food IS a theme park
Disneybounding is a serious business (fashion is practically another layer of Disney magic, if you think about it)!
Magic Kingdom
And, while it’s fun to build your own Disney character outfits, there’s a NEW place for all your shopping needs!
One thing that has majorly changed at Disney World due to the pandemic is the Disney Park Pass Reservation System, which requires guests to make a theme park reservation in order to enter any of the theme parks, even if you have a ticket.
Disney World
This is a new system to people who haven’t visited the parks since the pandemic began, and it seems like it’s going to stick around for a while, as based on what Disney CEO Bob Chapek had to say about them recently. Our readers understandably have a lot of questions about how it works, so, we’re breaking down the answers to your frequently asked questions!
Remember ALL of this is subject to change. Disney can make changes at any time, so these are the best answers we can give you right now; but you should always ask your Disney representative when you call to get confirmation.
Although the Disney World parks are re-opening with lots of returning AND new attractions, entertainment, and experiences, Pin Trading is not one of them (we’re just as disappointed as you are).
Pin Traders
While we have seen a couple of Pin Trading boards around, the lanyards and Cast Member-to-Guest exchanges are a no-go as a health and safety precaution. However, there’s still a way you can show off your collection of Disney pins when you’re walking around the parks and resorts soon!
The Disney Park Pass Reservation system will be going live tomorrow on June 22nd at 7 AM EST!
Flower and Garden Festival
While a number of Disney-owned hotels prepare ready to welcome resort guests back that same day, many guests are looking forward to the moment they are able to step back into the Disney World parks. In order to reduce its capacity, Disney has released its new theme park reservation system as a way to limit the amount of guests in a park at a time.
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks.
Coca-Cola Brownie Masher
See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
It has been a WEEK in Disney World news!
Food and Wine Festival 2019
We’ve shared some wild stuff recently, like the brand new version of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival that debuts July 15th, the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (still crying a little bit), and the announcement for ALL the rides and entertainment re-opening in the parks.
It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!
NBA Experience
While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.
The Baby Yoda craze hasn’t slowed down, and we can’t blame anyone! He’s just too cute!
“The Child” from Disney+’s The Mandalorian ©Disney
While one Baby Yoda Plush has disappeared and reappeared in Disney Springs and the Build-a-Bear Baby Yoda Plush keeps selling out online, we’ve been seeing Baby Yoda stuff fly off the shelves quicker than the little green guy can eat a frog!
We’re just a few short weeks away from being able to explore the big blue World again since Disney World will be re-opening on July 11th and July 15th!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance
Disney has been giving us the details on everything we can expect when we’re back in the parks, like what Character Cavalcades we’ll be able to spot in Magic Kingdom and which places we’ll be able to shop at in Hollywood Studios.
It’s been a crazy last few days at Disney Springs! Even our LEGO pal can’t keep up with all the madness that’s been happening!!
Disney Springs
But don’t worry! We’ll get you caught up on EVERYTHING that’s new — from restaurants that have reopened, to new merchandise and MORE, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get goin’!
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