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We’ve just arrived at Disney World now that Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom which have just reopened TODAY!
Cinderella Castle
And while we’ll be updating this post throughout the day, we want to show you what the crowds were like bright and early this morning! Let’s grab a cup of coffee and scope out the scene.
Disney World and Disneyland will be implementing many costly new procedures to help ensure the safety of guests and Cast Members upon the reopening of their theme parks.
Disney World
All of these potential health measures and capacity cuts mean that Disney could be in a tough position — losing money to be able to make it again. Prior to the reopening announcement, we explored the financial impacts of opening the theme parks versus keeping them closed. With the parks officially reopening, some analysts are noting what Disney will need to do to make money again.
We’re reporting LIVE from the grand reopening of Universal Orlando today.
Universal Studios
And while we’ve already stopped by to check out theme parks earlier this week during an Annual Passholder preview, today is the first day Universal is open to the general public! Let’s go check it out!
Disney-owned locations have officially reopened their doors in a newly-reopened Disney Springs!
World of Disney
The first place we wanted to head yesterday was World of Disney so we could get our long-overdue Disney merch fix. But we weren’t the only ones! The line to get into World of Disney yesterday was absolutely CRAZY — they even used a virtual queue! But today, it seems like crowds are a little more manageable today.
Now that Disney World has announced it plans on reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th along with Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th, we also know some of the modifications the parks are planning on implementing.
Magic Kingdom Sign
According to Disney’s reopening proposal which took place this morning, Disney World’s theme parks will temporarily suspend its parades, fireworks displays, or character meet-and-greets upon reopening.
With Disney World closed until further notice, lots of guests are now replanning their vacations for the coming months. And we don’t blame them, we want to get back into the parks ASAP too!
Spaceship Earth
BUT DON’T BE TOO HASTY!!!! There’s a lot to remember when re-scheduling…especially right NOW! Don’t let these things catch you by surprise when rescheduling your Disney World trip for this summer!
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Whether it’s your first trip to Disney World or you have been 100 times, you would probably like to get the most out of the time and money you’ve invested in your visit, right?!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World is continually growing and changing, so we are always looking for ways to help you maximize your trip in the time leading up to, and of course during, your visit. Today we’re exploring some of the BIGGEST time wasters in Disney World and what you can do about them! [Read more…]
The recent closure of the Disney parks is a pretty unprecedented situation. But what exactly does a multi-week park closure mean for the rest of the year in Disney World?
Fireworks Crowds
Thousands and thousands of people just had their Disney vacations canceled out of nowhere which, as you can imagine, is a major bummer for many. Well, it’s only right that all of those people get another chance on their trip once they reschedule! So, if all those affected are coming back later in the year, we can expect to see some changes to crowd levels. Read on to find out what you may be able to expect for the rest of 2020 when it comes to crowds in Disney World!Â
When we hear these three words at Disney World, they sound like sweet music to our ears!
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And those words are… “extending its HOURS!” How can we NOT contain our excitement when we hear we’ll be able to spend a little more time in one of our favorite Disney World parks!
It’s almost that time of year! And no, we’re not talking about the holidays…
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
We’re talking about the 2019 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships, which takes place from Saturday, December 7th through Saturday, December 14th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World.
This annual event brings in many youth football and cheerleading teams, as well as their families, many of whom stay on property for the event. As with any special event at Disney World, it goes without saying that you should definitely expect some crowds and a little bit of crazy during this time.
Lines and Crowds in Disney World
Luckily, we’ve got some tips and tricks on how to best navigate your Disney trip during this busy time of year!
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