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It has been a WEEK in Disney World news!
Food and Wine Festival 2019
We’ve shared some wild stuff recently, like the brand new version of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival that debuts July 15th, the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (still crying a little bit), and the announcement for ALL the rides and entertainment re-opening in the parks.
It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!
NBA Experience
While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.
Disney World is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth — and we agree! While the parks already sprinkle pixie dust on your vacation regularly, they’ll even go the EXTRA mile with a few surprises!
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Although you might be able to meet Mickey or watch the Festival of Fantasy parade at times that work for you, there are a few rare things that happen in Disney World that most people don’t get the chance to see…unless you know where (and when!) to look!
Disney Parks around the world have started to open started to reopen.
Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland
Although Shanghai Disneyland has been open since May and Disney World and Disneyland are both projected to open in July, there hasn’t been much news on the other Disney Parks.
You’ve been planning your Disney World vacation for months (congratulations!!), and it’s about time to head out the door.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
But, instead of feeling excited, you might be spending more time worrying about things you could forget or what may go wrong during your trip! Whether you’ve gone to Disney once or ten times, it’s totally normal to get those pre-trip jitters.
Disneyland and Downtown Disney have been closed indefinitely due to the current health situation.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
And while Disney World will begin reopening their parks beginning July 11th, Disneyland hadn’t announced their reopening date…until now.Â
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.
Do you know that Disney commercial where the kids and parents are so excited about their trip that they can’t sleep?? That’s totally us every time we have a Disney World vacation planned.
Disney World Entrance
We know how much time and effort you spend on planning your visit. And, here at DFB, we think it’s essential that you know all your options — even the bad ones.
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.
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