food IS a theme park
Florida just recently passed 1 million total positive COVID-19 cases, and it seems that infection rates are on the rise.
Temperature Checks
We shared recently that a vaccine is likely headed for the state, but with case numbers at their high since earlier this year, health officials are encouraging people to stay home. What does this mean for the state and for vacationers headed to the theme parks? Let’s check out the latest update.
Walt Disney World — it’s the most magical place on earth, but that doesn’t mean technical difficulties don’t happen!
Olaf and Sven
Sometimes technical issues cause Splash Mountain to go down, and other times Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has to close for a while due to some problems. Yesterday, it was Frozen Ever After’s turn as that is where one guest found a version of Anna that was a little…off (literally).
Yes, it’s STILL the “Hap-Happiest Season of ALL” in Magic Kingdom!
Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom
And while we’re taking in all the seasonal snacks and Santa Sightings (AND making sure we mail our letters to ol’ St. Nick, while we’re at it), we’re also checking out WHAT’S NEW in Magic Kingdom! [Read more…]
Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or another day in December?
Magic Kingdom
We’ll, one important thing you’ll need to keep in mind is that (in addition to your park ticket) you need a Park Pass Reservation for the park you want to visit. We’ve seen Park Pass Availability for December changing quite a bit lately, and today it’s changed AGAIN. If you haven’t gotten your Park Passes for December already, NOW is the time to do so!
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World in February 2021, then listen up!
Magic Kingdom
This morning, park hours were released through February 27th, so make sure to make your Disney Park Pass reservations for your trip (if you haven’t already). If you’re traveling the last full week in February, you can still hit up the last days of the Festival of the Arts, and you can take advantage of the fact that Park Hopping is returning to make sure you get everything done on your list! With the hours finally listed on Disney’s site, it’s time to kick your planning into gear!
We’ve got some fun news this morning!
Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Passport from 2020
We might be in the midst of the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, but the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is following close behind. Now, we have confirmation of a FUN activity returning to the artsiest fest!
On December 10th, Disney held its annual Investor Day conference, providing fans and investors alike with HUGE updates on Disney+, direct-to-consumer streaming, and some of Disney’s investment strategies moving forward.
©The Walt Disney Company
Just a few days before Investor Day, Disney’s stock hit some of the highest trading values it’s had all year, and now, following its Investor Day announcements, Disney’s stock value has soared again!
It takes a lot of work to keep Disney World looking fresh, clean, and shiny for guests!
Drained Rivers of America
Disney will often schedule refurbishments to freshen up attractions or work on larger projects. It’s best to know what rides or venues are closed so you can plan around the schedule during your vacation. Let’s take a look at what’s closed next week December 14th through December 20th!
We’ve so enjoyed seeing our friend Winnie the Pooh frolicking around in EPCOT, and we’ve loved adding some adorable Winnie the Pooh merchandise to our Disney collections!
Winnie the Pooh in EPCOT
This year alone, we’ve seen a Winnie the Pooh Danielle Nicole collection, Pooh Loungefly bags, and more! But now we’re in a really sticky situation. It looks like our Winnie the Pooh collection will be getting just a bit bigger thanks to the ADORABLE NEW Dooney & Bourke Winnie the Pooh items that will be released soon!
runDisney has certainly had to make some adjustments in response to the global health crisis.
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Last year, Disney made the decision to cancel the 2020 Star Wars Rival Run weekend in March. Events continued to be canceled or converted to virtual events through into the next year. Now, the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend will be held virtually — and the event won’t return in 2022.
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