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News! Disney World Free Dining Offer No Longer Available For Guests Impacted By Closure

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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.

 

Disney World has started to re-open in phases, beginning with third-party restaurants and stores in Disney Springs!

Garden Grill Restaurant

Although some of these spots are opening back up, Disney World has also recently confirmed that they will no longer be taking any reservations earlier than July 1st. And, before today, if your vacation was affected by the park closures, you could take advantage of a private offer including a free dining package.

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NEWS: Disneyland Extends Offer for Guests Affected By the Closures Through July

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Disneyland is currently closed until further notice.

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Disneyland has canceled vacations through the end of May and is now taking reservations beginning July 1 (previously June 1). Since Disneyland is now taking reservations starting in July, they have extended their previously released special offer for the people who were affected by closures.

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News! Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Tourism Group Advocates For Re-Opening Disney World

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It’s been a wild ride the past few days when it comes to theme park news!

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While Shanghai Disneyland announced its May 11th reopening date, there has been a lot of discussion about what it will take for Disney World and Disneyland to open their gates again too. And, although there is no certain timeline yet about when the U.S. theme parks will reopen, Florida discussed the next steps for tourism in today’s task force meetings.

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These Are the Disney Cast Members We Are Missing the MOST During the Closures!

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Although the Disney atmosphere, attractions, and shows are incredible, the Disney Cast Members are really the ones who bring all the magic to the parks (and we love them for it)!

Hi Zero!!

When a Cast Member tells you “Welcome Home” after you’ve been traveling for hours, kindly helps fix something that went wrong, or just tries to sprinkle some extra pixie dust on your vacation, they make your memories even happier when you visit.

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Here’s the BIGGEST News That Disney Released Yesterday!

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If you are missing the Disney Parks while they’re closed, raise your hand high (both of ours are up in the air)!

Magic Kingdom

Since many of the parks are closed indefinitely, many federal guidelines have started to be implemented as a way for them to reopen. And, while there’s no certain timeline for when the Disney parks will be opening its gates (excluding Shanghai Disneyland) back up to guests, yesterday’s Walt Disney Company Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Conference Call gave us a few details about the state of the Walt Disney Company!

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10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World!

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Disney souvenirs can be some of the best ways to commemorate your vacation and keep the magic alive at home.

Pirate Minnie Ears

You can choose to twirl around in a new dress inspired by your favorite Disney movie, wear an accessory fit for a Disney World adventurer, or grab a bag to stuff with your fav snacks. Although we love all the options you can pick from in the parks, we especially love the ability to personalize our own items!

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News! The Re-Open Florida Task Force Is Asking for YOUR Opinion!

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There have been A LOT  of questions about when Disney World will be re-opening.

Walt Disney World

And, along with representatives from other theme parks, Josh D’Amaro has been working on the Re-Open Florida Task Force to determine the best protocols for opening up public spaces again. After the recent task force meeting, there were a lot of discussions surrounding the safest ways to provide access to cruise lines, restaurants, airports, and theme parks across the state.

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6 Things You 🚫Shouldn’t Bring🚫 on Your Next Disney Trip!

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We’re the kind of Disney guests that literally count down the days before our trip.

Pluto 50th Anniversary Statue

And, as strange as it may seem, packing can be part of the fun! Once you start pulling out those Minnie Ears and your kids’ princess costumes, the magic really starts to come to life. Buuut, you might want to double-check your packing list for your next vacation because you totally DON’T need to bring these items with you!

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DFB Review: Lunch at the Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort!

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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.

Is there anything better than eating poolside?

Saratoga Springs Resort

Honestly, we’d answer no…not much is better than a poolside lunch! And one of the big perks of staying at a Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, like Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, is the chance to sit back and relax and enjoy a few slower meals during the hustle and bustle of your Disney vacay. With several pools and dining options at many of them, it’s easy to have your poolside cocktail and eat lunch too.

That is precisely what we did at Saratoga Springs one day — specifically at the Paddock Grill. Would this leisurely lunch stack up to our laid-back mealtime fantasy? Keep reading to find out!

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NEWS! Disney Has Started Cancelling Disney World Vacations Into Mid-May

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Since Disney World extended its closure, we aren’t entirely sure when the parks will be reopening.

Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land

Currently, guests can make hotel and dining reservations in Disney World for June 1st and beyond. But what about guests with May vacations planned? Disney has slowly but surely been canceling guest reservations.

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