food IS a theme park
We’re headed over to Canada because we’ve got some fun news!
Canada Ears
NEW EARS, BABY! We were passing through the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT today as we snack our way around the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival when we spotted a new piece of merch that caught out eye. Check out theses Canada Minnie Ears!
EPCOT threw open the gates today to welcome back guests for the first time in what felt like forever. We have been at EPCOT to capture all the special moments, including the kickoff of the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
As excited as we have been to get back to EPCOT, we’ve noticed how pumped up the Cast Members are to see everyone!
Crowds
So far, we’ve shown you what the crowds have been like today and talked briefly about some of the wait times we were noticing. Now we’re going to share with you a more in-depth look at what the wait times have looked like in Disney’s Hollywood Studios so far today.
Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The final two theme parks have officially reopened today which means all four Disney World parks are now open.
Hollywood Studios
We’ll be providing you with live coverage of Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout the day, but right now we want to take a moment to show you what the crowds look like!
We’re live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today for its grand reopening!
Hollywood Studios
Temperature and bag checks went smoothly and we were allowed inside the park just a few minutes before for the first group of Rise of the Resistance boarding passes to be released at 10AM.
The streets of Magic Kingdom are looking as magical as ever.
Magic Kingdom
We’re taking a tour through all of the lands of Disney’s flagship park today! You never know where we might spot something NEW. So come along as we take a look at all of the updates in construction and merchandise!
Hollywood Studios and EPCOT are officially reopening in Disney World today.
Hollywood Studios
We are reporting LIVE from both parks to give you all the details on crowds, wait times, and the overall park changes. OH, and, of course, we will be answering the biggest question on most people’s minds — the new Rise of the Resistance virtual queue.
EPCOT is gearing up for its grand reopening celebration tomorrow — which will also be the official start date of the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
Food and Wine Festival
And while we’ve been exploring the park during a special Cast Member preview this week, EPCOT’s World Showcase has felt a little different. Each pavilion is normally staffed by cultural representatives from each of the represented countries, but for now, it could be a long time before all of the cultural ambassadors can return to Disney World.
Disney World has reopened, but there are still some changes to be made to some of the new systems.
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder
Annual Passholders have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this year when it comes to getting their money’s worth. Many folks have had their passes extended for the length of the closure — but that’s not the end of things. With the introduction of the Disney Park Pass reservation system to limit capacity, Passholders aren’t necessarily guaranteed entry into the parks.
To help mitigate Passholder concerns, Disney recently announced an added 30-day extension on top of the closure extension to make up for the capacity limits. Now, we know that those extensions are coming soon — and Passholders have another option.
Disneyland Resort has been closed since March with no established reopening date.
Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet
Annual Passholders were granted an initial extension when the park first closed. Passholders who paid in full automatically had their expiration date extended for the number of days the parks will be closed or have the option to receive a partial refund. Monthly payments were paused for Passholders who were on the monthly payment program. Disneyland has now issued another statement regarding pass extensions. [Read more…]
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