Morimoto Asia, Pizza Ponte and Vivoli il Gelato Set to Open at Disney Springs on May 22nd, 2020 with ‘Dine Safe’ Program

Hi everyone!

Disney announced last week that Disney Springs will be opening in phases starting May 20th, 2020 – and the Patina Restaurant Group just sent us news that Morimoto Asia, Pizza Ponte and Vivoli il Gelato will be opening just two days later. On May 22nd, Patina will be opening these locations with a “Dine Safe: Commitment to Care” program as noted in the press release below. A lot is being announced now, and we will be posting much more about Disney Springs in the coming days. I especially can’t wait to pick up a couple of slices at Pizza Ponte to go. Face coverings (masks) will be needed to be worn when not eating for safety purposes.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 13, 2020) – Patina Restaurant Group will implement a comprehensive program in response to COVID-19 when it resumes operations at select restaurants in Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista on May 22.

The “Dine Safe: Commitment to Care” program is a comprehensive set of reengineered operating procedures to minimize contact risk and bolster hygiene protocol that meet or exceed the best-practice guidelines recommended by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“These heightened sanitation standards will help us manufacture a dining environment that keeps guests and our team members as safe as possible,” said Kyle Collins, Director of Marketing for Patina in Florida. “The health, wellbeing, and peace of mind of our guests, team members, and the community remain our highest priorities.” 

The key components of the Dine Safe program are:

The Dining Room and Guest Experience:

• To enhance health and safety measures, guests will be required to wear face coverings at all times except while eating and drinking.
• Ensuring current social distancing procedures are upheld via the redesign of table layouts for seating guests as directed by local and state regulators and in compliance with the CDC.
• Enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, including hourly disinfecting as needed for all high-touch surfaces. 
• Multiple hand-sanitizing stations strategically placed throughout our facilities.
• Controlled access to the facility to carefully monitor incoming and outgoing patrons and employees through clearly designated entrances and exits.
• Using single-use menus to limit contact. 

Team Member Safety Measures: 

• Undergo a health check when they report to work.
• Sanitize their hands when they report to work and are required to wash and sanitize their hands every 20 minutes throughout the shift.
• Wear masks while on duty.
• Undergo a comprehensive “Dine Safe” Training Program. 

The following Patina Restaurant Group-operated venues in Disney Springs are resuming operations with limited menus for lunch and or dinner service. Their tentative accompanying hours that are subject to change include the following:

• Vivoli il Gelato – Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Morimoto Asia (Main Dining Room Dinner Service) – Open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Morimoto Asia Street Food (Outdoor Dining Lunch & Dinner Service) – Open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Pizza Ponte (Indoor/Outdoor Dining Lunch & Dinner Service) – Open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“We look forward to welcoming our guests back very soon and are dedicated to continuing to deliver an unparalleled dining experience,” Collins said.

The remaining Patina Restaurant Group-operated locations at Disney Springs including Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway, and The Edison will also resume operations soon. Please stay tuned for more information regarding the reopening of each of those restaurants.