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Calling all Star Wars and runDisney fans! ©runDisney The time to register for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon has come! Recently, we shared the news with you when early registration for Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members opened up for these races. Starting today, the general public can register for both events! The Star Wars Rival Run Weekend is set to take place April 15th through April 18th in 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort. ©runDisney If you visit the runDisney website, you can check out all of the events going on that weekend and register for those that you want to participate in. The events include a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, as well as several challenges if you’re strong with the force and ready to run more than one race! There are also several kids runs, although the website currently says to check back for updates on those. ©runDisney As of this morning, it appears spots were still open for registration for several races. When we tried to register, however, we were met with the following loading page. We tried to meditate like a Jedi to keep our patience as we waited! ©runDisney After some waiting, we were finally prompted to log in and select the race(s) we wanted to register for. ©runDisney Registration is also open for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon. ©runDisney This race is set to take place (virtually) between January 1st and March 31st in 2021. ©runDisney As of this morning, it appears spots were still open for this race as well. ©runDisney Spots tend to fill up incredibly quickly for runDisney races, so if you want to run in one of these special events, be sure to try to register as quickly as possible! We’ll keep you updated as to any more updates on runDisney events. If you’re registering for the races today — may the Force be with you! Click here to check out the new Star Wars runDisney spirit jerseys! Are you registering for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend or the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The First Look at the Star Wars Rival Run Medals for 2020 Has Blasted into Disney World! Early Registration for the 2021 runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend in Disney World Is Available NOW! NEW Mandalorian Sweatshirt Jets into Disney Springs! View the full article

We love a good mini backpack! And when it comes in a Disney print?? Well then we just gotta have it! Snow White! Loungefly certainly has been providing us with a bunch of Disney bags lately. We were especially taken with these Halloween-themed bags and this Haunted Mansion backpack (can you tell we’re in the mood for Halloween already?). We also loved this Beauty and the Beast-inspired backpack. But this new Loungefly bag just may be the fairest of them all… Don’t be bashful! Step right up and take a look at this new Loungefly x Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Scene Mini Backpack! ©Loungefly We just love how they blended these two moments from the film together! This charming mini backpack is available now on the Loungefly website for $70. How many magic wishing apples do you think will fit inside? This backpack would go nicely with the new Snow White tops we saw at Disney Springs! Are you loving this new mini backpack from Loungefly? Tell us what you think in the comment section! Related posts: Rep YOUR Favorite Characters with the NEW Disney Pixar 25th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack! These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! View the full article

It’s hard to believe but the Disney World theme parks have been reopened for ONE MONTH already! Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom welcomed guests back on July 7 for their Cast Member previews, and since then the four parks have begun their phased reopenings. Main Street, U.S.A. With the promise of limited capacity, we have witnessed drastically lower crowds than what we would typically see during the summer season. But how have these crowd levels changed over the last month? This is a question we’re getting more and more often from our readers and social media followers, so let’s find out! Wait Times Are Getting A Bit Longer We knew the crowds would be lower when the theme parks reopened, but we perhaps weren’t as prepared for seeing such short wait times! Magic Kingdom posted seemingly record-breaking wait times for all of its attractions, even the popular ones like Peter Pan’s Flight (we see you, 10-minute wait!). Magic Kingdom Wait Times as of 6:30PM on July 11th Even with the temporary suspension of FastPass+, most of the attraction standby lines have been able to move at a consistent rate. So even the more popular rides with wait times of 30 or 40 minutes had lines that were moving right along. Splash Mountain Attraction Line Since the parks reopened a month ago, we have noticed a slight uptick in wait times. Across all four theme parks, wait times have seemed to stabilize at lengths that are slightly higher than the 5-10 minutes we saw on week one, but still significantly lower than what summer crowds typically yield. We’ll get into more specifics about crowds in each park shortly. Read more about what the wait times were like on Magic Kingdom’s grand reopening day here! Park Pass Reservation Availability is Becoming More Difficult to Plan For Arguably the biggest change to come about in Disney World’s phased reopening is the Park Pass Reservation System. Now, guests must have valid park admission as well as a valid Park Pass Reservation in order to enter the parks. Disney Park Pass Screenshot When the system first rolled out, reservations were in general widely available, with some early dates filling up for Annual Passholders right around the reopening dates. Since the theme parks reopened, however, Park Pass Reservations are becoming increasingly more difficult to get, at least for last-minute trips and especially for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholder Availability as of July 22nd Reservations have consistently filled up first for Annual Passholders, who, at the local level, we learned account for roughly 50% of current attendance numbers. Resort Guests and other standard Ticket Holders have been able to book reservations with more ease. Learn more about Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System here! Hollywood Studios Continues to Be More Crowded Since its reopening day, Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to be the park that at least FEELS the most crowded. There are fewer rides open in this park than in the others, and wait times are typically much longer for the more popular attractions. We even spotted Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at one point turning guests away from queueing up in line when capacity for the line was reached! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Hollywood Studios has also consistently been the first park to show fully booked up Park Pass Reservations. Disney Park Pass Availability Screenshot from June 24 Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance are still notoriously difficult to obtain. In fact, it can be just as difficult to get a Boarding Group as it was before the closures began, even with the lowered capacity! While Virtual Queues and FastPass lines are on hold across the parks, for now, Rise of the Resistance is the only ride still requiring a spot in the virtual queue each day to gain admission. So even with lower crowds overall, this park still feels the most crowded — and sometimes dangerously so. Why does Hollywood Studios feel more crowded than the other parks? Learn more here! …Other Parks, Not So Much Despite what we have been experiencing at Hollywood Studios, the other three parks have much more elbow room, especially at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. EPCOT Those two parks have seemed to be the best options for being able to easily maintain social distancing from other guests. EPCOT’s lower crowd levels are also reflected in that it was the last park to fill up for Annual Passholders for the month of August. Annual Passholder Availability for August. EPCOT is the only park available at this time. © Disney We cannot say at this time if these trends will continue, but it has so far been fairly consistent on a weekly basis: Hollywood Studios is crowded, while the other three parks are much more manageable. Take a look at EPCOT’s grand reopening day crowds here! But Disney Springs Is A Whole Other Ballgame That said, we do want to mention Disney Springs here as well, which is a whole other ballgame. While Disney Springs had very low crowds during its opening week in May, we’ve seen crowds steadily rise at the shopping and dining district over the past few months. And this past weekend we had reports from readers that the parking garage was full, and guests were being directed to park at a nearby hotel. Disney Springs We weren’t able to confirm this ourselves, but we can definitively report that Disney Springs crowds have ticked up significantly in recent weeks — to the point that it can be difficult to socially distance while there on nights and weekends. We’re also seeing a lot less mask compliance in Disney Springs than we are in the theme parks, and we want you to be aware of that as well. With the parks closing early and resorts closed off to many guests, it makes sense that the anyone-can-visit-anytime Disney Springs becomes the de facto dinner location for many guests. If you’re headed to Disney Springs and want to be as safe as possible, plan to go on a weekday versus in the evening or on weekends. Overall Despite the modest increase in crowds and wait times we’ve seen over the last month, it’s still vastly less crowded than what summer typically looks like in Disney World. This could be one of the reasons for the shortening of park hours, set to begin next month. If you have an upcoming trip to Disney World, you can definitely expect to see on average lower crowds than what you’ve seen in the past. But, keep in mind there is also less going on. With no fireworks, parades, or character meet and greets for the time being, you’re left with just attractions, dining, and shopping to fill your time (which is still quite a bit of stuff to do!). That alone can fill up a day in the parks, especially an abbreviated day. While we cannot guarantee you’ll experience a literal “ghost town,” you should have no problem accomplishing your top priorities in each of the theme parks (but be sure to snag that Hollywood Studios Park Pass early!). Read more about Disney World shortening their theme park hours here! Do you have upcoming travel plans to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: The Cutting-Edge Effects and Details of Disney’s Newest Attractions! 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As you’re probably aware EPCOT is in the midst of a pretty major transformation. Epcot Entrance The transformation includes the reworking of much of Future World, some enhancements around World Showcase, and the reimagining of the EPCOT Main Entrance. We’re super excited to see what the design of these areas will look like and now, thanks to a Walt Disney Imagineer, we have a sneak peek of the brand-new Main Entrance Fountain! Thanks to Disney World Imagineer and Site Portfolio Executive Zach Riddley, we’re taking a look at the brand-new pylons that went in LAST NIGHT for the main entrance fountain. Holy moly! Those are sooo pretty. EPCOT Entrance Pylons © @thezachriddley Riddley explained that the design team “took special interest in looking back to the original geometry for inspiration and infusing new features with a little bit of added magic to bridge the past, present and future of EPCOT.” We can totally see these influences in the design. In our opinion, the pylons are a pretty gorgeous addition to the main entrance area. EPCOT Entrance Pylons © @thezachriddley Another purpose of the pylons is to draw the eye upward and frame Spaceship Earth. These pics definitely make it look like they’re doing their job. The best part of this news? Riddley noted that the completed look for the fountain will be revealed later this year! Eek! EPCOT Entrance Pylons © @thezachriddley We’re keeping a close eye on alllll the updates to development in EPCOT so stay tuned to DFB to know about all of the news and changes! Click here to learn more about the MAZE that is EPCOT’s current construction! What do you think of the new pylons? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Frozen 2 Treats, New Holiday Merch, and SO MUCH Construction! What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! DON’T PANIC! The Epcot Gourmet Popcorn Is STILL HERE…But It’s Moved to the Epcot Experience! View the full article

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Disney World has been open for almost a month now and it definitely feels…different. Guest Relations Cast Member It is a new normal — and we’re not the only ones still adjusting. Disney is having to contend with some complex and unexpected situations in and around the parks. Already, we’ve seen a few changes to how Disney World is handling its reopening; let’s take a look at a few of the BIGGEST! 1. Changes to the Face Mask Policy First up, we’ve got the changes to the face mask policy in Disney World. Face masks have been a pretty hot topic and the first weeks of the reopening we saw a LOT of questions about what does and does NOT qualify as a face mask in the Disney parks. As Disney learned more from health officials as well as guest use in the first weeks of reopening, they made several BIG changes to their policy. Cast Member Initially, there was a lot of back-and-forth about whether gaiter-style masks were allowed in the parks. Originally, they were A-OK in Disney Springs, but once the parks reopened Disney finally updated their face mask policy to officially exclude gaiters. But that wasn’t the last policy update. EPCOT Cast Members Wave Hello On Re-Opening Day! Disney also changed the wording on when mask removal was allowed to specify that masks can only be removed when guests are eating or drinking while stationary and socially distanced. After this change was made to the policy, Disney made significant efforts to communicate the update to guests in the parks through the use of added signage and even Cast Members walking around to remind guests to wear their face coverings. Updated face mask policy at Disney World Similarly, we saw new signs pop up in the parks to accompany the most recent face mask update when Disney officially banned the use of face masks with valves, holes, or mesh. As you can see, Disney has done a LOT of fine-tuning with the face mask policy, so if you’re headed to Disney World soon, make sure you read up on the most recent iteration. Click here to learn more about when you can remove your face mask in the parks! 2. Changes to the Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue Another big change has been with the virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Even prior to opening we saw some changes as Disney initially announced that virtual queues would not be used for attractions upon reopening — before backtracking to say that Rise of the Resistance would use a modified version of its virtual queue. Rise of the Resistance Thank GOODNESS! I can’t imagine what things would have been like without the virutal queue for Rise! The modified queue introduced three different windows during which guests could try to grab a Boarding Group at 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM (instead of all at once when the park opens). After reopening, the three windows were used for a while until Disney changed the times to only two: at 10AM and 2PM — which is the way the queue is run now. Riding Rise of the Resistance certainly isn’t the easiest thing in the world, so it’s important to keep up with these changes! To learn about the current Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue — click here! 3. The Addition of More Disney Park Passes for Annual Passholders A park ticket isn’t the only thing you’ll need to get into a Disney World park nowadays. You’ll need to secure a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation too! This new measure was put in place to help Disney control the number of people in the parks and they’ve had to make a few changes to the way availability works since the parks opened. Magic Kingdom Entrance Disney Park Passes have been especially difficult to come by for Annual Passholders, and there have been several instances of Disney adding Annual Passholder availability within the system after parks were fully booked up for Passholders. Disney CEO Bob Chapek explained that this was due to a lower than expected proportion of out-of-state guests coming to the parks in opening weeks, meaning they could make the adjustment to welcome more Annual Passholders. So if you’re a passholder and things look grim park pass-wise, keep checking! Click here to learn more about WHO is visiting Disney World right now. 4. Changes to Hotel Opening Dates Though several Disney World resort hotels have reopened with the parks, there are several that remain closed — including some that don’t have reopening dates at all! But even for those hotels that do have set reopening dates, things are not set in stone. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Mug A few weeks ago, Disney made a pretty MAJOR change by delaying the reopening of four Disney World resort hotels. The reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was delayed two months to October 4th, the reopening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was delayed three months to November 1st, and the reopenings of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn were delayed indefinitely. BoardWalk Inn We’ve even seen some delays with the Swan and Dolphin Hotels too. That’s a LOT of changes! We’re always keeping an eye on those reopening dates though, so stay tuned to DFB to make sure you have the latest update on any hotel reopening changes! Click here to see all of the listed hotel reopening dates! 5. Park Hours Changes The most recent change on this list has to do with park hours! As of just a few days ago, Disney notified guests of an upcoming reduction in park hours for all four Disney World theme parks. Of course, park hours are always subject to change, and they do tend to shorten in the fall months; but now our Disney days are officially going to end even earlier. EPCOT Beginning September 8th, the theme park hours are 9AM to 6PM in Magic Kingdom (previously 9AM-7PM daily), 11AM to 7PM in EPCOT (previously 11AM-9PM), 10AM to 7PM in Hollywood Studios (previously 10AM-8PM), and 9AM to 5PM in Animal Kingdom (previously 8AM-6PM). All of the parks saw a reduction of one or two hours per day. Click here to learn more about the hours changes! 6. The Addition of Temperature Checks at Resort Hotel Restaurants Last but certainly not least has been the addition of temperature checks at table-service restaurants in the Disney World resort hotels. When the resort hotels first opened back in June, we were surprised that temperature screenings were not in place for guests entering the hotels. It appears Disney wanted to add an extra layer of checks for guests dining in hotels. Disney Screenshot Now, when you check in to a table service restaurant at the Disney World resorts, you need to pass a temperature screening with a temperature below 100.4 degrees. If your temperature is higher, you’ll be directed to a re-screening, just like at the parks and Disney Springs. This change definitely makes some sense to us considering guests have to go through temperature checks pretty much EVERYWHERE else accessible to the public in Disney World. Click here to learn more about these added temperature checks. There you have it! Those are all of the biggest changes we’ve seen in Disney World since they reopened — and we might see a few more before things really settle. So, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates so that you don’t miss a beat! Have any questions about these changes? Ask them in the comments! Related posts: 5 New Disney World Changes That Could Stick Around For Good Here’s How Disney World Is Breaking the Theme Park Reopening Mold. 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The Hollywood Tower Hotel is a star in its own right — so it’s only fitting that it has its own merch! Tower of Terror We’re constantly on the lookout for merchandise themed after our favorite attractions! And while the Tower of Terror Minnie Ears we spotted a few weeks ago quickly sold out, we found some NEW items on our trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! We dropped into Tower Hotel Gifts, the shop near the exit of Tower of Terror, to see if they had any new merch now that spooky season is quickly approaching. And we weren’t disappointed! First, we spotted this dashing Hollywood Tower Hotel Water Bottle! It features the hotel logo and the colors match the costumes worn by the bellhops! Hollywood Tower Hotel Water Bottle And when you unscrew the lid, you can even see that the cap is modeled after a bellhop hat! You can snag one of these water bottles for $19.99. The Cap is Shaped Like a Bellhop Hat! We also found this Minnie Mouse Tower of Terror T-Shirt for $36.99! Minnie is all decked out in her glamorous, movie star attire, as she lounges “amid the glitz and the glitter” of the Hollywood Tower Hotel! Minnie Mouse Tower of Terror T-Shirt And that wasn’t the only new Tower of Terror-inspired clothing we spotted! Check out these Hollywood Tower Hotel Leggings, that feature an all-over print of the hotel logo! Hollywood Tower Hotel Leggings According to the tag, these crop leggings are mid-calf length. You can pick up a pair for $39.99! Hollywood Tower Hotel Leggings And, last but not least, we found this Hollywood Tower Hotel Door Hanger! It also features the fancy hotel logo and one side invites guests to “drop in…” Hollywood Tower Hotel Door Hanger …while the other side informs visitors that there’s no checking out! Plus, the cutout at the top is Mickey-shaped! You can pick up one of these door hangers for $7.99. Hollywood Tower Hotel Door Hanger This new merch is fit for the show business elite! Head to Tower Hotel Gifts to snag these items before they head back to The Twilight Zone! Check out the new security screening process at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Which of these new pieces of Tower of Terror merch is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: How To Ride Slinky Dog Dash with NO WAIT! Is After Hours At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Right For YOU?? What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New Terrifyingly Awesome Tower of Terror Minnie Ears and ALL the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise! CONFIRMATION: FastPass+ Tiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are Changing! View the full article

Who’s ready for SPOOKY season?? The Haunted Mansion Now is an excellent (and potentially expensive) time to be a Haunted Mansion fan! Disney has released a TON of new merchandise themed after the iconic attraction, including dresses, Minnie Ears, a spirit jersey, and more! And now, you can add another new accessory to your Haunted Mansion ensemble! Check out this Haunted Mansion Ghost Host Loungefly Backpack! The mini backpack has a striped print pattern, an apron appliqué with ruffled trim, and a French maid hat topper (complete with a bat bow!) to emulate the costumes worn by the maids at the Haunted Mansion. Oh, and did we mention it also has a “Ghost Host” name badge?? ©shopDisney Click here to buy the Haunted Mansion Ghost Host Loungefly Backpack! The backpack has adjustable padded shoulder straps so you can customize the fit for maximum comfort! ©shopDisney You can snag this spooky bag for $90 from shopDisney! We bet there are 999 happy haunts out there who would approve of this fashion choice! Looking for more spooky merch?? Disney recently released a TON of new Halloween items! What is your favorite piece of Haunted Mansion merchandise? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: First Look! Disney’s Releasing A BRAND NEW Haunted Mansion Halloween Collection! A New Haunted Mansion Hat has Materialized in Disney World! Disney’s NEW Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey Has WALL TO WALL Creeps! View the full article

On our visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, we were greeted with something new before we even officially entered the park! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sure, we found new Star Wars tees and an adorable Minnie Mouse phone case in Hollywood Studios today. But let’s REWIND to something super interesting that we experienced before we passed through the park gates! That’s right, there’s a new security screening process in town! We first encountered this new procedure on reopening day at Animal Kingdom. Security Screening at Animal Kingdom The updated bag check process has guests keep all items INSIDE their bags and carry them through the detectors. If a bag triggers the sensor, it may then be searched by security. Bag Check Sign at Animal Kingdom And the security screening at Hollywood Studios has now been updated to match the new process we experienced at Animal Kingdom! Security Screening at Hollywood Studios We found the new screening to be pretty easy and it was definitely faster than before. After making our way through the entrance, we were in for a beautiful day in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios We’ll continue to keep an eye out for other updates around the parks, so be sure to stay tuned for more developments! Click here to learn more about the new security procedures in Disney World! Have you been through one of the updated security screenings in Disney World? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: 10 Things That Are BANNED From Disney World! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! The Disney World You DON’T See! 6 Things That Happen EVERY DAY in Disney World That You’ll NEVER Know (Until Now)! View the full article

More Star Wars clothes?? Yes, please!! Wait until you see what we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tatooine Traders Walt Disney World has no shortage of Star Wars stuff. Did you see these rad new spirit jerseys? And we can totally see ourselves wearing these droid tanks while sipping a beverage from this Mandalorian Tiki Mug! And we will continue to collect more Star Wars items. This is the way! Our recent travels to a galaxy far, far away brought us to Tatooine Traders (the shop just outside of Star Tours). While there we spotted some stellar new-to-us Star Wars merch! We’re loving this new shirt. Get it!? Solo?? Like Hans Solo?? We love us a good pun! You can wear this one all day long for $36.99. Star Wars Tee How totally groovy is the print on this tank?? It can be yours for $34.99. Star Wars Tank We especially love the detail along the bottom! These seem like the Star Wars shirts we’ve been looking for! As always, we will keep being on the lookout for new Star Wars merchandise in Disney World, so stay tuned. Spoiler Alert (Kinda)! Did you hear the latest on the Rogue One prequel?? Will these tops be joining your tanks? Let us know what you think in the comments section! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! Walt Disney World Rolls Out Our New Favorite Pixar Ears! View the full article

The hunt for Splash Mountain merchandise has been quite intense! Splash Mountain Tumbler Ever since it was announced that Splash Mountain will be rethemed as a Princess and the Frog attraction, Splash Mountain merchandise has been flying off the shelves! When we visited Magic Kingdom today, we only found ONE piece of Splash Mountain merch — and it’s new! We stopped by Splashdown Photos, the gift shop near the exit of Splash Mountain, and found a new Splash Mountain Kids Tank Top featuring some bright orange tie-dye! Splash Mountain Kids Tank If you have a little one who’s ready to make a splash, then this tank may be perfect for them! You can grab it (while it lasts) for $24.99. Splash Mountain Kids Tank We also found some other Disney merchandise, including shirts and hats at this location — but the kids tank was the only Splash Mountain item we could find! Disney Shirts We spoke with some Cast Members at the store and they said they weren’t sure when additional Splash Mountain items will be restocked at the location. We’ll definitely be on the lookout and let you know if we find more Splash Mountain merchandise in the future! Click here to read more about the re-theming that has been announced for Splash Mountain! Were you lucky enough to snatch up some Splash Mountain merchandise before it sold out? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World PHOTOS! The Windows of This Splash Mountain Gift Shop Are Covered Up in Disney World FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

This week marks the first month since Disney World reopened after its longest closure in history. Disneyland Resort’s theme parks and hotels, however, have yet to reopen. Disneyland’s Gate – Still closed. After announcing a prospective grand reopening date, Disneyland Resort’s reopening was delayed except for Downtown Disney which officially welcomed back guests on July 15th. So far, there hasn’t been any news regarding when Disneyland would reopen — not so much as a mention even during the Q3 earnings call which took place last week. Now according to The Orange County Register, “California state officials are reviewing how and when to reopen Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and other theme parks.” Disneyland Resort “Theme parks are not permitted to open in California at this time, under current public health orders,” California Health and Human Services spokesperson Kate Folmar said via email. “We will continue to review health data to determine when and how theme parks may consider reopening at lower risk to staff and visitors.” Disneyland Resort Disneyland along with other major theme park competitors including Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Legoland California, and SeaWorld San Diego all shut down in March and have yet to reopen. Some smaller parks such as Knott’s Berry Farm have been permitted to reopen but only to serve food. No rides or other guest experiences have resumed. Earlier this summer, state officials seemed onboard with reopening California’s theme parks as Phase 3 of their proposed reopening plan seemed to be approaching quickly. California’s Orange County (where Disneyland resides) met the required criteria and was cleared to transition into “full stage two” of California’s reopening plan but as cases began to spike, reopening plans were rolled back. Disneyland Hotel At this time, the California government is still reviewing the timeline to reopen locations like Disneyland. The California Department of Public Health will issue detailed guidelines pertaining to how to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 when the parks reopen and the state says they’ll be working alongside the California theme parks to develop their new health and safety plans together. We’ll continue to let you know what progress is being made as this story develops, so stay tuned! Disney’s El Capitan Theater is selling Mickey pretzels and plastic cheese to go! Click here to learn more! Do you think Disneyland Resort could be reopening soon? Share your predictions with us in the comments below! Related posts: News! Disneyland Could Potentially Reopen in Less Than a Month, Say California Officials News! California Will Be Moving to Phase 2 of Governor Newsom’s Gradual Plan to Reopen! News! Disneyland’s 2020 Military Salute Tickets Are Being Extended! View the full article

Who’s ready for a ride on the world-famous Jungle Cruise?? Jungle Cruise We’ve seen a bunch of Jungle Cruise-inspired merch in the parks lately. From t-shirts to cute and cuddly Wishables, there are tons of ways to rep your love of this iconic attraction! And now, you can navigate the parks with a Jungle Cruise MagicBand! We spotted this treasure in the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar — AKA, the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop! Jungle Cruise MagicBand On one side of the lime green MagicBand, you’ll find two Jungle Cruise Skippers — but remember, if something goes wrong they might also be swim instructors! Jungle Cruise MagicBand And the other side of the MagicBand features a gorilla showing off a brand-new accessory that he picked up from camp! Jungle Cruise MagicBand Think the Jungle Cruise MagicBand is more fantastic than the backside of water?? You can grab one of your own for $24.99! Check out these adorable vintage-inspired plushes we spotted in Disney World! What is your favorite piece of Jungle Cruise merchandise? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! Look Like a Skipper with This Gorgeous NEW Jungle Cruise Dress We Spotted in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: MORE New Jungle Cruise Merch, Custom “Together Again” Mickey Ears, and Water Taxi Boats are Running! View the full article

Our latest DFB bracket has advanced to another round. Are your favs still in the running?? Mickey and Minnie in EPCOT The DFB Disney Park Characters Throw Down is running at full steam! Round one saw some devastating losses. And we still can’t believe Ariel got knocked out during round two! So who’s made it through round three? Let’s take a look at the highlights! Bow down to Belle! She is the only Disney Princess to make it into the Final 8! Will she make it all the way to be…Belle of the Ball?? Only time will tell! Hello, Belle! Meanwhile, Donald Duck flew circles around Peter Pan… Donald Duck …and Chewbacca’s roar silenced Sulley! It’s Chewbacca! Take a look at the full bracket to see how things are standing. DFB Bracket Round 3 Are your favs still in the running? Make your way over to our Instagram and keep an eye on our stories! Round four will kick-off TONIGHT! Be sure to visit us again at DFB after we count the votes! There’s sure to be plenty to talk about! (Donald Duck vs. Goofy?? How do you choose!?) See what our readers said when we asked if Disney Face Characters should be wearing masks! How does your bracket look so far? Hit the comment section to tell us what you think of Round Three! Related posts: There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! NEW Donald Duck Tail Headband Spotted — Because It’s Hard to Miss! — in Magic Kingdom Chewbacca Himself Is Hosting a ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Viewing Party Tomorrow! View the full article

We spotted some cute and cuddly characters at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom! The Emporium A few days ago, we found an ADORABLE vintage-inspired Minnie Plush in Magic Kingdom. She’s so cute that we realllllly hoped some of her friends would pop up as well. And today, our wish was granted! While strolling through the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, we saw a familiar face — but today, Minnie was also joined by some other members of the gang! Vintage-Inspired Plushes Check out this dapper vintage-inspired Mickey Plush — we love how the burgundy shorts are a unique take on his typical bright red attire! You can snag this cutie for $22.99. Vintage Mickey Plush And Pluto joined the party as well! The Pluto Plush sports a gorgeous green collar with a fancy pattern! You can take him home for $22.99. Vintage Pluto Plush And the adorable Minnie Plush was still available for $22.99 as well! Vintage Minnie Plush They make such a cute couple! Vintage Mickey and Minnie Plush Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto look AMAZING as throwback plushes! But then again, they are timeless, so we guess that should be expected! We spotted MORE new Haunted Mansion merch in Magic Kingdom! Do you plan on grabbing and of these vintage-inspired plushes? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The Most Adorable Disney Dream Friends Have Arrived in Disney World! We Found a NEW Mickey Rainbow Castle MagicBand in Disney World! One of the Most Colorful Spirit Jerseys EVER Has Made Its Debut in Disney World! View the full article

As we embark on daring missions to explore time and space (ya know, by visiting Tomorrowland!!), we sometimes come across stellar Disney tees!. Tomorrowland In fact, as is understandable in the summer months, we’ve come across quite a few new-to-us Disney t-shirts over the last couple of weeks! We really liked these graphic tees which allow you to match some of your favorite Disney characters and attractions. EPCOT recently sported a bunch of new tees too, like this one honoring Test Track and another showing love to Canada. That’s why we were not surprised (but pleased, all the same) to come across two cool tees at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom Park. Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom tees This tee honors the many lands of Magic Kingdom! We’re really digging the cool black and white background effect going on here! Magic Kingdom Tee These white block letters sure make a statement! It’s stating that you’re in Disney World! Walt Disney World Tee Both tees are currently available for $36.99. We think either (or both!!) would be awesome additions to our Disney t-shirt collection. Ohh! And did you see THIS tee at Star Traders?? What do you think of these Disney tees? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section! Related posts: FIRST LOOK at the Merch from the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! We Already Have 999 Disney World Christmas Stockings But There’s Room For 1 More! These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! View the full article

The line was out the door for Memento Mori today and once we got inside, we think we may know WHY! Memento Mori’s Even though a bunch of new Haunted Mansion-themed stuff has recently materialized online today, we spotted two new goodies in real life at Magic Kingdom today! Anyways, they’re DYING to meet you, so let’s get started! You might have 999 Disney shirts in your closet, but we bet there’s room for one MORE! Especially one that’s as incredibly adorable as this new Haunted Mansion shirt for $39.99! Haunted Mansion Shirt The pattern is to DIE FOR and we love how it even ties at the bottom! Haunted Mansion Shirt As a matter of fact, the pattern is very similar to the new Haunted Mansion dress we showed you earlier in case you’re looking for something a little more formal! Haunted Mansion Shirt And what have we here? It’s a new Master Gracey tombstone for $29.99! We’ve already seen a Madame Leota tombstone Christmas stocking, but this piece of yard decor really takes the cake! Tombstone This would look great in your backyard if you wanted to recreate your own Haunted Mansion-inspired cemetery once you arrive back home! We can hear the crypt doors creak and tombstones quake and we haven’t even bought the thing yet! Tombstone You could also display the Master Gracey tombstone on a shelf so that you wouldn’t have to worry about rain or snow ruining it! Who knows — this item could become quite the valuable collector’s piece someday! Tombstone Head on over to Momento Mori to check out the new Haunted Mansion shirt and tombstone today and if you’re not heading to the parks anytime soon, don’t worry! Many Haunted Mansion items have just materialized online including a spirit jersey, Minnie ears, and even a set of Crocs! Going out to socialize? Then you’ll need one of these new Haunted Mansion dresses we just spotted online! Do you love Haunted Mansion-themed merchandise? Let us know if you’ll be stopping by Momento Mori to pick either of these items up in the comments below! Related posts: The Haunted Mansion Fragrance Has Materialized In Disney World (And It’s Deadly Good)! NEW To-Die-For Haunted Mansion DIORAMAS Materialize in Disney World! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Got a special place in your heart for Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch)? Stitch Hat We’ve found lots of fun Stitch merchandise recently — everything from a Stitch hat to a Stitch cooler! As we were walking around Magic Kingdom recently, we noticed something missing from a spot in Tomorrowland where we used to be able to find our alien pal. It looks like Stitch has truly left the building! Several years ago a Stitch-themed attraction, Stitch’s Great Escape, opened in Tomorrowland, replacing ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Stitch’s Great Escape eventually transitioned to a seasonal operation schedule around 2016. For a while, part of the building was used as a Stitch meet n’ greet location called Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting! Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting! Stitch’s Great Escape had been temporarily closed for quite some time, but we recently shared the news that Stitch’s Great Escape would in fact be permanently closed. Now it seems like we’ve definitely said aloha (goodbye this time, not hello) to Stitch at this Tomorrowland spot. When we walked through Magic Kingdom recently we noticed that the entire Stitch sign in front of the former attraction spot has been removed. Stitch Sign Removed You can see the entry doors to the attraction just past the large grey container in front, and you can even see the fan that used to be near the sign still hanging, but the sign itself is gone. Stitch Sign Removed Looks like we truly have seen the end of Stitch at this location for now. Stitch Sign Removed If you’re a big fan of the mischievous experiment, don’t worry — we spotted Stitch greeting guests in Tomorrowland in another spot, so just keep your eyes open for him! The removal of the sign does leave us wondering what will come into this spot in the future? We hope it’ll be something fresh and exciting to add to Tomorrowland. Need more Stitch? Click here to check out an adorable Stitch-inspired slow cooker! Will you miss Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting! or Stitch’s Great Escape? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Is Disney FINALLY Gutting Stitch’s Great Escape in Magic Kingdom?! What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom – Construction Updates, Sweet Treats, and Merchandise Mayhem! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — An Epic Sundae, New Jewelry, and Haunted Mansion Merch! View the full article

As the ongoing global health crisis continues, Adventures by Disney has had to cancel many of their departures. Culinary Port Adventure ©Disney According to its website, more departures have just been suspended through the end of October. Currently, Adventures by Disney states most departures have been canceled through October 31st, 2020, and impacted travelers will be notified shortly in regards to options. Screenshot from Adventures By Disney’s Website Adventures by Disney in partnership with AmaWaterways has also suspended all Rhine, Rhône, Seine, and Danube river cruise sailings at this time for the safety of its guests and crew members. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line has also canceled all sailings through the end of October. We will continue to keep you posted on all the Disney Cruise Line and Adventures By Disney updates. Stay tuned! Adventures by Disney has updated their date change and final payment policies! Click here to learn more! Have you Adventure by Disney plans been impacted? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: Adventures by Disney Has Extended Cancellations Through September 15th Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June NEWS! Adventures by Disney Suspends ALL Departures Through the End of August View the full article

Whenever we want to look a little more Disney-fab, we know we can get inspiration from the always fashionable Minnie Mouse! Minnie Mouse Ears Minnie Mouse is totally a fashion icon! This rockin’ dress from The Dress Shop is more than enough to convince us of that. She’s also recently appeared a collection of items and accessories honoring classic Disney Parks attractions. As if she wasn’t cute enough already! But there’s always room for a little more Minnie Mouse in our lives. That’s why we were thrilled to spot this super cute phone case as we strolled through The Darkroom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Minnie Mouse Phone Case Seems like Minnie was kind enough to leave her autograph on the back! She’s always thinking of others. Minnie Mouse Phone Case Back View In true Minnie Mouse fashion, this case flips open to reveal the most adorable Polka Dot print! Minnie Mouse Phone Case with Polka Dots This totally fun, and seemingly practical phone case is available for $34.99. What more could a mouse ask for? Whoa! Did you see these Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Ears?? What do you think of this stylin’ phone case? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Christmas Decorations, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Menu Changes, and More! Display Your Annual Passholder Pride With This NEW Phone Case in Disney World! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Hello, gourd-geous! It’s Halloween time (yes, in August) and we couldn’t be more excited! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom — 2019 While Magic Kingdom isn’t decorated for spooky season yet, we’re seeing LOTS of Halloween merchandise appearing on shopDisney and other spots! We just found over 20 NEW Halloween items on shopDisney and we’re dying to show them all to you! Adults We’ll start with the latest in adult Halloween merchandise! Fall means cool weather (at least for some). Warm-up with this adorable Mickey Mouse Zip Hoodie for Women made especially for Disneyland Resort! The front features a Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern appliqué. ©shopDisney The back has another Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern appliqué along with more cute pumpkins and a Disneyland Halloween-themed banner! We’re spotting lots of sweet candy and even a small ghost friend in the letters! ©shopDisney The inside of the hood is a real treat! It features lots of adorable icons of delicious Disney-themed sweets! ©shopDisney You can snag this hoodie for $54.99 on shopDisney. Click here to treat yourself to this adorable hoodie! Walt Disney World fans are not left out of the Halloween fun! A similar Mickey Mouse Halloween Zip Hoodie for Women was made for Walt Disney World Resort. ©shopDisney This hoodie features the same adorable Mickey jack-o’-lantern appliqués but also has a spooktacular Walt Disney World banner on the back. Our little ghost friend is back with lots of other candies, bats, and even more pumpkins hidden in the letters! ©shopDisney We love all of the details on this hoodie. You’re sure to feel cozy and cute while wearing it! ©shopDisney You can grab this hoodie for $54.99 from shopDisney. If you’ve fallen in love with this hoodie, click here to make it yours! Always know where to find the best treats in your neighborhood? Join the Treat Squad with this fun Mickey Mouse Halloween Ringer T-Shirt for Women! ©shopDisney It looks like Mickey is ready to find some sweets with his candy-inspired costume and his treat bag in hand! ©shopDisney Show off your Treat Squad status with this shirt for $39.99. Start planning your candy route and snag this shirt here! This next shirt will make your Halloween adventures un-boo-lievable! Mickey Mouse is all dressed up and ready for some treats in this new Mickey Mouse Halloween Ringer T-Shirt for Adults. ©shopDisney We love how the colors really pop on the darker background. ©shopDisney Grab this shirt on shopDisney for $36.99. Click here to take home with un-boo-lievably cute shirt! Keep the Halloween spirit going with this Mickey Mouse Halloween Pullover Top for Women created especially for Walt Disney World Resort. Jack-0′-lantern Mickey Mouse greets you from inside the glitter lettering on this shirt. ©shopDisney Take home this top for $54.99. Click here to make this Halloween Pullover Top yours! Or you can take home the Mickey Mouse Halloween Pullover Top for Women created especially for Disneyland Resort if you’re more of a Disneyland gal. ©shopDisney This top is available on shopDisney for $54.99. Click here to take home the Disneyland Halloween pullover top! Need more Halloween fun? Check out this Mickey Mouse Halloween 2020 Sweatshirt for Adults created especially for Walt Disney World Resort featuring Mickey dressed as Witchdoctor. ©shopDisney You can take home this sweatshirt for $44.99. Click here to grab this sweatshirt before it magically disappears! Whether you’re in the mood for some tricks or some treats, the Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween 2020 T-Shirt for Adults is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! There’s one design that was created for Walt Disney World… ©shopDisney …and a similar design created for Disneyland. Both feature Mickey and his friends in their 2020 Halloween outfits! ©shopDisney The shirts are priced at $24.99 each. Click here to check out the Walt Disney World shirt … And click here to check out the Disneyland shirt! Mickey and friends are also featured on this black Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween 2020 T-Shirt for Adults created for Disneyland! ©shopDisney You can snag this shirt for $24.99. Click here to take home this Mickey Mouse and friends shirt! Kids Dress up your little pumpkin in the most adorable Disney gear with this Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Bodysuit for Baby! It has a fuzzy Mickey jack-o’-lantern appliqué on the front and the word “Boo!” on the hood. ©shopDisney Get your baby into the spooky season spirit with this outfit for $24.99. Click here to take home this pumpkin baby bodysuit! The Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween 2020 T-Shirt for Toddlers is frightfully delightful. This shirt was created especially for Walt Disney World and has Mickey and friends in their very best Halloween outfits — Mickey as Witchdoctor, Donald as Dracula, and Goofy as Fool! ©shopDisney Take home this cute shirt for $17.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween 2020 T-Shirt for Toddlers! The Haunts Keep Coming! Light the way as you go trick-or-treating with this Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Light-Up Pendant and Lanyard! The Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern icon glows and even displays a variety of flashing colors. The jack-o’-lantern is also detachable, so you can use it as decoration around your home whenever you’re not out searching for candy. The lanyard has lots of fun decorations on it including skeletons, candy, a Mickey pumpkin, and a bat! ©shopDisney You can really shine with this pendant and lanyard for $15.96. Click here to bring home this Light-Up Pendant and Lanyard! Brighten up your Halloween look with this new Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Light-Up Necklacethat features Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lanterns and lots of adorable little candies! All of the pumpkins and candies light up! ©shopDisney You can make this necklace yours for $15.96. Click here to look truly fa-boo-lous with this light-up necklace! Carve out some time for Halloween fun with this Mickey Mouse Light-Up Jack-o’-Lantern Figure! Mickey is giving you his best smile in this flat wooden figure. Just look at those adorable web ears and the ”Trick-or-Treat” lettering on the base of the figure in glittery lettering! So cute! ©shopDisney The best part about this figure is that Mickey’s mouth, nose, and smile all light up in a variety of flashing colors! ©shopDisney You can have your own Halloween lights show right in your house! Snag this item from shopDisney for $24.99. Click here to light up your home with this Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Figure! The light-up fun doesn’t end there! Have a gourd time this Halloween with this mini Mickey Mouse Light-Up Halloween Pumpkin Plush! We love Mickey’s winking face on this little, soft pumpkin plush! ©shopDisney The back of the pumpkin plush wishes you a Happy Halloween! ©shopDisney The plush also lights up, both on the front… ©shopDisney …and on the back! You’ll see this plush magically light up when placed on your palm. ©shopDisney Take home this mini plush for $11.99. Click here to buy this adorable mini Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Plush! You’re sure to be the ghostess with the mostest with this adorable mini Mickey Mouse Light-Up Halloween Ghost Plush in your home! Mickey’s spooky ghost face is just too cute to spook us! ©shopDisney Ghost Mickey is wishing you a very Happy Halloween with the little message featured on the back of this plush. ©shopDisney The plush also lights up when it’s placed on your palm. ©shopDisney Snag this boo-tiful mini plush for $11.99. Click here to bring this adorable little happy haunt home! Oh, my gourd! Check out this super cute Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Glow Spinner! A Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern sits at the top of this spinner. Four little Mickey charms will light up as they spin around when you activate them! ©shopDisney You can pretend that you’re watching the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and light up this spinner for $15.96. Click here to make this spinner yours! Go on a Halloween adventure with some of your favorite characters in this adorable Disney “My First Halloween Bedtime Storybook” with stories featuring Mickey and Winnie the Pooh too! ©shopDisney This book is available on shopDisney for $10.99. Click here to take this book home! Add some bubbles to your Halloween time fun with the Mickey Mouse Halloween Light-Up Bubble Wand! ©shopDisney No tricks here! This bubble wand has an automated bubble blower and lights up when you’re using it! It also includes a bulb of bubble fluid! ©shopDisney This bubble wand can be yours for $22.99. Click here to make some magic with this bubble wand! Deck out your haunted house with this spooktacular wooden Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween Light-Up Sign featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and more dressed up in their adorable Halloween costumes! ©shopDisney Parts of the sign light up! ©shopDisney This sign can be yours for $39.99. Click here to add this sign to your Halloween decor! WOW! Talk about a LOT of Halloween merchandise! We’ll keep an eye out for more exciting items on shopDisney and let you know what we find! Click here to check out some NEW Disney Halloween Crocs that you’ll definitely need to complete your Halloween outfit! What is your favorite item from all of these new Halloween releases? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: EEK! It’s Time to Pre-Order These Seriously Spoopy Loungefly x Disney Halloween Bags! These NEW Disney x Loungefly ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Minnie Ears Are Adorably Spooky! 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Orange Bird is the precious mascot for Walt Disney World’s Sunshine Tree Terrace. Disney fans everywhere have fallen in love with the little guy! Orange Bird Sipper He’s been seen all over merchandise at the theme parks and we’re not mad about it! We just spotted a keychain that melted our hearts as quickly as a Citrus Swirl sitting in the Florida sun. We were checking out the merch at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and this cutie caught our eye. Let us present to you…the most adorable koosh Orange Bird keychain we never knew we needed. Orange Bird Keychain Look at this little floof! He costs $12.99 and comes with a side of a sweet, sunshiney smile! Hello, Sunshine! Excuse us while we cry from cuteness overload. It’s gonna take a while for us to regroup! We’ll continue to keep our eyes (and oranges) peeled for more Orange Bird merchandise! Need more Orange Bird in your life? Check out more merchandise here! Do you love this Orange Bird keychain? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: ADORABLE Accessories Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! PHOTOS: Party Like It’s 1999 with These NEW Retro Disney World Tees! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Plans for a new 900-room deluxe resort at Disney World called Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge were announced last year. Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge The nature-themed accommodations were to be situated on the shoreline of Bay Lake, tucked between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and clearing of the land had already commenced. Disney has recently told us certain projects will be picked back up in phases, but they’ve yet to make an official statement regarding whether or not construction on Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge will resume. Despite having several construction permits filed in the area a few months ago, construction and development on the new resort may have been canceled. Reflections ©Disney Reporter Scott Gustin was the first to notice Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge has been recently removed from the official D23 blog announcement that was posted in 2019. At the time this announcement was made, current Disney CEO Bob Chapek was acting as Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman and unveiled a series of upcoming developments we could look forward to on our future trips to Disney World. Rather strangely, other parts of the D23 post haven’t been altered yet. We already know Disney’s plans for EPCOT have changed since the announcement for the new Mary Poppins-themed attraction was made. Disney has since postponed the project indefinitely, but they haven’t been removed from the post. Mary Poppins Attraction ©Disney We still can’t be sure at this time whether or not Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge has been tabled for now or not, but it’s a possibility! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any official announcements made by Disney regarding their plans for Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge, so stay tuned! Calling D23 Gold Members! Register NOW for the Imagineer Host Event Celebrating Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary! Do you think Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge is getting canceled? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Related posts: We’ve Been Reunited With Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Today! Check out the Changes Here. Pardon Disney’s Pixie Dust: This Disney World Construction Could Impact Your Next Vacation News: Virgin Atlantic Has Delayed Its Flights to Orlando From the UK View the full article