Should I Cancel My Disney World Vacation?

UPDATED 3/29

With all that is going on in the world these days, we think it’s safe to say a lot of us are feeling uncertainty about the future. And if you have a trip to Disney World planned in the next couple months, you may be feeling extra stress because you have to make the call of whether to cancel your Disney trip or not.

Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World

Although we can’t find you a treasure trove of toilet paper or make you the world’s best homeschooler overnight, we can help in the Disney planning department! Here are a few things you should be considering while you’re wondering whether to cancel outright, reschedule, or actually take your trip to Disney World.

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DFB Video: The Most Famous Disney Food in the World

By Sierra Vieregge 2 Comments

Hey, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about the most FAMOUS Disney Food in the world!

Tangaroa Terrace Outdoor Bar and Patio Dole Whip!

Some dishes are the stuff of Disney legends…

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What Has Reopened On Disney Properties So Far?!

By Sierra Vieregge 2 Comments

For the first time, all of the Disney Parks are closed along with other locations like Disney’s Aulani Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach and Hilton Head Resorts.

Disneyland Main Entrance

International Parks like Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong all closed back in January. And slowly but surely, select locations in these areas are starting to reopen. So let’s check out what has reopened on the Disney Properties so far.

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Grab Your Printable Brackets RIGHT HERE For The Disney Food Blog’s Ultimate “Snack Madness” Tournament!

By Janelle Sheetz 5 Comments

Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls of all ages! We need your help kicking off our very first official DFB Snack Madness! Never before have we had the honor (or ample enough time on our hands) to devise such a diabolically fun activity FOR YOU! Muuh-ha-HA!

Bubble Waffle Sundae at AristoCrepes

No, we haven’t lost our minds (not yet, at least!) but things are about to get all levels of cray up here as you and your family will ultimately determine which Disney parks snack shall reign SUPREME! We leave this final judgment in your very-capable HANDS!

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News! Orlando Residents Ordered to Stay at Home — Could This Delay Disney World’s Reopening?

By Janelle Sheetz 11 Comments

While previously Orlando residents were told a curfew was being instated, now a stay at home order has just been issued.

Magic Kingdom Today Photo c/o News 6 WKMG

The Orlando Sentinel has just confirmed a stay at home order will go into effect starting at 11 PM on Thursday, March 26th and will tentatively last for two weeks.

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Universal Studios Has EXTENDED Its Temporary Closure

By Carly Terzigni 1 Comment

The last few weeks have brought about tremendous change to the theme park industry in Orlando. Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood, in addition to Disney World, temporarily closed their gates with the safety of their employees and guests in mind.

Universal Orlando!

Universal Orlando Resort has recently taken further steps to extend this temporary closure out of an abundance of caution.

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Updated! Will Disney World and Disneyland Announce A Closure Extension Soon?

By Carly Terzigni 4 Comments

Oh Mickey, how we miss you! We’re now in our second week of Disney World and Disneyland being closed, and we’re having some serious Disney withdrawals.

Mickey Mouse

Currently, people have trips to Disney booked for early April. Our number one and two questions from our readers, viewers, and followers is “When will Disney World reopen?” and “Should I cancel my Disney World trip?”

But Disney has been particularly quiet regarding the status of the park closures and any potential extensions.

Cinderella Castle

Based on the Disney Parks worldwide timeline and the current local government mandates in California and Florida, it seems unlikely that the domestic Disney parks will open anytime soon. But when can we expect Disney World and Disneyland to give us the word on a reopening date…or at least a closure extension?

Let’s look at recent events to see if we can break it down.

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Orlando Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Is Halting Operations — What This Means for Their Staff and Timeshare Owners

By Janelle Sheetz 4 Comments

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Marriott will be temporarily closing.

Disney World During Its Closure

Based in Orlando, Florida, Marriott Vacations CEO Stephen Weisz spoke on behalf of the company, stating, “Without a doubt, these shutdown decisions have been some of the most difficult and heartbreaking of my career.”

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The Weirdest and Most Entertaining Ways to DIY Disney With Your Stash of Toilet Paper!

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While you’re confined at home (probably stuck somewhere between a Disney+ connoisseur and a world-class Disney baker), now’s the time to get creative!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

And, although we are sure there are lots of DIY projects you’re ready to get done around your house, you can also make some magic with TOILET PAPER. Yup, you read that right, folks!!

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Get Ready For An Earth Day Fashion Show Featuring Our Favorite New shopDisney Looks!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

Hey, you Disney fashionistas! Since Earth Day is April 22nd, let’s have a fashion show featuring some of the new tank tops and tees we just spotted online!

Jiminy Cricket

Subbing in for Tim Gunn, our own resident conscience and fashion consultant Jiminy Cricket will be kicking off the show today! After all, wasn’t it HE who said, let your fashion be your guide, or something like that…;) [Read more…]

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