PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/15/20 (Additional Reopenings, Construction Progress, Mask Updates, and More) – wdwnt.com

What started out as a quiet day at Disney Springs quickly turned into an exciting one, with reopenings across property. With perfect early summer Florida weather, we wish we could have been in the parks, but Disney Springs is certainly the next best thing! Lets get started!

The day started as it always does: a power walk to World of Disney to see what the days opening procedure will be. Today, there was no virtual queue here or anywhere else on property. All the doors were shut, and Cast Members were elsewhere preparing to open the store at 10am.

As we walked around, we caught a glimpse of the carousel being tested before it opens for the day at 1pm. Every time we look at this carousel, we spot another interesting piece of Disney Springs art on it. Do you see the Lego Sea Serpent?

One of our favorite things to do while walking the Springs this early in the morning is to watch the talented cake decorators at Erin McKennas Bakery decorate the cupcakes. The icing even matches her shirt and bandana!

Some last minute maintenance was being done to the fountain near the Orange Garage this morning. He finished it up in plenty of time for the majority of guests to arrive.

Over at the food trucks another truck was missing, but this time it wasnt the one we thought it was. The Cookie Dough truck is still there, this time they are rearranged and the Hot Diggity Dogs Truck is missing. We hope it comes back!

We took a moment without anyone around to appreciate the eclectic statues at the House of Blues. While this venue is open for music events usually in the evenings, its closed during the day.

M&Ms future location had more noticeable demolition work done recently, removing even more of the front of the building.

We have been closely watching the construction where the Joffreys Handcrafted Smoothies cart was, and were hoping that it would return when they were done. Today those hopes were dashed as these tables appeared bolted to the cement in place of the cart. The Smoothie cart across from World of Disney is still open.

Back at World of Disney, Cast Members held the crowd outside until exactly 10am before letting everyone in to shop.

While there we spotted some new puzzles to the store. These beautiful Disney Parks Signature Puzzles have been out for some time, but we have enjoyed seeing these beautiful pieces gain a new following here in Disney Springs.

We also found this classic mug with a fun new twist- when filled with a hot beverage, this mug changes color! For more pictures and information, see our full article here.

After leaving World of Disney, we saw that two Disney-owned locations that reopened last week seem to have closed again. Goofys Candy Co and the Art of Disney have remained closed for the second day in a row now. We hope they reopen soon!

It was fun to see Pop Gallery reopen, and all eccentric Disney art.

While photographing the artwork isnt allowed, we did snap a quick photo of the shop itself. Whats your favorite style of art here? Let us know in the comments!

In reopening news, Johnston & Murphy reopened today, with minimal social distancing markers, and no change to the check out area.

As one of the last new locations to open in the Springs, we were surprised by the lack of change inside.

LOccitane also reopened, with plenty of social distancing markers and a plan for handling samples forthcoming.

Their pump style samples are still available, but other samples have been removed until their plan can be approved by Disney.

Coca-Cola Store & Rooftop Beverage Bar reopened today as well, and right away guests were ready to partake of the Beverage Bars drinks and views.

Every other table was taped off to promote social distancing.

In mask supply news, Lucky Brand is still going strong with their packs of five masks for $25.

Chapel Hats got in two new styles of masks. These prints cloth masks have elastic ear loops and retail for $12.99.

These masks are a thin neoprene with a built in filter and come in two sizes, adult and youth. They have two prints in each size, and retail for $10.

Vera Bradley once again broke their own variety record with 10 different prints and solids to choose from (solid black not pictured). Sephora, Anthropologie and American Threads have all sold out of their masks. American Threads expect to be restocked by the end of the week, but Sephora will not be restocked.

We hope you had a great time coming along with us to Disney Springs, we know we enjoyed today! Until next time, have a great day, and a great big beautiful tomorrow.

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