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Raglan Road Reopened in Disney Springs Today to a Bit of a CROWD!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

Ever since Walt Disney World’s shopping district, Disney Springs, reopened on May 20th, more and more restaurants and retailers have been coming back.

Disney Springs

And today TONS of spots reopened, including DisneyStyle, City Works Eatery & Pour House, and The Ganachery. But that’s not all!

Raglan Road is back! The Irish pub and restaurant planned to reopen on June 10th, and open on June 10th they did! And you KNOW we were on the scene to check it out.

Raglan Road

People were pretty pumped to see Raglan Road reopening, and there was a line outside the restaurant.

Raglan Road reopening

Like other spots around Disney Springs, Raglan Road had a sign out front outlining its health and safety measures, including keeping 6 feet away from others, increased sanitization, and safe screens in front of staff.

Raglan Road sign

We were seated outside at the restaurant, where we noticed a contactless QR code menu, but if you don’t have a smartphone, don’t worry — Raglan Road is also offering paper menus upon request.

Raglan Road QR Menu

Upon its reopening, Raglan Road is offering a condensed menu, but items like the Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, Fish & Chips, and the Braised Be Beef are still available.

Raglan Road paper menu

To get a little taste of Raglan Road again, we sat down and ordered an appetizer. But before our order came out, our server gave us some complimentary Irish soda bread with a Guinness and sugar reduction with olive oil for dipping.

Irish soda bread at Raglan Road

As for the food we ordered, we opted for the Nom Nom Wings, which come smothered in an Asian-inspired sauce with honey, chili flakes, soy sauce, and ginger sauce. We found these $15.00 wings a tad salty for our tastebuds, but when paired with an ice-cold pint, they could be pretty satisfying.

Nom Nom Wings at Raglan Road

When we got our check, we were brought a contactless card reader, where we could tap or swipe our card.

Contactless card reader at Raglan Road

Beyond the restaurant’s indoor and outdoor dining areas, Raglan’s Road retail store reopened today so you can stock up on Guinness T-shirts and other Irish pub-inspired goods.

Raglan Road store reopening

In the store, we noticed social distancing markers on the floor, plexiglass in front of cashiers, and a sign asking guests to touch as few items as possible.

Raglan Road store

And because you KNOW Disney Springs LOVES its outdoor bars, Raglan Road’s own outdoor to-go bar was setting up, ready to pour pints and glasses of wine.

Raglan Road outdoor bar reopening

Slowly but surely, more spots are opening back up at Disney Springs, making this shopping district feel a bit more like its old self again! Seeing Raglan Road reopened and buzzing gets us even MORE excited for when Walt Disney World theme parks reopen in mid-July!

Are you excited that Raglan Road has reopened at Disney Springs? Let us know your go-to meal here in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Here’s What’s Happening With Disney World Pin Trading Right Now.

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

In recent weeks, we’ve seen how Disney World is changing LOADS about the theme parks and adapting to current state and national health standards. These changes are to keep their Cast Members and guests safe. One topic we’ve heard a LOT about from our readers has been the future of pin trading in Disney World.

French Quarter Pin Board

Pin trading is a close-contact activity between guests and Cast Members, so does this mean that pin trading as we know it will become a thing of the past at Disney World? Let’s take a look at what the concerns are surrounding pin trading and what might change moving forward.

Pin trading is serious business for many Disney fans and collectors. There are countless pins available at the parks and resorts for folks to purchase. Special events like Epcot’s festivals or the holiday season will often have a series of limited edition pins for guests to collect. In short, a lot of people LOVE collecting and trading pins.

2020 Magic Kingdom Pin

The act of pin trading typically involves a Cast Member wearing a lanyard or pouch covered in pins. The guest chooses which pin they would like, and then trades one of their pins in exchange. Some retail locations, front desks of resorts, and Guest Relations locations have pin boards or books from which guests can also select what they would like to trade for.

Galaxy’s Edge Lanyard with Pin

Disney understands the popularity of pin trading and collecting. It used to be that many pins, including limited edition ones, could only be purchased in the parks and resorts. Since Disney World and Disneyland closed their gates mid-March, specialty pins started to appear on shopDisney for folks to purchase.

Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pin

So, what is the main concern with pin trading in these current times? The act of trading pins means that you are touching an object that was just touched by someone else. If a Cast Member has a pin that was previously given to them by a different guest, and now YOU are touching that pin — there’s an obvious health and sanitation concern.

Caribbean Beach Pin Trading Board

In Disney Springs, one of the most common locations for pin trading is at World of Disney. When we spoke to Cast Members before the store reopened on May 27, we heard that there would most likely be some form of pin trading taking place, but modified from previous experiences.

World of Disney

Disney announced that several merchandise experiences would be modified as more retail locations reopen. When it comes to pin trading, Guests can continue to trade through pin boards in select locations. For the time being, to promote physical distancing, Cast Members will NOT be wearing lanyards with pins.

Disney’s Statement on Limited-Release Merchandise

At this time, it’s unclear how long these measures will continue once the parks reopen. The only constant at Disney World is change and protocols could be updated or altered at any moment. For now, we know that pin trading is not COMPLETELY gone, but our pin trading experience will look different from before the park closures.

Pin Trading Board

What remains to be seen is how pin trading will be monitored or controlled. For example, you may not be able to touch a pin until a Cast Member sanitizes it for you, or we may see Cast Members putting on gloves before handling any pins. This is currently speculation and, until we see for ourselves what pin trading is like, we can only guess! (Currently, no pin trading is taking place, not even at the reopened Pin Traders location in Disney Springs)

Pin Trading Mickey

Disney is also probably aware that they cannot eliminate pin trading that takes place between two guests. Pin trading extends beyond just guests and Cast Members, and many folks love to swap pins if they see someone else wearing one that they may want to add to their collection.

It seems likely Disney will have a calculated plan in place before the parks reopen. Pin Trading is quite popular with a significant enough number of guests that eliminating it entirely isn’t feasible, so a new method of distribution and trading that takes health concerns into consideration will have to be implemented. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more concerning the state of pins in the Disney Parks.

What do you think the future of pin trading will look like at Disney World? Will you continue to pin trade in the immediate future? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Featured, Special Stuff, Walt Disney World, cast members, Disney merchandise, disney springs, Disney World, pin board, pin book, pin trading, pins, World of Disney

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

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

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!

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.

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.

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

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

Build Your Own Lightsaber

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

Build Your Own Lightsaber Station Closed

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

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.

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.

Build Your Own Gauntlet Station Closed

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

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.

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

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

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!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Disney Springs, Featured, Walt Disney World, disney springs, disney springs reopening, Disney Springs West Side, health and safety measures, Marvel merchandise, marvel super hero headquarters, star wars galactic outpost, star wars merchandise, super hero headquarters, west side

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It’s Time to Gear Up Again at DisneyStyle — Now Reopen in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

DisneyStyle has only been a part of the Disney Springs shopping scene since May 2018 when it first opened its doors.

DisneyStyle

But ever since, this charming spot has been super popular with guests looking to gear up with all sorts of Disney clothing and accessories, which is why we’re glad to see it back open as of today!

As with other stores in Disney Springs, distancing markers are placed in front of the store if guests need to wait for a cast member to bring them in if the store reaches its limited guest capacity inside.

Inside DisneyStyle

And, also like the other Disney-owned stores now open in Disney Springs, DisneyStyle may utilize a virtual queue, if needed.

DisneyStyle

While perusing the Minnie Ears, t-shirts, hoodies, and more, you’ll also spot distancing markers as well as plexiglass in front of the cast members at the registers.

DisneyStyle

Of course, aside from the super fun selection of clothing, DisneyStyle is also well-loved for the theming of the shop itself! Those Tangled lanterns still float above, and larger-than-life Mickey Ice Cream Bars and a Dole Whip still set the whimsical scene.

Inside DisneyStyle

And — YES! — you can still get your photo taken in the TEA CUP!!

Tea Cup Photo Op

The tea cup gets cleaned after guests are finished posing in it.

While there was no new merchandise during this visit, you can bet that we will be back soon to check it all out when we’re back here on Disney Springs’ West Side! Our visit here today also included a trip to the newly reopened Candy Cauldron, City Works Eatery & Pour House, and MORE, so we’d love it if you’d stick with us while we stick around Disney Springs today!

Have you visited DisneyStyle in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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The Art of Disney and Wonderful World of Memories Reopened in Disney Springs Today

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

We’ve been chauffeuring you around with us on what’s shaped up to be an EPIC reopening day at Disney Springs!

Disney Springs Sign

That’s because several spots have just reopened today at Disney Springs Marketplace and West Side! Now we’ve just spotted some activity at another one of our favorite shops to spend a lot of time (and money) at!

The Art of Disney as well as the adjacent shop Wonderful World of Memories officially reopened today!

The Art of Disney

Since the two stores are joined, you must enter through The Art of Disney and exit through Wonderful World of Memories to visit either location!

Wonderful World of Memories

Not sure about you guys, but our bank accounts have taken quite the hit thanks to The Art of Disney. This is a one-stop-shop for signed limited edition prints and amazing artworks to add to our Disney gallery walls back home (yup — we might open our own museum someday with the collection we’ve amassed!).

The Art of Disney

Signs with important health and safety reminders are now located at each store…

The Art of Disney

…and some social distancing markers have been placed near the checkout.

The Art of Disney

There weren’t too many floor displays crowding the store today, but we did notice this rather enticing collection of BIG FIGS!

The Art of Disney

And we saw a Disney artist performing live sketches when we stopped by!

The Art of Disney

The Art of Disney on Demand was still available. This is a self-serve kiosk where you can scroll through virtual libraries of Disney art on a touchscreen to pick out the prints you’d like to buy!

The Art of Disney

Heading next door to Wonderful World of Memories, we saw they had plenty of Minnie ears and lots of hats onhand!

Wonderful World of Memories

We were told by a Cast Member they can still do personalization of hats, but can’t embroider backpacks right now. Here’s a glimpse of all the Mickey Ears they had to choose from today!

Wonderful World of Memories

There were barely any guests shopping with us in the store today, but we were told the store can utilize the same virtual queue system the other Disney owned properties are using on busier days.

Wonderful World of Memories

We’ve got a few more spots to hit before we finally throw in the towel, so sit tight while we scope out the rest of Disney Springs and see what other stores have reopened today!

Are you excited to drop some serious coin at The Art of Disney? Let us know if you’ll be stopping by in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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