food IS a theme park
As Tigger would say, it’s time to bid Disneyland a “ta ta for now”! The parks will be closing their gates through the end of the month as a precaution for the Coronavirus outbreak.
Splitsville
While you can’t snack on a park churro or Dole Whip for the time being, you can still add some extra pixie dust to your day by visiting Downtown Disney! While the shopping and dining area won’t be closing just yet, there are a few changes coming soon.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about ALL the recent Disney Parks news!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
With the Coronavirus outbreak, the Disney Parks are taking every precaution they can around the world to ensure guests’ safety. Even though we’ll have to say goodbye to the parks for now, there’s still PLENTY of new and exciting lands, food, and more making their way back in Disney soon!
Tomorrow, we’ll have to say “goodbye for now” to all the parks in Disney World until the end of the month.
AMC
Although you might not be able to hop on your favorite attractions or meet some characters, you can still have a great time exploring Disney Springs! But, if you have any plans to pop by AMC Theatre, you might want to make sure you snag those movie tickets ASAP!
It looks like the end of the rainbow must be in Disney Springs! You can find your pot of gold at STK Orlando with this St. Patrick’s Day special!
STK Sign
If you’re searching for a good deal in Disney Springs, you’re in luck — STK Orlando just announced a St. Patrick’s Day special!
If you, like many, were planning on visiting Disney parks this spring and early summer, Disneyland and Disney World’s extended closures probably weren’t what you were all hoping for.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Today we’re taking a look at what Disney is offering in terms of refunds and more.
In order to promote the health and safety of the Resort’s guests and cast members, the temporary closure of the Disneyland Resort parks — Disneyland and Disney California Adventure — went into effect March 14th, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: This post has been updated with additional information which Disney shared with Annual Passholders on April 2 and April 16, 2020.Â
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Disney has provided the following information to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders in light of the closure. [Read more…]
UPDATE: As of March 14th, Frozen II was expected to release tomorrow, but Disney has given us an extra surprise because the movie is NOW STREAMING on Disney+ in the U.S.! The movie is planned to begin streaming in Canada, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand this Tuesday, March 17th!
The past couple days and weeks have been a whirlwind with all the Disney parks closing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Cinderella Castle Refurbishment
Many have been forced to or have elected to stay home in an effort to protect themselves and others and it seems Disney is attempting to bring a small ray of sunshine to what could be a confusing and dark time.
Well, it’s true that the four Walt Disney World parks will be closed on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, in light of concerns over the Coronavirus, with closure officially effective beginning Monday, March 16th.
Les Vins de France
However, the Cast Members at Les Vins de Chefs de France in Epcot’s France pavilion have still managed to share some St. Patrick’s Day joy a little early by giving a beloved bevvy a green makeover. [Read more…]
With the recent park closures and changes to cruises, Disney vacations are a little bit of a tight spot right now (but there’s some extra pixie dust trying to help that!).
Beach Club Resort
While Disney World and Disneyland are shutting their gates along with the rest of the Disney Parks around the world, the Disney Cruise Line is canceling upcoming departures — as a precaution to promote safety for guests and cast members. So, if you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, what does that mean for your points? Well, we did a little digging and got all the answers for you!
PLEASE NOTE: This post has been updated with additional information released on March 16, 2020, and also more information that followed on March 28th. As a reminder, all Disney World Resort hotels including all Disney Vacation Club properties and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort closed by 5:00 PM on March 20, 2020. Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii also began a temporary closure on March 24th. All of these properties — as of March 27th — are closed “until further notice.”Â
Hello, Mouseketeers! We sure wish we could give you one of these Bubble Waffle Sundaes served in a souvenir Mickey Ear Hat and a BIG HUG right about now!
Bubble Waffle Sundae from AristoCrepes
But even though the Disney World theme parks will be closing after Sunday, there’s a silver lining! Disney Springs hasn’t announced any plans to close in light of recent events, so if you’re looking for a quick Disney fix, you’ll still be able to enjoy the shops and restaurants of Disney World’s entertainment district!
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