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With all of the information coming out about the reopening of Disney World, from theme park reservations to Epcot Food and Wine Festival changes, it’s been a busy week for Disney news! ©Disney And based on a press release from the Cruise Lines International Association, we might be getting an update from Disney Cruise Line soon as well! The Cruise Lines International Association, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, said that its ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until September 15th, 2020. Since Disney Cruise Line belongs to the CLIA, it seems as though Disney will extend the cancellation of its sailings as well. Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Line has already announced that European sailings are canceled through October 2nd, 2020, and Canadian sailings are canceled through September 14th, 2020. However, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings are only listed as canceled through July 27th, 2020, at this time. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream But again, since Disney Cruise Line is a member of the CLIA, they could soon announce an extension of cancellations on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy through September 15th! And IF that happens, you know we’ll keep you informed, so stay tuned! Click here to see photos from Hong Kong Disneyland on reopening day! Do you have a Disney Cruise Line sailing booked? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Cruise Line Offers Extension of Future Cruise Credit for Guests Affected by Cancellations BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled MORE Future Departures! NEWS! The Disney Cruise Line Extends Disney Magic Cancellations Through June 7th! View the full article

We’re already SO EXCITED for the new Gideon’s Bakehouse location coming to Disney Springs later this year! Gideon’s Cookie Seriously, if you haven’t tasted these cookies yet, they need to make their way to the top of your must-eat list! The Gideon’s location in Disney Springs will offer an expanded menu of cookies and cake slices, plus their own line of unique coffees! And, as if allllll that wasn’t enough to have us daydreaming about the opening of the new location, they’ll also offer a previously super-limited cookie flavor all year long! ©Gideon’s So, what’s the cookie in question?? The Coffee Cake Cookie — a buttery, vanilla bean cookie filled with cinnamon swirl and topped with homemade double-baked butter crumbs. Gideon’s compares it to a “Snickerdoodle in its final evolution” and we are SO. ON. BOARD! Coffee Cake Cookie ©Gideon’s We can’t wait to enjoy alllll of the desserts when Gideon’s Bakehouse opens in Disney Springs later this year! Bring on the cookies!! The new Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs will offer daily timed cookie releases! Have you tried a cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Offer Exclusive TIMED Cookie Drops in Disney Springs! REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement… This New Disney World Cookie Already Has Undergone a HUGE Change! View the full article

While Disneyland has already extended the expiration dates for its park tickets, we’ve been waiting to hear about other types of tickets including Military Salute Tickets. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland So far, there hasn’t been any word on whether or not these tickets would be extended. But today, Disneyland has updated its website and provided new details on when 2020 Military Salute Tickets are set to expire. If you’ve obtained a 2020 Military Salute Ticket, you may be relieved to know Disneyland has finally extended your ticket’s expiration date! 2020 Military Salute Tickets will be automatically extended through December 16th, 2021. ©Disneyland Blockout dates will still apply, but the tickets may still be used on non-consecutive days. Pixar Pal-A-Round Keep in mind you will still need to obtain a park reservation in order to use your 2020 Military Salute Tickets when the parks reopen. Do you have some 2020 Military Salute Tickets? Let us know if you’re excited about getting them extended in the comments below! Related posts: News! Disneyland Could Potentially Reopen in Less Than a Month, Say California Officials A BIG Update Points to a Potential Mid-July Reopening for Disneyland We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Disneyland Resort! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

Grab your hat, fife, and drum! We just spotted a spectacular new display at World of Disney today! USA Collection That’s right — it’s almost time to celebrate Independence Day (the 4th of July is mere weeks away!) so get ready for this pageant of new merch filled with patriotic SPLENDOR! First up, we spotted a sparkly new USA Loungefly Backpack for $90! Long may she wave! USA Loungefly Backpack The midnight blue sequins are accented (quite adorably, we might add) by stars and stripes and STRAPS! This one’s a must-have! USA Loungefly Backpack Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Sequined Stars and Striped Mini Backpack by Loungefly! And check out this sporty USA Cropped Shirt for $36.99! We love the color blocking and the stars-and-stripes castle design it features on its front. USA Cropped Shirt We’re also excited to go bumming around with this new USA Fanny Pack for $24.99! USA Fanny Pack Check out the Walt Disney World repeated logo on its strap. So neat! USA Fanny Pack For the tinier majesties, we spotted this adorable two-piece USA Toddler Set for $29.99. Check out the sweet little embroidered fireworks designs it features! USA Toddler Set To buy the Minnie Mouse Americana Romper for Baby, click here! This new USA Youth Tank Top for $24.99 is also a real cutie! USA Youth Tank Top And we’re definitely snagging a new USA Hoodie for $59.99 to go with our new patriotic fanny packs! USA Hoodie To buy the Mickey Mouse Americana Pullover Hoodie, click here! Rep Mickey Mouse and America with the new USA Hat for $27.99! USA Hat It’s also embroidered with “Since 1928” on it’s back! USA Hat And even though its almost July, we’ll be looking forward to some cooler weather to snuggle up with this USA Blanket for $39.99! USA Blanket We also have big heart eyes for this USA Zip Hoodie for $54.99. It has a slightly-heathered look to it… USA Zip Hoodie …And the hood is lined with a cute stars and Mickey design! USA Zip Hoodie From now on, we’ll be sipping all of our caffeine from this charming USA Mug for $14.99! USA Mug The stars continue on the inside of the mug as well! What a grand lil’ MUG! USA Mug We can’t decide which is cuter between these two — the new USA Ringer Shirt for $36.99 and USA Tank Top for $34.99…looks like they’ll both be coming home with us! USA Ringer Shirt and USA Tank Top Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Americana Tank Top! And how lovely is this little USA Denim Backpack for $29.99! It has cute reverse sequins on its front for hours of sequin-flipping entertainment! USA Denim Backpack This USA Ladies’ Shirt has some really cool cutouts! USA Ladies’ Shirt To buy the Mickey Mouse “USA” T-shirt, click here! But our favorite item so far has to be this new USA Windbreaker for $49.99! USA Windbreaker This thing looks like something Evel Knievel would wear, (a.k.a. the American real-life version of Duke Caboom!) USA Windbreaker This USA Gray Hoodie for $36.99 also caught our patriotic eye! USA Grey Hoodie And we can’t wait to show our American pride with these USA Socks for $14.99! USA Socks Here comes Mickey again! He’s the inspiration behind this new USA Keychain! USA Keychain And there were lots of these sequinned USA Minnie Ears for $29.99 in stock today as well! USA Minnie Ears We also spotted a big display of USA Neckties for $44.99. They’d make a great last-minute gift for dad this Father’s Day! USA Neckties Now that we got the goods we,= can’t wait to have a little happy Fourth of July party EVERY DAY! And don’t forget to swing by the household section to see these new Disney’s newest line of kitchen accessories which just debuted yesterday! Get a sneak peek of them here! To buy the Mickey Mouse Americana Silk Tie, click here! What are your Fourth of July plans this year? Share them with us in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s The Complete List of Retail Locations That Are Reopening in Disney Springs on May 20th! Review: We’re Trying Starbucks’ New “Welcome Back” Drink in Disney World! Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories Has Officially Reopened in Disney Springs! View the full article

Due to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival being cut short this year, a lot of Annual Passholders didn’t get the chance to snag their beloved AP magnet! Walt Disney World Annual Passholder We’ve been receiving inquires from Annual Passholders about AP magnets just about every day and every time we’ve tried to find answers for you, we’ve hit a brick wall — UNTIL TODAY! In an email sent out to Disney World’s Annual Passholders this afternoon (which was FULL of all sorts of goodies including the dates for Disney World’s Annual Passholder previews!) we spotted this tiny blurb at the bottom! Email From Disney We’re gettin’ AP magnets, PEOPLE! And they’re being sent to us in the mail! Only ONE AP magnet will be sent out per household. Now, Disney hasn’t shared what these magnets will look like, so we aren’t sure if they will be a Flower and Garden magnet or something else entirely. So stay tuned! Donald and Spike and Orange Bird Magnets Disney says they’ll be mailing them out some time this summer, so not sure about you guys, but we’ll totally be stalking our mail carriers until they get here! JK — but not, REALLY! Disney World has just released a bunch of new options for Annual Passholders! Click here to learn more! Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know if you’re excited about receiving your AP magnet in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Disney World’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival Is BACK! And It Starts SOON! The 2020 Annual Passholder Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Magnets Are FINALLY Here! What’s New at Coronado Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort: A Melon Margarita With a Kick and the Most Adorable Butterfly Cupcake! View the full article

Disney World has released more information for Annual Passholders about the reopening of the theme parks. Chef Remy Magnet With the announcement of the new Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system today, Disney has elaborated on how it will work for Annual Passholders. We knew that Passholders would be limited in the new system, but now we know more about the protocols. Disney World Passholders will be limited to 3 days of theme park reservations at one time. Disney added a new section to the Annual Passholder information page today. The new information includes that it may be difficult for Annual Passholders to get park reservations based on availability, some pass benefits and features will not be available, and Passholders will be eligible to make theme park reservations for up to 3 days at a time. Passholder Limitations Keep in mind that Passholders staying at select Disney World Resorts or other select hotels with valid admission will be able to make reservations for their entire length of stay. Blockout dates do apply, so you will not have park admission or be able to make reservations for those days. Figment Hat We will be keeping a close eye out for any more information that we can share about Annual Passholder protocols. Check back in with DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn about the Disney World reopening Annual Passholder previews. What do you think about the reopening protocols for Annual Passholders? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS and TUTORIAL: Here’s How Disney World’s Theme Park Pass Reservation System Will Work Your Questions Answered! Disney Just Canceled Everything! Here’s What’s Going On — And What You Should Do Next. Get Your Disney Hotel for Less! Which Current Disney World Discount Is Right for You? View the full article

Kermit once said, “the best way to find happiness is to stop looking so hard.” Well, today, we spotted an adorable Loungefly wristlet at World of Disney that stopped us in our tracks! World of Disney In February, we were delighted by the Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog Loungefly Backpacks, but now we are working with a whole new animal. Just look at this red hot cutie! This faux-leather Animal Wristlet by Loungefly is selling for $40 at World of Disney and on shopDisney. How cute is this!? If you don’t want to use the detachable wrist strap with clasp, the back features a belt loop attachment option. That will certainly make holding all of our other souvenirs and snacks easier when the parks reopen on July 11. Back of Animal Wristlet Bag by Loungefly – The Muppets Do not worry, if you are missing Animal’s wild facial expression when using this wristlet, you can always unzip the top main compartment and see it all over the fabric lined print. Interior of Animal Wristlet by Loungefly What a cutie! He goes SO well with Piggie and Kermie, don’t you think? Now we just need a sweet Electric Mayhem shirt to wear with it! Can’t Get To World Of Disney? Pick Up Your Animal Wristlet Here! Who is your favorite muppet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Dooney and Bourke Ink & Paint Collection, a Kermit Hat, and More! Frozen 2’s Magical Horse Plush Gallops Into Disney World! Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World has just announced the dates of its annual passholder previews! Magic Kingdom But Disney World APs aren’t the only folks who’ll be welcomed back before the parks reopen to the general public! Thanks to reporter Scott Gustin, we’ve just learned Club 33 and Golden Oaks members will also have early access to the theme parks on July 9th! That means if you’re not a Disney World Annual Passholder, but you’re a Club 33 or Golden Oaks member, you will also be eligible to attend the early preview. Although not explicitly stated, we’re expecting reservations will most likely be required, as is the case for Annual Passholders. Park reservations will be limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The preview dates are as follows: Club 33 and Golden Oak Previews of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom — July 9th Annual Passholder Previews of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom — July 9th and July 10th Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park Reopening — July 11th Hollywood Studios and Epcot Park Reopening — July 15th You can read MORE about the Annual Passholder previews here. We’ll keep you posted on all further developments! Check out how Disney World’s new reservation system will work here! Are you a Club 33 or Golden Oaks member? Let us know if you’ll be attending the preview in the comments below! Related posts: Confirmed: Disney World Will Offer Annual Passholder Previews Disney CEO Explains Why Disney World Is Opening AFTER Universal NEWS! Some Disney World Annual Passes Now Display Extended Expiration Dates View the full article

While we’ve been busy becoming masters of Disney World’s new reservation system (check out our tutorial here!), we’ve also been trying to figure out who will have access to park reservations when it goes live on June 22nd. A Sight For Sore Eyes! So far, we’ve been able to confirm guests staying at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort (which is owned by Marriott) will have the same access as guests staying at Disney-owned hotels. And now theme park reporter Carly Weisel has also found out guests who will be staying at one of the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels (which are privately-owned) will ALSO have the same access to park reservations as Disney World guests! Disney Springs That following properties are eligible: B Resort & Spa Best Western DoubleTree Suites Hilton Buena Vista Palace Hilton Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Wyndham Garden If you have booked a room at one of these resorts AND you have valid theme park admission, you’ll be able to make your Disney World park reservation starting on June 22nd. Thanks to Carly Weisel, we also know guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World will qualify as well. Magic Kingdom Keep in mind, many of these properties shut down around the same time as Disney World resorts and some have remained closed. Here are the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels that are still closed and have yet to release their official reopening dates at this time: Best Western Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – Disney Springs® Area Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs® Area Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs® Area Make sure you check with your resort regarding your upcoming stay and if you have any questions, shoot them out to us in the comments below! We’re doing out best to keep up with all of these details regarding Disney World’s phased reopening, which are coming at us left and RIGHT! Stay tuned for more developments so you can start planning your next Disney World vacay! Click here to see how you’ll interact with Disney characters when the theme parks reopen! Have you ever stayed at a Disney Springs Resort Area Hotel? Let us know if you’d recommend it to others in the comments below! Related posts: STK Has Reopened in Disney World…And They’re Doing Things a Little Differently NEWS! Disney Springs Reduces Operating Hours News! Vivoli il Gelato Will NOT Be Reopening Today in Disney Springs View the full article

The reopening of the Disney World theme parks is an unprecedented situation. Disney is walking a fine line in making sure their guests are happy with the protocols. 2020 Annual Passholder Magnet One heavily affected group is Disney World Annual Passholders. The closure of the parks and modified reopening are definitely not what Passholders had in mind when they purchased their passes. Now, Disney is giving Passholders options for how they want to handle their passes with the reopening. We already know that Disney is extending affected annual passes by the number of days the parks were closed. The issue now is that many Passholders may have concerns with navigating the Disney Park Pass reservation system and being limited to one park each day with a 3-day reservable limit. In response, Disney is giving Passholders the option to FURTHER extend their pass or to cancel their pass. MMRR Annual Passholder MagicBand For Annual Passholders that have paid in full, your options are: Receive a one-month extension to your pass. The additional month will be automatically processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020. Or, choose to cancel your annual pass and receive a partial refund. Passholder Reopening Screenshot For Annual Passholders on the monthly payment plan, your options are: Receive a one-month extension to your pass. The additional month will be automatically processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020. Monthly payments will resume on July 11th. Or, choose to cancel your annual pass and waive your monthly payments due after August 11th. Any payments made between July 11th and August 11th will be retroactively refunded and all future payments will be stopped. Passholder Reopening Screenshot Disney will be sending out information to Passholders in early July with details on how to choose an option. If you’re an affected Passholder with questions, reach out to us! We’ll do everything we can to source the answers to your questions in this confusing time. For all the latest Annual Passholder updates, keep an eye on DFB! Click here to find out the dates for the Annual Passholder previews in Disney World! Will you be canceling your Annual Pass or taking the extension? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Just Released Dates for Annual Passholder Previews 5 Things You Need To Know If You’re Planning to Go To Disney World the Day it Reopens NEWS! Some Disney World Annual Passes Now Display Extended Expiration Dates View the full article

Disney World is moving towards a reopening, and there are going to be a lot of new protocols in place. PhotoPass Photographers in Hollywood Studios Disney is making a lot of experience updates to the theme parks in the interest of keeping guests and Cast Members healthy and safe. With the new Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system and cancellations abound, it can be hard to keep up. Well, now, Disney has updated the way that the PhotoPass service will function in the reopened parks. Disney posted a new update to its website that talks about the ways that the PhotoPass Service will change. The goal of the changes is to promote physical distancing, cleanliness, and reduced contact so that PhotoPass interactions are safe and enjoyable for guests and photographers. Photopass Updates Screenshot For one, PhotoPass photographers will no longer be able to take pictures or handle guests’ personal devices (i.e. cell phones and cameras). So, if you want that picture with Cinderella Castle, you’ll either need to purchase Disney’s PhotoPass picture or have someone from your party take the photo separately. Disney Springs For PhotoPass photo ops that have props, they will be cleaned thoroughly between guests. For some props, guests will be asked not to touch them. Instead, the PhotoPass photographer will help to snap the perfect picture through the best angles and perspective. PhotoPass outside of Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios Finally, the website asks that guests have their MagicBands or cards ready for the photographer to quickly scan and link your photos to your account. The goal is to keep as much distance as possible between Cast Members and guests. Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates on Disney World’s reopening procedures! Click here to learn more about Disney’s health and safety measures. What do you think of the new ways that Photopass will be handled? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEW PhotoPass Opportunities Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here’s Why Everyone’s So Mad About Disney World’s Automated Photopass Camera Boxes. Celebrate 15 Years of Memories with Exclusive PhotoPass Ops at Disney World! View the full article

Disney World is set to begin a phased reopening of the theme parks on July 11th, but we won’t all have to wait that long. Magic Kingdom Between limited capacities and the new theme park reservation system, we’re wondering IF we’ll be able to get into the parks when they open. On the other hand, some Annual Passholders in the Disney World area will be able to get into the parks BEFORE July 11th! Disney just announced the dates for the Annual Passholder previews! The screenshot below is taken from the Walt Disney World website. Note that while we were aware of the significance of June 22nd and June 26th (you can read more about the theme park reservation that’s mentioned for those dates here, by the way), July 9th and 10th are the dates listed for Annual Passholder Previews at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks! Walt Disney World website screenshot Disney also states that: “Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview at Magic Kingdom park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on July 9 or 10.” Annual Passholders should be on the lookout for e-mail invitations with registration details SOON. Reservations will be required and limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. An eligible activated annual pass is required for Preview registration. Also note that if eligible Passholders would like to bring a guest, the guest must also have a valid Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier annual pass. Additionally, your guest must be included on your Family & Friends list (in your Disney account) and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you. We’ll post when we have more info about the Passholder Previews and we’ll be reporting in from the events as well! As always, you can count on us for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the OFFICIAL reopening of the Disney theme parks. Will you be heading to the Annual Passholder previews? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Could This Annual Passholder GLITCH Keep You From Getting Into Disney World? Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens Your Questions Answered! Disney Just Canceled Everything! Here’s What’s Going On — And What You Should Do Next. View the full article

Disney World isn’t even open yet, but the last few hours have sure been a crazy ride! Big Thunder Mountain And here’s the thing: now that the proverbial flood gates have opened, Disney World info seems to be gushing OUT! In addition to finding out Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is now starting July 15th, MagicBands will no longer be given to resort guest for free next year, and Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party being canceled, even more details about Disney World’s attractions and entertainment have come spilling out! Disney World has already informed us certain guest experiences will not be offered or will be modified including character meet and greets, parades, and fireworks when the parks reopen. Disney also just shared with us a big list of special events that are being canceled this morning. Tangled Float But Disney World has also made a few changes to the “Know Before You Go” section of its website today! In the edit, we spotted a few indications of what we’ll be seeing instead of parades and nighttime spectaculars! Screenshot From Disney World’s Website You read that right, folks!! Disney has just confirmed characters will VERY MUCH be present when the parks reopen! You’ll just be seeing them in a different format than you may be used to! Disney’s use of the word “cavalcade” reminds us of the Cursed Calvacade we’ve seen at Disney Villains After Dark parties or the Rainy Day Calvacade that gets dispatched on soggier days! This is a term Disney often uses for smaller parades at Magic Kingdom! Rainy Day Cavalcade But what’s this?? Disney also says characters will be sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and proceeding along World Showcase promenade at EPCOT?! There will also be motorcades on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?! Umm, yeah…it looks like Disney World is promising there will still be a lot of excitement until their traditional offerings resume. Hollywood Studios Before Closures We’re going back over everything with a fine toothcomb right now to make sure we’ve told you about every new piece of information we’ve just found out today! Plus, we’re still scouring the interwebs for anything new, so stay tuned for more breaking news! Click here to read our tutorial on how Disney World’s new reservation will work once it goes live! Are you excited about seeing these new Disney character cavalcades when the theme parks reopen? Let us know which park you’d like to visit first in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens View the full article

Is your pet a Rebel, or will they join the Dog Side? World of Disney The Force will be strong with your little Jedi pup thanks to these Star Wars Leashes and Collar we spotted today at World of Disney in Disney Springs! We see the light(sabers)! We are wagging our tails at these adorable additions brought to us from a galaxy far, far away. Or, rather, by the Disney Tails Collection! Star Wars Lightsaber Leashes Beep boop beep! First up is the Star Wars Droid Collar for $17.99. Star Wars Droid Collar R2-D2 and C-3PO are featured alongside the Rebel Alliance Starbird symbol on this collar, which is also available on shopDisney! Check Out How Galaxy’s Edge Was Doing During Its Birthday! If your pet’s spirit human is Luke Skywalker, perhaps they will want to show that off with this blue lightsaber leash! Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Pet Lead This metallic blue leash is available in two sizes and will cost $17.99 Galactic Credits (US Dollars!). If you can’t get to Disney Springs, you can purchase this leash here. See What Other Star Wars Goodies Are Available on shopDisney Here! Last but not least, the Darth Vader Lightsaber Pet Lead. Darth Vader Lightsaber Pet Lead Coated in a shiny, red metallic vinyl, this leash also features a gunmetal gray metal swivel round eye clasp with bolt snap and costs $17.99. If your Death Star is in the shop, you can also find this leash available on shopDisney. You Can Get Free Shipping Off Orders of $75+ With The Code SHIPMAGIC on shopDisney Now! Buy. Or do not. There is no try. We are pretty sure that’s the Yoda quote, right? Either way, these additions to the Disney Tails Collection are super cool! Are you with the Resistance or the First Order? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Hoth Has Got Nothin’ On This Icy Star Wars Collection from Igloo! View the full article

There are a lot of changes coming to Disney World this fall. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom Perhaps the BIGGEST change is that we won’t be hangin’ with our villainous Disney pals this Halloween. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled this year. Now, those who have purchased tickets to the event will receive refunds. Some guests with 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets have received emails discussing the cancellation of the event and the way that refunds will be handled. If you have purchased tickets, you will receive your refund in a specific way based on how you purchased your ticket. Seven Dwarfs at MNSSHP If you purchased a ticket via credit card, Disney will process a refund to your original form of payment. If you purchased a ticket via Disney Gift Card or Disney Rewards Dollars, Disney will email you a new digital Disney Gift Card for the amount paid. If you purchased a ticket via cash, Disney will call you to discuss refund options (potentially a mailed check or Disney Gift Card). If you purchased your ticket through Disney, no action on your part is required at this time. If you booked outside of Disney, contact your Travel Professional for assistance. Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest updates on modified experiences in a reopened Disney World! Click here to learn more about the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Were you looking forward to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related posts: NEW Additions Coming to Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade in Disney World! 11 Fun and FREE Disney World Souvenirs! (Do You Have Them All?!) NEWS! Get a “First Look” at Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Hey guys! Fun fact: the last 24 hours have been absolutely INSANE! By now, we know YOU KNOW exactly what we’re talkin’ about! Peter Pan’s Flight Not only is Disney’s new reservation system is launching in mere days, but Disney has also shared that there will be no Park Hopper option for the foreseeable future and no more free MagicBands for resort guests. Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for 2020 and Food and Wine Festival is starting in July. Since there have been so many HUGE news stories, we’re scurrying around to get a few more refined details for you! Just now, thanks to theme park reporter Carlye Wisel, we’ve got a new piece of information that our friends who will be staying at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort will be interested in knowing! Disney has confirmed Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort guests will have the same access to the new reservation system as guests staying at Disney-owned hotels. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Click here to find out how the new reservation systems works! We were able to confirm a few weeks ago guests staying at these Marriott-owned resorts were being considered as Disney World guests, meaning folks with valid park admission and a hotel reservation at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort would have first-crack at the new reservation system, just like Disney-owned hotel guests. As of today, this statement holds TRUE! Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort If you have a reservation for Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort and park tickets, you will have access to the new reservation system starting on June 22nd and you’ll be able to schedule your theme park reservation through September 26th, 2021. We’ll do everything we can to keep you in-the-know with all the latest Disney World news. We know a LOT of big changes have been dropped really quickly, so if you have ANY questions, please let us know in the comments. We’re here to get you the answers you need for all your upcoming Disney World vacation plans. The 2020 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic has been canceled this year. Click here for more details. Do you have valid theme park admission and a reservation at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort? Let us know if you’re excited about using the new reservation system in the comments below! Related posts: Confirmed: Major League Soccer Players Will Be Staying at Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort! We Attended the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s 2019 Food and Wine Classic and We’re Basically Expert Mixologists Now There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! View the full article

Time is of the essence, and we now know WHEN the Park Pass Reservation System will start! Magic Kingdom We recently reported how the Park Pass Reservation System will work, and we are counting down the days until we can try to snag a reservation to get back in the parks! Shout out to Theme Park Reporter, Carlye Wisel, for confirmation that the new Park Pass Reservation System will open at 7AM EST for guests with existing reservations on June 22. Reminder, the Park Pass System is an online tool that guests will use to make their theme park reservations for each day of their trip. We will continue to keep you posted on any other updates that come our way, never hesitate to ask us any questions about how the new system works. To get you started, be sure to follow these steps to prepare your My Disney Experience account. Guests can’t Park Hop when Disney World reopens. Click here for more info! Have any questions about the Park Pass Reservation System? Ask us in the comments below! Related posts: Your Questions Answered! Disney Just Canceled Everything! Here’s What’s Going On — And What You Should Do Next. NEWS and TUTORIAL: Here’s How Disney World’s Theme Park Pass Reservation System Will Work NEWS: Vice President Pence Discusses Disney World and Other Parks Reopening In Orlando View the full article

The global health crisis has had a pretty big effect on the entertainment industry. The Rise of Skywalker at AMC Just last week, we reported that AMC Theatres were working towards a summer reopening. Now, the movie theater chain has announced that they will be opening 450 U.S. locations on July 15th and the remaining 150 on July 24th. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the theaters are opening next month in time to screen Disney’s release of Mulan, initially releasing on July 24th. AMC Theater in Disney Springs AMC movie theaters are reopening on a phased model. Phase 1 (July 15th) will see capacity set at 30%, Phase 2 will see capacity at 40%, and Phase 3 (around Labor Day) will see capacity at 50%. AMC has noted that the theaters may not see full capacities until around Thanksgiving. Of course, there will also be new health and cleanliness measures in the theaters. AMC CEO Adam Aron noted that they came up with their plan through consultation with The Clorox Company and Harvard University’s School of Public Health. “I cannot emphasize enough,” Aron said, “How much care and attention to detail we have taken in developing AMC Safe & Clean, our absolute commitment to optimizing the health and safety of our theaters for our guests and associates. The Lion King Premier Some of the health measures that AMC is implementing include, new protocols for employees, sanitizing between showings, and rearranging concession sales. According to CNN reporter Frank Pallotta, AMC will be requiring guests to wear masks as well. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any news about the Disney Springs locations, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about AMC’s plans for the summer. Are you excited to get back to the movies? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: News! AMC Theatres Are Now Lowering Guest Capacity at Movie Showings! News! AMC Theatres Announces Plans to Stay Closed Until Studios Release New Movies DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney World Starts to Open in FOUR Days with New Safety Protocols Announced! View the full article

A few days ago, we shared the full list of programs Disney+ would be releasing next month! ©Disney There’s some really exciting stuff including Hamilton, Muppets Now, as well as a new travel series called Rogue Trip — to name just a few of the things we’re looking forward to being released soon! But it looks like Disney+ has suddenly (and very quietly) stopped offering its 7-day free trial of the subscription service in the United States. U.S. residents are no longer able to download the app for free, but instead must commit to purchasing at least one month of the service if they wish to view any of this new exclusive content! ©Disney In a statement to The Verge, a Disney spokesperson shared, “We continue to test and evaluate different marketing, offers, and promotions to grow Disney+. The service was set at an attractive price-to-value proposition that we believe delivers a compelling entertainment offering on its own.” Disney+ currently costs $6.99, or $12.99 if you purchase the Hulu and ESPN Plus bundle. See a FULL list of programs coming to Disney+ here! What do you think of Disney+’s timing with removing their free trial offer? Do you think it has something to do with Hamilton coming out soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in July Including Hamilton and Muppets Now! NEW ‘Rogue Trip’ Series Is Coming to Disney+ Soon! See The New Movies and Shows That Are Being Added To Disney+ in 2020! View the full article

Cruise lines have agreed to suspend sailing from U.S. ports until September 15, trade group Cruise Lines International Association announced Friday. View the full article

SeaWorld's Aquatica water park will resume daily operations July 2 while offering a more than 40 percent discount on single-day tickets. View the full article

Seven years since the city shut down the iconic reverse-pyramid-shaped attraction, the new St. Pete Pier is set to reopen. View the full article

Disney Springs has a lot of great Happy Hour specials happening right now. Disney Springs But today, we found out about another one that’s only going to be around for a limited time! Chef Rick Bayless’s Frontera Cocina is celebrating dads (and anyone who enjoys a frosty pint!) all weekend long with a two-for-one draft beer special! ©Frontera The buy one, get one free offering is already underway and runs through Monday, June 22nd! Be sure to check out some of Chef Bayless’s signature Mexican cuisine while you sit and sip — you can click here to view their modified menu! We just dined at the recently reopened Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs! Check out our experience here! Have you ever been to one of Chef Rick Bayless’s restaurants before? Let us know if your a fan of his eats in the comments below! Related posts: News! Meet Frontera Cocina’s Chef For a Special Event in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! Review! We’re Dining at T-Rex in Disney World, But Will Our Meal Be Dino-MITE?? View the full article

All of this continually breaking Disney News is a LOT to keep with it! A Sight For Sore Eyes! We find ourselves being a little overwhelmed and then we remember something that seems to always calm us down — retail therapy Dooney & Bourke just released their new geometric print on shopDisney, and we are in love! First up is the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Geometric Satchel! ©Disney This bag designed by Tyler Dumas for Disney and created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort is $268. ©Disney The allover geometric pattern, which incorporates Mickey, Minnie, and “Mouse” is fully lined and has a magnetic snap top closure. ©Disney In addition to its top carry handles, it also has a removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Want Your Own Geometric Satchel? Click here! If you’re looking for something a little smaller, check out the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Geometric Crossbody Bag by Dooney & Bourke. ©Disney This bag was inspired by old school camera bags and is $158. ©Disney This crossbody bag features a top zip closure, goldtone hardware, and an adjustable crossbody strap with a metal buckle. Click Here To Pick Up A Geometric Crossbody Bag For Yourself! You can spot both of these cute new Dooney & Bourke bags on shopDisney. We are looking forward to seeing them make their way through the parks in just a few short weeks! Will you be picking up one (or both!) of these bags for yourself? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This NEW Epcot-Inspired Dooney and Bourke Collection Is Practically Perfect in Every Way! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… Disney Just Released a Fly New Mickey Collection That’s Made With Recycled Plastic Bottles! View the full article

Disney World just shared that their new Park Pass Reservation System will open to guests with existing reservations on June 22nd. Magic Kingdom The Park Pass System will help manage park attendance for the foreseeable future as the Disney parks reopen with limited capacity caps in place (Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 11th, and Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will reopen on July 15th). All guests will need a Park Pass reservation on top of their valid park entry to enter any Disney World theme park. Let’s take a look at how this new system will work. Check out ALL the details and a TUTORIAL below! Disney World Theme Park Pass Reservation System Details The Park Pass System is an online tool to help guests with making their park reservations. Again, ALL GUESTS with a valid ticket for entry will also require an advance Park Pass reservation to enter the park. To enter a park, valid entry and a park reservation are required for the same park on the same date for each person in your group ages three and up. Monorail at Disney World Keep in mind that you are limited to one park per day with the reservation system at this time. Visiting more than one park per day will be temporarily unavailable during the reopening phase due to attendance limitations. Note also that a separate reservation will be required for each day in a theme park. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will need a reservation for each day of your ticket. Spaceship Earth Reservations are subject to availability and are NOT guaranteed until a reservation is finalized. Disney recommends that you make your theme park reservations as soon as you purchase your tickets, as availability is subject to change until your reservation is finalized. Click here to learn more about the reopening dates for the Disney theme parks. Important Dates To Note The Park Pass System will open to guests in phases. Existing Ticket Holders The following are the dates for existing reservation and ticket holders: Disney Resort and other select hotel Guests with valid theme park admission can make reservations beginning June 22nd. Annual Passholders without a Resort stay can make reservations beginning June 26th. Existing ticket holders can make reservations beginning June 28th. Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance Note that if you booked a vacation package, your eligibility is tied to your travel dates. To make a reservation for a different date, modify the dates on your vacation package. At this time, reservations will be available through September 26th, 2021 based on your room reservation and ticket eligibility. If you have a room-only reservation, call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-1936 or your travel agent beginning June 24th to upgrade your package to one with tickets. You will then be able to make theme park reservations. Those Booking a New Vacation New hotel reservations and ticket sales are currently on hold, but new vacation bookings will open up again soon. On June 28th, all guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort hotel packages and theme park tickets and make their park reservations for arrivals beginning in 2021. Guests will be able to see theme park reservation availability BEFORE making ticket purchases. Animal Kingdom For 2020 arrivals, new reservations and ticket sales will resume later this summer based on the availability of park reservations. Tutorial Now, we’ll walk you through the four-step Park Pass reservation process. Step 1: Link your admission to your Disney account. You’ll need to make sure that your existing park admission is linked to your Disney account. If you do not have a Disney account you will need to make one at DisneyWorld.com. Use your account dashboard and confirmation numbers to link your park admission and Disney Resort hotel reservation to your Disney account. Make sure that each person in your party has their valid admission linked. View of Magic Kingdom From Disney’s Contemporary Resort Your tickets and hotel stays must be linked so that the Park Pass system recognizes your ticket eligibility. Step 2: Create your party. Similar to the process when you make a Fastpass+ or Advance Dining Reservations, you will need to specify your travel party. When you begin to make your reservation, you’ll be prompted to create a party from your Family & Friends list. If anyone is not listed on your Family & Friends list, you can “Add a Guest” to include them on the reservation. Be sure to make profiles for kids in your group ages three and up as well. Parents can manage their children’s profiles and who is connected to them via the My Disney Experience app or website. Magic Kingdom Your reservation party must consist of valid admission holders. Depending on your admission type, you may need to make more than one Park Pass reservation for your party. If you are staying in a Disney Resort or other select hotel with a ticket package, you’ll need to make sure that everyone has a hotel reservation. If not, you will need to make different Park Pass reservations. Step 3: Select a date and park. After your party is selected, you will then be prompted to specify the reservation date you’d like to visit based on availability. You’ll be able to choose a date via a calendar, choose a theme park, and choose a time for your visit. Step 4: Review and confirm your plans. Before finalizing your reservation, make sure that you carefully review your selected park and dates. From the confirmation page, you can select “Back” if you need to make any changes. Big Thunder Mountain in Disney World To confirm, you will need to agree to the Terms & Conditions, including the COVID-19 liability waiver. Then, select “Confirm” to complete your park reservation. Once confirmed, your reservations will be listed in “My Plans” on your Disney account. From there, you can select “Make Another Reservation” to continue planning. If you need to cancel a reservation, you can view it in “My Plans” and select “Reservation Details.” Other than that, you’re finished! You’ve made a reservation for entry into the Disney theme parks. Tower of Terror If you have any questions about the new system, feel free to drop us a line in the comments. We will do our best to answer them. As always, you can count on us to bring you the latest updates about the reopening of Disney World. Click here to learn more about the dates for the new Park Pass system! Have questions about the new Park Pass system? Ask them in the comments! Related posts: Your Questions Answered! 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