food IS a theme park
Universal’s theme park business is expanding.
Universal Orlando
Not only is Super Nintendo World opening soon in Universal Studios Hollywood, but Universal Studios Florida is getting a third theme park, Epic Universe. But that’s not all. Universal has plans to CONTINUE building more theme parks across the U.S. AND throughout the world and is spending HUGE amounts of money to do it.
Although some guests want to stay at a Disney hotel when visiting Disney World, many opt to stay elsewhere to save a little money or to be closer to other fun things to do in Orlando.
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel
There are, of course, many options for guests wishing to stay off-property, including hotels in the nearby vicinity and AirBnBs. And one resort is about to start a MAJOR expansion that will give Disney World guests even more options!
Although Disneyland doesn’t reopen until April 30th, we recently got BIG news about a Disneyland expansion!
Soon This Will Be Open to Guests!
The plan for the expansion is called DisneylandForward and includes some long-term plans for theme park, retail, and parking expansion to Disneyland Resort.
Well, we’ve gotten QUITE the big news out of Disneyland recently!
©Disney
Disney has just announced some multi-year plans for expansion of its theme parks, shopping, and parking. “DisneylandForward” is what Disney is calling its planning effort with the city of Anaheim to make some of these changes possible. What exactly is DisneylandForward though and what does it involve? We’re breaking it all down for you here!
While The Walt Disney Company has had to make several costly moves lately including closing down its parks until further notice and delaying movie premieres, it seems they’re also thinking ahead.
Cinderella Castle
First reported by Orlando Business Journal, the company has just closed a deal to acquire more land near Walt Disney World Resort.
Classic favorites and new menu items will be unveiled when La Brea Bakery Café’s expansion is complete, according to DisneyParkBlog.
Goodies at La Brea Bakery -- Pre-Renovation
Located in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney (Anaheim), La Brea Bakery will re-open in late May showcasing an exhibition kitchen, a dining room with welcoming earth tones, an express area with fresh food displays, and outdoor seating covered with an awning.
Everyone knows this is the place to pick up some morning eats before heading into the parks, and fans of breakfast fare will love the new entrees: order Brioche French Toast or a Croque Madame Sandwich (made with gruyere cheese and featuring a fried egg on top)! See photos below! [Read more…]
UPDATE: Menu info and slated opening date for new Epcot French Bakery And new ice cream shop! Plus, new name for Bistro de Paris will be “Monsieur Paul” — a fitting tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse!
While nothing is yet confirmed by Disney directly on this, we’ve got some GREAT potential news for those who love the France Boulangerie et Patisserie in Epcot (which, coincidentally, won our Bakery Throw Down!)
In a Notice of Commencement filed with Orange County on February 23, 2012, Walt Disney’s Operations Development department indicates that the bakery in Epcot’s France pavilion will be undergoing an expansion! Let’s hope for a more efficient queue as well as ample seating!
Seating Outside the Bakery in France
The description of improvements specify that the France bakery will involve [Read more…]
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