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Hey there, DFB friends! We’re back with more unexpected Disney World news from the week, and this week was a bit UNUSUAL to say the least.
It was hard to see Cinderella Castle!
You may have heard that there was a FIRE at Cinderella Castle (everyone is fine, no one was hurt!) and surprisingly, that’s not the only big news of the week! Take a look at everything else unexpected that happened there.
Character meet and greets have recently returned to Disney World in a new, modified way.
Princess Fairytale Hall
In Magic Kingdom, Princess Fairytale Hall has been hosting four Disney Princesses, which typically includes Cinderella, Elena, Rapunzel, and Tiana. Today, however, a special visiting princess made an appearance, so we had to see who it was!
Character meet and greets recently returned to Disney World in a new, modified way that Disney is calling “sightings.”
Nice to see you, Mickey!
At character sightings, guests can get one-on-one time with available characters in a socially distanced way. There are no autographs or hugs yet, but you can take photos and have a chat. Now Disney has made planning your day around character sightings easier, and here’s how!
As Halloween season comes to a close, it’s time to welcome November to Disney World!
Make way for November!
This month brings a lot of exciting changes to the parks and resorts for Christmas and the holidays, plus popular events and offerings are returning. There’s a lot you need to know if you’re coming to Disney World this month, so let’s break it down!
Hello and welcome back to your weekly recap of all the latest and greatest Disney news!
Magic Kingdom
From a full list of holiday treats coming to Disney World to BIG updates about character meet-and-greets, we’ve got all of your need-to-know Disney info right here!
When Disney World reopened, parades were suspended and replaced with character cavalcades.
EPCOT Princess Cavalcade
And we’ve enjoyed quite a few of these cavalcades, but now that things are returning to “normal” at Disney World, lots of things seem to be changing…again. Parades will resume this holiday season (at least with the Very Merriest After Hours Party), and a character cavalcade has officially been suspended.
When Disney World reopened last year, a LOT changed, especially with entertainment.
Dapper Dans
Some entertainment went away altogether, while other experiences were modified to account for health and safety guidelines.
Thinking about making your very FIRST trip EVER to Disney World this year?
Walt Disney World Gateway
The theme parks and some of the hotels at Walt Disney World are open, but LOTS of things are different than they used to be. From masks to dining options, there are a LOT of things you should be thinking about. ESPECIALLY if you’ve never visited before! So, should you visit Disney World for the very first time this year? We’re breaking it all down for you.
Since Disney World reopened, we’ve mostly been seeing characters EXCLUSIVELY in the parks.
Holiday Character Cavalcade
There have been a few exceptions though. When Disney Springs reopened, we spotted Storm Troopers making announcements, and just yesterday Goofy and Pluto were out saying hi to guests from Disney’s Beach Club Resort’s Stormalong Bay pool. And, of course, you can meet characters at Topolino’s Terrace and soon at Chef Mickey’s. Now, there’s a chance that we’ll see MORE characters visiting the resort hotels soon!
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