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News! Sephora In Disney Springs Announces Reopening Date

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 21, 2020

It has been a day full of shopping, eating, and keeping our distance at Disney Springs’ grand reopening.

Disney Springs

We’ve already shared all of the retail locations that reopened in Disney Springs today, along with Disney-owned locations that will reopen next week, but now we know another opening date for a Disney Springs retail location.

Today on Instagram, Sephora announced they will be reopening their Disney Springs location on May 29th.

©Sephora via Instagram

The store will operate from 10AM to 8PM. Sephora’s Instagram post said “Let’s get back to beauty together!” We will continue to keep you updated as we learn of more retail locations opening in Disney Springs.

What is your favorite Disney Springs retail location? Let us know in the comments.

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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See How Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Changed For Reopening Day in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 20, 2020

Disney Springs is now re-opened — with several stores and restaurants welcoming guests once again.

Blaze Pizza

We’ve been reporting live all day, but now we’re heading over to Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza to see if they can still crank out that super speedy pizza that we know and love!

Line

Walking up to Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza today, the building looked about the same as we remembered it!

Blaze Pizza

There is now a waiting area off to the side where guests can wait safely before entering. Markers on the ground indicate where each group should stand.

Outdoor Line

Since the restaurant wasn’t too crowded, we were able to walk right in. A greeter was on hand to manage the flow of guests. All employees were wearing masks, gloves, hats, and orange aprons — making them easily recognizable.

Blaze Pizza Line

We jumped on a little flame and waited our turn.

Placing an Order

Only a certain number of guests were permitted to approach the counter and build their pizza at a time. This area was designated with bright orange tape on the ground. To us, the “X” pattern on the floor seemed to indicate guests should stand further back from the counter. If so, Blaze might need to clarify this new safety protocol for their guests.

Placing an Order at Blaze Pizza

The glass sneeze guard that runs the entire length of Blaze Pizza’s counter has always been there, so we didn’t notice many modifications to their line.

Blaze Pizza

We also noticed Blaze Pizza didn’t make any menu cuts like we saw with some other Disney Springs restaurants. At the time we visited, all of their pizza options were available. They were also still operating their Fast Fire’d Pick-Up Station for mobile orders, but they had moved the station outside!

Pick Up Station at Blaze Pizza

This is super-handy for folks who want to take their pizza to-go without having to step foot inside!

Tables and Seating

Instead of removing tables, Blaze marked off every other table with a “please choose another table” sign.

Blaze Pizza

The signs are located on tables both inside and outside of the restaurant. Plus — their message gave us a little chuckle.

Blaze Pizza

Guests are free to choose their own seats from the tables without warning signs.

Overall Experience

We were happy to see Blaze Pizza adjusting to their updated operations while making their guests and employees feel safe and comfortable. Guests just might need a little more direction when it comes to the ordering line. Before your next visit, find out how Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza stacks up against its Disney Springs neighbor, Pizza Ponte here!

Would you visit a fast food location with these protocols in place? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Review: We’re Trying the Chocolatti Drink at the Reopened Earl of Sandwich in Disney World

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 20, 2020

Disney Springs has started its phased reopening today, with select third-party restaurant and retail locations welcoming back guests.

Earl of Sandwich

Disney Springs has started to reopen with additional health and safety measures in place. And, while not all locations have resumed operations, Earl of Sandwich has officially reopened. Our team headed out to get a feel for how things are going around Disney Springs — so, let’s take a peek inside Earl of Sandwich!

Last week, we learned that Earl of Sandwich would be reopening their doors on May 20th. So, we stopped by to see how things look inside one of our favorite sandwich shops. Much of these protocols were present at other counter service dining locations. Our first encounter with Earl included ground markers outside in case they needed to start an outdoor queue, but we were able to head right inside!

Earl of Sandwich

Service

Like other locations today at Disney Springs, floor markers were present to remind guests to stand six feet apart while in line.

Earl of Sandwich

We saw employees wearing masks as well as gloves. Similar to our experience at Chicken Guy!, guests were not allowed to approach the counter where you would normally grab cup lids, napkins, and utensils. An employee was ready to grab whatever you needed for you!

Earl of Sandwich

This included filling and refilling whatever fountain drinks you need.

Earl of Sandwich

There was hand sanitizer ready and available for customers to use.

Earl of Sandwich

Like other dining locations, indoor, as well as outdoor tables, were spread out to meet physical distancing guidelines.

Earl of Sandwich

Eats (or rather, drinks!)

Obviously, we had to give something a try while we visited Earl! We picked up the new-to-us Chocolatti beverage, which is blended Ghirardelli chocolate topped with sea salt, whipped cream, and chocolate sprinkles. Essentially a chocolate lover’s dream, or so we thought!

Chocolatti

While we found the drink to be a cool and refreshing sip on a hot Florida afternoon, we wished the chocolate flavor was more pronounced. Especially when you include Ghirardelli as your main ingredient, we want to taste ALL that chocolatey goodness!

Chocolatti at Earl of Sandwich

Payment

The plexiglass screen guards were present at the registers for Earl of Sandwich. Other than that, the payment process was very familiar and not as out of the ordinary to us. At this time, they are still accepting cash as a method of payment.

Earl of Sandwich

Overall Experience

As a long-standing Disney Springs staple, Earl of Sandwich is back and in full swing! We noticed many similar protocols to other counter service dining locations throughout Disney Springs.

What is your favorite menu item at Earl of Sandwich? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Counter-Service, Disney Springs, Featured, Walt Disney World, disney springs crowd levels, Disney Springs Earl of Sandwich, disney springs re-opening, disney springs reopening, Earl of Sandwich, health and safety measures

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Here Are the Places Where You Can Buy Booze To-Go in Disney Springs Right Now

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 20, 2020

Today we have been in Disney Springs exploring not only the restaurants and shops, but also observing the new safety measures put in place as Walt Disney’s World’s shopping and dining district begins its phased reopening today.

Balloons in Disney Springs Today

New measures include — but are not limited to — required face coverings, physical distancing markers, and temperature checks. Along with the new measures, there are certain establishments and experiences in Disney Springs that are not open to guests at this time.

These include Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and cake decorating at Amorette’s Patissiere, and entertainment venues like THE VOID and the NBA Experience. Additionally, standalone bars are not open.

The BOATHOUSE Bar

You may think that means you can’t get a drink outside of table service restaurants like Wine Bar George or The BOATHOUSE. But we are letting you know about the places that you can get a drink to go at walk-up counters in various locations around Disney Springs.

You’re welcome.

There are a few table service restaurants that already previously offered walk-up windows where you could purchase alcoholic beverages, and they still do. These include Frontera Cocina, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, and The Basket at Wine Bar George.

Frontera Cocina Drink To Go

At Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, they did not previously serve cocktails at the walk-up window — just frozen drinks. But for the time being, a bartender from inside can create cocktails for walk-up guests.

Wolfgang Puck To Go

The BOATHOUSE does not typically host a walk-up window. However, because they cannot host a bar right now, we found that they will make you a drink to go.

The Boathouse Reopening Interior

(You just can’t take the glass from the cute DUCK Drink.)

Duck Duck Razz at THE BOATHOUSE

There are even places you may not typically expect to find alcoholic beverages, but you still can. For instance, did you know Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company serves alcoholic options?

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

They did previously, and continue to now.

The YeSake kiosk — which is only walk-up service, as per usual — also serves beverages such as Frozen Beer.

Distance Markers at YeSake

Other counter service locations that serve alcohol that are currently open include The Polite Pig, and a small selection of beer is served at the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, and Chicken Guy! (which also serves wine).

The Polite Pig

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is open as well.

Additional table service locations currently open (without walk-up windows, but you can still grab a bite or drink while there) include Planet Hollywood, Paradiso 37, STK Orlando, and T-REX.

Line Outside T-REX

Remember, you are allowed to sip (and eat!) and stroll around Disney Springs when you can carry away your items, and you can read more about that here.

And to read more about the current status of Disney Resorts and parks around the world, you may visit any of the links below.

Are you following along with the reopening of Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Photos: We Tried Out The NEW Addition To The Polite Pig’s Menu in Disney Springs

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 20, 2020

Disney Springs began a phased reopening on May 20th, and we stopped by to check it out.

The Polite Pig

Disney Springs began reopening with additional health and safety measures. While not all locations chose to resume operations immediately, The Polite Pig is one of the third-party restaurants that reopened with Disney Springs. So, we stopped by on our visit to Disney Springs to see what it looked like on its first day back in operation.

The Polite Pig is still offering an extensive menu and even added a new Pork Rinds option. We confirmed with a couple of cast members that Polite Pig is not selling Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies at this time because Gideon’s is still limiting their production. We will for sure keep you posted on this.

Seating

Polite Pig is still seat yourself, but the seating appeared to be spaced a little further apart than we have seen in the past. There were no signs denoting that any tables were off-limits, so we picked a table and waited for our food.

The Polite Pig

Tables remain equipped with paper towel holders and we admit — we used some hand sanitizer before and after out of respect for ourselves and the next guests.

Polite Pig Paper Towels on Table

Polite Pig gave us a buzzer with a number for our server to find us once the food was ready.

Service

Face coverings are required for all guests and cast members in Disney Springs and Polite Pig was no exception. Each cast member was wearing a mask and they even had their own branded Polite Pig masks. Cast members at the front were wiping down high-traffic areas like poles and railings after guests passed by.

Polite Pig

Sauces are still available, but they are no longer help yourself. You’ll need to let your server know what you want and they will grab it for you.

Polite Pig Sauce Bar Closed

Our server delivered our food with a smile — and gloves!

Polite Pig

Then, it was time to chow down.

Food

We tried out the new Pork Rinds — for science! And it’s the Polite Pig, after all, so we tried some crispy pig skins…to be polite!

They were served with a pimento dipping sauce. Pork rinds with a sauce was an interesting concept, but hey — we love a good sauce.

Polite Pig

The rinds themselves weren’t spicy, but the pimento sauce has a kick. Rind and spice lovers, this may be your new jam.

Drinks

The Polite Pig Bar was closed, but the soft-serve beverage station was still self-serve. There was a small divider between the stations to help limit contact between parties.

Polite Pig Sauce Bar Closed

Overall Experience

Our experience at Polite Pig was very similar to our past visits. Sure, there were extra dividers and we needed our server’s help to grab sauces, but the overall process was familiar. We appreciated the servers using gloves and cast members sanitizing high traffic areas. But we probably could have done without the paper towels on the table and –although they were tasty — the pork rinds didn’t come close to beating out the killer corn!

Have you eaten at The Polite Pig? Share your experience in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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