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Magic Kingdom
That’s right, it’s almost time for Disney World to get back into the swing of things. When these parks open, many of our favorite table-service locations will be serving guests again. With the added health measures and limits on capacity, Disney suspended new dining reservations and canceled existing ones. Now, dining reservations are coming BACK to the Disney parks!
While Disney World is prepping for its July 11th reopening and has just sold-out its Special Annual Passholder Preview Event, it could be a while before we see one of our favorite Disney musicals on Broadway again.
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Instead of resuming productions in September (as they’d originally projected) it seems more likely that Broadway’s stages could remain empty until 2021.
Update: Disney has recently stated earlier reopening dates for transportation services than were previously given. Guests attending Annual Passholder previews will be able to ride the Monorail and Ferry Boats to and from the Ticket and Transportation Center and Magic Kingdom starting July 7th. Tram Service will not be available from the guest parking lots.
Main Street, U.S.A.
And if you were lucky enough to snag a spot, we want to share with you all of the important details you’ll need to know if you’re going!
A little over an hour ago, Annual Passholders began receiving emails for the registration of the Disney World reopening Passholder Previews.
Annual Passholder Invite
Passholders apparently rushed to their accounts to secure their spots for the preview days in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 9th and 10th. Now, in what feels like no time, BOTH Passholder Preview days are full.
While Sprinkles had some interesting offerings for dads in celebration of Father’s Day (including Shiner Beer Cupcakes!), it’s almost July!
Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs
And a new month means new FLAVORS! Let’s check out which ones have landed on the menu just in time for SUMMER!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re sharing 10 tips for wearing a mask in Disney World.
Rainbow Mickey Face Mask
If you’re going to Disney World, you’re gonna need to wear a mask; so, you better make sure it’s comfortable and you can wear it all day long. We’ve got the tips coming up!
It’s time to get out your eating pants!
Hush Puppy Benedict
Disney Springs has been slowly but surely reopening and that means we’ve gotten the chance to return to some of our favorite dining spots. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ reopened just last week and we were SO excited to check out the take-home moonshine and get an interview with Chef Art. Now, we’ve got even MORE Homecomin’ news — Rise and Shine Brunch is coming BACK!
A few days before Disney Park Pass went live, Disney World released the dates of its Annual Passholder previews.Â
Walt Disney World
And while we knew Disney World APs would have early access to the parks BEFORE they reopened to the general public on July 11th and 15th, we learned AP previews would only be happening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 9th and 10th!
The reopening isn’t the only big news out of Disney World. As you may have heard, the NBA is playing the rest of their season in Disney World!
NBA Experience
This is a pretty unique situation! 22 teams are all headed to Disney World for the playoffs and that means a LOT of NBA players, coaches, and crews will be accommodated on Disney property. If you’re headed to Disney World during this time, you might be wondering how all this will affect your trip. We’re looking at the numbers!
Disney World’s phased reopening of its theme parks is just under two weeks away and continues to move forward, but Disneyland has postponed its July 17th grand reopening while it awaits guidelines from state officials.
Monorail passing through Disney World’s Epcot
And while Disney hasn’t and won’t be generating anywhere close to the pre-closure levels of revenue in the Parks, Experience, and Products sector for a while, CEO Bob Chapek noted that the company would not reopen any park unless it would ultimately generate profit.
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