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Take a Virtual Trip to Disneyland Paris TONIGHT to See ‘The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands’ From Home

Disney is hosting a virtual viewing of The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands — pre-recorded at Disneyland Paris — TONIGHT!

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Enjoy singers, dancers, and acrobats as they “bring famous Pride Rock anthems to life” as part of #DisneyMagicMoments starting at 7 PM EST.

To add some extra fun to the virtual viewing, Disney will offer “Lion King” augmented reality effects on Instagram, so YOU can “wear” the costumes featured in The Lion King on Broadway. (Just click here on your mobile device to check it out!)

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Disney is also sharing Lion King activity sheets — which you can find by clicking here — so you can make some Lion King-themed art of your own before, during, or after the show.

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Join in the virtual viewing by tuning in tonightMay 22nd — at 7 PM EST!

Will you be watching The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands tonight? Please let us know with a comment!

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News: Orlando Florida’s Fun Spot Reopened TODAY

While we knew Fun Spot was requesting approval to reopen before Memorial Day weekend arrived, we didn’t know how quickly their reopening plan would be reviewed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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But while earlier this afternoon the Governor passed Univeral Orlando and Legoland Florida’s reopening proposal, Fun Spot in Orlando has also been given the go-ahead, and they’ve already begun allowing guests back in. 

Upon the Governor’s approval, Fun Spot’s Orlando location immediately reopening today at 2PM. They will be open until 10PM this evening while Fun Spot’s Kissimmee location’s reopening plan is still pending approval and remains closed at this time.

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Here are the safety measures Fun Spot has implemented since reopening moments ago:

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Their website also states wearing a face mask is highly recommended, but not mandatory.

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We will continue to update you on the situation!

What do you think of Fun Spot’s decision to reopen today? Let us know in the comments below.

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BREAKING NEWS: Universal Orlando Is Officially Opening June 5th

Just yesterday, we found out that Universal Orlando had submitted a reopening plan that included an early June opening date.

Islands of Adventure Main Entrance

From there, the plan had to go through several rounds of approval. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings approved the plan last night. From there, the plan went on for approval from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and apparently it was approved.

Universal Orlando just released a statement that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay will open to the public on June 5th.

A statement on the Universal Orlando website begins with the phrase “Welcome Back” and goes on to announce the reopening of Universal Orlando theme and water park properties. Health, safety, and hygiene procedures are acknowledged.

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The company also reminds guests that on top of the new protocols in the theme parks, guests will need to abide by CDC guidelines and the guidance of health officials. They remind that they cannot guarantee that a guest will not be exposed to health risks.

Just like at CityWalk, guests and team members must wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks. Those with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be able to enter.

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There will also be staggered parking in the parking garage. Universal also shared that they WILL be limiting and reducing daily park attendance and the number of people on each attraction. At this time, “a reservation is not needed in order to visit the theme parks. Please note that since we’re limiting attendance, there may be times when the parks reach capacity and additional guests will not be admitted.” A virtual line will be available for select attractions.

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Social distancing will be enforced throughout the parks including within attraction queues and at restaurants. There will be increased cleaning and disinfection of food locations, ride vehicles, and other “touch points.” They will also offer cashless payments and “no touch” policies where possible.

Many of these policies were implemented when Universal CityWalk opened a few days ago.

We will be sharing all of the details on the reopening on Universal soon. Stay tuned! 

Are you planning to visit Universal when they reopen in June? Let us know in the comments below. 

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This Is the One Attraction You Can Ride in Disney World Right Now!

Shopping and dining is becoming more and more plentiful at Disney Springs in its initial reopening phase.

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For those looking for a little adventure on their next trip to Disney Springs, there is an attraction currently OPEN and ready for guests!

The hot air balloon at Disney Springs, also known as Aerophile, has reopened!

Aerophile is flying high in the sky!

We noticed that it was still closed when Springs initially reopened on Wednesday, but today we spotted it flying high above Disney Springs so we went to go investigate! Employees said they simply weren’t ready to open Wednesday, but things are up and running now!

Aerophile

A ride in the balloon is still $20 per guest. There are physical distancing measures in place while you stand in line as well as once you get on the balloon itself.

The queue area for Aerophile

Parties are kept at a six-foot distance from other parties, and whereas before you were able to roam around the balloon during flight, you are now kept in one designated section on the balloon.

Queue area for Aerophile

The balloon is wiped down and cleaned after every flight to keep guests and employees safe.

Cleaning supplies at Aerophile

So if you’ve ever dreamed about getting a bird’s-eye view of Disney World, you can do so once again at Disney Springs. Be sure to check back in as we continue to cover all of the latest developments and openings.

Have you gone up in the hot air balloon at Disney Springs before? Let us know in the comments! 

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NEWS! Reopening Date Announced for Terralina Crafted Italian and Paddlefish in Disney Springs

Disney Springs began a phased reopening on May 20th. A number of third-party stores and restaurants are currently open in Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, and select Disney-owned and operated locations will open on May 27th.

Paddlefish

And now, we have reopening information for two more eateries in Disney Springs, as both Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian have announced their shared reopening date.

Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian will welcome back guests starting Friday, May 29th according to their Instagram accounts (which you can follow @terralinacrafteditalian and @paddlefishorl).

Terralina Crafted Italian

Both will begin with operating hours of 12 PM – 8 PM daily, and encourage guests to make reservations on OpenTable.com.

Southern Sangria with a view over the water at Paddlefish

Additionally, the locations have shared new safety measures with the reopening announcements.

Dining Table at Terralina Crafted Italian

Guests will be required to wear a face covering at all times except “when enjoying their meal or sipping on a refreshing cocktail.” Both Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian will also seat guests with regards to physical distancing in compliance with local and state regulations.

And you may click any of the links below to learn more about the current status of Disney Parks and destinations around the world.

Have you dined at Terralina Crafted Italian or Paddlefish in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment!

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