food IS a theme park
Today is the day! Tickets went on sale today for Disneyland, which is reopening on April 30th, over a year after it closed.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ©Disney
And yes, we’ve been in a LONG virtual line to get those tickets, but we’ve also been in a line to get reservations for the Grand Californian, which reopens on April 29th.
One of the many things we love about Disney World is that everything is somehow just more magical there.
Hollywood Tower Hotel
And it’s not just the beautiful castle (which is getting glammed up at the moment), or even the Cast Members who do what they can to please guests. It’s also things like spotting some cute ducks, seeing baby animals, and noticing details we hadn’t ever seen before!
The global health pandemic has had a major impact on the cruise industry. Even Disney has stated that Disney Cruise Line would be the last arm of its business to return.
Will Disney set sail again this year?
Disney Cruise Line has also stated that it hopes to resume some limited cruises by fall and even recently released itineraries for summer 2022. However, sailings are still suspended. Previously, U.S. departures have been canceled through June 2021, and European cruises on the Disney Magic were canceled through September 18th. Now more cruises on the Disney Magic in Europe have been canceled.
The global health crisis has provided a challenge for runDisney events.
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In 2020, Disney canceled the 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend set for March of that year. Other events were canceled or were turned into virtual events. This included the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend.
Disney World Cast Members have a way of making every single guest feel special when they enter the parks.
Welcome to Disney World!
But extra magic was waiting for one man who ran all the way from Disneyland to Disney World. Yes! HE RAN! And he’s the first person who’s ever done that.
It’s not too early to start your 2022 vacation planning. And if you’re planning on going on trip with Adventures by Disney — you can get booking NOW!
Where Would You Like to Travel To? ©Adventures by Disney
Currently, most Adventures by Disney trips are canceled through part of this year. BUT if you’re looking to go on a trip in 2022, you can get booking now and save BIG!
Most guests who visit Disney World are pretty well-informed and come prepared, and if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already seen many of our tips and tricks on how to make your Disney World vacation less stressful and more magical!
Donald and Daisy
And we’re coming in hot now with a few tips of things you should NEVER say at Disney World, and trust us — these may seem like no-brainers to you, but we’ve totally heard these at the parks! So pay attention!
As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, we continue to see a lot of updates in regards to cruises. Currently, Disney Cruise Line has canceled all departures through June 2021.
©Carnival
The CDC has shared its requirements for cruise lines and recently stated that it hopes that U.S. cruises can resume by the middle of summer with restrictions in place. Now, Carnival Cruise Line is starting to make plans for the future.
Where has the year gone? It’s speeding by so quickly. Spring Break is pretty much over, and now Disney World is gearing up for the summer! Just wow!
Beaches & Cream
And while we’re busy reviewing all the new snacks popping up at Disney World, including Cake Dips, a Wildberry Shake with cake pops on top of it (!!!), and a cupcake covered in bees, we’re also keeping an eye on restaurant menus to see what changes are being made. This week brings a few new items AND returning items — so let’s get started!
We’ve been following the progress of the EPCOT transformation for a while now! That includes the new lighting being attached to Spaceship Earth, the front entrance’s DRAMATIC makeover, and the new fountain that still makes us “ooh” and “ahh.”
Harmonious Center Barge Testing
We’ve also been following the construction progress of EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime show, Harmonious. All the barges and the giant ring are in place, but when exactly will the show debut?
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