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  • Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Friday, Disney World updated its mask policy to specify that guests who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are still required to wear a mask.

    “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine,” Disney World’s website now states.

    “Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming,” the website reads. “You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

    The theme park’s requirement is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance, which states that people who have gotten two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, whether from Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, still need to avoid close contact with others and wear a mask.

    The vaccine helps protect the patient from getting COVID-19, but it is not yet clear whether vaccination will protect people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, according to the CDC.

  • Characters from ‘The Mandalorian Could be Headed to Galaxy’s Edge Replacing Sequel Trilogy Characters

    Characters from ‘The Mandalorian Could be Headed to Galaxy’s Edge Replacing Sequel Trilogy Characters

    Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World could be getting new characters including a few from the hit Disney+ series The Madalorian.

    Currently Galaxy’s Edge is centered on the events and characters from the sequel trilogy, but it looks like Disney is ready to expand the experience to include other characters.

    According to Disney historian Jim Hill, on the most recent episode of his Disney Dish podcast, characters from The Mandalorian may soon roam freely in Galaxy’s Edge. Hill states that The Mandalorian, The Child, and characters like Boba Fett and Bo Katan, could soon make appearances at Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu.

    Hill also indicated that Kylo Ren’s ship could be replaced by Mando’s ship. the Razor Crest. Regardless of the ship’s destruction in The Mandalorian season 2, the Razor Crest was also a key part of the show.

    The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land can be found at both Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Although the Disneyland version remains closed pending Disneyland Resort’s reopening following its pandemic-related closure, Disney World’s version of Galaxy’s Edge has been open — at limited capacity and with a variety of health and safety protocols — since July.

  • Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Taking home a few “extra” shampoos and conditioners after your Disney World resort stay is a thing of the past ever since refillable dispensers were added to Resort rooms. But thanks to H2O+ you can still purchase Disney Resort amenities to use at home.

    There are certain scents throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts that everyone wishes they could bottle up and take home with to enjoy for years to come and thanks to H2O+ it’s possible!

    H2O+ provides luxurious in-room amenities for over 43,000 resort rooms at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa and Disney Cruise Line.

    Guests can find some of those same amenities at the individual resort gift shops and on shopDisney.com, allowing them to take a scent of the magic home.

    The refreshing body wash boasts mineral-rich sea salt and vitamin E for soft skin while the lotion is formulated with shea butter to replenish hydration. All of the in-room amenities feature a recognizable oceanside scent, infused with green tea extract, imparting a refreshing aroma.

  • Disney’s Blizzard Beach Tickets are Now Available Water Park Sets to Reopen

    Disney’s Blizzard Beach Tickets are Now Available Water Park Sets to Reopen

    As we previously reported, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, set to reopen on March 7, 2021 and today Disney World announced tickets are now on sale!

    A one-day water park ticket costs $69 plus tax for adults and $63 plus tax for children age 3 through 9. Other ticket options are also available.

    “Cast members are working hard to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park for its reopening on March 7, 2021,” Disney said. “Disney Water Parks fans are roughly one month, one week, one day and 22 hours away from once again leisurely floating along Cross Country Creek, speeding down Summit Plummet and indulging in their favorite meals at the Lottawatta Lodge.”

    When the water park reopens, there will be plenty of health and safety protocols in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing and face coverings will all be required. 

    Masks will be required for guests age 2 and up at the park entrance and exit, retail areas and food and beverage ordering areas, the Disney Parks site says. Face coverings will not be permitted while on water slides or in the water, and guests will also be able to remove their masks when eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining social distancing.

  • New Donut Grilled Cheese Now at Disney World has Fans Divided

    New Donut Grilled Cheese Now at Disney World has Fans Divided

    New tastey treats are common place at Disney World, but now the ideas are just getting cheesy… In a good way! You can now get a grilled cheese sandwiches made with doughnut buns at Disney Springs.

    The item can currently be found on the menu at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, which opened in the Disney Springs dining and shopping district earlier this month. The shop, which primarily sells doughnuts and coffee, also has a section of the menu dedicated to sandwiches — and each can be served on a “griddled glazed doughnut” instead of a bun for just $1 extra.

    “Thought Mom made you a pretty mean grilled cheese sammie growing up? Well, you ain’t seen nothing yet!” wrote Everglazed in a post showcasing the sandwich as you can see below:

    Disney World fans, many of whom are very willing to voice their opinions on the park’s latest foods, had plenty to say. Many called the unusual combo “disgusting” or a “heart attack” waiting to happen.

    Some Disney World lovers did seem excited about the strange item, which falls in line with the recent trend of fast food chains selling sandwiches and burgers with donut buns.

    In addition to its grilled cheese, Everglazed currently serves breakfast sandwiches, a burger, and even a chicken sandwich with optional doughnut buns.

    The doughnut shop also offers “hand-crafted flavored milks” and spiked coffees, as well as — oh, right — actual doughnuts that can be eaten sans-cheese or burger patty.

  • Jungle Cruise Getting Story Update at Disneyland and Disney World

    Jungle Cruise Getting Story Update at Disneyland and Disney World

    Today, Disney announced that they are building on the story of the Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.

    The additions will include new adventures that stay true to the experience you know and love – more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.

    Take a look at the details in the video below:

    “As Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create and stories we share reflect the voices and perspectives of the world around us,” Carmen Smith, creative development and inclusion strategies executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, said in a statement. “With Jungle Cruise, we’re bringing to life more of what people love – the humor and wit of our incredible skippers, while making needed updates.” Disney engaged several cultural advisers to weigh in.

    The ride, which takes passengers on “scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America,” according to its Disney World’s description, had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.

  • Florida Demolishing Crossroads Shopping Center to Build a New Road to Disney World

    Florida Demolishing Crossroads Shopping Center to Build a New Road to Disney World

    Florida has acquired the Crossroads Shopping Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and plan to bulldoze the area to build a new road to Walt Disney World.

    The state has reached a $198 million agreement to acquire a popular shopping complex at Disney World’s front door, making it the largest eminent domain settlement in Florida’s history, according to the lead attorney representing the property owner.

    The Florida Department of Transportation’s plan is to build a new interchange for the “Interstate 4 Beyond the Ultimate” expansion project at what is now the Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista near the often congested Exit 68, according to The Orlando Sentinel.

    Attorneys for Florida Department of Transportation and Crossroad’s owner U.S. Cities Fund signed the final judgment in late 2020 that outlined payments of about $39 million for the 25 tenants — the largest going to Gooding’s Supermarkets for $15.7 million, according to Orange Circuit court documents.

  • New Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Available at Disney World

    New Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Available at Disney World

    Nothing goes with a visit to Disney World like a Dole Whip and now Disney has released a new Watermelon flavored Dole Whip inspired by Minnie Mouse as a secret menu item at Disney Springs!

    The Watermelon Dole Whip soft serve itself is a soft pink color and it sits on a bed of edible pink chocolate pearls.

    The bottom layer is classic pineapple Dole Whip-flavored mousse and the delicious treat is adorned with a pair of chocolate ears and a magenta polka dot bow as you can see below:

    The sweet treat can be found at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Get it while you can as this secret menu item is only available through January 31.

  • Disney World Employee Alerts Police to Domestic Violence Victim

    Disney World Employee Alerts Police to Domestic Violence Victim

    A Walt Disney World cast member was able to help a Pennsylvania woman who called pretending to buy theme park tickets but was really trying to get away from her abusive boyfriend.

    According to a report from the Northern York County Regional Police Department in Pennsylvania, a Disney employee called 911 and said she had a woman on the line who she believed needed help.

    The Disney employee heard the woman yelling “get off me” and “get away from me” at someone while they were on the phone together on Jan. 9 and sensed something was wrong, the York Dispatch reported.

    The Disney employee then started asking the woman yes or no questions. She asked if the woman was actually calling to book a trip, to which the woman replied “no.”

    “She then asked (the woman) if she needed law enforcement to her home and she stated ‘yes,’” the report said.

    The Disney employee also asked the woman if someone was hurting her, and the woman said “yes.”

    Police arrived at the home and found that the woman and her boyfriend had been arguing.

    The woman told police that she and 38-year-old Wayne Shiflett had been arguing about him getting a “real job” instead of selling fire extinguishers.

    The woman told police that Shifflett had choked her, and that she was afraid she was going to die.

    Shiflett was arrested and charged with strangulation, terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another and simple assault.

  • ‘Festival of the Lion King’ returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    ‘Festival of the Lion King’ returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney has announced that a new modified version of one of “Festival of the Lion King” is returning to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.

    “We are thrilled to be starting the process of bringing back to work more singers, dancers, technicians and other cast members, from one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World Resort,” Disney stated in a post.

    When it returns, “Festival of the Lion King” will be presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing. They will also adjust how the audience is seated, in line with other theater-based experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. 

    Expected this summer, the Harambe Theatre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will host that fan-favorite troupe of musical storytellers, along with Simba and his friends, in a celebration of the incomparable “Festival of the Lion King.”

    Since reopening the Walt Disney World theme parks last July, Disney has taken a different approach to thier entertainment, coming up with new ways to share the magic of the Disney characters. With cavalcades and flotillas continuing to delight guests daily and are now turning thier attention to bringing back even more entertainment with a responsible and thoughtful approach.