Rejoice! You may know more than you realize about astronomy and planetary science. For young students at home, there is an online introductory class that teaches planetary science using iconic planets of the Star Wars universe as classroom models. Who would have guessed that watching Star Wars movies would pay off
Category: Parks & Resorts
Homecomin’ in Disney Springs is Getting a New Patio Area
Disney Springs partially reopened yesterday and one of the more popular restaurants, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, is continuing progress on their patio expansion. Homecomin’ has always had outdoor seating, but this patio expansion will dramatically increase that. The expansion was planned before the pandemic shut-down and will provide coveted outdoor
The Polite Pig: Small Safety Changes, Same Great Food
Many restaurants are beginning the reopening phases at Disney Springs. Obviously the reopening brings some changes to dining. We checked out Polite Pig to see how dining may be a little different. First, expect queues to maybe be out the door. This is because they are distancing travel parties by
Photos and Video: Disney Springs Is Now Back Open At Walt Disney World
Disney Springs is officially reopened. Today was the first day of operation for Disney Springs since it shut down along with the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort in March. We took a visit to check and see all the new safety measures put in place. Photos and Video:
M&M Store Takes Shape in Disney Springs
There can never be enough chocolate; this saying seems to resonate with the folks at Walt Disney World as they announced the 2020 opening of an M&M Store in Disney Springs back in December of 2019. The store is set to open sometime this year and has already begun construction. It
Disney Springs Starbucks Delivers a Delicious Welcome Back Drink
Starbucks at Disney Springs welcomed us back with a wonderfully refreshing specialty drink. This “Welcome Back” blended drink has a base of mango dragonfruit refresher and coconut milk. Strawberries, blackberries, and pineapple ginger syrup were blended in. Finally, the masterpiece was topped off with golden ginger whipped cream. If you
Disney World tells CNBC it is not presenting a re-opening proposal to Florida officials tomorrow
Earlier today we reported that the Orlando Theme Parks would be submitting reopening proposals to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force tomorrow. Disney has since reached out to CNBC to say they will not be presenting a re-opening proposal to Florida officials tomorrow. JUST IN: After earlier local report about
200 Disney Cruise Line Crew Members Test Positive for COVID-19
Around 200 Disney Cruise Line Cast Members from the Disney Wonder recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a half-dozen employees on the ship who wish to remain anonymous. The Disney Wonder is currently docked in San Diego. It arrived there March 19th after sailing from New Orleans. Some passengers
Orlando theme parks will start making re-opening presentations to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force tomorrow
News is being shared online that major theme parks, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando, will start making re-opening presentations to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force tomorrow. With these presentations, they MUST provide a re-opening date. Mayor Jerry Demings has to sign off on the plans before they
Disney is requiring guests and cast members to wear Face Masks while at Disney Springs
Disney is requiring all guests and cast members to wear Face Masks while visiting and working at Disney Springs. In signs posted all over Disney Springs an at the entry points, Disney is requiring Facemasks for everyone. There are even new Disney cast members in easily identifiable, brightly colored shirts
Live Videos of the Reopening of Disney Springs
In case you missed it this morning Chip and Co writer Julie was on hand for the reopening of Disney Springs. Crowds were light and she showed us all of the new signage in place, and some of the Disney Springs places opening today! She even got to get a
Disney calls on Congress to provide $1 trillion in coronavirus relief to local governments
Business leaders and corporate executives in the state of California are urging members of Congress to approve a budget increase for state and local governments affected by COVID-19. The business leaders are members of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s business recovery task force. Their objective is to help repair the economy
Disney Springs Reopens today at 10am
Disney Springs has begun a phased reopening today! The hours of operation are 10 am to 10 pm. Matt Simon Vice President of Disney Springs talks about the new safety measures at Disney Springs. To get an idea of what they will look like check out this video. Here is
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Sailings Through July 28
Disney Cruise Line is reaching out to guests who were originally booked on a departure through July 28, 2020, and who moved or cancelled their sail date due to concerns about COVID-19. Since then, with the wellbeing of guests and team members as the top priority and in line with
