food IS a theme park
If you’re looking for a night out on the town or a fantastic meal (maybe even both), Disney Springs has officially re-opened to visitors!
Disney Springs
And, Florida residents can add a little extra magic to their time in Disney Springs with this new discount!
Even as the Disney parks remain closed with construction halted, we’re still seeing some building permits from Disney World.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere
Sometimes, there’s work that just HAS to get done! Recently we spotted some permits for Epcot’s Play Pavilion and more, but we’ve got even more interesting documents today.
With everything from MAJOR Disney projects, to third-party construction, to some EMERGENCY work; we’re taking a look at the building permits that Disney has had to file over the past few weeks!
This post will be updated with new information and questions as we get them.Â
Disney World is set to begin a phased reopening of the theme parks on July 11th, and things certainly won’t be like they used to be.
Magic Kingdom
In light of the impending reopening, Disney has made some MASSIVE changes to the way things are done. They’ve canceled what feels like everything for everybody — no FastPasses, no dining reservations, no new ticket sales, and more.
From a guest perspective, it can feel a little bit like the folks at Disney have TOTALLY lost their collective mind. We know MANY of you are affected by these sudden changes, and we’re here to help. We’re taking a look at what you should do if you’re impacted and answering some big questions.
The National Basketball Association suspended its 2019-2020 season earlier this year as a response to the recent global events.
NBA Experience
Since the season was paused, the NBA has been in talks with potential locations to resume games including Las Vegas and Disney World. And next week, the NBA will make its decision on how the season will proceed.
Disney World has been rolling out new information about their parks’ reopening — set to begin on July 11th.
Cinderella Castle
In preparation for the reopening, Disney has canceled all existing dining reservations and dining plans until a new reservation system is unveiled. But Disney just offered clarity on one specific dining experience we have been wondering about: character dining.
Now that Governor Ron DeSantis has approved Disney World’s proposal, Disney will officially reopen July 11th. Disney World’s reopening has come with a LOT of changes. At this time, Disney is no longer accepting new hotel reservations and guests cannot purchase tickets as Disney rolls out their new reservation system.
Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom
Last night, Disney shared that ALL FastPasses and dining reservations were suspended for the time being. They also shared that they were canceling the Disney Dining Plan through September 2021.
And tonight, many guests are receiving an email with even more new information. Huge thanks to DFB reader @ashleyrakow who shared her email screen shot with us so that WE can share it with you!
Things have been shaken up in Disney World and we are here to help you sift through it all.
Epcot Monorail
Quick recap: Disney World closed in March, kept accepting reservations, announced reopening dates, then wiped out existing dining and FastPass+ reservations. Now what? Disney is still sorting our their plan of action for the reopening, but let’s take a look at each part of your vacation to see what they are currently refunding!
There was A LOT of news about Disney World last night! And with huge updates like the suspension of FastPass+, the cancellation of all Disney Dining Plans and dining reservations, and details about the new reservation system for park entry, some of the other new info has gone relatively unnoticed!
Spaceship Earth
Here are the Disney World announcements you might have missed!
The World of Disney in Disney Springs is taking you back to the Pleasure Island days with a new hat!
World of Disney
Whether your spot was The Adventurers Club, Mannequins, or maybe even 8TRAX, you can declare your love for the clubs that made up what was once Pleasure Island (in what was once Downtown Disney but is now Disney Springs 😉 ) with this topper. [Read more…]
Happy Friday, friends! You made it through another LONG week!
Sprinkles Cupcake ATM
And we think you deserve a special TREAT! Let’s head to Sprinkles in Disney Springs to do a little caloric “banking!”
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