Pearl Factory at Disney Springs becomes the first casualty of the COVID-19 shutdown

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Monday June 1, 2020 6:48pm ET · "Disney Springs"

The Pearl Factory is the first location at Disney Springs to permanently close following the COVID-19 shutdown.

Located in the Marketplace across from TREN-D,  the kiosk allowed guests to choose an oyster and have a pearl made into a unique piece of jewelry.

Disney Springs closed along with the rest of Walt Disney World in mid-march 2020 as part of measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The majority of locations at Disney Springs have reopened as of late May, although operating hours are reduced and social distancing measures are in effect.

Disney Springs during coronavirus closure March 17 2020
Photo: WDWMAGICDisney Springs during coronavirus closure March 17 2020

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wdwmagicJun 01, 2020
Pearl Factory at Disney Springs becomes the first casualty of the COVID-19 shutdown
https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/01jun2020-pearl-factory-at-disney-springs-becomes-the-first-casualty-of-the-covid-19-shutdown.htm
note2001Jun 02, 2020
Lots of happy oysters dancing their way over to the raw bar to celebrate.

Oh.
durangojimJun 03, 2020
FYI for anyone who wants to eat at Disney Springs, you can now make reservations through the MDE website. I just snagged a couple for Homecomin'. This is for mid July but I think current dates are available as well.
lilypgirlJun 03, 2020
I was able to make one for Homecoming in mid July after park opening .
coachwnhJun 03, 2020
Made one for July 27 as well at T rex this morning
HakunamatataJun 03, 2020
Baby steps!
Ravenclaw78Jun 03, 2020
Homecoming and a couple of other 3rd-party restaurants in DS actually never stopped taking reservations through MDE when the rest of the ADRs were disabled on the 28th. Don't read anything into this, nothing has changed.
wdwmagicJun 03, 2020
PHOTOS - Once Upon a Toy reopens and a quick look around Disney Springs
https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/03jun2020-photos---once-upon-a-toy-reopens-and-a-quick-look-around-disney-springs.htm
durangojimJun 03, 2020
↩ replying to Ravenclaw78
My reservations that I had at homecom in’ from 7-12-7/22 were all cancelled by Disney and I wasn’t able to rebook until today so that isn’t true, at least for me.
Figgy1Jun 03, 2020
↩ replying to wdwmagic
I hope something better goes in their spot. I wasn't a fan of the place but have done the one in Japan a few times
wdwmagicJun 04, 2020
House of Blues reopens at Disney Springs and launches 'Get Some, Give Some' campaign to provide meals for those in need
https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/house-of-blues/news/04jun2020-house-of-blues-reopens-today-at-disney-springs.htm
RiderJun 05, 2020
No waits for World of Disney today.
RiderJun 05, 2020
The Raglan Road complex is partially open today.
DznyGrlSDJun 05, 2020
↩ replying to Rider
Raglan opens on the 10th
RiderJun 05, 2020
Thanks. I wasn't sure when I posted.

Bar seating started again today at Wine Bar George:
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