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Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing all the latest Disney news!
Magic Kingdom
This week has been filled with news, including the upcoming discontinuation of Disney’s Magical Express as well as the end of Disneyland’s Annual Passholder Program. We’re also here to share some construction updates and give you a look at the strangest hot dog we’ve ever seen.
Disney really knows how to start merchandise trends — we should know because we’ve fallen for so many of them and have closets full of spirit jerseys, Minnie ears, and pins to show for it!
Pin Traders
But there are some trends that sunk their hooks into us, and we have to ask — did you fall for these trends, too? Let’s look at a few!
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Disney World. But there are some choices that even we don’t quite get in the history of the parks!
Enchanted Tiki Room
From new attractions to refurbishments of classic favorites, Disney World is constantly evolving. And that’s part of what makes visiting the parks so exciting! But we have to admit, there are some moments in Disney history that left us thinking, “ummm, what??” Here are six seriously head-scratching things that happened at Disney World!
It’s hard to go wrong with a combination like wine and chocolate.
Grand Floridian
For New Year’s, Disney World offered a special celebration package that included sparkling wine and chocolate at a few resort restaurants. It looks like this package will continue in 2021, because a Valentine’s Day version has just popped up on select menus!
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us!
Disney Springs
We’ve been seeing all kinds of seasonal items popping up around Disney World, like ice cream sandwiches, cupcakes, and a LOT of merchandise. Disney and romance go hand in hand, ESPECIALLY with the new mug we spotted in Disney Springs today!
Love gelato? Well, soon there will be a brand new spot for you to sample all kinds of gelato flavors in EPCOT.
Italy Pavilion
Back in 2019, a NEW gelato cart was announced for EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. In 2020, we saw a building permit that might point to the cart’s construction and a possible name and we got a peek from the sky at its construction. But recently we got a look at the new gelato kiosk in person!
The theme parks at Disneyland Resort have been closed since March of 2020. Some analysts previously predicted that Disneyland’s theme parks wouldn’t reopen until the summer of this year.
Disneyland
But, with the stay-at-home order still in place in Southern California (where Disneyland is located), when exactly Disneyland’s theme parks will be able to reopen is unclear. Due to continued uncertainty and expected restrictions for reopening Disneyland, Disney recently announced that they will be sunsetting their current Annual Passport program. Some Annual Passport holders are set to receive refunds due to this cancellation, but how much of a refund will they get and who is eligible? The information Disney has shared is VERY complicated. So, we’re breaking it down here for you!
Orlando travelers now have a new location to access COVID-19 testing.
©Orlando International Airport
Last month we reported that the Orlando International Airport (MCO) would be offering COVID tests soon due to a trial program between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board and AdventHealth. Now, testing is officially available at MCO.
Typically, when we find Disney patents, they show us some tech that we’ve yet to see. Today, that story was a little different.
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
We spotted a patent from Disney Imagineering today that details the technology behind the upcoming Spider-Man robot that we’ll see in Disney’s California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. This “stuntronic” will have the ability to fly through the air and pose much like a human gymnast. So, how the heck does that VERY advanced robot work?
We got some pretty big news yesterday and we’re still fleshing out the situation. It was announced yesterday that Disneyland’s Annual Passholder program will be discontinued. While this news was pretty straightforward for those with only Disneyland Annual Passholders, the info was a bit confusing for those holding a Premier Passport.
Disney World
That’s right, this new change will also have an effect on the Premier Passport — the offering that works as a joint Annual Pass for both The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Due to this change, Premier Passport holders won’t just be automatically renewed for the Disney World side of their Annual Pass, and if you’re in this situation there are a few steps that you need to take! We’re breaking down what Premier Passport holders need to do to maintain access to the Disney World theme parks.Â
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