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Today, we’re presenting an aerial photo of the newly remodeled McDonald’s on Walt Disney World property. We’re impressed by its appearance because it looks to be nearing completion! We recently took a drive near the fast-food restaurant, which is located between Disney’s All-Star Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The construction continued at this location while Walt Disney World Resort was temporarily closed.

Here you can see the Twitter post of the aerial view.

Aerial view of the solar McDonald’s under construction near Disney’s All Stars Resort. Buena Vista Dr at Osceola Pwy. pic.twitter.com/3aO108tss8

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 21, 2020

As you can see, the McDonald’s restaurant is receiving a massive renovation, updating the design and overall feel of the restaurant. There are loads of solar panels on the roof, out front, and some greenery going up the building. It also appears to be much larger, which will definitely help considering its popularity and convenient location. We will check back with this McDonald’s once the place opens to the public.

There’s no announced opening date, but it would be amazing if this location was ready for guests to be welcomed back when the resorts reopen in July. It may be a while until you can enjoy your favourite McDonald’s meal, but we are looking forward to seeing the inside of this massive restaurant later!

Source: Bioreconstruct Twitter

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The Disneyland Resort has been closed for a few months now due to COVID-19. With plans to begin reopening next month, Disneyland is calling Cast Members back to work.

According to Workers United Local 50, which represents 7,850 food and beverage workers at the Disneyland resort, Disneyland was expected to start contacting approximately 775 cast members over the past weekend who will begin returning to work on June 28. These Cast Members will begin preparing Disney’s Anaheim theme parks for reopening on July 17.

Union president Chris Duarte wrote in a Facebook post that he was “shocked” Disneyland was recalling cast members for essential positions. “The lack of warning to us and you is unfortunate,” Duarte said on Facebook. “If you are a trainer, lead, production scheduler, receiver, chef or area chef start preparing for the company to contact you as early as the weekend.”

The Downtown Disney District is scheduled to reopen beginning July 9 with the Disneyland Resort theme parks to follow (pending government approval) on July 17. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will reopen July 23 with the Disneyland Hotel reopening on a later date.

A coalition of unions is trying to delay the reopening of the Disneyland Resort. In spite of Disney’s planned health and safety protocols and measures, the unions are still concerned for Cast Members’ safety.

“On the recall negotiations we are still not in agreement with Disney,” Duarte said on Facebook. “On the health and safety portion of the negotiations, we are in disagreement with the company on a number of items.”

The new Disneyland COVID-19 health and safety protocols for visitors include:

• Reduced capacity in the parks
• Required face coverings for visitors 2 years old and older
• Temperature checks for visitors prior to entering the parks
• Physical distancing throughout the parks
• Increased cleaning and disinfecting, especially in high-traffic areas
• Additional handwashing and hand sanitizer locations
• Contactless payments at shops and restaurants

Health and safety guidelines for Disney employees will include:

• Required face coverings and temperature checks
• Adjusting work practices to promote physical distancing
• Increased cleaning in work areas
• Encouraged to stay home when ill

There’s been no word from Disneyland on if they will delay the resort’s reopening.

Source: The Orange County Register

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 It’s time to go home again with Disney Vacation Club!

Summer is already here, that’s why Disney Vacation Club has a special offer for new members! If you have always wanted to be a DVC member then this is your chance.

This offer is valid through September 16, 2020 at the following resorts:

• Disney’s Riviera Resort in Orlando, Fl
• Disney’s Aulani Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii
• Cooper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge in Orlando, Fl

If you already are a Disney Vacation Club member, there is one offer for you as well!

Existing members can enjoy these add ons to their membership:

So hurry up and start planing your next vacation!

Credit: Disney Vacation Club

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Exciting news from the Walt Disney Company! Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will reopen on July 1, 2020. The Tokyo Disney Resort is beloved by many Disney Parks fans, so seeing them reopening soon is great to hear.

Earlier this year, the Tokyo Disney Resort closed on February 29, 2020, due to the global pandemic. We’ve been patiently waiting for the reopening of Disney Parks, and this news comes as a surprise  announcement. After four months of being temporarily closed, Disney fans will be thrilled to return to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

Source: Disney

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Here is the complete list of restaurants available at the Disney World Theme Parks Reopening

When the theme parks initially reopen, the following dining locations will also reopen. Additional carts and kiosks may also be available during your visit.

Magic Kingdom Park — Reopening July 11

• Aloha Isle
• Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
• Be Our Guest Restaurant
• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
• Liberty Square Market
• Liberty Tree Tavern
• Main Street Bakery
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
• Pinocchio Village Haus
• The Plaza Restaurant
• Sleepy Hollow
• Storybook Treats
• Sunshine Tree Terrace
• Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park — Reopening July 11

• Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
• Creature Comforts
• Dawa Bar
• Dino-Bite Snacks
• Flame Tree Barbecue
• Harambe Fruit Market
• Isle of Java
• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Mr. Kamal’s
• Nomad Lounge
• Pongu Pongu
• Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Restaurantosaurus
• Satu’li Canteen
• Tamu Tamu Refreshments
• Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks
• Tiffins Restaurant
• Trilo-Bites
• Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes
• Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant

Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Reopening July 15

• 50’s Prime Time Café
• Anaheim Produce
• Backlot Express
• BaseLine Tap House
• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
• The Hollywood Brown Derby
• The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
• Milk Stand
• Oga’s Cantina at the Walt Disney World Resort
• Peevy’s Polar Pipeline
• PizzeRizzo
• Ronto Roasters
• Rosie’s All-American Café
• Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
• Sunshine Day Bar
• The Trolley Car Café

EPCOT — Reopening July 15

• Biergarten Restaurant
• Choza de Margarita
• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Crepes des Chefs de France
• Fife & Drum Tavern
• Funnel Cake
• Garden Grill Restaurant
• Gelati
• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
• Joy of Tea
• Kabuki Café
• Katsura Grill
• L’Artisan des Glaces
• La Cantina de San Angel
• La Cava de Tequila
• La Hacienda de San Angel
• The Land Cart
• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Popcorn in Canada
• Refreshment Outpost
• Refreshment Port
• Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
• Rose & Crown Dining Room
• Rose & Crown Pub
• San Angel Inn Restaurante
• Spice Road Table
• Sunshine Seasons
• Tangierine Café
• Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kiosks
• Traveler’s Café
• UK Beer Cart
• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

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