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Today, Disneyland Paris welcomed guests back, marking the occasion in a reopening ceremony featuring Disneyland Paris President Natacha Rafalski. The phased reopening of Disneyland Paris begins with Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney Village and Disney’s Newport Bay Club Hotel, and includes enhanced health and safety measures in line with guidance from the French government and health authorities. Some experiences have been reimagined, some provide a new way for guests to be part of the magic, and some will be temporarily unavailable and return at a later date, but the timeless magic and unique storytelling for which the resort is known will remain. The reopening of Disneyland Paris is also a chance to continue the resort’s ongoing commitment to support the local communities. Together with Disney VoluntEARS, in August the resort will welcome 300 children from the Île-de-France region and their families to experience a day at Disneyland Park during their summer holidays. Additionally, the resort made several donations to the local community over the past few months, including food and medical-related supplies and the planting of thousands of flowers to recognize and honor local hospital staff. View the full article

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to do a little online shopping for Disney merchandise, then you’re going to want to hurry over to shopDisney today! ©Disney Want that new Dooney & Bourke bag you’ve been drooling over? Then you’re going to want to find out more about this ONE DAY DEAL right now! For today only, Wednesday, July 15, shopDisney is offering FREE SHIPPING SITEWIDE! There are no catches, no minimum purchase amounts, or special membership codes you need to have! Just head over to shopDisney.com and fill your cart with whatever your heart desires and use the code FREESHIP at checkout to score your free shipping deal! It’s that simple. Need some inspiration on what to check out? We have got you covered with a few of our recent Disney merch favorites right here! We think this new Jungle Book Dooney & Bourke Bag makes a wild addition to anyone’s collection! ©Disney We love how colorful it is and captures that jungle spirit! This is the way to get your hands on some of that insanely popular Baby Yoda merchandise, like this retro t-shirt! ©Disney The Force is strong with this shirt! So, don’t miss your chance to pick up FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY! Head over to shopDisney right now to check it out! Click Here To See Some Of The Latest Disney Merchandise We Spotted At Walt Disney World! What will you pick up with today’s shopDisney FREE SHIPPING Deal? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Shoppers Alert! The Cutest Two Disney Kitchenware Collections Just Popped Up Online! Score FREE Shipping on shopDisney Today ONLY! Want a Few More Dooneys to Add to Your Collection? shopDisney Is Doing a HUGE SALE Right Now! View the full article

Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The final two theme parks have officially reopened today which means all four Disney World parks are now open. Hollywood Studios We’ll be providing you with live coverage of Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout the day, but right now we want to take a moment to show you what the crowds look like! Guests were making their way into Disney’s Hollywood Studios bright and early this morning! Here’s how the park looked around 9:45AM! The park was officially set to open at 10AM. Crowds So far, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has definitely felt the most crowded to us out of all four theme parks. This park doesn’t seem to absorb crowds as well as others. In fact, the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge off of Grand Avenue was pretty congested this morning. Once we made out way through, there was a little more room to breathe. Crowds The Black Spire Outpost’s marketplace is now closed off and each party now waits on a marker. Cast Members will let the next party in once another party leaves. Each store that is open in this area (up to Ronto Roasters) will only allow one party into the store at a time. Marketplace Meanwhile, a standby line outside Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities was forming. Queue for Dok Ondar’s 26 guests are allowed inside Dok Ondar’s at a time which felt pretty cramped inside this tightly enclosed shop, even with social distancing markers on the ground. Dok Ondar’s And here was the line for Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run this morning. It already was up to a 55-minute wait around 11AM. Smugglers Run Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has a lot of bottlenecky spots, so at times the crowd was pinched a little more than we’d seen in other parks. Star Wars Crowds Hollywood Studios has had the most crowds to the visual eye compared to the other parks so far. Galaxy’s Edge Crowds Wait times are longer than we have seen at the other parks so far as well. Shortly after 10AM, several attractions were already posting lengthier wait times than we’re used to seeing. Screenshot of Wait Times Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was showing a 60-minute wait right around 10AM. Toy Story Land also longer wait times as well. Slinky Dog Dash was up to a 65-minute wait. Screenshot of Wait Times Around 11AM, the crowds seemed to shift around a little. Some of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge folks dispersed into other areas of the park. Millennium Falcon had dropped down to a 25-minute wait… . Screenshot of Wait Times Meanwhile rides such as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror saw a big increase in wait times. Both attractions were at 50-minutes around 11AM. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway went up to a 70-minute wait. Screenshot of Wait Times We’ll continue to update this post throughout the day, but so far Hollywood Studios feels pretty busy. Stay tuned! Check out how FAST the first group of boarding passes for Rise of the Resistance filled up this morning here! Are you thinking about visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Disney World Parades, Fireworks, and Character Meet and Greets Will Be Temporarily Suspended When Theme Parks Reopen Oga’s Cantina Is BACK on The List of Hollywood Studios’ Reopening Restaurants and Reservations Are Open! News! Here’s the FULL List of Rides and Attractions That Will Be Reopening in Hollywood Studios in Disney World! View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando brings back its Seven Seas Food Festival with precautions to protect from COVID-19. View the full article

Greetings from high up above on the Disney Skyliner! Disney Skyliner! We climbed aboard Disney World’s newest transportation system for the first time since mid-March and we’re sharing all the details when it comes to a post-closure ride in the sky! Arriving and Waiting in Line Waiting in line for the Skyliner is much like waiting in line for the Disney buses. Physical distancing floor markers were present in the queue area. Gondola Line When we arrived this morning, the gondolas were down temporarily. Cast Member encouraged guests to take the available busses. Those of us who wanted to wait for the Skyliners to start up again waited in a line outside of the main queue. See what riding the bus is like at a reopened Disney World here! Boarding and Riding in the Gondola At this time, each gondola will carry only one travel group at a time. The Cast Member asks how many are in your party and you are guided to your gondola, much like our experience on the Skyliner prior to the closures. A Gondola Cabin All to Ourselves Overall Experience The experience was similar to riding many of the attractions at Disney World. All groups are spaced by seating every other row or given an entire ride vehicle to themselves. This policy is also reflected in the gondola by seating one group per cabin to limit prolonged contact from other guests. The line looked long due to physical distancing but moved quickly once the gondolas were running again. As far as cleaning procedures, we were told by a Cast Member that the gondola cabins get cleaned once a day. Overall, riding the gondola is not much different before it closed in March. But there is more room inside the gondola an the potential for a longer wait time. Learn more about the Disney Skyliner here! What is your preferred mode of transportation at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Here Are the Transportation Options Available At Disney World During the Lengthy Closure View the full article

Get ready to sip, savor, and stroll across six continents at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! YES, it’s time, once again, to celebrate the best in global food and drink at our longest festival ever starting July 15! This year’s festival will be understandably different from what it was in the past. What has not changed is our chefs’ focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse global cuisines. And our beverage team has, once again, thoughtfully paired wine and beer with selections at each marketplace for the perfect sip. New this year, a digital Festival Guidebook available on the My Disney Experience mobile app! Check out the listing of the more than 20 festival-exclusive marketplaces and discover all the family fun activities like the return of Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt; entertainment including the merry Mariachi Cobre and the rhythmic JAMMitors crew; plus, a peek at the limited-edition 25th anniversary merchandise for purchase. Download the app today to learn more. This link takes you directly to our Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Digital Guidebook on My Disney Experience, or links you to the app store if you do not have the app installed. Here is the first peek at all the delicious offerings in this official Disney Parks Blog Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy! Mac & Cheese Hosted By Boursin® Cheese (World Showplace) Food Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce topped with Carrots, Celery, and Blue Cheese Crumbles Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce and Lobster Cream topped with Herbed Panko Macaroni & Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (Plant-Based)Beverage Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone, Salzburg, Austria L’ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ORAppleseed Orchard (World Showplace) Food Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup Caramel-Apple Popcorn Beverage Frozen Apple Pie (Non-Alcoholic) Short’s Brewing Co. Mule Beer, Elk Rapids, MI Heavy Seas Brewery Tropicannon Citrus IPA, Halethorpe, MI Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Dry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Mosa Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI Ciderboys Banana Bliss Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI Apple Blossom Sky: Fanta® Apple, Ginger Beer, Floodwall Apple Brandy, Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Syrup and Mini Marshmallows Desserts & Champagne (World Showplace) Food Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crumbled Twix® Original Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crushed M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Beverage Frozen S’mores (Non-Alcoholic) Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, Champagne Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, Champagne Frozen S’mores with Whipped Cream Vodka Wine & Dine Featuring Festival Favorites (World Showplace) Food Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, Poland Seafood Fisherman’s Pie, Ireland Spanakopita, Greece Beverage Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique, Seneca Lake Conundrum Red Blend, California tenshən Rhône Style White Blend, Central Coast Lang & Reed Wine Company Cabernet Franc, North Coast Frog’s Leap Zinfandel, Napa Valley Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls Guinness Baileys Milkshake Canada Food Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Prop & Peller® Pretzel Roll “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Beverage Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer, Hamilton, Ontario Inniskillin Icewine Château des Charmes Merlot Refreshment Port Food DOLE Whip® Pineapple (Plant-Based)Beverage DOLE Whip® Pineapple with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum Bud Light Seltzer Hawai’i (Showcase Plaza) Food Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise Teriyaki-glazed Spam® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise Beverage Maui Brewing Company Pineapple Mana Wheat, Kihei, HI Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine The Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza) Food Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Beverage Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic) Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Fort Pierce, FL Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy Shimmering Sips (Showcase Plaza) Food Shimmering Strawberry Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (Plant-Based) Beverage Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont Islands of the Caribbean (Showcase Plaza) Food Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Flancocho:Passion Fruit Cake with Coconut Flan Beverage Red Stripe Lager Opici Family White Sangria Frozen Mojito Earth Eats Hosted By Impossible (Near Mexico) Food Impossible Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (Plant-Based) The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (Plant-Based) Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs (Plant-Based and Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Beverage Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London® (Non-Alcoholic) Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London® with Tito’s Handmade Vodka served in a Mason Jar Mexico Food Ribeye Taco: Ribeye Steak with Ranchera Salsa in a Corn Tortilla topped with Onions, Chives, and a Lime Wedge Pork Tostada: Fried Corn Tortilla topped with Chipotle Black Beans, Roasted Pork, Fresh Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro Beverage Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager Crafted with Citrus Notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater Passion Rose Sangria: Red Wine, Rum, Rose Petal Liqueur, Passion Fruit Purée, and Lime Clásica Margarita: Tequila, Chile Poblano Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Salt Rim Mango Smoky Margarita: Mango Purée, Mezcal, Applejack, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Tajín Chile-Lime Rim China Food Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw Mongolian Beef Bao Bun Beverage Jasmine Draft Beer Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice Africa Food Spicy Kenyan Vegan Corn and White Beans with Pigeon Peas, Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw (Plant-Based)Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Scented Couscous Beverage Tusker Lager Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape Refreshment Outpost (Located in the African Outpost) Food Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola® or Minute Maid® Lemonadein a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic)Beverage Bud Light Seltzer Germany Food Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese Roast Bratwurst in a Prop & Peller® Pretzel Roll Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce Beverage Weihenstephaner Festbier Lager M.I.A. Brewing Company Hugo, Doral, FL Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb Riesling Italy Food Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese La Classica: Cheese Tortellini with Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Vodka Sauce, and Crispy Bacon Cannoli Siciliani:Crisp Pastry Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange Beverage Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner Pinot Grigio, Terre Di Bacco Chianti, Gabbiano Prosecco, Terre Di Bacco Moscato, Batasiolo Rosa Regale, Banfi Italian White Sangria with Prosecco Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon Hops & Barley Food New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing Beverage North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FLHeavy Seas Americannon APA, Baltimore, MD Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NYMer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Funnel Cakes (Located in the American Adventure) Food Street Corn Funnel Cake topped with Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Cumin Crema dusted with Paprika Japan Food Tempura Donburi: Two Pieces of Tempura Shrimp and Kakiage Vegetable Tempura with Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce served over Sushi Rice Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles in a Dashi Broth topped with Egg White Froth Chirashi Sushi Flowerpot: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, and Spinach served over Sushi Rice with Furikake and topped with Poke Sauce Beverage Kirin Draft Beer Strawberry Nigori Sake Furano Martini: Vodka, Lavender Syrup, and Yuzu Juice Morocco Food Beef Kefta Pocket with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, and Spicy Tomato Concassée Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce Beverage Mediterranean Beer Kasbah Prestige Red Red Organic Sangria Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur Brazil (Between Morocco and France) Food Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Pão De Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)Beverage M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL Frozen Caipirinha featuring Leblon Cachaça France Food Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises Et Chévre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust Canard Confit À L’orange: Braised Duck Confit À L’orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake Filled with Light Pastry Cream and Raspberry Coulis Beverage Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor Bordeaux, Merlot and Cabernet Blend, Château Tarin La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose L’orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Future World East – Spring Berry Bliss: Frozen Strawberry and Coconut Syrup topped with Raspberry Vodka Canada – Orange Splash: Frozen Lemon mixed with Orange Vodka American Adventure – Tropical Breeze: Frozen Lemon, Coconut Syrup, and Pineapple Rum Showcase Plaza – Passion Flower: Frozen Passion Fruit and Tea infused with Lemon Vodka View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the worst (and most likely) places to get stuck in Disney World. Skyliner Getting stuck in Disney World? Probably not the problem you’re expecting to deal with, but it’s a LOT more common than you might think Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video. And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Plus, you can get a full list planning cheat sheet for your Disney World vacation here! So check out the video and let us know: If you’ve ever felt/ have been stuck in Disney World. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: The 7 Weirdest Problems You’ll Have to Solve in Disney World! DFB Video: The 7 Things You Really DON’T Want in Disney World Right Now! View the full article

We’re live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today for its grand reopening! Hollywood Studios Temperature and bag checks went smoothly and we were allowed inside the park just a few minutes before for the first group of Rise of the Resistance boarding passes to be released at 10AM. Originally, Disney World announced they would not be using virtual queues for any theme park. Later, they retracted this statement and said Disney’s Hollywood Studios would, in fact, reopen with a modified virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance. The virtual queue feature is accessible on the My Disney Experience app. Screenshot Instead of arriving at the park super-early in the morning and jockeying for a spot, groups of boarding passes will now be released in batches three times a day (10AM, 1PM, and 4PM). Guests can only join one boarding group per day and getting a spot in a boarding group still doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get to ride the new attraction. Screenshot When the first group of Rise of the Resistance boarding passes was issued at 10AM this morning, they were distributed within 3 MINUTES! Screenshot If you’re visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, you’ll still have the chance to join a boarding group at 1PM and 4PM, but we’d make sure you set a reminder since these groups are also liable to go fast! See what’s new at Magic Kingdom this week here! Did you get a 10AM boarding group for Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance Reportedly Won’t Use Boarding Groups At Reopening We’re LIVE from the Rise of the Resistance Dedication Ceremony! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

The streets of Magic Kingdom are looking as magical as ever. Magic Kingdom We’re taking a tour through all of the lands of Disney’s flagship park today! You never know where we might spot something NEW. So come along as we take a look at all of the updates in construction and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Let’s start by taking a look at those construction updates! Adventureland The camel that hangs out by The Magic Carpets of Aladdin wasn’t spitting when we first returned to the park last weekend, but that’s changed! Camel Be wary when passing by this two-humped pal, you might get blasted with camel spit (AKA water). Tomorrowland Over in Tomorrowland, we checked in to see if the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was still down. Peoplemover Closed Poor PeopleMover! This attraction is still not operating. Click here to learn more about the PeopleMover closure! Magic Kingdom Transportation Updates On the way back from Magic Kingdom we rode in a newly refurbished Monorail Peach! Monorail Peach Of course, the cabins have the new social distancing barriers to split them… Monorail Peach …but there’s also this pretty new wall wrap! Monorail Peach Good lookin’, Monorail Peach! Click here to see more from the newly-refurbished Monorail Peach! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates We checked in with a Cast Member to confirm the 30% Annual Passholder merch discount, and sure enough, this BIG deal is a thing! Emporium’s Check-Out Annual Passholders, it’s time to get shopping! Want to know more about that Passholder discount? Click here! Main Street Emporium We found a handful of cute merch at Main Street Emporium. Have you ever seen anything cuter than these Mini Backpack Keychains? There’s a Stitch Keychain… Stitch Backpack Keychain …and a Minnie Keychain! Minnie Backpack Keychain You can snag either of these cute new accessories for $14.99! Gotta see more of these keychains? Click here! We’re big fans of this cute Disney World Door Hanger. One side says “My Happy Place” for when you’re off on a Disney vacation. Disney World Door Hanger The other says “Home Sweet Home” for when you get back! Snag it for $7.99. Disney World Door Hanger We totally dig this vintage-looking The Walt Disney Studios Hat for $27.99. Disney Studios Hat And we know a few kids who would look pretty cool in this Monorail Youth Shirt for $24.99. Monorail Shirt That’s ALL the new stuff we spotted in Magic Kingdom yesterday! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from inside and outside of the Disney parks! Click here to learn more about the reopening of Magic Kingdom! Think some of this merch is super cute? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — New Liberty Square Seating, Colorful Cotton Candy, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — BIG TRON Coaster Progress, Missing Food Favorites, and Valentine’s Preparations! View the full article

Hollywood Studios and EPCOT are officially reopening in Disney World today. Hollywood Studios We are reporting LIVE from both parks to give you all the details on crowds, wait times, and the overall park changes. OH, and, of course, we will be answering the biggest question on most people’s minds — the new Rise of the Resistance virtual queue. We will be updating this post throughout the day, so be sure to check back!! Entering Hollywood Studios We were let into the parking lot at 9:30AM this morning. Others had already arrived and parked before us. This is pretty different from what we’ve experienced at other parks. Up until today, we have been held with long lines until about 20-30 minutes prior to the park opening. Hollywood Studios Like the other parks, parking was every other car. Parking Temperature screening was up first. We headed through white tents and AdventHealth team members took our temperatures using handheld infrared thermometers. Temperature Checks For the security screening, we were asked to remove all umbrellas, metal drink containers, and aerosol cans. Everything else could be carried through the detectors. Security Screening There was no fingerprint touchpoint at the admission point. You just scan your MagicBand or card. Ticket Scanner Disney had opened the gates early to allow guests to start filing into Hollywood Studios. We were inside the park around 9:45AM. Hollywood Studios’ official opening time was 10AM. Crowds and Wait Times We noticed that crowds were a little heavier here than we felt like they were on other parks’ opening days. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was packed before the park was even officially open. Crowds Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue The Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue showed up as an option on our home screen before we were even in the park. Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue The queue opens at three different windows — 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM. Outside of those windows, you cannot select the Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue. Unavailable Prior to 10 AM We were able to snag a boarding group this morning. But within 3 minutes all of the 10AM boarding groups had been distributed. We will continue to update this post throughout the day, so please check back for more details and info! What questions do you have about the reopening of Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below and we will do our best to get them answered for ya! Related posts: NEWS: Rise of the Resistance in Disney World to Use a Modified Virtual Queue Upon Reopening A BIG Piece of NEW Disney World Planning Advice You’re Not Thinking About Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! View the full article

It’s time for imagination and adventure today with the phased reopening of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. As the parks take their deliberate and responsible approach to this next milestone, Disney cast members are ready and waiting to help guests discover worlds both real and imagined once again. Important updates have been implemented at Walt Disney World to promote enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and reduced contact. Please remember, attendance is currently limited and managed via the Disney Parks Pass reservation system, face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and temperature screenings are required for entry. Keep checking back to this post throughout the day, as we’ll be updating it with photos of some magic moments from each park. And don’t forget to follow @DisneyParksBlog on Instagram & Facebook and @DisneyParks on Twitter for even more news. You can also click here for our coverage from Saturday’s reopening of Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. View the full article

Our favorite pal is ready to help you cook up some FUN in the kitchen… Mickey and Minnie in EPCOT We spotted a couple of cute new housewares — I mean, Mousewares — at the World of Disney in Disney Springs, and they both feature none other than Mickey Mouse! At first glance, this ice cube tray looks similar to the Mickey-shaped ice cubes we’ve spotted in products before. Mickey Balloon Ice cube Tray But with a closer glance… Mickey Balloon Ice cube Tray … you’ll see that the longer shape and extension at the bottom of Mickey’s head form the signature shape of a Mickey Balloon! Mickey Balloon Ice cube Tray The flexible ice cube tray is $12.99. But it’s all classic Mickey — grin and all! — with the Mickey Baking Mold. Mickey Baking Mold The flexible food grade silicone mold is priced at $19.99. Mickey Baking Mold Of course, this isn’t all we found… Check out What’s New this week in Disney Springs here! From the new Backside of Water Bottle to t-shirts celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to the newest drinks at the Marketplace Starbucks for Christmas in July, you can check out all the latest from Disney Springs here! We’ll see you from Disney Springs again real soon, and from the Walt Disney World theme parks as EPCOT and Hollywood Studios join Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom as being officially reopen to guests today! Do you have any Disney-themed kitchen gadgets? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Frozen 2’s Magical Horse Plush Gallops Into Disney World! Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! What Time Is It? It’s Always “Snack Time” With This New Watch in Disney World! View the full article

Today is Tax Day 2020 — yes, TODAY! — and whether you filed back in April or you waited until today to pay Uncle Sam, one thing is for certain: we could all use a break! That’s right. Today’s the day to take a BREAK from everything and plan your next Disney World vacation. Cinderella Castle And since it’s always good to save some extra dough, we’re here to give you something REALLY GOOD today. For TODAY ONLY we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to SAVE MONEY (and an excuse to blow off your responsibilities and start making some PLANS)! ;-D Use promo code TAXDAY and save 50% Off the Everything Bundle for TODAY ONLY! That’s a $100 Value for Under $30! Save 50% Off of the DFB Everything Bundle with Our HUGE Tax Day Sale! To celebrate Tax Day (and saving money!), you can get 50% off the Everything Bundle — which is already SUPER DISCOUNTED! So you’re getting a sale on top of a sale — and that’s something to smile about! Get the Everything Bundle! The Everything Bundle includes all of our MOST popular DFB Guides: The 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks A Pre-Order of the 2020 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the 2019 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2020 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays and the 2019 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-order of The 2021 DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival and the 2020 Edition for FREE as an immediate download The MOST popular books in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides — individually priced at a total of over $100! But today, you get them for LESS THAN $30!! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! We only do this sale about twice a year, so now’s the time to take action. To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code TAXDAY at checkout! For more detailed information and screen shots from the e-Book, head over to DFBStore.com. With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! Related posts: We Have Something Really GOOD To Celebrate TODAY! IT’S BACK! One Of Our BIGGEST SALES OF THE YEAR! DFB Store SALE! Save 40% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Back to School Sale! View the full article

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The Swan and Dolphin Resort in Disney World has been offering some great deals on rooms recently. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Lately, they’ve extended some great savings for Disney World Annual Passholders while only moments ago they added a special promo to their website for Florida residents! But did you know that they also have a Nurse Appreciation Rate?! To book this special discount, you can call 1-888-828-8850 or go online and enter the promo code Y7N when prompted. You will need to show your valid nurse ID at check-in to receive this offer. Screenshot From Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s Website And medical workers aren’t the only group of folks Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is thanking for their service with a special offer. Teachers and School Support Staff are also being given their own exclusive discount which includes a savings of up to 25% off regular rates! You’ll want to book this deal using the promo code ZTC when promoted and be ready to show your school-issued ID when you check-in! Screenshot From Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s Website Both offers are valid seven days a week through October 6th, 2020, but only a limited number of rooms will be available. Tax is additional and other terms and conditions may apply such as blackout dates, plus neither offer can be combined with other promotions. Rates cannot be applied for groups of 10 or more rooms. Visit the Swan and Dolphin website for complete details. And don’t forget, if you book a stay at Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, you will have the same access to the Disney Park Pass reservation system as a regular Disney World guest! Check out the latest health and safety enhancements Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has implemented HERE! Are you a teacher or nurse? Let us know if you’ll be booking one of these rates in the comments below! Related posts: Florida Residents Can Save Up to 30% Off Rooms at Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort! Florida Residents Can Save BIG on Disney World Resort Rooms With This New Discount! This Magical Disney World Resort DISCOUNT Just Got Extended for 2020! View the full article

We love the smell of a good discount! Especially one that can save you some big bucks on your room at Disney World. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort And while earlier Disney World Swan and Dolphin released a deep discount on bookings for Annual Passholders, we just picked up the wonderful fragrance of this room deal for Florida residents. Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is currently allowing Florida residents to book their Disney World staycations with a HUGE savings. The special discount offer has been added to their website and folks who can show proof of Florida residency can save up to 30% Screenshot From Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s Website You can make your reservation online here or by calling 1-800-228-9290. Make sure you ask for or enter the promo code FR6 when prompted. Swan and Dolphin Resort The offer is valid seven days a week through October 6th, 2020, but only a limited number of rooms will be available for this promotion. Tax is additional and other terms and conditions may apply such as blackout dates. The offer can’t be combined with other promotions nor can it be applied to groups of 10 or more rooms. See their website for complete details and be sure to read more details regarding Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s enhanced health and safety measures before you go HERE! Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort guests will have the same access to the Disney Park Pass reservation system as regular Disney World guests. Learn more details here. Have you ever stayed at Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort? Let us know if you’ve enjoyed a stay at this resort in the comments below. Related posts: The Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Has Special Offers For Nurses and Teachers! Florida Residents Can Save BIG on Disney World Resort Rooms With This New Discount! This Magical Disney World Resort DISCOUNT Just Got Extended for 2020! View the full article

It certainly is a beautiful day to take a stroll around Disney Springs. Disney Springs We’re swinging by Disney World’s own shopping, dining, and entertainment complex to see what there is to see. Will we find new snacks? New merchandise? You’ll have to read on to find out! Check out EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Updates Marketplace Starbucks Our first stop is the Marketplace Starbucks — after all, all good days start with coffee. This location has three Christmas in July specials. Christmas in July Drink Specials There’s the Melted Snowman (Olaf would NOT like this frap), the Candy Cane, and the Snowball. Want to celebrate Christmas in July? Click here! Rainforest Cafe Rainforest Cafe has been open since this past weekend but this is the first time we’ve been by to see them open for business! Rainforest Cafe We didn’t sit down for lunch this time, but we did notice some signage and a hand sanitizer station at the entrance. Rainforest Cafe Nothin’ like a nice rain shower while you’re chowin’ down! Click here to read more about the reopening of Rainforest Cafe! Coca Cola Rooftop Bar At the Coca Cola Rooftop Bar, we checked in on the drink of the month — the Simply Razzle Dazzle. Razzle Dazzle We also noted that they are still selling refillable bottle but they aren’t actually refilling them for the time being. Refillable Bottle Let’s take a look at the construction progress around the Springs! Disney Springs Construction Updates Gideon’s Bakehouse One of our MOST anticipated spots has seen some progress. We got to see the Gideon’s Bakehouse construction barriers up in person for the first time! Gideon’s Bakehouse This spot is coming this year to serve up some delicious cookies. Click here for the latest DETAILS about Gideon’s Bakehouse! lululemon lululemon officially got some signage! Still no sign of an opening date on this spot, but it’s nice to see that we’re one step closer. lululemon Construction Splitsville Luxury Lanes There’s some minor construction on the pathways in front of Splitsville Luxury Lanes that seems to be all wrapped up. The pavement looks nice, don’t you think? Splitsville Construction M&M Store And, of course, we swung by the M&M Store to see what progress is looking like. M&M Store Construction It’s pretty easy to spot some BIG differences over the barrier. The whole WALL is missing! Read MORE on the new M&M’s Store here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Pop Gallery The Pop Gallery currently has a BIG sale going on with items between 25% and 70% off! Pop Gallery Sale Disney Style The new Together Again Shirts that we’ve seen as a part of the Disney World reopening are available in Disney Springs! We spotted them in World of Disney and Disney Style. Together Again Shirts Take a closer look at the Together Again merchandise here! The Ink & Paint Collection has been out for a while, but we spotted this new-to-us Alex and Ani Sketch Mickey Bracelet at Disney Style for $49.99. Alex and Ani Ink & Paint Pandora Speaking of bracelets, Pandora has a promotion going on as a thank you to returning customers. Pandora Promotion You’ll get a free United Together Stronger Than Ever Charm with your purchase of a $65 bracelet for the time being. Click here to learn more about this limited promotion! World of Disney Alright now for the BULK of new stuff at World of Disney! First up, we spotted these super cute new sock patterns with these Up Grape Soda Socks… Up Socks …these Up Adventure is Out There Socks… Up Socks …and these Peace Love Mickey Socks! These super cute socks are $11 each when you buy two or $14.99 per pair individually. Mickey Socks Then there’s the My Happy Place Desk Plaque to remind you of where you wish you could be while you’re working away! Snag it for $12.99. Desk Plaque To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Disney released a whole line of super cool new-to-us tees! Check out this silly Action Figures & Adventure Sets Tee for $24.99. Star Wars Shirt Our favorite top of the new collection is this neat Retro Movie Promo T-shirt for $24.99. Star Wars Shirt Wait, we take it back. We can’t NOT call this one our favorite when Darth Vader is in this crazy pose. Pick up this Vader-iffic T-shirt for $34.99. Star Wars Shirt There’s this super simple but still textured 40th Anniversary Shirt for $39.99. Star Wars Shirt If you dig the retro vibes, maybe go for this Colorful Star Wars Shirt for $29.99! Star Wars Shirt We also particularly like this Shiny 40th Anniversary Tee for $34.99! Star Wars Shirt Read MORE about the 40th Anniversary merchandise here!! Gotten into baking in the last few months? You might want the Mouse Wares Mickey Baking Mold for $19.99. Mickey Baking Mold Perhaps the CUTEST thing we found all day in Disney Springs was this ADORABLE Mouse Wares Mickey Balloon Ice Cube Tray for $12.99. Our drinks have never looked so cute! Mickey Balloon Ice cube Tray For $19.99, you can snag this super silly new-to-us Mr. Potato Head Shirt. Mr. Potato Head Shirt Is your fam the ultimate Disney fam? Then its time to suit up. There are Mickey ear hats for the whole squad! Whether you’re a Disney Mom… Mom Hat …or Disney Dad for $27.99. Dad Hat OR a Disney Kid… Kid Hat …or Disney Baby for $24.99. There’s a cap for you! Baby Hat On the subject of neat hats, we think we found a winner. Look at this Forky Youth Hat. How can you not love that face? Make it yours for $24.99. Forky Hat But, the NUMBER ONE piece of merchandise we found today is both stupendous AND spectacular. Backside of Water Bottle It’s inspired by the eighth wonder of the world — it’s the new version of the Jungle Cruise Back Side of Water Tumbler for $19.99! Click here for more pics of the Jungle Cruise Tumbler! Wowza! That’s a TON of new updates from Disney Springs! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest news as we hang out in a reopened Disney World. Wanna see some more great Disney merch? Click here! What Disney Springs updates get you excited? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: Construction Updates, TONS of Rainbow Merchandise, and Designer Masks! What’s New at Disney Springs — A BRAND NEW Store, Potato Chips IN A Cake, and MORE Mermaid Merch… What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… View the full article

EPCOT is gearing up for its grand reopening celebration tomorrow — which will also be the official start date of the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Food and Wine Festival And while we’ve been exploring the park during a special Cast Member preview this week, EPCOT’s World Showcase has felt a little different. Each pavilion is normally staffed by cultural representatives from each of the represented countries, but for now, it could be a long time before all of the cultural ambassadors can return to Disney World. Back when the parks first extended their temporary closure dates, Disney World canceled all of its future college and cultural programs for candidates who were “due to arrive through early June.” Recently we learned college programs would not likely resume anytime soon. And now it appears some of Disney World’s cultural ambassadors are also receiving notification that their programs are being canceled through the end of the year. EPCOT We were contacted by several cultural representatives who told us they’d received word from Disney that their programs have been canceled. Even candidates who’d received offers had their offers withdrawn. Since Disney World’s cultural ambassadors comprise a large portion of the workforce at EPCOT’s World Showcase, returning Cast Members will most-likely be filling in for them until they’re able to return. We’ll be checking in tomorrow on the pavilions to show you what EPCOT is like when it reopens so stay tuned for more updates. Is international travel banned right now? Here’s the latest info for Disney fans abroad! Will you be heading to EPCOT tomorrow for the reopening? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Pardon Disney’s Pixie Dust: This Disney World Construction Could Impact Your Next Vacation Disney World Is Calling Festival Cast Members Back to Work. Here’s What We Know So Far. The Spike the Bee Sipper and Spork are BACK for the 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Disney World has reopened, but there are still some changes to be made to some of the new systems. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Annual Passholders have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this year when it comes to getting their money’s worth. Many folks have had their passes extended for the length of the closure — but that’s not the end of things. With the introduction of the Disney Park Pass reservation system to limit capacity, Passholders aren’t necessarily guaranteed entry into the parks. To help mitigate Passholder concerns, Disney recently announced an added 30-day extension on top of the closure extension to make up for the capacity limits. Now, we know that those extensions are coming soon — and Passholders have another option. In an email to Passholders today, Disney spoke about that way that “Park reservations will change the way that many of our Passholders use their pass.” The resultant 30-day extension to make up for this will be automatically processed and visible in eligible Passholders’ My Disney Experience Accounts over the coming weeks. So, keep an eye on your expiration date! 2020 Annual Passholder Magnet If you would rather NOT take the extension, you are welcome to cancel your pass and instead receive an applicable refund instead of the additional month. To do so, or if you have any other concerns, call V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. Keep in mind, lines may be busy so be patient and keep trying as needed. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on the park reopenings and Annual Passholder options. If you have any specific questions, reach out in the comments and we will do our best to get you answers. Click here to learn more about Park Pass Reservations for Annual Passholders. Does this situation apply to you? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Releases Updated Options for Annual Passholders Ahead of Reopening Has Disney World Paused Annual Pass Sales? Here’s What We’re Experiencing NEWS: Disney World Unexpectedly Charged Annual Passholders 4 Months of Payments TODAY View the full article

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Disney just revealed a sneak peek at an exclusive pin collection for its D23 Gold and Gold Family Members — and it will transport you to a world of fantasy and fun! D23 Gold Membership If you haven’t joined D23—The Official Disney Fan Club, then now might be a great time so you can take advantage of this limited-time offer. The new D23 Fantastic Worlds Pin Set features four pins “depicting favorite Disney destinations” including Cherry Tree Lane from Mary Poppins, Kuzcotopia from The Emperor’s New Groove, Monstropolis from Monsters, Inc., and Zootopia. The new D23 Gold Member Exclusive Pin Collection The D23 Fantastic Worlds Pin Set costs $39.99 and is limited to two per guest, according to shopDisney.com. Here’s a closer look at all four pins in the collection. Artwork for the pin set is “inspired by vintage travel logos” designed by artist Alex Riegert-Waters. Each one is a colorful snapshot of the memorable movie locations. The 2020 D23 Exclusive Fantastic Worlds Pin Set We love the look of these new pins that have the touch of old-fashioned style. You can’t find these pins at any of the theme parks or Disney Springs! If you’re interested in picking up this set, then head over to D23 and sign up for a Gold membership for yourself of your family. A single membership costs $99.99/year and a family membership is $129.99/year. As a gold member, you do receive exclusive perks and opportunities that the general members do not get like early access this plush Mickey Mouse! ©Disney Once you get your gold membership, click here to go to shopDisney.com with your special access code to buy the exclusive pin set. Click Here To See More D23 Exclusive Merchandise! Which of these exclusive pins are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Recreate These 12 Iconic Snacks Inspired By Your Favorite Disney Movies! NEWS: You Can Become a D23 Gold Family Member for HALF the Price TODAY! Don’t Miss Out on Early Access to This Limited-Edition April Mickey Plush! View the full article

Disneyland Resort has been closed since March with no established reopening date. Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet Annual Passholders were granted an initial extension when the park first closed. Passholders who paid in full automatically had their expiration date extended for the number of days the parks will be closed or have the option to receive a partial refund. Monthly payments were paused for Passholders who were on the monthly payment program. Disneyland has now issued another statement regarding pass extensions. A statement was sent to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Annual Passholders. Disney World Passholders will receive a 30-day extension to their pass. As for Disneyland Passholders, the extension “will be applied to your pass 6–8 weeks after Disneyland Resort Theme Parks reopen.” Disneyland Annual Passes The statement also noted that Disneyland will have park reservation rules and limited availability for its theme parks. Information about the new Disneyland reservation system will be revealed at a later date. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Passholders have the option to cancel their passes and receive any applicable refunds in lieu of the additional month. To cancel, call Passholder support at 407-939-7277 before August 11th, 2020. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more about the extension and the new reservation system. Learn more about the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Closures here! Are you an Annual Passholder? Let us know what you think of the new extension! Related posts: 6 Questions and ANSWERS About The New Disneyland Annual Pass Fee Waivers and Extensions! NEWS: Disneyland Extends Offer for Guests Affected By the Closures Through July Find Out What an EMPTY Disneyland Resort Looks Like! View the full article