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Review! YES. We’re Eating Pepperoni Pizza Bread and Mac & Cheese at Earl of Sandwich in Disney World!

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We’re back at Disney Springs today to eat…again — we ATE at A LOT of restaurants yesterday, which you can see here!

Earl of Sandwich

We’re here ready to do lunch at Disney World’s Earl of Sandwich today. Let’s go check it out!

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Updated! Universal Orlando Will Propose Reopening Date and Plan Tomorrow

By Jordan Da Silva 1 Comment

As of now, Orlando area theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando have not announced reopening dates.

Florida Palms

Universal Orlando’s CityWalk and Disney Springs have reopened certain retail and dining locations to guests and SeaWorld is performing test runs of their coasters with masked riders — but none of these companies have shared a timeline for reopening their theme parks.

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SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today!

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Although Disney Springs is set to begin a phased re-opening tomorrow, May 20th, and Universal Orlando’s CityWalk has re-opened to the public, Florida’s major theme parks still remain closed.

©SeaWorld

No opening dates have been announced for Disney World, Universal Orlando, or SeaWorld Orlando, but SeaWorld appears to already be prepping for guests to return.

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Here’s The Complete List of Retail Locations That Are Reopening in Disney Springs on May 20th!

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

Disney World recently announced while its theme parks and hotel locations will remain shuttered for the time being, some third-party Disney Springs stores and restaurants will be allowed to reopen starting May 20th ( learn more details here).

Disney Springs

And while previously we’ve shared with you a list of every confirmed restaurant that will be resuming its operations, we also wanted to provide you with a comprehensive guide to which retail stores will be reopening on May 20th. Disney-owned locations will begin opening seven days later on May 27th.

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Should I Cancel My Disney World Vacation?

By Jordan Da Silva 30 Comments

UPDATED 3/29

With all that is going on in the world these days, we think it’s safe to say a lot of us are feeling uncertainty about the future. And if you have a trip to Disney World planned in the next couple months, you may be feeling extra stress because you have to make the call of whether to cancel your Disney trip or not.

Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World

Although we can’t find you a treasure trove of toilet paper or make you the world’s best homeschooler overnight, we can help in the Disney planning department! Here are a few things you should be considering while you’re wondering whether to cancel outright, reschedule, or actually take your trip to Disney World.

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The Big Top Treats and Souvenirs Has REOPENED At Disney World’s Storybook Circus!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

When the Big Top closed late last week under mysterious circumstances, there was no tellin’ when we’d be visiting our favorite circus-tent-themed gift shop and snack stand at the Magic Kingdom again!