Overnight Cast Members have installed new food booths for the upcoming International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT. This booth will be home to Flavors from Fire, which was hosted previously by the NFL on ESPN. The location served a variety of both food and beverages. You can check out our food review from last year’s festival here. The booth is located near Test Track and Cool Wash. We also found another booth installed near Disney Traders. A few years […]

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The hotel is currently undergoing a major reimagining that involves changes to the entrance, monorail station, and even guest rooms. Recently, we’ve seen furniture being moved in as work progresses on the new rooftop. And now, we’ve got another update for ya!

Previously, the main entrance’s new rooftop element was sitting on the ground while the finishing touches were added. But now, it’s ON the building!

We’ve got a construction update!

While there’s clearly more work to be done, the new main entrance is taking shape. We can even see that paneling that’ll add a pop of color to the exterior.

Check out that new roof!

If ya need a reminder, here’s what the finished product will look like!

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The construction is due to wrap up this summer, and we’ll keep you posted as we get closer to the finished product! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news.

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Since Disneyland reopened, face coverings have been required for guests both indoors and outdoors.

Disneyland

However, as the parks continue with their phased reopening and prepare to open to out-of-state guests, we’re seeing policy changes. Notably, a BIG shift in mask requirements is coming soon.

Beginning June 15th, fully vaccinated guests will not be required to wear a face mask either indoors or outdoors. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear them indoors. And while Disneyland will not require proof of vaccination, vaccinated guests will need “self-attest that they are in compliance prior to entry.”

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However, guests of any vaccination status WILL be required to wear masks on the bus transportation to and from the Toy Story parking lot, once that reopens on June 18th. This is similar to Disney World’s upcoming policy to only require face coverings on transportation.

Disney California Adventure

June 15th marks a big day for Disneyland, as temperature checks will end then and out-of-state guests will be able to visit for the first time. We’ll be sure to bring you all the details as it gets closer. Stay tuned to DFB!

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You may be aware of Disney’s partnership with the jewelry company Alex and Ani.

Avengers Assemble!

We’ve seen tons of Disney-inspired Alex and Ani designs for sale throughout the parks, from Marvel to Toy Story to Minnie Mouse. They’re a fun way to rep your love for your favorite movies or characters subtly! But change is on horizon for the company.

According to Bloomberg, Alex and Ani has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does that mean? Well, the company will get a “relief from its obligations” (such as its rent payments, of which millions are due) while it restructures.

Flower and Garden Alex and Ani Bangle

This “restructuring” involves putting Alex and Ani up for sale, although the company states that there should be “little to no disruption” in operations as we know it. Filing for bankruptcy comes in the wake of massive store closures due to the pandemic, management turnover issues, surplus inventory, and more — much of which was caused by Alex and Ani’s rapid and unprecedented growth.

Alex and Ani Bracelet

If there truly is “little to no disruption” in operations, then we should see our favorite Alex and Ani bracelets still up for grabs in the parks. We’ll be sure to keep you posted if any further developments change that! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news.

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