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DFB Video: The 27 MOST Surprising Things About Disney World’s Epcot!

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

Hey, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video and today we’re talking all things Epcot.

Spaceship Earth

Epcot has a pretty storied history, but I bet there are some current things you didn’t know about the park as well! That’s why our latest video covers the 27 MOST surprising things about Disney World’s Epcot.

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3 Disney Recipes You Can Make From Stuff You ALREADY HAVE at Home!

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Looking to bring some Disney magic to your dinner table? Many recipes from the Disney parks are accessible via our recipe page as well as various cookbooks that you can purchase online!

Minnie Mouse at Chef Mickey’s

Today we’ll be highlighting three Disney recipes that you can make tonight with ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry!

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Cirque de Soleil Is Temporarily Suspending All ‘Drawn to Life’ Performances Due to COVID-19

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Cirque de Soleil Entertainment Group has just made the decision to postpone all future performances of Drawn to Life indefinitely. 

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This action comes at a time of much uncertainty when many organizations and businesses are having to choose how to navigate the escalation of COVID-19 in the United States.

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UPDATED! What Is Still Open and What Is Closed in Walt Disney World Today

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Currently, the four Walt Disney World theme parks (and both water parks) are temporarily closed as part of the efforts to promote safety due to concerns over the Coronavirus. However, following closure of the parks, select areas of the Resort remained in service of guests during a transitional phase.

Walt Disney World Entrance

As the Resort went through its closing phases, we continually updated this post daily as various parts of the Resort begin their temporary closures, and we are keeping it current at this time. Here is an at-a-glance list of the status of Disney World operations. 

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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NEWS! Ample Hills Creamery Has Filed For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

In news not related to the Coronavirus pandemic, Ample Hills Creamery, one of our most beloved spots to enjoy hand-crafted ice creams at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn, has had to make a very tough decision.

Ice Cream Taco at Ample Hills Creamery

The company which is based out of New York has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Here’s a Look at What the Crowds Were Like at Disney Springs Today

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Earlier today we showed you what Magic Kingdom looks like now that the parks have temporarily closed until the end of March.

Disney Springs Crowds

But today, many of the Disney Springs shops and restaurants have remained open. Here’s a look at how Disney World’s entertainment district looked today around lunchtime.

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Is the New Disney Dining Plan Plus Option Worth It? We’re Breaking Down How It Compares to Other Plans Here!

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

Whether or not you were you excited when Disney World unveiled a fourth tier option to its Disney Dining Plan recently, you probably have more questions NOW than ever before!

Mickey Pretzel and Cinderella’s Castle

You might be asking, “Will it save me money?”, “How do I know if it’s right for my family?” and maybe even, “What’s the catch?”

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Updated! Will Disney World Really Re-open April 1st?

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Among several frequently asked questions we’ve been receiving, many of our concerned readers have been asking us whether or not we think Disney World and Disneyland will re-open in April.

Magic Kingdom

As of March 19th, we honestly don’t know. But we’ve been following the impact of COVID-19 on the Disney parks since the outbreak first began back in January, and we have some insight on what news we should all be preparing ourselves to hear.

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NEWS: Raglan Road in Disney Springs Announces Temporary Closure Will Begin Late Tonight — March 16, 2020

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You may already be aware that all Disney owned and operated locations in Disney Springs will begin their temporary closure as part of precautions due to the Coronavirus effective tomorrow, March 17, 2020. Disney shared in the announcement that individual tenants will make decisions on whether to continue or adjust operations.

Raglan Road

We are busy compiling a list so guests who are staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel before their closure on Friday, March 20 can soon know the status of the individual shops and restaurants. However, we want to let readers know immediately that Raglan Road has announced via Instagram that the Irish pub will be closing its doors late tonight to begin their temporary closure. [Read more…]

What an Empty Magic Kingdom Looks Like On Its First Day of Closure Due to Coronavirus

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In what has been a historic, unprecedented moment, Disney World has started the first day of its temporary closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, otherwise known as Coronavirus.

Magic Kingdom Today Photo c/o News 6 WKMG

Orlando News 6 WKMG flew their Sky 6 helicopter over Magic Kingdom this morning, revealing a whole new version of Disney World as we’ve rarely seen before.

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