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In the days since having to close down, Disney World has regularly been modifying its operating procedures.
MagicBands for Resort Guests
Now Disney World has just released the following information regarding all pending MagicBand orders.
As all of the Disney Parks around the world are closed, we are stepping into uncharted territory.
Cinderella Castle
We have seen closures for hurricanes, an earthquake, and other critical moments in our nation’s history, but we can’t help but wonder what kind of impact a closure of this magnitude will have on the future of the parks.
Updated: May 3rd to reflect extended dates.
Last May, Jaleo by Chef José Andrés joined the Disney Springs dining scene. The location is in addition to other Jaleo locations in cities such as Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland, and more.
Jaleo
During this time of temporary closures, Chef Jose Andres announced that his locations in the Washington, D.C. area would be repurposed as “community kitchens” with a limited takeout menu available at flexible pricing. And now, Chef Andrés has announced an additional way to help people affected by closures. [Read more…]
When Disney World announced they were closing due to Coronavirus concerns, we were interested to see how the company would navigate such an unprecedented move.
Epcot
Unscheduled closures of Disney World are rare. In fact, the current instance marks only the ninth large-scale closure in the nearly 50-year history of the park. And, since it is Florida, you won’t be surprised to hear that most of these were weather-related! Let’s take a look back at how Disney World has handled different types of closures in the past.
The outbreak of the Coronavirus has forced Disney to massively change their plans for the next few months in the interest of health and safety. Disney World has been closed, which also means a ton of Disney events and even the Disney College Program have been suspended temporarily as well.
Early Morning at Cinderella Castle
If you’re an avid runner, you may have been looking forward to runDisney’s Star Wars Rival Run Weekend which is set to take place from April 16-19. And runDisney has just released information pertaining to the upcoming event.
Disney World may be closed for now because of the Coronavirus, but we’re not letting that stop us from looking ahead to all of the events coming up later this year, like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The event will run on select dates from August 13-November 1, 2020. You can already get your tickets for the event and for exciting extras like dessert parties and Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way. Now, Annual Passholders can get a special treat in the form of a DISCOUNT on this year’s event.
Earlier this week, we discussed a frequently asked question we have received here at DFB regarding the temporary closure of Walt Disney World due to concerns over the Coronavirus: “Will Disney World really re-open April 1st?”
Magic Kingdom
A new piece by the Orlando Sentinel sheds light on what analysts are conjecturing regarding the reopening timeline for Walt Disney World. [Read more…]
Disney is all about the details. Everywhere you look in a Disney park or resort, you’ll be surprised at how many hidden gems you will spot! Some of these secrets are more hidden than others, and you can definitely impress your friends next time you visit with this arsenal of knowledge at your disposal.
Ice Cream Martini from L’Artisan des Glaces in Epcot’s France Pavilion
Today we’re sharing a compilation of videos we’ve made in highlighting these hidden secrets! Get ready to take some notes!
This has truly been a bizarre week not only for Disney guests, but for families all across the country.
Cinderella Castle
While Disney World prepares for an unprecedented closure due to the Coronavirus, we’ve been doing our best to answer all of your questions during a time where things are changing by the minute. While we have already answered several of your questions about how this closure could affect your travel plans, we’ve also received some important questions that you may have not thought about!
The construction cranes were still surrounding Cinderella Castle on Monday, the first day of Disney World’s temporary closure. Was it a sign Disney might be continuing on with some of its many projects that are currently underway?
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It appears not. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Disney has halted all construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping our country.
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