Photos: See Disney World Crowd Levels Today As Park Closure Approaches

It was announced yesterday that all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will be closed from March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020 in light of concerns over the Coronavirus.

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

While closures and cancellations will be (and in some cases already are) in effect for Disney Cruise Line sailings, Disneyland Resort, and other Disney destinations around the world, right now we are sharing a look at the current crowd levels today in Walt Disney World Resort as the March 16th park closure approaches. [Read more…]

NEWS! SeaWorld Parks Announce Temporary CLOSURE

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

Theme Parks all around the country are buckling down for a bumpy ride with the Coronavirus outbreak.

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And, along with Disney Parks around the world and Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, the SeaWorld Parks are closing for the safety of guests.

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Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World!

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

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.

It’s a bittersweet day here at Magic Kingdom as things begin to wind down for Disney World’s temporary closure happening at end of day Sunday.

Magic Kingdom Entrance

But since the parks are still open today, we figured we’d capture a few more last glimpses of Cinderella Castle as the icon continues to receive its “royal makeover”. Let’s check in on how the work is progressing!

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What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable!

By Rachel Franko 3 Comments

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom Entrance

And, we’ve got some food and merch updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!

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News! Disneyland Will Be Donating Its Excess Food During the Closure

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

We’ve been giving you ALL the updates from the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line about closures and cancellations from the Coronavirus.

Partners Statue

And, while Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will be shutting their doors through the end of the month, the parks are taking both health precautions and giving away donations!

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UPDATED! Disney World and Disneyland Closure Questions Answered!

By Janelle Sheetz 66 Comments

This post was last updated on: September 28th

When Disney officials announced Disneyland and Disney California Adventure would be closing Saturday, March 14th, it was only a few hours later that Disney World also made the decision to shut down its theme parks at the end of day Sunday, March 15th. While the parks were originally supposed to reopen April 1st, Disneyland and Disney World have both decided to extend their closures indefinitely. UPDATE: Disney World began a phased reopening of the theme parks on July 11th.

Magic Kingdom

Even if you’ve been following along with our coverage of how the global health crisis has been impacting Disney parks across the world, now that all the Disney parks and the Disney Cruise Line are closed, you might be at a loss for words, while also having more questions than you can possibly ask. That’s why we’ve been tirelessly searching for answers to help you make sense of this very difficult time.

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Here’s What Disney World Will Refund During the Resort’s Closure

By AJ and the DFB Team 33 Comments

On March 12th, Disney announced the closure of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (in addition to closure at Disney destinations around the globe including Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line) to promote safety of the Resort’s guests and cast members.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Originally, the closure was set to begin “at the close of business on Sunday, March 15th, through the end of the month,” March 31st, while Disney Resort hotels would remain open to guests through Friday, March 20th. EDITOR’S UPDATE on March 27th: Today, Disney has announced that Walt Disney World will be closed “until further notice.” Therefore, this post is updated to reflect cancellation and refund procedures in light of this extension of the closure.
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Disney Cruise Line Refund Information For Sailings Affected By the Massive Amount of Cancellations

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

As a response to the Coronavirus outbreak, Disney is taking every precaution necessary to protect its guests and employees (even closing Disneyland and Disney World).

And, although the Disney Cruise Line is reimbursing passengers and updating its procedures, the ships will also follow behind the parks by canceling cruises throughout the month.

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Here Are ALL of the Times in History That Disneyland and Walt Disney World Have Closed!

By Brianna LeCompte 9 Comments

In 2020, Disney theme parks shut down all over the world due to the global pandemic.

Disney World During Its Closure

It was an unprecedented move, with all of the parks staying closed longer than they ever had before. We saw the closures of Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland due to the virus first, then the other parks around the world followed, with Disneyland Paris being the last to reopen. But just how rare is the closure of a Disney park? Let’s take a look back at all of the times Disneyland and Walt Disney World have closed in the past.

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Disney World Policy For Theme Park Ticket Purchases Affected By 2020 Closure

By AJ and the DFB Team 19 Comments

In light of the announced closure of Walt Disney World theme parks in response to concerns about the Coronavirus, Disney is providing information for upcoming guests who may be adjusting their travel plans.

Walt Disney World Entrance

As a reminder, the closure is set to begin “at the close of business on Sunday, March 15th, through the end of the month.” At this time, Resort hotels and Disney Springs will remain open for guests. [Read more…]

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