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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news!!
Magic Kingdom on cast member preview day, July 2020
It’s a huge week for Disney World — we’re actually in the parks right now! We’ve got a peek at what’s different in the parks now, great news for those of you looking to make dining reservations, a change to Disneyland’s hotel reservations, AND tickets are on sale for 2020 starting today!
Select Walt Disney World hotels began reopening to guests on June 22nd, ahead of the Resort’s theme parks which officially began reopening to guests in July, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopening on July 11th followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15th.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel still have Disney’s Magical Express available as a complimentary transportation option to and from the Orlando International Airport even during this initial reopening phase. However, a modification has been made to the service that we thought future guests will certainly want to know. [Read more…]
Attention: Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders! A new discount has been revealed on the Walt Disney World website just for you!
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder
And we want to give you the scoop now because the Annual Passholder Summer and Early Fall Room Offer is currently available at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights starting today, July 9th! [Read more…]
We’re live from Disney’s Animal Kingdom today for the grand reopening of the park. We have already shared a first look at some of the changes during the Annual Passholder preview (which you can see below).
Animal Kingdom Parking
Today, we’re taking a look at new procedures, crowds, wait times, and more!
Disney World is reopening this week, and that means that some guests are ready to plan their trips to the parks.
Walt Disney World
During the historic Disney World closure, new ticket sales and hotel reservations were indefinitely suspended so that Disney could accommodate guests with existing reservations. New vacation packages for 2021 opened first and last night, Disney announced that 2020 purchases would be available TODAY. It’s official! 2020 Disney World tickets and hotel reservations are available NOW!Â
Disney World is mere days away from officially reopening. That means final preparations are underway to be ready to welcome guests back into the parks.
Cinderella Castle in Reopened Disney World
One of the biggest changes has been the introduction of the Park Pass Reservation System, which requires guests to have both a valid ticket AND a reservation for access to one of Disney World’s theme parks. When the Park Pass system went live, a number of Annual Passholders were left in a confusing situation — if they held a hotel reservation, they were only able to book the length of their resort stay and NOT also their three days of passes at a time allotted to them as Passholders. It seems this has changed!
We love checking out all of the gorgeous Minnie Ears that Disney releases!
Ears Section of World of Disney
We’ve found a few really fun pairs in Disney Springs lately — like the Pin Trading Minnie Ears! And today, we spotted a gorgeous new design that we can totally see ourselves rocking when the parks reopen!
UPDATE: Disney World has released new guidelines that specifically state that gaiters are not allowed. Click here to read all about the update.Â
Even before local health officials mandated face masks in both Orange County, Florida, and Anaheim, California, Disney stated that all Cast Members and guests over the age of two would be required to wear a face covering while inside Disney World’s theme parks, hotel common areas, and Disney Springs.
Rainbow Mickey Face Mask
We’ve shared information about what Disney considers to be an acceptable face covering. But, there have been some inconsistencies between guest experiences and Disney’s official policy that could impact what type of face covering you should bring with you to Disney World.
Disneyland Park will celebrate its 65th anniversary on July 17th!
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
And in honor of the milestone, Disney is releasing some awesome new merch! Check out a sneak peek of the new apparel, pins, and plushes celebrating 65 years of Disneyland! [Read more…]
When Disney World closed its parks, new ticket sales and the ability to make new hotel reservations were suspended.
Walt Disney World Resort entrance
Disney wanted to make sure they were accommodating guests with existing tickets and hotel reservations (including Annual Passholders) when they reopened the parks and rolled out the Disney Park Pass system. Disney World has already welcomed new vacation package sales for 2021 and now, Disney has shared when they will resume 2020 ticket sales and hotel bookings.
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