food IS a theme park
Over the weekend, there was STILL a way to book a non-DVC room on Disney property for the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and the reopening of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Guests could go through Mariott’s website and book a room at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts.
THEN, the Swan and Dolphin’s website was updated to state that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th.
When the parks re-open on July 11th and July 15th, Disney World will be making some changes to how dining, hotels, attractions, and more operate.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
And, Disney dropped some MAJOR news this past weekend about how the resorts will be operating when they open back up again soon.
Update: As of June 8th, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s Website now states the resort will remain closed through July 29th, 2020.
Disney World has just dropped SO much resort news, our heads are still spinning a bit.
Beach Club Resort
On top of new dining stipulations at the resorts and the virtual chat option on My Disney Experience for guests, stays at the hotels are about to see some huge changes when they re-open. But if you don’t currently have a hotel reservation, Disney World Resort currently isn’t accepting new ones.
If you’re planning on going to Walt Disney World when it reopens on July 11th and are staying at a Disney-owned resort hotel, one of the BIGGEST questions on your mind is probably: What resort services WILL and WON’T be available?
Riviera Resort Pool
According to new updates on Walt Disney World’s official website first spotted by theme park reporter Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) on Twitter, certain hotel services will be modified or unavailable during the initial reopening phase.
We’ve been awaiting updates from Disney World regarding their now confirmed reopening that will begin on July 11th.
Beach Club Resort
Now, it appears Disney has shared a LOT more specifics concerning their reopening procedures. We shared the changes announced to transportation, but one of the BIGGEST updates seems to center on the requirements to even ENTER the resort hotels!
From new attractions to park makeovers, Disney has its hands full with the amount of construction planned over the next few years.
Downtown Disney
A while ago, Disneyland had proposed a Four Diamond hotel that would be placed inside Downtown Disney. When the idea was scrapped back in 2018, plans for a new Disney Vacation Club time-share tower started to form in 2019.
There was a lot of news happening in the Disney universe yesterday thanks largely in part to an earnings call detailing the company’s profitability during its second quarter.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
And while many Disney big wigs including former CEO Bob Iger, current CEO Bob Chapek, and CFO Christine McCarthy spoke on the current financial status of the Walt Disney Company, you might be wondering how any of this information pertains to Disney’s theme parks.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about ALL the Disney Parks news happening right now!
Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed Due to Coronavirus
While you might be stuck at home during the parks’ closure, we’re here to keep you up-to-date on when the parks are slated to reopen AND the best ways to keep yourself entertained during this time!
2020 is about to be a BIG year for Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
With Rise of the Resistance and the Festival of the Arts open in the parks now on top of the upcoming arrival of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Space 220, there is sooo much to see and do during your next Disney trip! And now Passholders can make their planning a lot more affordable with these off-site hotels!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking Disney World resorts and hotels!
Riviera Resort View from the New Skyliners
All around the parks, there have been plenty of refurbs and brand new hotels on property, which has made it even harder to choose where to stay, but the DFB team has got you covered!
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