guests at the moment.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Lightsaber Station Closed

While we’re here, though, let’s take a quick peek at the galactic goodies!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Of course, if you’re more of a Super Hero than a Jedi, then you’ll want to head over to…

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

The safety measures you’ll see in place at Marvel Super Hero Headquarters will look familiar to you, as they echo those already seen at the Star Wars Galactic Outpost.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

Similar to the Build-Your-Own Lightsaber, Super Hero Headquarters offers a Build Your Own Super Hero Gauntlet… usually. That experience is likewise closed for now.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Gauntlet Station Closed

But here at the Headquarters, they are currently carrying the Marvel 80th Anniversary Super Heroes Spirit Jersey!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Heroes Spirit Jersey

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Heroes Spirit Jersey

As you make your purchase, you’ll find more distancing markers and plexiglass in front of the cast members at the registers.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

And with that, Super Heroes, we’re signing off from the West Side of Disney Springs… for the moment!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

We also grabbed a bite at the newly reopened City Works Eatery & Pour House and stopped by the Candy Cauldron among our West Side stops. We’ll be bringing you even more from Disney Springs as LOTS of other fan-favorite shops and eateries have reopened ALL OVER Disney World’s shopping and dining district today, and there’s still more to come! We hope you are enjoying hanging out with us today in Disney Springs!

Which is your favorite store: the Galactic Outpost or Super Hero Headquarters? Please let us know with a comment!

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Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Moments ago we reported Goofy’s Candy Company has just reopened in the Disney Springs Marketplace!

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

But another spot to grab a Mickey Krispy Treat, Caramel Apple, or other sugary delight has just reopened on Disney Springs’ West Side! That’s right — Candy Cauldron is back, you guys! Let’s go check it out!

Candy Cauldron reopened to the public today and boy how we missed this place! Just like Goofy’s, the shop is operating with a limited capacity of only seven guests allowed in at a time, making this one very V.I.P. experience in Disney World!

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

Don’t worry, though! If a lot of folks show up at once, Candy Cauldron can utilize the new virtual queue system meaning a Cast Member will take your name and number and text you when it’s your turn to gorge! Since there wasn’t a wait today, we walked right in and up to the bakery case where social distancing markers have now been placed.

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

Candy Cauldron isn’t making anything fresh right now, but they’re filling their cases with freshly-baked goods that are being delivered to them each day. They still had a decent selection of yummy treats to choose from although there isn’t as much of a variety!

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

They’re also still selling their regular selection pre-packaged candies as well as their bulk candy offerings! Cotton candy, popcorn, cookies — you name it, they GOT IT!

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

And if you want to dig into your confections right away, Candy Cauldron also provides hand sanitizer for its guests!

Another Fan-Favorite Sweet Spot Reopened in Disney World TODAY!

Candy Cauldron

Disney Springs is certainly starting to look and feel a lot more like its old self now that places like Candy Cauldron are back up, bubbling and brewing once more! Stay tuned to see what other spots have reopened!

Which candy shop at Disney Springs do you prefer — Goofy’s or Candy Cauldron? Cast your vote in the comments below!

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NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

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.

NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

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.

NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

©Universal

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

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

NEWS: Universal CityWalk in Hollywood Is Reopening TODAY!

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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Review! We’re Fired Up for Pizza — AND Dessert Knots! — at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs

Welcome back to Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs!

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs

This isn’t our first stop back here since Blaze reopened on May 20th. We paid a visit to this popular quick service pizza joint to check out their new safety measures upon reopening. Today, we’re heading back to pick up a pie (and perhaps a little something sweet) for a full review!

So, get ready to fire it up with us at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza once again!

Atmosphere

The new safety measures — which you can read about in full here — remain in place, of course, since reopening day. Among them are markers on the floor to promote physical distancing, and face masks are required for cast members (as they are for guests, as well, all throughout Disney Springs).

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

And the good folks at Blaze would like to remind you of a very important message: “Trust me, underneath that mask I’m smiling.”

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

As always, guests seat themselves. However, select tables are marked off with clever signs to further encourage distancing between guests.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza seating

Blaze Pizza

If you’ve visited Blaze before, you may remember the refillable drink station (which holds some fairly unique options for guests, including selections by Blue Sky).

Drink station

Drink station

Though the refill station is marked off from guests at the moment, you can show your receipt to the cast member at the beverage station and they can help set you up with your refill from there.

Cast Member at Drink Station

You can also make requests for utensils and condiments (which were previously up for grabs at carts). Again, you can check out even more of the new measures implemented at Blaze by clicking here. But now, it’s time for…

Eats

It’s all in the name at Blaze Fast-Fire’d PIZZA!

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

Except…not entirely.  We’ve been interested in trying the recently added Knots here, too.

Dessert and Dough Knots signs

You can go sweet or savory with the Dessert Knots (with Cinnamon & Sugar) or Dough Knots (Mozzarella & Garlic Pesto).

Dough Knots

Since we were going seriously savory with our pizza, we ordered up the Dessert Knots (four for $4.25) along with our Meat Eater Pizza ($9.95)!

Meat Eater Pizza

The Meat Eater — one of the spot’s Signature Pizzas — comes complete with pepperoni, meatballs (!!), red onion, mozzarella cheese, and a classic Red Sauce. We went with the Original Dough, but remember to “Know Your Dough” options when it comes to picking your pizza at Blaze! (And just a reminder that High-Rise and Gluten-Free dough are each $2.00 more.)

Know Your Dough

The Meat Eater is one of the two most popular pizza options here. (We were told the Build Your Own Pizza, as we expected, also ranks up at the top.) And it completely lives up to its name with TONS of meat from the plentiful pepperoni and meatballs.

Meat Eater Pizza

It’s seriously hearty. And, just like literally every other pizza we’ve had here, it’s also super tasty! Plenty of fresh toppings cover every inch of the pizza while the crust is nicely finished with a terrific char.

Meat Eater Pizza

We ordered the Meat Eater Pizza exactly as it comes, but next time we’d opt to add more veggies to balance it out a bit more. (Remember, customizing is welcome and even encouraged at Blaze!)

Meat Eater Pizza

To wash it down, we went with the fresh and fruity Blackberry Basil Agua Fresca. It’s one of the unique beverage flavors here, which also include Lemonades such as Blood Orange.

Blackberry Basil Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca and Lemonades

Oh, and aside from the drink, here’s a look at the new strawless lids in use here, which serve to reduce single-use plastic straws.

Blackberry Basil Agua Fresca

And NOW it’s time to finish it all off with those Cinnamon and Sugar Dessert Knots!

Dessert Knots

The Dessert Knots are totally yummy, with plenty of cinnamon baked into the thick dough rolls. Sure, we could use a little more icing (which is always the case with us here at the DFB for any cinnamon roll-style treat  ) , but the “fast-fire’d” baking process gives these knots a unique twist (if you’ll pardon the pun).

Dessert Knots

But we do have one suggestion…

Dessert Knots

If you plan to order these, do so after you finish eating your pizza to enjoy on their own. We waited to have them as dessert, and while they were still very good, we think they should be eaten right away while at their fresh-from-the-oven best!

And that’s the latest from Blaze!

Nosh or Not

Fire up for a visit to Blaze if:

  • You LOVE oodles of options for customizing your pizza.
  • You’re looking for a lot of pizza bang for your buck!
  • You simply love a tasty pizza pie. (And really… who doesn’t??)

Blaze on by if:

  • You already have a Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza in your hometown and would prefer to dine somewhere unique to Disney Springs.
  • You’d like to linger a bit after your meal. This popular spot often has lots of guests hoping to snag a seat.

Overall

Our latest visit to Blaze only serves to reminds us exactly why this place is so popular with locals and Disney Springs cast members as well as guests. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza serves up consistently fresh, tasty, and totally customizable pizza — along with some fun options for snacks or dessert — at great prices. There’s a reason why you’ll often spot a line outside this popular location.. and even if you do have to wait a little bit during your visit, we’ve found Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is always worth it!

Is Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza one of your favorite stops in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment!

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