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In a press conference today Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Disney World is Safe to reopen.

Here is the press conference from just a little while ago:

Here are some takeaways from his press conference:

• The Theme Parks that are open are doing great (Universal Studios)
• Visiting the theme parks are a safe environment for guests to visit
• Disney is very thorough on their training of cast members and cleaning procedures
• He is not changing his mind about the Disney World Theme Park reopening

Recently one of the local Disney World Unions requested Disney World to delay reopening till the number of cases of COVID-19 start declining.

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The construction at Disney Parks was put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic forced Walt Disney World to close. Fortunately, the construction has recently resumed at Epcot and workers are moving forward in the planned projects for the theme park’s future.

Epcot reopens on July 15 for guests with reservations. One of the current projects put on hold was the renovation of Spaceship Earth, which will continue operating for guests when they return to the theme park. Several new attractions are being created for the future, so the front half of Epcot does reveal quite a lot of construction in progress. A project we’re currently excited about is the development of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind roller coaster.

Lastly, we find an aerial view of the exterior construction progress at the Mouse Gears location. It’s certainly different from when we last saw Mouse Gears at the Disney Park! The Future World side of the park is undergoing a massive transformation. When it’s complete, guests will be able to experience the newly created worlds of Nature, Celebration, and Discovery when visiting Epcot.

Even though it’ll take time to complete these construction projects, we eagerly await the completion of the reimagined Epcot!

Source: Bioreconstruct

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Attractions, Walt Disney World, Disney Construction, Disney Remodel, Epcot, Epcot construction, Epcot Redesign

Splitsville in Disney Springs shares what you can expect in social distancing measures and health and safety protocols when they reopen later this week.

Last week we shared the news that Splitsville in Disney Springs would be reopening on July 10th!

Splitsville states that your safety & health is their top priority, that’s why they have taken great measures to make all their guests feel comfortable.

From social distance markers, hand sanitizer, and extra cleaning on equipment rentals they are doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19.

They released the following video on Twitter showing us what to expect on our next visit.

So what should you expect from us when we REOPEN this Friday from @DisneySprings? Glad you asked! ?

Your safety & health is our top priority, that’s why we’ve taken great measures to make all our guests feel comfortable.

➡️ REOPENING FRI JULY 10 pic.twitter.com/DSum4eFwuR

— Splitsville Orlando (@SplitsvilleORL) July 6, 2020

I don’t know about you but I would love a fun date night at Splitsville right about now, especially after being stuck inside for sooooo long!

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Disney Springs, Walt Disney World, COVID-19, Disney World, Splitsvile

The Walt Disney World theme parks are getting ready to reopen this week and the newly appointed president, Jeff Vahle visited Animal Kingdom to see how training was going. Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom will be the first two U.S. Disney theme parks to reopen officially this Saturday, July 11th. Jeff Vahle posted on his Instagram account some photos of the cast members and social distancing markers.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Shows Inside Look at Animal Kingdom Before Reopening

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Fantastic day with the Cast at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, watching as they train to deliver physical distancing in a manner that is distinctively Disney. #DisneysAnimalKingdom #ReadytoRoar #DisneyCastLife #ItsTimeForMagic

A post shared by Jeff Vahle (@jeffvahle) on Jul 4, 2020 at 12:52pm PDT

In one of the photos we can see the new social distancing markers on the ground. We also get to see the face masks that will be required by cast members. Guests visiting will also be required to wear face masks and undergo temperature checks.

While the official reopening is this Saturday there will be cast member and annual pass previews prior to that.

We can’t wait to be back at Walt Disney World. We will be there opening week to see all the new guidelines and procedures. Thank you cast members for all your hard work.

All photos are from Jeff Vahle’s Instagram found here.

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Forky is trash no longer, he’s gone from Bonnie’s favorite toy to the most stylish backpack around! The new Forky Loungefly Backpack is a fabulous way to show off your love for the trash loving spork. He may think he’s trash, but he’s fashion to me!

Forky Loungefly Backpack

Forky is not only Bonnie’s toy, but he’s also now our newest style obsession. Just like Forky, this backpack has been crafted with care! Big googly eyes, make the bag pop. Die-cut Forky appliqués in different textures and details bring out his cheerful expression, with a three-dimensional look. .  and adjustable shoulder straps so you can keep the Toy Story 4 star from getting away.

Forky is set upon a vibrant blue backpack, with adjustable red stripes. These colors are just like the clay colors on his face. You can even see the tips of his spork sticking above the top of the bag too!

Inside the bag has a bright red lining with silhouettes of Forky, and “Forky” written in a repeating pattern. Everything is put together like an adorable handmade toy!

You can find this cute Forky Loungefly Backpack on shopDisney, as well as at Disney Springs. The new backpack retails for $80.00.

What do you think of this fun new Toy Story inspired backpack from Loungefly?

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