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These New Pandora Charms Are Total CUTIES in Disney Springs Right Now!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

Calling all animal lovers! After our early morning escapades at World of Disney, we stopped by Pandora today to see what was new and EXCITING!

Pandora at Disney Springs

We haven’t seen any new charms here since the temporary closure last March. We were ALSO on the lookout for any new safety measures Pandora has also implemented since reopening last week!

As you can see, there’s a clear one-way path marked with arrows on the floor so that guests won’t bump into each other while browsing. Only a certain number of guests are allowed into the store at one time as well.

Pandora

Signage located near the door welcomes guests back while also reminding them to practice social distancing while shopping.

Pandora

In addition to the directional arrows, social distancing markers show guests where to stand at safe intervals from each other.

Pandora

Looking in the cases, we spotted several new Pandora Disney Charms that have recently flown in! Each of the new charms we’re about to show ya costs $55 and features one of our favorite Disney kitties, doggies, aliens, and even a FISH!

Pandora Charms

Cast Members referred to these both as the Cuties line as well as the Babies, but one thing is for certain — they’re adorable! We spied Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms! Aren’t they just the cutest things EVER?

Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms

Right next door, we spotted this handsome duo! That’s right, doggo moms — here’s a new Stitch Pandora Charm (okay, so he’s not REALLY a dog, but he DOES masquerade as one on occasion) along with this adorable 101 Dalmations Charm! They’re the same cartoony style as the new Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms and would look really good all together!

Stitch and 101 Dalmations Pandora Charms

If you’re more of a cat person, you gotta check out this new Marie Pandora Charm for $55! It’s pawsitively perfect in every way!

Marie Charm

And check out these two troublemakers — we also discovered this Cheshire Cat and Nemo Pandora Charm today!

Cheshire Cat and Find Nemo Pandora Charms

We’d almost forgotten how wonderful it feels to see new Pandora Charms out in the wild. Hopefully, you’ll have the chance to grab them IRL someday, but for now you can find a few of them on Pandora’s website.

Wanna go shopping at Disney Springs? Learn more about World of Disney’s new virtual queue system here!

What do you think of these new Disney Pandora styles? Tell us which charm is your favorite in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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FIRST LOOK: The NEW Disney World Signage You’ll See When The Parks Reopen

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

Earlier today, Disney World presented its reopening plan to Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.

Magic Kingdom

The proposed plan has been initially approved by Mayor Jerry Demings and has been sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. If given the go-ahead, select Disney World theme parks will begin to reopen to the public starting on July 11th, with the remaining parks set to open on July 13th.

During Disney World’s proposal, we saw a sneak peek of some of the new health and safety signage guests will see once the parks begin to reopen. Disney officials have stated education, communication, and engagement with its guests will be paramount in keeping everyone safe.

Many of these new signs will be located at entry points as well as throughout the theme parks themselves, especially where crowds tend to gather. Most of the new signs offer friendly reminders, instructing guests to always wear their face mask and allow for six feet of space between themselves and other parties.

So far, these new signs look very similar to the ones we’ve already seen around Disney Springs and more recently at World of Disney today. Their colors are mostly muted beige, red, and dark green.

Protect the Magic Signs at World of Disney

In addition to emphasizing the mandatory use of face masks and best social distancing practices, other important health and safety procedures will be addressed such as temperature screenings. All Cast Members and guests will be required to have their temperature taken before entry, similar to what we’ve experienced at Disney Springs.

©Disney

Learn more about Disney Springs’ temperature checks here!

New signage installed near restrooms and hand sanitization stations will remind guests to wash their hands frequently as well as use touchless features such as Mobile Order when paying for food.

At restaurants, new signs will direct guests to which tables they’re allowed to sit at as well as if they’re permitted to move chairs around. In stores, limited handling of product signs will also be installed.

©Disney

These are just some of the new health and safety signs that are headed our way when the parks reopen. We’re sure there will be lots more to come, but for now, you can start familiarizing yourself with Disney World’s new health and safety procedures based on all the new signs we’ve seen so far!

What do you think of Disney World’s new signage? Let us know in the comments below.

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

We’ve been filling you in on all the latest happenings now that several stores and restaurants have started to reopen at Disney Springs since last week!

World of Disney

And while you probably thought our coverage of World of Disney’s grand reopening was a pretty big deal today — we’re following an even BIGGER story (we think so at least!).

Now that several Disney-owned locations have started to reopen, guess what we’ve found throughout Disney Springs?!?

Snack and Cocktail Carts

That’s right, fam! Mickey Pretzels, Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, Churros, and Popcorn have triumphantly RETURNED to Disney World!

Popcorn

We’ll never look at them these common Disney World snacks the same way AGAIN! To think about how many times we took them for granted only to realize when the parks temporarily closed down we’d miss them MOST OF ALL!

We picked up a bucket of popcorn (still in that cute Mary Blair inspired packaging!)

Popcorn!

A Cast Member informed us that they’re still refilling popcorn buckets, even though they’re not currently selling them!

Next up, we got our ol’ pal, a Mickey Pretzel!

Mickey Pretzel!

Churros are available as well.

Snacks

All our favorite Ice Cream Novelties, including Mickey Premium Bars and Ice Cream Sandwiches, have returned as well!

Ice Cream

A small number of alcoholic options like beer are available for purchase at these stands again too. You can find the snacks at various carts throughout Disney Springs starting today!

See our full coverage of the reopened Disney-owned stores in Disney Springs here!

Are you happy to see your favorite Disney snacks BACK?! Let us know below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Parades, Fireworks, and Character Meet and Greets Will Be Suspended Upon Disney World’s Reopening

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 27, 2020

Now that Disney World has announced it plans on reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th along with Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th, we also know some of the modifications the parks are planning on implementing.

Magic Kingdom Sign

According to Disney’s reopening proposal which took place this morning, Disney World’s theme parks will temporarily suspend its parades, fireworks displays, or character meet-and-greets upon reopening.

Disney World presented the following chart at this morning’s Orange County Economic Task Force meeting where it proposed its gradual reopening plan including tentative reopening dates. Due to social distancing concerns, Disney World has decided to “temporarily suspend its parks, fireworks, and other events that create crowds.”

©Disney

Disney World stated they will also be “temporarily suspending high touch experiences such as meet and greets and playgrounds.” Disney has also shared that “characters will still be in our parks to entertain and delight our guests.”

It’s Mickey!

At this time, we don’t know when Disney World plans on resuming these guest experiences or if substitutions will be made. When Shanghai Disneyland opened earlier this month, parades, fireworks, and other entertainment offerings were suspended initially, but some stage shows have already resumed while new character processionals had been added throughout the day.

See what progress Shanghai Disneyland has made since its reopening here!

Happily Ever After

Disney World’s gradual reopening plan has been approved by the Orange County task force, but must be reviewed and finalized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ before it’s official. We’ll let you know more details as soon as Disney provides additional information.

Disney World plans on using a new reservation system upon its reopening! Learn more about it here!

Are you surprised Disney World isn’t planning on offering these guest experiences right away? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Guess What Epcot Update Just Hit the Disney World Website!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 26, 2020

Do you ever have a nagging feeling that you’re forgetting something IMPORTANT like — oh say — a DATE?

Walt Disney World

With the big news that Disney World will be proposing its reopening plan tomorrow, we almost didn’t realize what TODAY IS!

Remember waaaay back before the Disney parks closed when Disney announced Spaceship Earth would be closing down to undergo a rather-lengthy refurb? Well, guess what, friends? That day is TODAY, May 26th!

Epcot’s Spaceship Earth

Learn more about Disney’s BIG CHANGES for Spaceship Earth here!

And rather sadly, when we checked Disney World’s website today, we couldn’t believe our EYES! After lots of rubbing, and maybe a few stray tears (it’s just our allergies acting up, we swear…) Disney has officially updated Spaceship Earth’s status as under refurbishment — SAY IT AIN’T SO!

Disney World’s Website

UGHHHH! We were soooo crossing our fingers hoping that Spaceship Earth might be SPARED! Or at least the refurb would be temporarily delayed so we’d have the chance to say goodbye to the version of Spaceship Earth we know and LOVE!

Disney World’s Website

Will we get the chance to say goodbye to Spaceship Earth? As of right now, it isn’t looking good!

Shout-out to our buddy @jim.disney on Instagram for pointing out this rather sobering bit of Disney news. We haven’t heard any official word from Disney regarding Spaceship Earth since the temporary closure, so maybe it’s just a computer thing?! We can still dream, right?!?!

Going Up!

We’ll let you know if we hear ANY more news the second we find out, but for now it seems like once Epcot reopens, Spaceship Earth might NOT!

Read about MORE construction projects at Disney World that could be affected by the temporary closure here!

Are you surprised to see Spaceship Earth’s refurb could be happening as planned? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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