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Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland have already been welcoming guests back into the parks in China. Shanghai Disneyland However, since this unprecedented situation constantly changes, Disney has had to make a few tough decisions outside of the parks in China. Shine News has reported that Disney English will no longer be available in China after operating for 12 years. Disney English opened its learning centers with English-immersion classes that included storytelling, singing, and interactive games as a way to educate people in the country. ©Disney The first Disney English location was debuted in Shanghai in October 2008, before making its way across the country with 26 learning centers (10 of which are based in Shanghai). Over 100,000 children ages 2 through 12 have been able to expand upon their language skills through Disney’s programs. ©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram — Shanghai Disneyland reopening However, classes were closed in-person in January due to health concerns, and online classes were offered starting March 19th. The Walt Disney Company Executive Vice President Mahesh Samat has stated that “Over the past few years, we have noticed a shift in consumer preferences toward online learning experiences and this trend has been accelerated by the global pandemic as families are hesitant to resume in-person supplemental learning classes.” Hong Kong Disneyland He went on to comment that “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to not reopen the centers. We are ensuring that each family of a Disney English learner is refunded accordingly, and we are taking care of each and every one of our affected cast members.” Shanghai Disneyland Disney has notified parents that they are able to apply for refunds through July 21st. In order to visit the learning centers in person, parents should make an appointment. Anyone coming inside the Disney English locations will be required to wear masks, show their health QR codes, and bring their ID cards, bank cards, and contracts to receive a refund. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort As situations at different Disney locations around the world unfold, we will continue to keep you updated with more information! Here are all the details about Disney World’s re-opening plans! Have you been to any of the international Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Has Closed Temporarily Here’s the BIGGEST News That Disney Released Yesterday! NEWS: Disney Explorers Lodge Has Officially Reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland View the full article

The Disney World parks are currently set to reopen in mid-July. Magic Kingdom And, while we are now able to book vacation packages for 2021, guests still can’t purchase tickets or hotel reservations for dates in the remainder of 2020. So, what’s the deal? With all of the moving parts surrounding the reopening of Disney World, it can be tough to decode what’s really going on — and why! Officially, Disney has stated that they will open up ticket sales and hotel reservations for the rest of 2020 “later this summer.” Although, as the situation progresses, this timeframe is subject to change. ©Disney So, why the hold-up on 2020 tickets and hotel reservations? This comes down to the limited park capacity that will be implemented upon reopening. Prior to the closure, Disney was selling park tickets for 2020 dates based on full capacity. Now that they’ve released that park capacity will need to be greatly reduced this year, they want to ensure those who’ve already purchased a ticket for 2020 are able to visit. Animal Kingdom Entrance Essentially, the goal is to determine how many people currently have tickets AND how many are still planning to come to Disney World so that they’re not overselling the limited capacity theme parks. If the number of guests currently holding tickets already meets (or exceeds) the park capacity for the year, opening up ticket sales for 2020 would allow guests to purchase tickets that couldn’t be used. Tower of Terror Once those with 2020 tickets have made their Disney Park Pass reservations, Disney will determine whether they have any additional capacity in 2020 and if so, they’ll open up ticket sales at a later date. Mission: SPACE With all of the new policies and procedures, it can be tough to figure out exactly what’s happening with your Disney World vacation plans. Which is why we’re keeping a close eye on things as they unfold, to help break it down! If (or when) Disney World ticket sales are resumed for 2020, we’ll report back with the details! Learn more about the new Disney Park Pass reservation system! Are YOU looking to get Disney World tickets for 2020? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World Park Pass Reservation System FAQ “What If I Need to Change My Disney World Park Pass Reservation?” We’ve Got An Answer… Score! Here’s a GREAT Discount to Visit all Four Disney World Parks and MORE! View the full article

One of the perks available to Disney Vacation Club Members is the opportunity to attend Moonlight Magic events. Spaceship Earth These are after-hours events where DVC members can ride attractions with shorter wait times, meet characters, indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks, and attend dance parties! While the Disney World parks are set to reopen in July, some offerings and entertainment will be temporarily suspended. For example, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events have been canceled this year. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom And, for the safety of both guests and Cast Members, Disney has announced that the Moonlight Magic events scheduled during the months of June, July, and August have been canceled. ©Disney There are currently Moonlight Magic events scheduled at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 15th, September 22nd, and October 6, 2020. Currently, these event dates have NOT been canceled, however, that is subject to change as Disney continues to monitor the situation. ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates or announcements regarding the remaining Moonlight Magic dates in 2020! Here are answers to the frequently asked questions we’ve received regarding the new Disney Park Pass reservation system! Did you have plans to attend one of these Moonlight Magic events? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World Annual Pass Price Increases for Disney Vacation Club Members More Disney Vacation Club Details Released — Including ANOTHER Extension of Their Temporary DVC Points Policy! Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! View the full article

Shopping for souvenirs in Disney World almost seems like a rite of passage for some people. If you don’t come home with a pair of Mickey ears, did you even GO to Disney World?! Coral Minnie Ears But some pieces of merchandise are more “rare” than others. Often times you can find Disney parks merchandise online at shopDisney or at your local Disney Store, but other times there are items that can ONLY be found in the parks! These items are even more exclusive than that $37,500 castle you can purchase on Main Street! That’s right, this beauty can also be found online! Cinderella Castle at Crystal Arts So what pieces of Disney merchandise can you ONLY find in Disney World? Let’s take a look at a few! Select personalized items The great thing about shopping online at shopDisney is that you can find some personalized items, like hats, shirts, blankets, and more! Mickey Mouse and Pluto Holiday Plaid Nightshirt for Dogs – Personalized, Courtesy of shopDisney But at Disney World, you can find some pretty exclusive stuff that once you put your name on it, it becomes even MORE special and unique! We’re talking things like hand-painted parasols and embroidered Mickey ears! Epcot princess parasol And don’t forget about those hand-decorated Christmas ornaments from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe! These can be decorated in all sorts of ways, from adding dates, names, and more! Merry Christmas Ornament There are a select few items in Disney World that have you can give that extra-special personalized touch, so be sure to scope those out next time you’re in the parks! Check out MORE things you can have personalized at Disney World! Limited-time and commemorative items Disney LOVES to celebrate new rides, attractions, and lands! They also love to celebrate their parks and attractions’ anniversaries as well as send attractions off with a fond farewell when they close. If you happen to be in the parks at the right time, you may be able to snag some seriously limited-edition t-shirts, hats, and more! Farewell IllumiNations Passholder Shirt Note that SOMETIMES you can spot some leftover inventory on shopDisney, but only when the items don’t sell out in the parks! You’re better off placing your bets on scoring these limited edition items at Disney World. What about free (or almost free) souvenirs? Find out where you can score those in the parks here! Souvenir mugs Souvenir mugs have been a Disney parks staple for years! Lots of folks collect Disney mugs, and the lengths some people will go to get these mugs is serious business! The mugs at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, for example, can only be purchased on-site. Every once in a while they will release limited-edition versions of their mugs that will sell out super fast! 2016 Hitchhiking Ghosts Tiki Mug The souvenir mugs at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are also park exclusives. You need to order the drink that comes with the mug in order to purchase it, but once you do, you’ll have a SUPER unique piece of Disney to bring home with you! Cliff Dweller Be sure to ask for the Cliff Dweller or the Yub Nub at Oga’s to take a piece of Galaxy’s Edge home with you! Read about our first trip to Oga’s Cantina here! And don’t forget those collector’s items — the Starbs in-park mugs! These sell out quickly whenever there’s a new design because you can ONLY get them in Disney Parks! You Are Here — Magic Kingdom Style! Lightsaber from Savi’s Workshop Heading back to Galaxy’s Edge, there are several spots where you can get some park-exclusive merchandise. The first place we’re checking out is Savi’s Workshop. Savi’s Workshop Savi’s Workshop is far more than just a place to get your hands on a lightsaber. It is a full-blown experience and attraction in its own right. Lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop! The price for this experience, including the lightsaber, is $199.99 per person. Space inside is also limited, and the “builder” may only bring in one guest to observe! You’ll walk away with your very own custom saber in the color blade of your choice with a souvenir pin and carrying case as well! Additional Kyber Crystals (the stones that control the color of your lightsaber blade) can be purchased at nearby Dok Ondar’s. Look back at our first visit to Savi’s Workshop here! Droid from Droid Depot Not too far from Savi’s Workshop is the Droid Depot, where you can custom build another exclusive piece of park merchandise! Droid Depot Like Savi’s, your time in Droid Depot is so much more than just purchasing a droid. This is truly a fully immersive experience where you build a droid from the ground up! Use your basket to help wrangle all the parts You can customize the colors and parts of this droid as well as its “personality,” making this an even more unique purchase! MC-19 The cost of building a droid at Droid Depot is $99.99. Additional accessories and personality chips are also available, for an added cost! Read about our first experience at Droid Depot here! Souvenir popcorn buckets The popcorn bucket frenzy is real, my friends. Steamboat Willie and Minnie Balloon Popcorn Buckets Over the past few years, Disney has pulled out all the stops when it comes to their souvenir popcorn buckets. These come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and once new designs arrive in the parks, they can sell out FAST. Hiya, Pluto! The souvenir popcorn buckets switch out frequently throughout the year, so what’s available one day may be totally different the next day! Expect special buckets to appear around the holidays as well! The parks are the only place where these items are released, however, which makes them ultra-special! Simba Popcorn Bucket Some of our favorites over the past few years have been the Skyliner popcorn bucket, baby Simba, and of course the annual holiday Pluto bucket! Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket Disneyland even released a special retro popcorn box earlier this year, similar to the original popcorn boxes from decades ago! Granted, this was just a paper box, not a plastic refillable bucket but still — HOW COOL? Retro Popcorn Box If you see a long line at a popcorn stand, it’s probably because there’s a souvenir bucket for sale! So hop in line and grab one before they’re gone! Read more about our FAVORITE popcorn boxes to appear at Disneyland earlier this year! Silhouettes Like the personalized merchandise you can purchase throughout the parks, there’s another special souvenir in both Disneyland and Disney World that no one else will have (because no one else has your FACE!). Walt Disney World Silhouettes have found their way into many homes and have been a theme park staple for YEARS! Families will bring their kiddos back over time to get silhouettes as they grow, and you can even add your pets to the collection, too! You can find Silhouette artists on Main Street, U.S.A. and Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom, in the France Pavilion in Epcot, and in Disney Springs. Mary Poppins Character Silhouettes These silhouettes are HAND CUT by artists who’ve been honing this rare skill for years. After sitting for the artist for just minutes, you’ll get two mirrored copies of your silhouette of choice with the option to purchase a frame for a small additional fee. And here’s a fun fact! In Disneyland, their Silhouette Studio on Main Street has been open since one day after Disneyland’s opening day in 1955! Come along on a food tour of Main Street, U.S.A.! As you can see, park exclusive merchandise isn’t too hard to find! You just need to know where to look. Next time you’re in the parks, consider waiting on buying that spirit jersey for a sale on shopDisney and instead grab a souvenir you know you can’t find ANYWHERE else! What is your favorite exclusive piece of Disney merchandise you own? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! Happy Birthday, Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s What’s Happened in ONE FULL YEAR Of Disney’s “Star Wars Lands” View the full article

As Disney World’s Resorts have started to re-open, we’ve headed back to explore the pools, say hello to characters, dine at some of our favorite spots, and shop ’till we drop! Bay Lake Tower Although the resorts were relatively empty when we visited, we still noticed a lot of changes put in place around the hotels. Since this is an unprecedented situation, Disney is looking to continue making every experience better and safer for guests visiting Disney World. After our stay at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, we received an extremely detailed survey about our experience at the resort. While it may seem long (it took a bit of time to complete!), these surveys help Disney continue to expand upon their existing guidelines and create new ones based on the feedback they are given. Resort Re-Opening Survey The resort re-opening survey took the time to ask questions about the guests’ perception of the cleanliness in the rooms (which now feature plastic around many of the high-touch objects)… Resort Re-Opening Survey …allowing you to provide comments along the way about why you gave certain questions a specific rating. Resort Re-Opening Survey Cleanliness in public areas was also an important point to Walt Disney World… Resort Re-Opening Survey …as well as the health and safety measures that were in place at the resorts. As we explored, the biggest surprise to us was that the hotels aren’t requiring temperature checks at the moment. Resort Re-Opening Survey There were also questions about guests’ views on specific health and safety measures, like distancing, face masks, and hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations. Resort Re-Opening Survey The survey went on to ask permission to use information obtained from our MagicBand or theme park ticket so they can use answers to our questions that best pertained to our experiences. Resort Re-Opening Survey The survey continued to go into detail about the Pre-Arrival Health Acknowledgement… Resort Re-Opening Survey …our own perception of the health and safety procedures we noticed… Resort Re-Opening Survey …and our awareness of the changing re-opening plans at Disney World that could affect our stay. Resort Re-Opening Survey Since there is now the ability to use Mobile Check-in, Disney wanted to know if we skipped in-person visitation… Resort Re-Opening Survey …and if we had to talk to the Front Desk for assistance (even though our experience with the new virtual chat feature was kind of a mess). Resort Re-Opening Survey We also thought it was interesting that Disney wanted feedback on our virtual experiences after we used multiple online features, like Mobile Dine Check-in. Resort Re-Opening Survey At the end of the survey, we were asked about safety and security at the Disney Resorts. Resort Re-Opening Survey Since the ball is rolling with Disney World’s phased re-opening, we’re curious to see how the resorts incorporate the feedback from these surveys into their everyday operations. As more resorts start to re-open around the property, there could always be changes made and new guidelines put in place to better assist guests and Cast Members. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort While we continue to make our way to the resorts to give you a look at everything new happening, we will give you more details on what you can expect when you return to the Disney Resorts! Check back with DFB for all the latest reopening news out of Disney World! These are the 6 surprises we didn’t expect at the Disney World Resorts! What Disney Resort is your favorite to visit? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! Staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel at Walt Disney World? You’ll Want to Keep THIS in Mind! Disney World Hotel Guests Are Receiving “Must Read” Health Acknowledgment Through My Disney Experience! View the full article

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… . All the News From the Disney Parks Disneyland postpones its reopening date until further notice. <— HUGE REOPENING NEWS Disney World’s Park Pass reservation system is live. <— BIG PLANNING NEWS! There were some issues with Park Pass system. Here’s a first look at the Mobile Dine Check-in at Disney World. 2021 Disney World vacation packages are now open for booking. <— MORE BIG PLANNING NEWS Here are the glitches in the new Disney World Park Pass system. Splash Mountain to be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. <— HUGE ATTRACTION NEWS Check out what Cinderella Castle looks like now! <— PEEK AT THE NEW LOOK! We’re answering all your questions about the reopened Disney World hotels. We visited all the reopened Disney World hotels. <— REOPENED HOTEL NEWS Here’s a first look inside a reopened Disney World hotel room. Seven of the most Disney ways to deal with the rest of 2020. Self-service laundry is still available at Disney World hotels. Six weird things that happened to us at the reopened Disney World hotels. And here are 6 surprises! Disney World is not requiring temperature checks at the reopened hotels. Avoid these mistakes when making your Disney World Park Pass reservations. Annual Passholders can now make theme park reservations. Check out the answers to five big questions. How to contact Disney World when all the phone lines are crazy. Disneyland updates its cancellation and change policies again. What if you need to change your Disney World theme park reservation? These three states are now under a travel advisory for entering and leaving Florida. Animal Kingdom reservations are full for July 13th. Hollywood Studios is unavailable through July 18th. What our readers are experiencing with the Disney Park Pass system Annual Passholder launch. Florida announces a statewide ban on alcohol consumption in bars. <— BIG NEWS Read more details about Florida’s new alcohol ban. Florida is rewriting its hurricane policy. Disney Cruise Line is now offering cruise date flexibility. Disney’s Aulani Resort pushed back its reservation availability. Check out what’s new right now in Disney Springs. See more of what’s new here. What’s up with the Annual Passholder preview at Disney World? Biggest U.K. travel agency cancels all Disney World vacations until December. Fencing has been installed in the middle of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort property. Fantasia Gardens mini golf has reopened at Disney World. Construction has resumed on Disneyland’s Frontierland gate. Face shields will be given to select Disney World cast members. UNIQLO has closed in Disney Springs. The Disney World Monorail has installed social distancing barriers. Did you know this about Disney World’s mountains? The NBA released the schedule for the rest of the 2020 season at Disney World. See more about the season here. Disney has pushed back the release date for the live-action ‘Mulan.’ There’s a new female-led ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film in the works. Shades of Green has postponed its reopening. What to do if your shopDisney face masks are too small. D23 postpones Destination D to 2021. The NBA might require more restrictions for players at Disney World. Disneyland and a union have reached an agreement about returning to work. Disney has shared an update on current construction projects. See more about ongoing construction here. What Disney films still aren’t on Disney+? Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not on the list of hotels reopening. What’s up with the new virtual chat feature at Disney World hotels? Check out the progress on the walkway from Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom. Check out Disney’s new ride invention and this new water ride tech. Orange County is getting ready to welcome the NBA and MLS to Orlando. Check out the new trailer for ‘Muppets Now’ coming to Disney+. Could the government pay for your next Disney World trip? Adventures by Disney extend cancellations through September 15th. 5 Disney World changes that could stick around forever. Universal Orlando has laid off an unknown number of team members. Virgin Atlantic delays return to flights from the U.K. to Orlando. Tokyo Disneyland announces a reopening date. What you need to know about taking buses now that Disney World is open. Disney World to call back equity workers soon. Disneyland is recalling furloughed workers. What you need to know about the reopening of Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. Stroller rentals can still be delivered to your Disney World hotel. Look at how empty the reopened Disney World hotels were. Can you still get a celebration button at Disney World? Check out a reopened swimming pool at Disney World. See what’s going on with the Monorail and Disney Skyliner. Disneyland Paris is reopening on July 15th. Check out the official trailer for ‘Hamilton’ coming to Disney+. DFB Reviews and Food News These Disney World restaurants are reopening on July 11th and July 15th. <— RESTAURANT NEWS What’s the deal with refillable mugs at Disney World? Here’s how character dining is different in Disney World right now. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar closes one day after reopening in Disney Springs. Check out our review from reopening day here. City Works Eatery and Pour House new patio has opened in Disney Springs. Dole Whips are back at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Check out the big changes coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. There is Chicken Nuggets Sushi in Disney World! The 9 Disney World restaurants we miss the most. Disney World celebrated Stitch Day with a cute cupcake. Check out the huge cake slices coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. Another bar has closed in Disney Springs. Check out our review of the spicy eats at City Works Eatery and Pour House. One of our favorite spots at Disney World has announced a reopening date. Check out our review of the reopened Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. What’s a character breakfast like without characters? We reviewed the reopened Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. Could this be the new location for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs? Raglan Road has updated its menu! Wine Bar George has a new whiskey and a new cocktail! Check out the big menu changes coming to Disney World restaurants. A new donut shop is coming to Disney Springs. Here’s what is different in a reopened Kona Cafe at Disney World. Check out this fun new ‘Welcome Back’ cupcake at Disney World. Here’s what’s different at the reopened Beaches and Cream. What’s going on with grocery delivery at the reopened Disney World hotels? See what’s different about the reopened Grand Floridian Cafe. Two new cupcakes debuted in the bakery case at Erin McKenna’s. Here’s a first look at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Must-Have Merchandise Here’s what it’s like to shop in a reopened Disney World. <— SHOPPING NEWS You can purchase masks and hand sanitizer at Disney World hotels. Check out the new Rainbow Unicorn Inside Out MagicBand. We spotted more pin trading Minnie Ears. Check out the new Hei Hei Cone MagicBand and MORE New MagicBands in Disney World! We found a fun new rainbow mug in Disney World. Check out these new Jungle Cruise ornaments. Take a look at these fun kitchen accessories. You’ll now find the Maleficent dress in Disney Springs. Here’s a look at what pin trading looks like at Disney World now. Check out this new HARVEYS collection featuring Donald Duck. Check out the new Pocahontas collection from Loungefly. The new summer collection from Love Your Melon is here. Check out the new soundtrack from The Imagineering Story. There’s a new Up charm from Pandora. We spotted new Stitch phone cases in Disney World. California Sole is coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. Check out these new Baby Yoda bags from Loungefly. You’ve gotta see these Golden Girls tiki muglets. We spotted a new Jungle Cruise backpack in Disney World. Check out these new Toy Story hair scrunchies. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 7 Things You Really Don’t Want in Disney World Right Now Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year? See the BIG CHANGES at the Reopened Disney World Hotels The Latest Disney Parks News The Disney Park Closures — Everything You Need to Know Here’s what we know about the closures and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ! Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation. What is open and what is closed at Disney World. Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ! 5 critical points in the new Federal guidelines that could affect Disney World and Disneyland. New DFB Video — Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year? Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Order the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book! Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Mouse Cooler Bag. WDW for Grownups shared a review of B.B. Wolf’s in Disney Springs. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae. Disney Family shared a recipe for a Mickey-shaped Fruit Pizza. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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When people come up with their absolute “must do” activities at Disney World, most travelers think of things like riding Space Mountain, watching the fireworks, and enjoying a delicious Dole Whip. Dole Whip from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs But in addition to these fan-favorite attractions and activities, there’s an entire world of unique and perhaps a bit bizarre things you can do at Disney World! Follow along for 10 of the best! Mail a coconut! Why mail any old postcard to your friends and family back home when you can mail them a COCONUT!? Coconut Postcard You can purchase a painted coconut (postage comes included!) from Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar by Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom, BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Calypso Trading Post at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. They’ll ship anywhere in the US! Looking for more unique souvenir ideas in Disney World? Click here! Face coffee and beer Personalized merchandise is one of the more popular souvenirs you can scoop up at Disney World. Getting your name embroidered on a pair of Mickey ears is one thing, but you can get personalized latte art designs at several Joffrey’s Coffee locations throughout Disney World! Latte Art Sign Most Latte Art locations offer classic designs like Mickey, but a select few locations offer WAY more variety! Joffrey’s Reopened Ripples is an app that lets you pick your favorite logos and designs for your foamy beverage! This also includes the ability to add an image of your very own FACE! Yes, you can get a Latte Selfie on your coffee! Our Adorable Cast Member and Her Latte Selfie! Aside from your morning cup of joe, we also recently discovered you can get a special design (as well as your very own FACE!) on beer, too! Face Beer! Next time you’re at Disney Springs, stop by Raglan Road Irish Pub to print your face on your next round of beer! Learn more about “Face Beer” here! Get a silhouette of your pet on Main Street Folks might know that you can get silhouette portraits of yourself and your family at the silhouette portrait cart in Magic Kingdom. But did you know you can also get one done of your PET!? Mary Poppins Character Silhouettes Just bring a photo of your furry friend and the artist can add them to your family’s collection of portraits! There are multiple carts around Disney World (that can sometimes be less busy than the Main Street location). Head to Liberty Square, the France Pavilion in Epcot, or to Disney Springs to find additional silhouette carts! Take a food tour of Main Street U.S.A. by clicking here! Purchase Shaq’s shoe! There are tons of unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise items you can find throughout Disney World. For sports fanatics, you may want to stop into the NBA Experience in Disney Springs next time you visit for the opportunity to ‘score’ some special sports memorabilia! NBA Experience Store You can purchase Shaquille O’Neal’s size 22 “Shaq Attaq” sneaker, SIGNED, for $900! Or, you can get a basketball signed by Michael Jordan for the low entry price of $3,000! Read more about the NBA coming to Disney World here! Go fishing along the waterways of Disney World! Disney World is home to tons of recreational activities for you and your family to enjoy outside of the theme parks! Non-park days are a great way to recharge and explore everything else that Disney World has to offer! Port Orleans One activity you can take part in is fishing! Guided catch-and-release fishing excursions are offered on several waterways around the resort, including Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon, Village Lake, Crescent Lake, and even World Showcase Lagoon! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort If you don’t have time to head out on a boat, you can rent a casting rod and fish dockside at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside. Learn more about all the fun things you can do on your non-park day here! Go scuba diving If fishing doesn’t fit your style and you’re looking for a little bit more adventure, why not swim WITH the fish? You can go scuba diving at The Seas in EPCOT! Hidden Mickey in Epcot This three-hour class includes 40 minutes in the water, as well as a backstage tour of the aquarium where you’ll learn all about how the team at EPCOT cares for their animals! The Seas with Nemo and Friends You must be scuba certified before enrolling in this experience. Learn more about the big transformation coming to EPCOT here! Get a haircut Next time you need to get a trim, wait until you’re on vacation and you can get your hair cut at Disney World! Harmony Barber Shop is located on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom and offers appointments for kids AND adults! Harmony Barbershop ©Disney Lots of folks may know about kiddos getting their “first haircut” at Disney World, but adults can get their hair cut there, too! Kid haircuts start at $18, and adult haircuts start at $19. Be sure to get some added pixie dust! Check out even more “magical makeover” experiences at Disney World here! Indulge in a manicure & pedicure If you’re seeking the ultimate relaxation in Disney World, why not get a manicure and pedicure? Several Disney World Resort hotels have full-service spas that are open to anyone, not just guests at that particular resort. ©Disney In addition to nail salons, you can get massages, facials, and a wide variety of hair services, too! Indulge in ultimate bliss and escape the hustle and bustle of the theme parks by booking a spa package! Call (407)WDW-SPAS to book any services. (But note, if you’re looking for true luxury, we’d highly recommend using the spa services at the Four Seasons Resort on property in Walt Disney World. Disney World’s spas are OK, but pretty standard fare.) Planning a girl’s weekend in Disney World? Check out all of the fun activities you can do, including hitting up the spa! Take surfing lessons Ever wanted to learn how to surf? You can do so at Disney World! Surf lessons are available at Typhoon Lagoon on select mornings. Learn how to hang ten from a professional surfer! Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool ©Disney Surf lessons cost $199 per person and include a light breakfast and a photo! Learn more about Disney World’s water parks here! Decorate a Christmas tree all year round! Our next bizarre thing you can do at Disney World can be found at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. Every morning, the first child in the shop gets to decorate one of the Christmas trees in the store with the ornaments available in the store. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe The decorator’s name is then added to the tree so everyone who goes into the shop that day can see who decorated the tree! If you’re craving the holiday spirit all year round, you can get your fill in Magic Kingdom! Hear about more than thirty other fun activities we bet you didn’t know you could do in Disney World here! We hope this list gave you some ideas on how to make your next trip to Disney World truly unique! Everyone knows about the four theme parks, but there are TONS of off-the-beaten-path activities that could add that extra bit of magic to your vacation that you should totally take advantage of! If you want to look for even more ideas, check out our video here:  How many of these activities have you taken part in at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! Here It Is! Our ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERY SINGLE Arendelle Aqua Treat in Disney World and Disneyland (plus full reviews!)! Score! Here’s a GREAT Discount to Visit all Four Disney World Parks and MORE! View the full article

Just last Monday, Disney launched the all-new Disney Park Pass theme park reservations system to help manage capacity in the parks during the reopening. Magic Kingdom The first round of the Disney Park Pass opened to guests with existing resort reservations on June 22nd with the second round opening up for Annual Passholders on June 26th. Now, Disney Park Passes are available for all guests with existing park tickets — even those WITHOUT a resort reservation! Availability just opened up today for all those ticket holders without Annual Passes or resort reservations. These guests are able to make a reservation for each day of entry for the number of days they have tickets. As a reminder, Park hopping is temporarily suspended, so they will be limited to one park per day. Ticket Holder Park Pass Availability If this is the first chance you’ve had to access the system, you might be worried that some days will be completely booked up. Well, don’t worry! Disney set aside park availability so that those with existing park tickets would be able to access their desired park. As of now, you can book reservations through September 26th, 2021. Epcot Entrance in Walt Disney World While some days had originally booked up at certain parks, Disney added more park passes to the formerly “sold-out” dates so that Annual Passholders would have the opportunity to snag them. Passholders quickly snatched up many of the available passes for the initial month of reopening. In fact, while a few readers noted that they got them, we never saw availability to Magic Kingdom on opening day (July 11th) for Passholders, but currently all other categories can still get Park Passes to that park on that day. Here’s the Passholder availability calendar at the time of writing: Passholder Park Pass Availability This means that for most days in July, for example, Passholders without a hotel reservation have limited to no options for a Park Pass, but there’s still plenty available for standard ticket holders and hotel guests. Disney has not said if they plan to give Passholders more options as we get closer to the reopening. Guests with existing hotel reservations (who got the first crack at the system on Monday) still have wide-open availability outside of the initial reopening week, which has seen a few parks “sell out.” Resort Guest Park Pass Availability Due to the separate groups of Park Pass allotments, this means certain guests actually have interesting options when it comes to booking. Do you have a hotel reservation AND standard tickets purchased? Maybe consider unlinking your Hotel Reservation so, in the system, you’ll get the standard ticket holder options (which have more options currently than what hotel guests have). When in doubt, call or chat with Disney directly for help. Disney Park Pass reservations are subject to availability so hurry over if you want to ensure park entry! You’ll need valid admission AND a Disney Park Pass reservation to enter the parks when they reopen. Note that the system seems to be running smoothly at the time of writing this. Earlier this week, hotel guests were met with a crashing website and an overloaded system. This seems to be working much more efficiently now. Animal Kingdom Entrance Keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest updates about the Disney Park Pass system — including when guests can start planning a NEW 2020 trip! Got questions? Click here to see our Disney World Park Pass System FAQ! Got questions about the Disney Park Pass? Ask them here! Related posts: NEWS and TUTORIAL: Here’s How Disney World’s Theme Park Pass Reservation System Will Work NEWS! We NOW Know How Many Days of Disney World Theme Park Reservations Annual Passholders Can Reserve at a Time Disney World Park Pass Reservation System FAQ View the full article

All eyes are on Disney as they prepare to reopen Disney World’s theme parks! While we have every confidence that Disney is thinking everything through a thousand times over, there are still a few things we hope Disney doesn’t mess up! Disney World After visiting Disney Springs every day since its reopening in addition to Universal Orlando and CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, we’ve learned a thing or two about what mistakes we DON’T want to see Disney make when the parks reopen! Please don’t make us wish you had a virtual queue system! One of the biggest surprises as we await the reopening of Disney World was the news that the theme parks will NOT be using virtual queues upon reopening. We saw virtual queue systems implemented at Universal Orlando, and it seemed like the obvious solution for Disney as well to address the concern of physical distancing within the parks. Rise of the Resistance We know now that no rides or attractions, including Rise of the Resistance, will utilize virtual queues — at least at the beginning. Instead, every ride and attraction will use traditional standby queues. With FastPass+ currently suspended and no Single Rider lines available, Disney will have additional queue space available to accommodate parties at six feet apart. Physical distancing at Universal Orlando We also know that Disney has stated that the capacity in their parks will be reduced, as it has been in Shanghai Disneyland. Disney will also utilize its Park Pass reservation system to further limit crowds. So, it may be that Disney anticipates no need for a virtual queue system to help control crowds. Haunted Mansion We hope that Disney’s decision to eliminate the possibility of virtual queues was the right one! It’s possible some systems may be implemented in the future, similar to how Shanghai Disneyland did not have virtual queues at first but are now rolling out a Standby Pass. Only time will tell! Learn more about Disney’s decision to NOT utilize virtual queues here. Please don’t rely too heavily on paper menus, and instead push digital! As restaurants have begun to reopen around Disney World, QR Code-based menus are the name of the game now! These digitally accessed menus are contactless and easily updated. Restaurants throughout the resort should be prepared for the necessity of paper menus for those without smartphones. That said, we hope that those restaurants have those on reserve for guests who truly need them. Raglan Road paper menu Giving paper menus out to only those who specifically request them will drastically reduce the amount of waste that all those paper menus will surely create! Wine Bar George QR Code for Digital Menus Digital menus are becoming more and more common throughout Disney Springs and the reopened Disney World hotels. Plus, with the huge strides Disney has taken lately to be more “green,” digital menus seem to be the perfect solution for the current global situation AND to further their green initiatives! QR Code for Digital Menu Disney can also continue to push mobile order at their counter service locations, as long as it doesn’t malfunction! We noticed a few technical bugs with the mobile order system at Universal Orlando, but Disney has been heavily pushing their Mobile Order system pre-closure, so they might not see the same troubles. Mobile Order at Universal Orlando The digital experience at dining locations is also being introduced before you even sit down to enjoy your meal! Disney recently announced that they are rolling out Mobile Dine Check-In, which allows you to check-in for your Advance Dining Reservation via My Disney Experience, skipping the host stand entirely. Learn more about the NEW Mobile Dine Check-In here! Please don’t make it too difficult to find masks for purchase! So far it seems as though most major theme parks are not handing out face masks for free. Disney has stated on multiple occasions that face coverings are required for all guests above the age of two for entry and must remain on for the duration of your stay at Disney World and Disneyland when the parks and resorts reopen. American Threads Face Masks at Disney Springs The exceptions to this rule are when you are seated at a dining location, you are eating or drinking on the go (your mask can be lifted temporarily to take a sip or a bite), or in the announced “relaxation zones” that Disney said may be a part of the park experience. These will be similar to the “URest Zones” we saw at Universal Orlando. URest Area Entrance It goes without saying that having access to masks is key! Plus, when you consider the likelihood of folks losing their masks, it needs to be as easy as possible to find new masks for purchase. Vera Bradley Face Masks Universal Orlando as well as Disney Springs and Disney World hotels have several retail locations that sell masks, but we wouldn’t complain if we saw even more locations AND even more varieties. We’ve learned one type of mask doesn’t necessarily work for everyone, so having a few options would be handy. Face masks for sale at Bayview Gifts We enjoyed the system at CityWalk Universal Studios Hollywood. There, we spotted a vending machine before you pass security that sold disposable as well as washable face masks! Vending machine selling face masks Many guests will not think to pack a spare mask or two for everyone in their party…for every single day, and purchasing masks should be as easy as possible! Click here to read everything you need to know about wearing a face mask in Disney World! Please don’t limit the number of places we can at least get a glimpse of the characters! Perhaps the most jarring change guests will experience when visiting a reopened Disney World and Disneyland is the lack of character meet and greets, which have been temporarily suspended. In addition to that, all character dining has been canceled, with the one exception that we know of so far at Topolino’s Terrace. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters As much as we understand the need to keep guests and Cast Members safe, there is surely pent up demand for a photo of Mickey Mouse! Now, we do know that Disney World has announced that Character Cavalcades will take place throughout the day in each park. Mickey Mouse Having multiple character experiences throughout the day should lessen the likelihood of large crowds forming. If guests know there are plenty of chances to see the characters and Disney makes these encounters plentiful, there will be less demand — and less overcrowding — to catch that ONE show or that ONE cavalcade. Will we see more mini-cavalcades when the parks reopen? This was something we saw go EXTREMELY well at Universal Orlando! Characters seemed to be EVERYWHERE, more so than usual, and it lessened the need to crowd around any one character experience. Read more about what character interactions will look like when the parks reopen here! Please don’t skimp on the sanitization! When a guest sees frequent sanitization of surfaces, they are more likely to feel safe and know that Disney has their health in mind first and foremost. This includes frequent cleaning of rides, counters at retail locations, dining locations, and any other touchpoints that a guest may come into contact with. Cast Member cleaning at Disney Springs Physical distancing is one step towards mitigating any risk, but frequently sanitizing surfaces will put everyone’s minds at ease that every precaution is being taken! So it’s super important when the parks reopen for guests to SEE the sanitization happening in front of their very eyes! Cast Member with required face mask Disney will have ample opportunity for guests to wash and sanitize their hands. Disney has always been known for keeping its parks super clean and tidy, and from what we’ve already seen in Disney Springs, we expect sanitizer and handwashing stations to be plentiful. Read more about the possibilities for the sanitizing of transportation here! Please don’t have too few social distancing floor markers! What we’ve observed over the past few weeks is that when places run out of physical distancing floor markers, it creates a “free for all” environment. Physical distancing floor markers at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey And with the likelihood that crowds will naturally form in some places in the parks (like what we saw at Hogsmeade in Universal), those floor markers will be super important to help encourage distancing! Universal Studios While it’s impossible to mark every square inch of a theme park (could you imagine what that would look like?), having as many floor markers as possible goes a long way in helping folks know where to stand, and more importantly, where NOT to stand! We’ve seen all sorts of physical distancing stickers around Disney Springs! Check out how we decoded them here. We’re learning more every day about what Disney is planning on implementing in their theme parks to keep guests and Cast Members safe. While we can only hope Disney is taking every extra precaution to mitigate risk, we still know that at the end of the day that this is all new, and all locations are learning as they go! So, yes, we can also expect this to be a learning experience for Disney as well as for guests as the theme parks reopen, so expect things to change and be modified even after the parks reopen! Are you planning on visiting Disney World or Disneyland shortly after they reopen? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 5 Disney World CHANGES That Aren’t Nearly as Bad As We’d Imagined PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs News! World of Disney Has Officially Reopened in Disney World — And You Won’t Believe the WAIT TIME! View the full article

To say the past few months have been a unique challenge for us all would be an understatement. In times like these, a lot of people turn to the magic of Disney to bring a little bit of joy into their lives. Mickey Mouse We’ve come up with some fun ways to incorporate more Disney into your daily life, without having to leave your home! We hope these seven suggestions help you get through the rest of 2020, and beyond! Finish those Disney+ watch lists! There is clearly NO shortage of content on Disney+! You can rewatch your favorite Disney films or discover something completely new. Disney has also helped make sure our watch list stays fully stocked by releasing lists of suggested content, whether that list is inspired by the Disney parks, or it includes films inspired by holidays like Earth Day! ©Disney If you’re looking for a way to kick back and relax, nothing beats popping some popcorn and spending hours on Disney+. There’s no easier way to embrace the Disney magic! Need Disney+ ideas? Check out this HUGE watch list inspired by the Disney parks! Stock your kitchen with ALL the Disney food! If you’re looking to become a “little chef” like Remy from Ratatouille, there are plenty of ways to bring Disney magic into your kitchen. We have countless recipes here on DFB where you can recreate some of your favorite park dishes and snacks, including the Monte Cristo Sandwich from Cafe Orleans in Disneyland, churros, Dole Whip, and Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Tonga Toast from Kona Cafe Not up for cooking this evening? There are plenty of Disney treats that you can get at your local grocery store! We wrote about some of our favorite treats, like Mickey Premium Bars and even Disneyland churros that you can find at your local stores! Mickey Ice Cream Bars at Home Disney food is obviously our favorite thing to talk about, so when we learn about any opportunity to bring that into our homes, we’re gonna do it! Check out all of our Disney recipes here! Enroll in your very own “Disney Academy” Ready to head back to school? Create your own Disney curriculum with some of the free learning tools we’ve discovered over the past few months! One of our favorites was Imagineering in a Box, where you can learn all about what it takes to become a Disney Imagineer! Pixar in a Box was another online tool that we found super interesting. ©Disney Disney+ has loads of educational content, from documentaries like The Imagineering Story to National Geographic programming too. Want to use Disney+ as a learning platform? Check out some of the more educational content you can find here! Craft until you can’t craft anymore! There’s something incredibly “zen” about arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for some quiet time while the kids color in their coloring books, or you want to focus on an artistic task yourself (perhaps with a glass of wine in your hand while you do so!), crafting can be super relaxing. ©Lucasfilm We’ve been coming up with several different Disney-inspired crafts and activities for the whole family while you spend more time at home. While you’re creating, turn on some Disney music and create your own little artistic Disney oasis! We had ideas for how to make your own scratch-n-sniff stickers, DIY Shrinky Dinks, and more! Looking for more arts & crafts but aren’t sure where to start? Print out these 25 FREE coloring sheets! Transform your home into a Disney retreat Why not incorporate a little more Disney magic into your home? There are some easy ways to do this! You can start by painting the walls of that room you’ve been meaning to paint in your favorite Disney-inspired color! For something maybe a little less “permanent,” why not try to re-create your favorite Disney attraction in your living room? © Charmed Playhouses @charmedplayhouses You can even take your transformation outside with a Disney-themed playhouse! Dream big; the sky is the limit! Check out some STUNNING Disney-themed playhouses here! Throw a giant Disney party! Sometimes the best medicine is to just throw a massive Disney party! Over the past couple of months we’ve shared fun ideas on how to incorporate Disney into your at-home birthday party or backyard barbecue party. © Disney You don’t need a reason to throw a party! You can even transform your home into a “Tropical Hideaway” and throw yourself a little tiki soiree! Get all the essentials to transform your home into a tropical hideaway for your very own tiki party here! Plan your next Disney World vacation! At the end of the day, nothing beats a vacation to Walt Disney World. And while the parks may look a little different for the time being, that doesn’t mean the magic is gone! Magic Kingdom We all know that PLANNING a trip to Disney World is half the fun! And as always, the magic that comes out of a Disney vacation is entirely based on what YOU make of the trip! Don’t follow any bad trip planning advice and do your research ahead of time! As always, you can pick up a DFB Guide that will be FULL of useful information to help you plan your next trip. Check out the DFB store for the latest trip-planning guides! Over the past few months, we have shared resources, lists, and guides on how to bring the Disney magic into your home. From recipes to party ideas, we realize that there are a lot of people looking for that little bit of pixie dust to come into their lives while there is so much uncertainty in the world right now. We hope that this post is a useful first step in coming up with creative ways to truly embrace the Disney lifestyle for the remainder of 2020 and beyond! In what ways have you embraced the Disney lifestyle over the past few months while the parks have been closed and we’ve all been stuck inside? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! The Weirdest and Most Entertaining Ways to DIY Disney With Your Stash of Toilet Paper! We’ve Got the Ultimate Bunker Resource List — Complete With Ways to Bring Disney Magic Home! View the full article

Disney has had to switch up its film release schedule for multiple movies like Jungle Cruise, Spider-Man 3, and Mulan. ©Walt Disney Studios While Disney has also had to push back Soul after we were able to see a sneak peek of the film during the D23 Expo, we have another look at the upcoming Pixar feature that will now be coming out on November 20th. Disney has released a sneak peek of Soul, where you can listen to the new song “Parting Ways” by Cody ChesnuTT. Soul will tell the story of Joe Gardener, a middle school music teacher whose dream is to play in a jazz band. After he’s transported to another realm called the You Seminar, he discovers what it truly means to have a soul. ©Walt Disney Studios The new trailer dives a little bit more into Joe’s family and the events that lead him up to his discovery in the You Seminar. Plus, we just can’t get enough of the vocals on that amazing new song! You can watch the full trailer below! We can’t WAIT to watch the new movie, especially with talents like Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, and Daveed Diggs voicing characters in the film! Take a look at everything coming to Disney+ in July here! What upcoming Disney film are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in May! View the full article

The parks of Disney World will be re-opening again soon! Pin Traders While we’re looked forward to waving to Joy and Sadness during the Pixar Character Cavalcade, we are also ready to add to a new addition to our wardrobe! Although you might be popping by Pin Traders in Disney Springs for the new Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears, you can also fashion the Rainbow Unicorn MagicBand! Rainbow Unicorn MagicBand The MagicBand features Rainbow Unicorn looking like her fabulous self with her feathered mane and perfect eyelashes… Rainbow Unicorn MagicBand …and a rainbow and a heart to show how much all the characters from Inside Out love Riley! Rainbow Unicorn MagicBand The Rainbow Unicorn MagicBand seems like the perfect accessory to pick up for $24.99! And, you can also grab the Rainbow Mug at the World of Disney while you’re in Disney Springs! Take a look at all the new merchandise, food, construction, and more in the latest What’s New at Disney Springs! Who is your favorite character in Inside Out? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: We Couldn’t Say No To This NEW Annual Passholder Magic Band in Disney World! This NEW Disney World MagicBand Will Have You Celebrating Summer and Spying Hidden Mickeys! NEWS: Anthropologie Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th View the full article

Although Disneyland has postponed its re-opening, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still pixie dust to be sprinkled over the parks! Sleeping Beauty Castle While Downtown Disney still plans to open again on July 9th, over at Disneyland Resort, construction has resumed on a few projects! The OC Register has reported that the Frontierland Gate in Disneyland has started construction again! The new entrance into the land will replace the previous “15-foot-tall faux wooden gates and the 16-foot-long marquee” that currently stands in the area. ©OC Register Nearby, the bridge will also be widened so there is better traffic flow for guests to make their way towards their favorite attractions. While the construction was previously halted in the parks, now that Disneyland has started to make plans for re-opening, projects everywhere are getting picked back up again. Disneyland At this time, Disneyland will still be moving forward with construction on spots like Avengers Campus, while pausing work on projects like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway for the time being. We’ll keep you updated on all the other projects happening around Disneyland when we have more details! Take a look at an update on project timelines in the Disney Parks here! What is your favorite attraction in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! Minnie Cake, Killer Tees, $$$ Raincoats, and Valentine’s Day Jewelry! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! World of Disney And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney While you’re walking around the parks, sometimes it’s helpful to have your own reusable straws handy to sip your soda from! And, we are LOVING the really fun Summer Reusable Straws at the World of Disney to match all sorts of their vibrant merchandise. Summer Reusable Straws The Summer Reusable Straw pack features a pattern that showcases Mickey in some stylish sunglasses, fresh fruit, some of our favorite Disney snacks (we just can’t get enough Dole Whip), and other adorable designs on each straw. The pack comes with 12 straws for $9.99! Summer Reusable Straws It’s Pride Month, folks! And, Disney is celebrating with all kinds of rainbow merchandise around World of Disney. Our new favorite way to sip on coffee in the morning is definitely about to become the Rainbow Mug we spotted! The front features Disney Parks logos, Minnie bows, Mickey pretzels, and more iconic goodies… Rainbow Disney Mug …while the back shows off that Disney is “My Happy Place” for so many fans. Plus, that rainbow handle is a reason enough to pick up the Rainbow Mug! Rainbow Disney Mug Take a look at all the details on the Rainbow Mug here! We’ve been LOVING all the new Disney Character kitchenware at World of Disney (who wouldn’t want matching Beauty and the Beast aprons?). And, you can mix up Mickey Waffles or bake your own cake with the Donald and Goofy Spatula Set! The fronts of the spatulas have Donald and Goofy’s iconic outfits… Goofy and Donald Spatula Set …and the backs have Donald’s iconic yellow and blue colors and Goofy’s green and orange color scheme! Gawrsh, we can’t wait to make lots of Disney Recipes using these guys! Goofy and Donald Spatula Set Check out the Goofy and Donald Spatula Set here! Marketplace Co-Op The Disney Character Face Masks have been selling out left and right! While we’ve already seen the Marie and Mickey Pattern Masks sell out in a size large, now the Minnie Pattern Mask has also sold out in the same size. Face Masks Find out how you can get the Disney Character Face Masks in Disney Springs here! Something wicked this way comes! The Maleficent Dress has finally arrived at The Dress Shop in the Marketplace Co-Op! Maleficent Dress The dark purple dress shows off Maleficent looking pretty mad she wasn’t invited to Aurora’s party, with her villainous green flames, and thorn branches everywhere… Maleficent Dress …and even Diablo the Raven flying around the back of the dress! Anybody else have hot-and-cold running chills? Maleficent Dress Take a look at the Maleficent Dress, if you DARE! Days of Christmas We’re heading back on the adventure of a lifetime on the Jungle Cruise soon in Magic Kingdom! If you’re missing the ride just as much as we are, you can take home the Jungle Cruise Ornament Set ahead of the parks’ re-opening! Jungle Cruise Ornaments The set features the Jungle Cruise logo… Jungle Cruise Ornaments …the elephant spraying water at guests… Jungle Cruise Ornaments …and adventurers climbing up a pole to get away from any wild animals! Jungle Cruise Ornaments Check out the Jungle Cruise Ornaments here! Disney Springs Food Update Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Before Jock Lindsey’s closed (we’ll get back to that in just a second), we stopped by to sip on the classic Bitter Barkeep at the restaurant. Bitter Barkeep The egg white cocktail is mixed up with Barsol Quebranta Pisco, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, and Pasteurized Egg Whites (and it honestly tastes like Christmas in the summertime!). Bitter Barkeep Disney Springs Bars We encountered some bar craziness while we were at Disney Springs this week! Florida has put in place an alcohol ban that has closed multiple bars in the shopping and dining district. The order states that bars that make 50% of their profits from alcohol have been forced to close as a distancing measure (since people tend to stick around to sip on their drinks). Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Closed Guests who were at Jock’s during this announcement were allowed to finish their drinks before the restaurant closed barely 24 hours after it re-opened. Other spots like Dockside Margaritas… Dockside Margaritas This Afternoon …and a couple of the pop-up bars throughout Disney Springs also closed as a part of Florida’s new regulation! While several of the pop-up bars had re-opened today, we’ll keep you updated on the status of spots like Dockside Margaritas and Jock Lindsey’s! Closed Pop-up Bars Read all about Florida’s new alcohol ban here! Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC A few days ago, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC closed due to an issue with the air-conditioning in the store. However, the bakery is back open again for guests to pick up their favorite treats! Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill Many bars within restaurants are still able to remain open since they count for less than 50% of the location’s profits. And, you can still enjoy a drink or two during Social Hour at Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill! The Social Hour menu features cocktails, wine, beer, and bites on Wednesday through Sunday from 2PM until 5PM at the bar and patio! Wolfgang Puck Social Hour Menu Disney Springs Construction Update Splitsville and Pop Gallery While we’ve been keeping an eye on the Splitsville construction wall, we happened to notice an update during our last visit! Splitsville Construction Sign The Pop Gallery has put up a sign that the location has temporarily closed until July 3rd. So, we hope to see that the construction will be wrapped up by then when Pop re-opens again! Splitsville Construction Sign Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, and construction updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! What’s NEW at Disney Springs: The Her Universe Star Wars Collection, NEW Park Life Dooneys, and Rock the Dots Merch! What’s New at Disney Springs: Fantasia Dooney & Bourke Collection, More Baby Yoda, and ALL the Ink & Paint Merchandise! View the full article

City Works Eatery and Pour House has re-opened in Disney Springs (with TWO spicy dishes!). City Works While the restaurant has already rolled out a To-Go Window so you can grab a beer or cocktail before exploring Disney Springs, there was another new addition to the restaurant today! Today we spotted the FINISHED awning and patio at City Works, where guests can enjoy their Peanut Butter Snickers Pie outside. City Works Patio The awning features countertops so you can pull up a stool and sip on some drinks with your friends… City Works Patio …distanced tables from other people as you kick back and relax… City Works Patio …and overhead fans to cool down everyone dining at City Works in the Florida sunshine. City Works Patio After a long while of waiting, it’s exciting to see the new awning completed at City Works! Anybody want to split a Jon Bun Jovi with us at the Rock N Roll Brunch? Read the reason why bars have been closing in Disney Springs this week here! What is your favorite thing to get at City Works? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Chocolate Paradise and Some Pasta Too! We’re in Disney Springs at the Reopened Terralina Crafted Italian! Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! Find Out Where to Get a HUGE Father’s Day Feast in Disney World! View the full article

The Disney Resorts have started to re-open around the Disney World property, and we’ve been taking you with us to check them all out. Grand Floridian Resort While we’ve already given you a look at dining at the Grand Floridian Cafe, today we noticed some new construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Our friend @brbgoingtodisney spotted a construction fence going up through the middle of the resort today. Grand Floridian Fence As construction on Cinderella Castle also progresses (in all of its pinkness), construction workers are building the new Grand Floridian Walkway. However, the fence that we saw today is located through the middle of the resort. Grand Floridian Fence With the NBA teams set to arrive next month in Disney World, we know that some of the teams will be staying at the Grand Floridian. If the teams are staying during the same time as other guests, the fence could act as a potential temporary measure to distance the NBA players and officials from other guests until the NBA’s season finishes in Disney World. Grand Floridian Fence While Disney has not released any details on this new bit of construction, we will continue to keep you updated as we learn more! These are the 6 surprises we didn’t expect at the Disney Resorts! Have you stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Photos! This HUGE Cinderella Anniversary Treat in Disney World Will Feed A KINGDOM! There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! How Will the NBA Keep Its Players Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Officials Have to Say. View the full article

While we’ve been dining at places like Wine Bar George or popping over to the World of Disney for a shopping spree, we’re ready to keep adding to our Minnie ears collection! World of Disney Even though you may not be able to pin trade in the usual way at Disney World for the time being, we found a way to show off your collection of pins and your ears at the same time! The Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears have previously sold out at the Pin Traders in Disney Springs. But, we’ve got good news! They’re BACK, folks (and looking as stylish as ever). Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears The ears feature a denim pattern on the bow and headband, and a cork “board” for the ears. The material allows you to actually secure your pin collection into the tiny holes in the ears so you can take your pins with you all over Disney World! Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears Plus, you can spot the year that Pin Trading started in Disney World in October 1999 for the Millennium Celebration in the parks (can you believe it’s been 21 years?!). Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears How can check out these cute Minnie Ears in motion below! You can take home the Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears for $29.99. And, while you’re at Pin Traders, maybe you can pick up a few new pins to feature on them! Take a look at even MORE Pin Trading Ears here! What is your favorite pair of Minnie Ears that you own? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! News: We Couldn’t Say No To This NEW Annual Passholder Magic Band in Disney World! This NEW Disney World MagicBand Will Have You Celebrating Summer and Spying Hidden Mickeys! View the full article

Disney World will be re-opening its parks to guests on July 11th and July 15th! But, now Disney Springs and the select Disney Resorts have already welcomed everyone back officially. Beach Club Although you’re probably spending your time eating at your favorite Disney restaurants again or shopping at some of the awesome stores, we’ve got another way to add some magic to your weekend! While Disney previously announced that its miniature golf locations wouldn’t be re-opening initially, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has re-opened to guests in Disney World. ©Disney A Cast Member at the course confirmed to us over the phone that Fantasia Garden re-opened today so you can get your putt-putt on! Miniature golf will be open from 10AM until 10PM daily, but hours could always change. ©Disney Although Disney will be likely be following new health and safety precautions, we’ll keep you updated with more information about how miniature golf will be operating! Take a tour of re-opened Disney Resorts here! Will you be going to Fantasia Gardens again soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Breaking News! Disney World Begins A Phased Reopening on May 20th With Disney Springs We’ve Gotten a LITTLE Hint About the NBA’s Housing at Disney World! NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! View the full article

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Disney World has implemented a number of new safety requirements for guests and Cast Members, including social distancing and face coverings. Beach Club Resort While there are guidelines for face masks and social distancing to keep everyone safe, there are some situations in the parks that may prevent Cast Members from maintaining the recommended six feet of distance from guests. For example, some guests will need to have their height checked in order to confirm they are tall enough to safely ride an attraction. So, Unite Here Local 362 has confirmed a new safety measure to address such situations for attractions Cast Members! If an employee is unable to maintain social distancing due to the nature of their role, they will also be given a face shield to wear as a second barrier on top of their face mask. Rise of the Resistance Height Requirement Cast Members have already started to be called back to hotels, restaurants, festivals, and attractions in Disney World in preparation for the reopening of the parks next month. Upon reopening, many of the attractions throughout Disney World will be available. Cast Members We’ll be heading to the parks for live coverage of the reopenings to see what’s new around Disney World — including all the health and safety measures! So be sure to stay tuned! Here’s everything you need to know about Disney World’s reopening plans! Will you be heading back to Disney World any time soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! NEWS! The Haunted Mansion Is Back OPEN in Disney World! Rep Your Favorite Disney World Attractions With These Mini Ear Hat Ornaments! View the full article

On June 1, 1995, Space Mountain began launching passengers from the Earth to the Moon at Disneyland Paris, and it’s been thrilling our Discoveryland guests for 25 years! In celebration of this anniversary, we assembled a panel of Imagineers – Luc Mayrand, Ann Morrow Johnson, Yves Ben Yeta and myself – to share personal stories, insights on the creative process behind the attraction, its innovation and evolution, and what makes Space Mountain so inspiring to us and millions around the world. We hope you enjoy this virtual panel! View the full article

Although Disney Springs has reopened with comprehensive health and safety regulations, situations in the shopping and dining district are constantly changing and evolving. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Closed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, Dockside Margaritas, and Rustic Cuff have all suddenly closed this week. And another Disney Springs store has unexpectedly shut its doors to guests this weekend as well. Since guidelines are changing in Florida regularly, restaurants and stores may need to shift their hours of operation, health standards, and other regulations to comply with new policies. For example, multiple bars have had to close around Disney Springs due to Florida’s new alcohol ban. Blood Orange Margarita As of this weekend, UNIQLO has closed temporarily and the retail location has released little information regarding the reason behind the sudden closure. UNIQLO The UNIQLO website does not list store hours for the upcoming days. We were unable to reach UNIQLO by phone for more information at this time. ©UNIQLO We aren’t sure when the store will reopen again, but we will keep an eye on any further developments and pass along more information as it becomes available! Here’s the ultimate guide to the reopened Disney Springs! What is your favorite UNIQLO collection that you’ve seen in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This Classic NEW Merchandise Collection in Disney Springs Is So. Stinking. Cute. What’s New at Disney Springs! Minnie Cake, Killer Tees, $$$ Raincoats, and Valentine’s Day Jewelry! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Select Disney World Resort hotels reopened on June 22nd. Currently, buses are the only form of Disney transportation available for guests to navigate around property. Monorail But, even though the Monorail isn’t yet available for guest transportation, it has been spotted out and about near Magic Kingdom — with some new additions! Social distancing barriers have been added inside the Monorail. Talk about a sight for sore eyes! We can’t take a ride on the Monorail just yet, but it looks like Disney has been giving it some test laps around Magic Kingdom — check out this picture captured by mockonerunning on Instagram! The Monorail is Out and About! ©mockonerunning When the Monorail isn’t out for testing, it’s been parked at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Monorail Parked at Disney’s Contemporary Resort And that’s where we noticed an interesting addition — social distancing barriers have been added inside the Monorail! Take a look at the middle of the window below! Social Distancing Barriers are Added Inside the Monorail It looks like these are separating the two sections of each monorail car, so that two separate families or groups can ride more separately. Even though we can’t ride the Monorail yet, seeing it parked inside the Contemporary adds an extra Disney touch to the atmosphere! Disney hasn’t yet released information about when the Monorail will be available for guest transportation, but cast members have told us that they may be running when the parks reopen in July. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any additional updates! We answered all of the FAQs we’ve received about the reopened Disney World hotels! Which form of Disney transportation would you feel the most comfortable using? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Potential Solutions For Disney World’s New Guest Transportation Problems Here’s How Disney World’s NEW Transportation Changes Will Affect Your Disney World Trip What’s New at Disney’s Monorail Resorts — Valentine’s Goodies, Mood Jewelry, and MORE! View the full article

Last month, during a special Twitter takeover, we gave you an inside peek at the magic that’s still taking place at Disney California Adventure park, Magic Kingdom Park and Aulani Resort while we’re temporarily closed. This week, the takeover went international – with cast members taking us on two spectacular journeys: a trip around Disneyland Paris with the ambassador team, and a safari through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Dr. Mark Penning. If you missed any of the fun on Twitter, here’s a look back at this very special day. Disneyland Paris Resort (@EuroDisneyEN) View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about ALL the Disney Parks news you need to know! Grand Floridian Resort Disney World will be opening in just a few weeks to guests, starting with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15th. While Disneyland was also previously scheduled to re-open soon after on July 17th, the parks’ re-opening dates have been postponed. However, Downtown Disney will still be opening to guests on July 9th. And, that doesn’t even scratch the surface of how much Disney Parks news we have to share with you! We’re talking about the live Disney Parks Pass reservation system (and all the HUGE problems it has had), The Princess and the Frog transformation of Splash Mountain, the official re-opening of Disney Resorts, and MORE! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out the all the Disney Parks news 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! So check out the video and then let us know: What Disney Parks news are YOU the most excited about this week? Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Parks Extend Closure, Discounts on Future Stays and Ways to Stay Busy at Home! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Big Land Purchases, Annual Pass Holder Updates & Tips to Rebook Your Trip! View the full article