Let’s face it: 2020 was a stressful, complicated year in the theme park industry. With record-long closures, enhanced safety protocols, face masks, and more, visiting your favorite parks looked a lot different this year.
When I think of New Year’s Eve and Disney, my mind immediately goes to Pleasure Island. No, not the Pleasure Island from the Walt Disney animated feature, “Pinocchio;” rather, the Pleasure Island that was once part of the former Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World (now Disney Springs). I never experienced Pleasure Island much, other than walking through parts of it, but I look back now and wish I was able to experience more before its demise.
Still need plans for something to do on New Year’s Eve in Orlando? Don’t worry, we’ve got an Ultimate Guide prepared to help you get the party started!
Emily Jacobsen, the creator of the TikTok phenomenon “Remy the Ratatouille” that has since spurned a real-life Broadway musical event, recently got a sneak peek at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new attraction debuting in 2021 at Epcot.
Walt Disney World has been gradually updating loading procedures for numerous rides, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Expedition Everest and Slinky Dog Dash, loading guests into empty seats in every row previously used to socially distance amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic – a change in the parks’ initial health and safety protocol upon its reopening in July.
Dining on delicious food, drinks, and snacks you can’t get anywhere else is part of the fun of a Walt Disney World vacation. But, if you don’t plan accordingly, you can easily overextend your budget. While it may be worth it to indulge in the delicious delights at Disney, planning ahead can help you stick to a good budget and not get heartburn when you look back at your vacation spending.
As the saying goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” So, of course there are many people who wish that the holidays were available year-round. In the case of Orlando’s theme parks, there are some options where you can experience Christmas all year long. As we head toward the end of 2020, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can continue celebrating throughout 2021. Keep in mind that some of these offerings may not currently be available due to temporary closures..
Disney has released more information about its brand-new College Program-exclusive housing, Flamingo Crossings Village. Most notably, the fact that the rentable units are no longer exclusively available to College Program cast members. Because of the pandemic, the College Program has been suspended, so they are now open and available to all Disney and third-party employees.
Gideon’s Bakehouse opened today at Disney Springs to a three-hour virtual waitlist. This extremely popular bakery started in 2016 with just one employee in its original East End Market location in Orlando. It has now grown substantially in size, opening up its secondary shop in The Landing area of Disney Springs, next to Wine Bar George.
A reopening date has been announced for Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
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