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Now that 2020 tickets and hotel reservations for Disney World are available, we’ve already told you about a major resort hotel offer for Annual Passholders! Magic Kingdom But Disney World APs aren’t the only folks landing some sweet deals right now. In fact, if you’re a Florida resident, you can save a lot of money booking a room at Disney World right now, too. With this exclusive new offer, Florida Residents can enjoy discounted rates on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights July 9th through September 30th, 2020. Screenshot From Disney World’s Website Rooms are limited and length of stay requirements may apply. Florida residents will have until September 30th, 2020 to book these rates. Click here to see the list of Disney World resort hotels that will be reopening along with their scheduled reopening dates. See what our experience was like staying in a newly reopened Disney World resort here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Important Details Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Proof of Florida residency required at check-in. Valid admission and a park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer. We’ll keep an eye out for more discount news for everybody else, but for now, the general public can still take advantage of the Sun & Fun deal which you can read more about here! Click here to read our FAQ about staying at the newly reopened Disney World resort hotels! Are you a Florida resident? Let us know if you’ll be taking advantage of this special offer in the comments below! Related posts: This Magical Disney World Resort DISCOUNT Just Got Extended for 2020! NEWS! Disney Announces a Special Disney World Offer Just for Florida Residents! NEWS! This MAJOR Disney World Room Discount Just Got a BIG Extension! View the full article

We’re in Magic Kingdom today for the Annual Passholder preview of the reopening! Splash Mountain One of our BIGGEST questions has been how long wait times will be in Magic Kingdom. Well, we’re working on figuring it out; some lines are definitely LONG. You might think the longest line in Magic Kingdom today would be Splash Mountain (after all it IS going to get reimagined). You’re close, but there’s actually a MUCH longer wait for something else. It’s true, the attraction had a little under an hour wait this morning — but the LARGEST line in Magic Kingdom today was for the SPLASH MOUNTAIN MERCH! Frontierland stores are using a virtual line (much like we saw in Disney Springs when World of Disney opened). Splash Mountain merchandise You’ll never guess how long the wait was when we got in line — 240 MINUTES! That’s FOUR HOURS. Dang, people really want their Bre’r Bear plush toys! Splash Plushes Is this wait time the most surprising thing we’ve seen in Magic Kingdom today? Maybe. Keep in mind guests don’t have to physically stand in line. The virtual line will send them a text when it’s their turn in line. Stay tuned for ALL the updates from the Passholder Preview days in Disney World! We’re LIVE from the return to Magic Kingdom. Click here to follow along! Would YOU wait four hours for Splash Mountain merch? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Spotted! The COOLEST New Shirt Splashes Into Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! This New Splash Mountain Shirt Has a Magical Surprise! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! View the full article

We’re back at Magic Kingdom today for an Annual Passholder preview before the park opens to the general public on Saturday. Magic Kingdom And now it’s time to take a visit to our happy place INSIDE our happy place! That’s right — we’re headed to Main Street Bakery, a.k.a. Magic Kingdom’s Starbucks location to see what new treats we can find! Oh Main Street Bakery, how we’ve MISSED you! From your antique ceiling tiles, brass light fixtures, and your copper accents aplenty — you truly are our home, sweet home. Not to mention the air in here is always filled with the delicious aroma of freshly ground COFFEE! If that doesn’t wake you up, we don’t know what will! Main Street Bakery And what have we here? A new specialty cold brew drink! It’s called the Endless Yum and it features Starbucks’ signature cold brew topped with a cinnamon almondmilk foam! Sounds pretty yummy to us! Endless Yum Well, we know what we’ll be ordering once we get to the front of the line! Both sides were open at Main Street Bakery today and folks were doing a good job social distancing thanks to the handy markers that have been placed on the ground. Main Street Bakery Plexiglass shields have been installed at all the registers and guests are held at the register after they order until a spot over by the pickup window opens up. Guests are encouraged to use contactless forms of payment such as MagicBands, Apple Pay, or the Starbucks app. Main Street Bakery The pickup window also has a new plexiglass barrier. A Cast Member will call your name when your drink is ready and you can approach the counter. Pick-Up Window When you pick up your drink, be sure to ask for any sugar or milk if you need it since these items are no longer being left out on the counter for guests. Milk and Sugar Are Available Upon Request And voila! We’re already outside in the fresh air with our Endless Yum! Endless Yum And we gotta say — the Endless Yum lives up to its name! The cinnamon adds a nice spiciness to the cold brew which is smooth and bright! The almond milk adds just a little sweetness, but if you prefer a sweeter drink, you might wanna ask for a few pumps of syrup! Endless Yum We can’t wait to explore more Magic Kingdom stuff for you, but for now, you can also follow along with our live coverage happening over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom right here! Check out another NEW Starbucks drink we spotted in Disney World here. Which Disney parks’ Starbucks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! Guess Who’s Back, Back Again! Smoked Butterscotch Is Back at Starbucks in Disney World! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news!! Magic Kingdom on cast member preview day, July 2020 It’s a huge week for Disney World — we’re actually in the parks right now! We’ve got a peek at what’s different in the parks now, great news for those of you looking to make dining reservations, a change to Disneyland’s hotel reservations, AND tickets are on sale for 2020 starting today! 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: The biggest questions you have about Disney World. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: Holiday Parties & Decor, TONS of NEW Snacks, Must-Have Merch, and MORE DFB Video: 7 Things You NEED to Buy Before Disney Raises the Price! DFB Video: 7 Disney Changes We Can’t Believe Took This Long View the full article

Select Walt Disney World hotels began reopening to guests on June 22nd, ahead of the Resort’s theme parks which will officially begin reopening to guests this Saturday, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel still have Disney’s Magical Express available as a complimentary transportation option to and from the Orlando International Airport even during this initial reopening phase. However, a modification has been made to the service that we thought future guests will certainly want to know. Under typical operations, Disney’s Magical Express offers guests the ability to have their checked luggage delivered directly from the airport to their Resort hotel room. However, according to an update on the Walt Disney World website, starting Thursday, July 16, 2020, “Disney’s Magical Express service will not be providing luggage delivery service for those arriving to and departing from the airport.” Walt Disney World website screenshot This means that guests who use Disney’s Magical Express service will be responsible for picking up any and all of their own checked luggage from the airport’s baggage claim area. Then guests will carry their bags to their designated motorcoach where the driver will load them onto the bus to their Resort hotel. (Luggage will travel with the guests on the same motorcoach.) Upon arrival at the Resort, luggage assistance will be available at the entrance, including storage of luggage and/or delivery to the room. Disney’s Magical Express Guests will also retain their own luggage for departure, and it will likewise be loaded onto the motorcoach. Guests will check their luggage with their airline upon arrival at the airport. (Resort airline check-in will not be offered “at this time.”) Note that, on the Walt Disney World website, this statement precedes the information: “During the initial reopening period, some benefits may be modified or unavailable.” At press time, there is no information regarding how long the luggage delivery service will be suspended, but if anything changes, we will keep you posted. In the meantime, you can catch up on the latest information regarding the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort by visiting any of the links below. Do you take Disney’s Magical Express when you visit Walt Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney Shares Message For Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests About Enhanced Safety and Cleaning Measures For Their Stay NEWS: Date Announced for Suspension of Disney Transportation in Walt Disney World Resort “Can I Still Get a Celebration Button in Walt Disney World?” We Found Out! View the full article

Today, you can complete your Disney Paper Parks of Main Street, U.S.A. and the “Magic Happens” parade with the release of part two of Disney Paper Parks. Once completed, know that we have more printable, 3D activity sheets on the way, and in the meantime, enjoy moving the floats down your parade route at home as pieces of moving art! When Imagineers Stephanie Jazmines and Amy Young designed Disney Paper Parks for the Disney Parks Blog, they wanted to remind guests how big of an opportunity a blank sheet of paper can be. If that sounds familiar, it was a mantra of Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar. Stephanie said, “With today’s increasing emphasis on the digital, it’s always rewarding to step back and remember what you’re capable of making with some imagination and your own two hands.” As a reminder, the activity sheets require the use of scissors, glue and folding along dotted lines in specific directions. For best results, we recommend printing the sheets at their actual size, not scaling them to fit the page. For those with little ones, we also recommend adult participation or supervision. “It’s amazing what you can create with a single piece of paper,” Amy said. “So, grab your art supplies, pack your patience and take your time to create your very own paper park. We are so excited to see Disney fans bring these pages to life!” By downloading Disney Paper Parks, you acknowledge and agree that these materials are being provided to you for personal, non-commercial use. View the full article

Attention: Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders! A new discount has been revealed on the Walt Disney World website just for you! Walt Disney World Annual Passholder And we want to give you the scoop now because the Annual Passholder Summer and Early Fall Room Offer is currently available at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights starting today, July 9th! Here are the details: The Annual Passholder Summer and Early Fall Room Offer is available for stays most nights July 9 through September 30, 2020, and this promotion includes savings of up to 40% (!!) for dates in September! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Advance reservations are required to take advantage of this offer. You can book now through September 30th for a minimum stay of 1 night and a maximum of 14 nights. Resort hotels included in this offer are as follows: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Beach Club Resort – reopening August 24 Disney’s Contemporary Resort – reopening July 10 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – reopening September 21 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – reopening August 12 Disney’s Yacht Club Resort – reopening August 24 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – reopening July 29 The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – reopening August 12 Disney’s Pop Century Resort – reopening July 10 Art of Animation Resort Remember: the Annual Passholder must present a valid Walt Disney World Pass at check-in. Disney provides the following additional information: Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length of stay requirements may apply. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Savings based on the non-discounted price a non-Passholder pays for the same room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. A valid annual pass and park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer. Are you a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS: Date Announced for Suspension of Disney Transportation in Walt Disney World Resort UPDATED! What Is Still Open and What Is Closed in Walt Disney World Today Disney Shares Message For Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests About Enhanced Safety and Cleaning Measures For Their Stay View the full article

We’re live from Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time since the closures for an Annual Passholder preview. Animal Kingdom Entrance We have already checked out Magic Kingdom, and now we’re ready to explore ALL the changes in Animal Kingdom. We will be updating this post throughout the WEEK, so be sure to check back. And if you have any questions about the changes and the new procedures, please let us know! We will do our best to get you the answers you need. Do note: This is just a preview, so things could change for the grand reopening of Animal Kingdom on the 11th. Parking Passholders were permitted to head into Animal Kingdom parking at 7:30AM for the preview. Attendants were parking cars in every other space so that guests can physical distance as they get out. Animal Kingdom Parking Bag and Temperature Checks Temperature checks are done with handheld infrared thermometers in large white tents. Remember, these checks are administered by AdventHealth professionals. Temperature Checks Then it’s onto bag check. The new process here has you keeping all items in your bags and carrying them through the detectors. Bag Check Sign If your bags trigger the sensor, you may be subject to a no-touch bag search. Security Screening Health Measures There is signage regularly placed to remind guests to physical distance from one another. Health Signage The Disney trash cans even had some health reminders. Health Signage All around the park, we noticed physical distancing and directional stickers on the ground, Physical Distancing Crowds and Wait Times Right at the start of the day, Avatar Flight of Passage was registering a five-minute wait. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this wait time as more guests arrive at the park. Flight of Passage Wait Time Remember, we will be updating this throughout the day and the WEEK, so be sure to check back. Follow along with us LIVE from Magic Kingdom here! When are you planning to visit Disney World? What questions do you have? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World! Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens Umm, Can We Talk For a Sec About These BIZARRE Snacks From Disney World?! View the full article

Disney World is reopening this week, and that means that some guests are ready to plan their trips to the parks. Walt Disney World During the historic Disney World closure, new ticket sales and hotel reservations were indefinitely suspended so that Disney could accommodate guests with existing reservations. New vacation packages for 2021 opened first and last night, Disney announced that 2020 purchases would be available TODAY. It’s official! 2020 Disney World tickets and hotel reservations are available NOW! Currently, the only ticket option available is Standard Theme Park admission. We tried to select the option to purchase a new Annual Pass and were directed to the Experience Update page. One thing to note — there is no Park Hopper add-on option for 2020 tickets (you CAN add Park Hopper in 2021!). Disney Website Screenshot In fact, the only add-on option is for the Memory Maker service. As of now, you’ll have to wait until 2021 if you want tickets with Park Hopper, Park Hopper Plus, or the Water Park and Sports option. Keep in mind that you should take a look at Disney Park Pass availability prior to booking — even if you’re looking at a 2021 trip. Disney Website Screenshot Resorts with availability for 2020 have been listed this morning too! One thing to note is that the hotels with unannounced reopenings do NOT have any 2020 OR 2021 availability at this time. Disney Website Screenshot We didn’t encounter any website issues this morning, but Disney did mention the use of virtual waiting rooms and rolling release times so let us know if you have any trouble! Stay tuned to DFB in the coming week for all the HUGE reopening updates. Click here to learn more about the hotel reopening dates! Will you be booking a 2020 vacation? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Ticket Sales and Hotel Bookings For 2020 Open TOMORROW! Can I Get A Refund On My Disney World Park Hopper Ticket Add-On? Here Are Three Options! Disney World Hotel Guests Are Receiving “Must Read” Health Acknowledgment Through My Disney Experience! View the full article

A Massachusetts tourist who says she was electrically shocked at Universal’s Volcano Bay water park last year has dismissed her lawsuit, court records show. View the full article

At least one cruise brand plans to begin sailing next month, and while it's not in the U.S., the coronavirus safety protocols in place could be what North American cruisers get when cruising returns. View the full article

Disney World is mere days away from officially reopening. That means final preparations are underway to be ready to welcome guests back into the parks. Cinderella Castle in Reopened Disney World One of the biggest changes has been the introduction of the Park Pass Reservation System, which requires guests to have both a valid ticket AND a reservation for access to one of Disney World’s theme parks. When the Park Pass system went live, a number of Annual Passholders were left in a confusing situation — if they held a hotel reservation, they were only able to book the length of their resort stay and NOT also their three days of passes at a time allotted to them as Passholders. It seems this has changed! Previously, the online Park Pass system only identified guests in one of three ways — regular ticket holders, guests with hotel reservations, or Passholders with no overlapping. This meant Passholders WITH a hotel reservation were recognized in the system by their hotel stay, allowing them to book for the length of their stay. It did NOT let them go back and make the three passes they are able to book with their Annual Passes on top of those hotel-related passes. ©Screenshot From Disney Park Pass As of today, the Park Pass system will allow Passholders with a resort stay to book BOTH. So they can book their resort passes for the length of their stay and then still book those additional three AP-related Park Passes. We had a number of readers reach out to us frustrated with this limitation, so if this applied to your situation, be sure to note you now have more Park Pass options as a Passholder. ©Disney This new information is noted on the site, but we haven’t been able to see it reflected for us just yet. We’ll keep you updated if we learn of any changes to the Park Pass system in the coming days, and be sure to check back with us for our continuing coverage of Disney World’s reopening! We’ll be live in the parks sharing everything with you, so let us know any questions you may have! Are you a Passholder who had been affected by this limitation? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System Is Live! We Have All the Need-to-Know Details! Updated: NEWS! Disney World Guests’ FastPasses Are Disappearing in July — Even AFTER the Reopening Date Guests Can Now MODIFY Disney World Reservations From Now to June 21st But There’s A BIG Catch View the full article

Today Walt Disney World began accepting Resort reservations for 2020 again! 9 July 2020 – This not only affects the general public, but the military community as well. I’m hearing good reports of Military Discount Availability from Our Travel Agent partner Ears of Experience! Due to the reduction in interest in going to Disney World […] The post 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Are Back appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […] The post News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

While Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today, there is no news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Military Base Ticket Offices including Shades of Green have received no notice as to when they will be allowed to re-start military ticket sales. […] The post No News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney passholders preview coronavirus-inspired changes at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. View the full article

Cast Members Making Magic In New Ways With Additional Health, Safety Training | #DisneyCastLife View the full article

In our newest episode of #DisneyCastLife, we’re joined by Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pam Hymel for a special look at how cast members are learning to make magic in new ways with additional health and safety training. We’ve missed seeing you in the parks! And we hope that the Know Before You Go information recently shared here on the blog helps you prepare for your next visit. For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Ambassador team on Instagram at @WDW.Ambassador and @Disneylandambassador. And be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments. RELATED STORIES: New #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Members Making Disney Magic#DisneyCastLife: Cast Members Prepare to Welcome Back Guests at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resorts, Disney Store Locations Reopening and MoreSPECIAL EDITION: New #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Member Magic at Hong Kong DisneylandNew #DisneyCastLife: Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro Shares Special Message, Cast Members Create Magic at Disney Springs and MoreSPECIAL EDITION: #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Members Making Magic at Shanghai Disney Resort#DisneyCastLife: New Episode Highlights Cast Member Magic Around the World#DisneyCastLife: Disney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic Around the WorldDisney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic in New Episode of #DisneyCastLife #DisneyCastLife: Disney Ambassadors Share Cast Member Magic in New Video SeriesView the full article

We love checking out all of the gorgeous Minnie Ears that Disney releases! Ears Section of World of Disney We’ve found a few really fun pairs in Disney Springs lately — like the Pin Trading Minnie Ears! And today, we spotted a gorgeous new design that we can totally see ourselves rocking when the parks reopen! Today, we were strolling through World of Disney in Disney Springs when something flashy caught our eye. What shiny treasure did we come across?? A new pair of Black and Gold Sequined Minnie Ears! Black and Gold Minnie Ears These ears are pretty similar to the previous black and gold Minnie Ears design — except on the new pair, the bow is sequined as well as the ears and band! These ears have a festive vibe for your first trip back to the parks! You can snag a pair for $29.99! Disney just released A TON of new t-shirts! Check them out here! Do you plan on adding this pair of Minnie Ears to your collection? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: These Blinged Out 2020 Ears in Disney World are Our EVERYTHING Right Now! 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

Even before local health officials mandated face masks in both Orange County, Florida, and Anaheim, California, Disney stated that all Cast Members and guests over the age of two would be required to wear a face covering while inside Disney World’s theme parks, hotel common areas, and Disney Springs. Rainbow Mickey Face Mask We’ve shared information about what Disney considers to be an acceptable face covering. But, there have been some inconsistencies between guest experiences and Disney’s official policy that could impact what type of face covering you should bring with you to Disney World. The confusion has to do with gaiters, a popular style of face covering that is worn around the neck and lower face. Gaiters are an accepted form of face covering in many places, but whether or not they’re considered adequate for entry to Disney World has been a bit of a mystery. Disney’s policy doesn’t explicitly mention whether or not gaiters are permissible. Disney World’s website does state that face coverings must “be secured with ties or ear loops,” which leaves some room for interpretation since some gaiter styles include ear loops. Does this mean gaiters with ear loops will be considered okay by Disney standards? Screenshot of Disney World’s Website We’ve also seen gaiters for sale in some of the Disney Springs stores that are owned by third parties. Does that mean these types of gaiters will be allowed inside Disney World since they’re being sold inside Disney World? Gaiters at Chapel Hats in Disney Springs There are some forms of face coverings that Disney has specifically stated are unacceptable. So far, we know that Disney does not consider face shields an adequate face covering, but guests are welcome to wear them in addition to an acceptable face covering. Bananas are also prohibited since they aren’t snug enough against the lower part of the face. Do I have to wear a mask when taking a photo in Disney World? Here’s what we experienced. Recently, we’ve had readers tell us that Disney is no longer accepting gaiters as a valid form of face covering since they don’t fit snugly enough. Disney’s guidelines state that the face covering must “fit snugly but comfortably against the the side of the face,” and most gaiters hang somewhat loosely around the face. If we are to take Disney’s language literally, we wouldn’t be surprised to hear them confirm that gaiters aren’t sufficient. In the market for some new face coverings? Check out our line of Disney Food Blog masks! In fact, one of our readers shared that he was issued a disposable face mask to wear instead of his gaiter, rather than be turned away. BUT, we don’t advise you to try this. Disney likely would not have disposable masks to give out to every guest, and if they determine that your face covering is inadequate, you won’t be allowed in. Cast Members We have previously seen gaiters accepted at Disney Springs and we know some guests may intend to use them as their face covering when the parks reopen. BUT FOR NOW, we strongly suggest that you bring an additional style of face mask if your first choice is a gaiter. Even though Disney World’s website doesn’t explicitly prohibit the use of gaiters, we think based on the language that there’s a good chance they won’t be allowed. We recommend you carry a few ear loop or tie face masks as a backup, just in case. Better safe than sorry — and A LOT better than being turned away for not having a sufficient face mask! We will continue to keep you updated on the mask policy at Disney World should Disney provide further clarification! Disney is now selling extra-large face masks! Click here to learn more! Were you hoping to wear a gaiter to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) 5 Disney World CHANGES That Aren’t Nearly as Bad As We’d Imagined NEWS! Largest U.K. Travel Agency Cancels All Vacations to Walt Disney World Until December! View the full article

Just as we’ve missed you, I know many of you have missed visiting our parks and on your next visit there will be a lot of new things to notice. We have introduced new health and safety measures throughout our parks, like physical distancing and modified restaurant menus, and at Magic Kingdom Park we’ve also continued the royal makeover of our beloved castle. As I shared earlier this year, Cinderella Castle is currently in the process of receiving a royal makeover and the work is nearly complete! The treasured icon at the heart of Walt Disney World Resort is being made over with bold, shimmering and regal enhancements befitting The Most Magical Place on Earth. Walt Disney Imagineering helped select the new royal color scheme to give Cinderella Castle its glistening new look. Special elements, such as a sapphire dusting on the blue rooftops and gold trim, were added to make the iconic spires sparkle in the sun. Here is a sneak peek at the regal new look, which you might see our painters applying the final coats of paint and adding the finishing touches to if you’re planning to visit Magic Kingdom park over the next several weeks: Cinderella Castle looks more stunning than ever and I can’t wait for you to see the progress we’ve made when we reopen Magic Kingdom park on July 11. View the full article

Disney World starting ticket sales, hotel booking for 2020 again View the full article

Disneyland Park will celebrate its 65th anniversary on July 17th! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle And in honor of the milestone, Disney is releasing some awesome new merch! Check out a sneak peek of the new apparel, pins, and plushes celebrating 65 years of Disneyland! Known as “the happiest place on earth,” Disneyland Park has been the source of magical memories for 65 years. And we’re always down to rep our love of Disney with some merch! ©Disney Looking for something wearable? We love “The Happiest Place on Earth” spirit jersey! And this button-up featuring classic Disneyland icons like Mickey and Mr. Toad is irresistible! ©Disney Check out these retro pins featuring the iconic Disneyland sign, park map, and the famous Hat Box Ghost from Haunted Mansion! ©Disney The anniversary backpack by Loungefly features our favorite mouse couple and the sparkly Minnie Mouse ears make a bold fashion statement! ©Disney And there’s exclusive Annual Passholder merch that showcases attractions and characters that Disneyland guests know and love! ©Disney And as an added bonus, shopDisney is honoring the 65th anniversary by launching these commemorative lithographs on July 17th at 7AM PT! ©Disney So, how can you snag this Disneyland anniversary merch? Visit Disney’s event website on July 14th at 10AM PT to grab your favorite items! Plus, guests will have the option to have the order shipped or pick it up in the newly re-opened Downtown Disney between July 23rd-July 27th. Remember, limited-time Disney merch usually flies off the shelves (virtual or not) and all items are first come, first served. So be sure to mark your calendar if you want to get your hands on this Disneyland collection! Love Disney merchandise? Check out the new (and adorable!) Jungle Cruise Funko Pop! Do you plan on snagging any of this merch? Let us know what you’ll be ordering! Related posts: We Have A Sneak Peek at the NEW Magic Happens Parade Merchandise Coming to Disneyland (And There Are SORCERER EARS)! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Folks — Check Out the Rise of the Resistance Gear Heading Your Way! View the full article