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Face masks are becoming a regular part of our everyday lives as businesses reopen and resume operation. And with more private businesses requiring the use of face coverings and masks by their employees and customers, we have all needed to become overnight experts on the do’s and don’ts of masks! Disney World As Disney World prepares to reopen their theme parks on July 11 and 15, this is a great opportunity to review exactly what the face mask requirements are at the resort as well as some useful tips that you should be aware of if you’re heading to Disney World this summer! Protocol & Regulations in the Resort To start off, it’s important to know the exact protocols and regulations at Disney World when it comes to face coverings! In general, if you’re outside of your hotel room, you should plan on having a face mask on at all times, unless you are seated at a restaurant, eating or sipping on a drink on-the-go, or you are swimming. In Disney Springs All guests must wear face coverings when entering Disney Springs, meaning if you don’t have one on you when you arrive, you will NOT be allowed in. We were told by a Cast Member that a small number of disposable masks will possibly be available at the checkpoint for guests without one, but we recommend not counting on that and bringing your own. Required Measures Sign Once you have entered Disney Springs, you are still required to keep your mask on at all times. The exceptions to this rule are when you are seated at a restaurant or if you take a bite to eat or sip on your drink while walking around Disney Springs. Read more about the health and safety precautions currently in place at Disney Springs here! In the Theme Parks Disney World notes that face coverings will be required for Cast Members and for guests. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom Disney has floated the idea of “relaxation zones” where guests may be able to briefly remove their masks while in the parks. We’ve seen this same concept in effect at reopened Universal Orlando, where they offer URest Areas to guests. See all of the details from Disney World’s May 27th presentation, including the health and safety measures they will be implementing. In the Resorts When Disney Vacation Club Resorts & Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds reopen on June 22, face coverings will be required for Cast Members and guests when they are in public resort areas, including lobbies, pool areas, gyms, etc. Beach Club Resort Face masks will NOT be required when guests are swimming in the pools. Read more about Disney World’s face mask policies when you are at the resort hotels here! Other Policies Originally, Disney was requiring all guests above the age of three to wear a face mask. As of May 28, per CDC guidelines, that was updated to all guests aged two and up. Update Mask Requirements ©Disney In case there was any doubt pertaining to Disney’s authority to enforce these policies, remember that Disney World is private property. And as private property, they can deny any Guest service if that Guest does not comply with their policies. Learn more about Disney World’s updated age policy when it comes to wearing masks here! Where can I buy masks in Disney World? As of this writing, Disney Springs is the only retail location open in Disney World. Within Disney Springs, only a select number of third-party retailers have been seen selling face masks including Vera Bradley, American Threads, Sephora, and The Polite Pig. Vera Bradley Face Masks With shopDisney selling Disney-themed face masks, we thought we might spot them being sold in World of Disney, but so far that has NOT been the case. Only time will tell if Disney will sell any masks within the theme parks once they reopen in July. Check out the adorable character masks shopDisney is selling here! Best practices & tips for staying comfortable For optimal comfort, you are going to want to shop for masks made with lightweight, breathable material. For maximum effectiveness, you are going to want a face mask made with a tightly-woven cloth. The material that checks both of those boxes seems to be regular old cotton. American Threads Face Masks Not all masks are created equal. Some masks are going to be comfier than others. Do your research and shop around. Try different fabrics as well as different elastics (also try masks that tie around your head!). If you don’t want to spend money on face masks, consider making them yourself! Click Here to Read What It’s Like To Wear a Mask in a Theme Park All Day! ©BitOfMagicCo on Etsy When it comes to staying comfortable once you have your mask on, we recommend you take your masks on an all-day test run BEFORE you leave on vacation. Wear them around the house, go for a long walk outside, and get used to the feeling of wearing a mask for a prolonged period of time. Cast Member with required face mask You’re going to want to be prepared by packing extra masks for you and everyone in your family, or be ready to wash those masks nightly! The CDC recommends that you wash your face mask after every use. You will need to hand wash your mask (or machine wash…but hand washing works fine), or you will need at least one face mask per person per day. Read the CDC guidelines for washing your face mask here! We also recommend you bring a couple of masks in your park bag per day in case it rains. A wet mask is considered no longer useful, and who wants to wear a wet face mask around all day? Guests with Face Coverings in Disney Springs You may also want to consider taking a longer midday break if you find it difficult to wear your mask for prolonged periods of time. Leave the parks and go back to your hotel room where you can take your mask off, or go swimming! We recommend working at a slower pace than you may be accustomed to in the theme parks. Try not to run around & get yourself worked up, especially in the summer. It was hot in Disney World BEFORE all these masks, just imagine it now! Click here for some of our best recommendations for masks! Masks are new for most of us, but with a bit of research, we can make the best choices to ensure we’re all comfortable. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, you’ll need to do the extra work to be READY with your masks and the new challenges that they will bring. We’ll keep you posted as Disney announces more regarding their reopening. In the meantime, start picking out those masks! What are YOUR top tips for staying comfortable in a face mask for a prolonged period of time? Share your expertise in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Required Temperature Checks for Guests and More Health Protocol Confirmed When Disney Springs Reopens May 20 The Rubber Duckie Drink RETURNS! We’re Back at The Boathouse in Disney Springs on Reopening Day Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! View the full article

If you have a room booked at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, make sure you check this out! Beach Club Resort in Disney World Yesterday, Disney dropped A TON of information about what Disney World will look like when it reopens! We learned which restaurants will reopen on June 22nd, where we can experience a modified Character Dining experience, changes to the Disney World Resort hotel experience, and more. Speaking of changes to Disney World Resort hotel experiences, when the news first dropped last night, it was announced that Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts will not be available during the initial reopening period, and guests at this hotel may visit the leisure pool at Disney’s Beach Club Villas. Beach Club Resort But wait, there’s more! Disney has now updated the information stating that guests staying at Beach Club may also use the Luna Park Pool and leisure pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. ©Disney So, even though Stormalong Bay won’t be available initially, Beach Club guests now have a new pool to check out! Click here to learn more about the changes coming to Disney World Resort hotels this summer. Have you stayed at Beach Club Resort before? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: We’re Loving This Healthy, Icy Treat at Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Review: YET ANOTHER Santa Hat Holiday Snack in Disney World?!? Potential Solutions For Disney World’s New Guest Transportation Problems View the full article

Is it just us, or are you guys loving all the new Disney Princess merchandise too!? ©Disney From Disney Princess Ice Cream Loungefly Bags to Light-Up Cups, it’s hard to keep up with all the ADORABLENESS! And, Hot Topic is about to put us in our Disney feels with new Disney Princess Sketch Loungefly Backpacks! You can live out your own fairytale with the Sleeping Beauty Aurora Sketch Mini Backpack… ©Hot Topic …Cinderella Sketch Mini Backpack… ©Hot Topic …Snow White Sketch Mini Backpack… ©Hot Topic …and Tangled Sketch Mini Backpack! We’re pretty sure these would make any time in Disney World the best day ever!! We LOVE the pastel colors! ©Hot Topic You can pre-order the new Disney Princess Sketch Loungefly Backpacks for $49.90. At this time, Hot Topic predicts that the backpacks will ship between July 7th and July 18th! Take a look at ALL the merchandise in the Disney universe right now! Who is your favorite Disney Princess? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! Just When We Thought Baby Yoda Couldn’t Get Cuter … Loungefly Redesigns ‘The Child’ Backpack! Disney Princesses…and ICE CREAM? Check out the New Loungefly We Didn’t Know We Needed! View the full article

We’ve been LOVING all the new merch we’ve seen ever since Disney Springs re-opened. Marketplace Co-op We’ve spotted new Hercules socks, a magenta MagicBand (ooooh!), and stylish face masks in the last few days, and we’re back AGAIN today to look at all things cool and trendy at the Marketplace Co-Op. We’ve been super into the bright neon Summer Collection (especially those inflatable Minnie Ears). And, now you can give your wardrobe a groovy makeover with a BUNCH of new tie-dye pieces! Summer Tie-Dye Collection You can kick back and relax in your backyard and soak up some rays wearing the Summer Tie-Dye T-shirt for $36.99… Summer Tie-Dye Tee …or look like a breath of fresh air twirling around in the SUPER cute Summer Tie-Dye Dress for $39.99. Summer Tie-Dye Dress Whether you’re playing in the sprinklers with your kiddos in the yard or your chilling on your couch binge-watching Disney+, the Summer Mickey Tie-Dye Tank is the cozy top you need for $29.99… Summer Tie-Dye Tank …and pair it with the Summer Mickey Tie-Dye Shorts for $34.99! Summer Tie-Dye Shorts Or get your summer aesthetic on with these bright blue Summer Disney World Shorts and make all your outfits more colorful for $34.99! Summer Shorts You can also find some of the Summer Tie-Dye items over in the World of Disney, along with the cutest hats and flip-flops to go with them! Summer Tie-Dye Dress We think these will be some great pieces to wear as you explore the parks when they reopen on July 11th! Can you imagine how cute they would look in a photo in front of the Bubblegum Wall?! Take a look at the crowds in Disney Springs today! Have you gone shopping in Disney Springs since it’s reopened? 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! You Can STILL Score This Drink Discount in Disney World…But It’s a Little Different Now! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! View the full article

Some days are busier than others at the recently reopened Disney Springs, and today Walt Disney World’s shopping district is SWARMING! Disney Springs As a part of new health and safety measures, stores are limiting capacity. And on a day like today when Disney Springs is quite busy, that means lines. When we were strolling around Disney Springs this afternoon, we noticed that World of Disney had implemented its virtual queue! World of Disney Virtual Queue sign To help keep the line orderly, there were social distancing markers on the ground, with cast members enforcing the spacing. World of Disney line on June 7 The line was INCREDIBLY lengthy when we first got to it, and World of Disney has been turning the virtual queue on and off all afternoon. World of Disney queue Disney Springs certainly is busy today, but with World of Disney selling everything from new character socks to Baby Yoda plushes and more ADORABLE merch, we definitely understand why. Heading to Disney Springs soon? Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about the reopened shopping center! Have you been to Disney Springs since it reopened? Let us know your experience in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! 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! View the full article

Disney World has just dropped SO much resort news, our heads are still spinning a bit. Beach Club Resort On top of new dining stipulations at the resorts and the virtual chat option on My Disney Experience for guests, stays at the hotels are about to see some huge changes when they re-open. But if you don’t currently have a hotel reservation, Disney World Resort currently isn’t accepting new ones. At this time, Disney World is focusing on guests who already have reservations and has temporarily halted new bookings. These guests will be given priority access to the new theme park reservation system, and we filled you in on the fact that Disney’s Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green Resorts would be included in that set group. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Even though Disney will not be allowing guests to make new reservations at its hotels during this time, we did find a way you can still stay on property! Since the Swan and Dolphin Resorts are Sheraton hotels and partners with Disney, you can still book those resorts through Marriott’s website! ©Marriott The Swan and Dolphin’s website currently list their closure as lasting through July 5th, but it IS possible to book a stay starting on July 1st. And both the Swan and Dolphin Resorts show booking windows throughout Disney World’s theme parks re-opening on July 11th and July 15th. ©Marriott Availability may change depending on which room you choose to stay in at the resorts. Right now, there are multiple levels of rooms listed for booking. ©Marriott If you book a room at either the Swan or Dolphin Resort, you can copy the confirmation number and link into the hotel reservation section on My Disney Experience. ©Marriott For those that don’t have an existing hotel reservation, and want to book at Disney World for when the parks re-open, booking through the Marriott directly will still give you access to the perks of on-site guests, including first access to the new theme park reservation system. However, keep in mind that availability could always change and staying on property does NOT guarantee theme park admission. As Disney starts to roll out more information about resort reservations and the parks, we’ll continue to keep you updated! Here’s all the information you need to know about Disney World’s re-opening procedures! Do you have plans to visit Disney World when the parks re-open? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Annual Passholders Can Get Some AWESOME Discounts on Disney World Area Hotels This Spring! What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Swan and Dolphin Resorts: Disney X Nike Gear and Princess Crown Pins! BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Transportation UPDATES That Are Coming SOON. 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. Disney Springs Due to the current global situation, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks will be closed until further notice. Shanghai Disneyland reopened in mid-May and Disney World is REOPENING on July 11th! See all of our coverage HERE. And Disney Springs has REOPENED! Now — we still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… . All the News From the Disney Parks How your Disney World hotel experience will be different this summer! <— HUGE REOPENING NEWS You aren’t visiting a Disney World hotel this summer if you don’t have THIS. <— IMPORTANT HOTEL NEWS! Disney World is asking guests to confirm, change, or cancel hotel reservations! <— BIG PLANNING NEWS Disney World is waiving cancellation and change fees through October 3rd. <— MORE BIG PLANNING NEWS Disney is launching a new perk for hotel guests on June 22nd. Disney World transportation updates that are coming soon. Spaceship Earth refurbishment reportedly postponed INDEFINITELY! <— BIG EPCOT NEWS The NBA is finishing its season at Disney World. Check out this fun welcome back message. Here’s the full list of NBA teams that will finish the 2020 season at Disney World. Disney World to start recalling thousands of cast members back to work. If you’re traveling to Disney World this year here’s how it will be different. The Disney College Program probably won’t return anytime soon. When will Disney World be normal again? Check out what’s new in Disney Springs. Multi-day theme parks tickets have been extended through September 2021. What happens if you book at Disney World this summer but end up canceling? We were live at the grand reopening of Universal Orlando. See more about it here. What surprised us most about the reopening of Universal Orlando. Read more about what we learned here. SeaWorld to use reservation system for guests when it reopens. How to choose the best masks for summertime at Disney World. What you need to know if you’re visiting Disney World in April. Why Disneyland might open in July. 10 ways Disney tricks you into spending more money. What’s the fate of AMC Theaters if they can’t reopen this summer? Disney cast members being recalled to work at select hotels and restaurants. What’s the real backstory of the “residents” of the Haunted Mansion? 38 things you didn’t know Guest Services could do for you at Disney World. Florida’s governor comments on the reopening of Universal Orlando. The Walt Disney Company donates $5 million to social justice non profits. See more here. Here’s what you need to know about wearing masks on theme park rides. Most of Florida has moved into Phase 2 of the reopening. Major League Soccer to resume 2020 season at Disney World. Universal Orlando debuts URest Areas for guests to remove masks. Find out how the virtual lines worked at Universal Orlando. Shanghai Disneyland is testing out a ‘Disney standby pass” for guests. Read more about guest reservations here. Here are some solutions for last-minute Disney World vacation disasters. Find out which face masks are good for all-day wear and which you should avoid. We were live at the reopening of Universal Orlando Resort. See more of our first look here. Check out one of the reopened hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Hollywood is asking for permission to reopen. NBA players could stay at Coronado Springs when season resumes at Disney World. Disney Cruise Line has canceled its Alaska sailings for this year. Future cruise credits have been extended. Check out all the Disney cancellation news you might have missed. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot pledges millions to social justice organizations. Check out the new safety video from Universal Orlando. Here’s our ultimate guide to a reopened Disney Springs. Did Disney World extend the expiration for the 4-Parks Magic tickets? Round one of our Disney movies throw down is done! Disneyland Resort pushes back reservations until mid-July. Everything you need to know about Disney World’s “secret” season. Check out the 9 weird things no one tells you about Disney World. Tokyo Disneyland announces continuation of closure. The Amphicars have returned to Disney Springs with a discount. These 9 things in Disney World are cooler than they sound. How Disney manipulates you and you don’t even know it. Check out the new patent Disney just filed. Find out what cast members can’t do when Disney World reopens. DFB Reviews and Food News NEWS! These Disney World restaurants will be open starting June 22nd! <— HUGE DINING NEWS! ONE character dining experience is returning to Disney World. <— MORE BIG DINING NEWS! How Disney World dining is changing this summer. Could we see a change in the refillable mug policy at Disney World? Check out our review from the reopened Cookes of Dublin. Frontera Cocina has launched an online ordering system. Check out all the Disney Springs bars that reopened. Disney World is notifying guests about their canceled dining reservations. We’re ranking the World Showcase pavilions by their snacks! 11 fan-favorite Disney treats that Disney doesn’t even make. We shared a review of Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs. Amorette’s Patisserie has reopened, changed its menu, and raised prices. Ample Hills Creamery to begin shipping nationwide again. Check out the new meal campaign at House of Blues. Mobile Order at Universal was having issues at the Passholder preview. Planet Hollywood is currently closed in Disney Springs. We know the official reopening date for City Works Eatery and Pour House in Disney Springs. The House of Blues has reopened in Disney Springs. Cookes of Dublin has reopened in Disney Springs. Check out the happy hour deal here! Starbucks has a new drink and color-changing cups! Select Disney Springs restaurants are bookable on My Disney Experience. Check out our review from the reopened Paddlefish in Disney Springs. Take a peek at the latest entry in our Disney World diaries. Morimoto Asia has reduced its hours. We reviewed breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Must-Have Merchandise Here’s our latest Disney merchandise roundup. Kate Spade has reopened in Disney Springs. Check out this new Toy Story-inspired Loungefly backpack. Get these new Toy Story socks in Disney Springs. Check out these new face coverings we spotted in Sephora. The color blocked Corkcicles are BACK at Wine Bar George. This new merchandise was flying off the shelves in Disney Springs. We spotted some fun new sidekick merchandise in Disney Springs. We found some fun light-up cups in Disney Springs. There’s a new kitchenware collection featuring Boba Fett. There are some new additions to the ABC Disney collection. Check out the new magenta MagicBands. Check out this fun new Mickey Waffles phone case. We spotted this super fun Monorail merchandise. Baby Yoda is coming back to Build-A-Bear again! Universal Orlando is selling new face mask designs. The Art of Shaving has reopened in Disney Springs. Check out these cute Danielle Nicole backpacks available for pre-order. The Epcot-inspired Dooney & Bourke collection has arrived. Find out where you can make a customizable Baby Yoda tote bag in Disney Springs. Check out these new rainbow bags we spotted. Once Upon a Toy has reopened in Disney Springs. Check out these fun Disney-themed lunch containers. We found a cute new Minnie Mouse Donut pool float. Check out these new hand towels we spotted in Disney Springs. There’s a new rainbow jacket in stores now in Disney Springs. Loungefly has released new rainbow backpacks! You’ll never be late again with these cute Disney watches. Check out this fun “M” for Mickey hat! A new collection of Disney luggage has landed online. There’s a new collection of fun Disney magnets in Disney Springs. The Inside Out romper has arrived in Disney Springs. Check out the new Princess and the Frog collection from RockLove. You’ve gotta check out this new popcorn phone case! Here’s where you’ll find the most unique shopping at the Magic Kingdom. There are so many new Disney puzzles available online. Check out the new rainbow merchandise collection at Disney Springs. Loungefly has released a new Sensational Six backpack. Check out this new collection of Epcot attraction posters. Check out the new Pocahontas socks. We found some cute Disney kitchen sets. Check out the fun Disney goodies for a backyard pool party. These pool floats for your drinks are perfect for summer. We spotted some funny Forky socks in Disney Springs. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 6 Unforgivable Disney World Changes 8 Things That Were Too Much for Disney World Guests! The Rarest Things to Happen in Disney World and How to Find Them 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 — RARE THINGS in Disney World and How to FIND THEM! 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: RARE THINGS in Disney World and How to FIND THEM! — 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 pretty Disney Plate Set. WDW for Grownups shared a review of The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Shrimp Ceviche. Disney Family shared a recipe for Soup Spoon Cookies. 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! Related posts: ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week (EVERYTHING You Need To Know!) What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menus, Ball Gowns, and Spooky Merch! NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced View the full article

We’ve practically watched every single Disney Princess movie on Disney+ since we’ve been home (in our pajamas, of course)! ©Disney While you’re lounging about your castle, you’re might want to start adding some new items to that royal wardrobe of yours too! We’ve already seen the Disney Princess Ice Cream Backpack and Purse, and now you can complete your collection with the Loungefly X Disney Princess Ice Cream Cone AOP Wallet! ©Loungefly We just really need to give Loungefly some props on that DEDICATION of making the wallet’s flap a literal drip of chocolate on top of the ice cream. And while we’re at it, let’s admire the little sprinkles and waffle cone on the front too! ©Loungefly The inside has plenty of places for your Disney World Annual Pass, credit card, and Baskin Robbins gift card! (We really like ice cream, OK?!) ©Loungefly You can see all the Disney Princess-inspired cones in their adorable glory on the back! Aurora REALLY gets us with that double scoop. You can order the Loungefly X Disney Princess Ice Cream Cone AOP Wallet for $40 on the Loungefly website! ©Loungefly Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to raid our freezers for some Mickey Bars! Maybe you can even make a milkshake instead to put in your new Disney Princess Light-Up Cup! What Disney Princess cone do you want to try the most off the new Loungefly? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney Princesses…and ICE CREAM? Check out the New Loungefly We Didn’t Know We Needed! Spotted! The New Disney X Loungefly Minnie Polka Dot Collection Is Coming TOMORROW! The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! View the full article

The NBA has OFFICIALLY made an agreement with Disney World that it will resume its season on July 31st with a 22-team format! NBA Experience While we know the playoffs are coming to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, there hasn’t been a definite answer regarding where the players will stay when the season begins after the parks’ grand re-opening. According to a recent report from ESPN, NBA players will be “contained to three specific hotels within the Disney complex.” While there is no definitive statement about which resorts the players will be staying at, there IS information regarding how the players would be following health and safety protocols on Disney property. NBA Experience The players will be tested for coronavirus every night and receive the results in the morning. NBA Teams Playing Players who test positive will be quarantined for a minimum of seven days. If a team is required to pull in another player from an inactive roster, the NBA would have that player quarantine for a week prior to joining practices and games. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex While NBA and Disney have come to an agreement regarding the season, there are still plenty of details to work out surrounding how things will operate. But you know we’ll keep you updated! Take a look at how the NBA was welcomed back in the most Disney way possible! Will you be watching the NBA season when it picks back up in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List You Have to See the Sweet Way Disney World Is Giving Back to the Community This Easter! View the full article

When Disney World announced their plan to reopen July 11th, they emphasized an increase in the amount of “contactless experiences” for their guests. Contactless Payment Sign One of the major areas that will be impacted by this are character meet and greets, which will be temporarily suspended. But what other things could be gone for the time being? Paper Park Map Use Could Decline While we may not see those paper park maps vanish completely, we will most likely see them drastically reduced as guests are encouraged instead to use digital park maps on their mobile devices via My Disney Experience. Animal Kingdom Park Map We’re already seeing map alternatives emerge at other theme parks. Universal Orlando has installed temporary sandwich board signs that include park maps for Guests to reference. Signage with a park map included at Universal At Universal, traditional paper park maps are still available but in limited quantities and at limited locations. Guests can visit Guest Services, or they can pick up maps near the front of the parks. But again, we learned from Universal that theme parks will probably strongly direct guests to use digital maps. Check out everything we noticed at Universal Orlando, which may offer us hints for what we can expect at Disney World! Reusable Menus Can Be Hard To Find Disney has already been promoting contactless menus via QR code at some of their dining locations, including Wine Bar George and Frontera Cocina. Wine Bar George QR Code for Digital Menus Many restaurants nationwide are temporarily adopting a paper disposable menu system per CDC recommendations. Seeing how widespread this trend is, it makes total sense that the theme parks would follow suit! We don’t expect to see those viewfinder menus at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort’s World Premiere Food Court any time soon! Read more about Disney Springs’ contactless menus here! Free Buttons and Stickers Could Be Less Prevalent Those free celebration buttons Cast Members hand out are a great complimentary way to let everyone know about your birthday, honeymoon, or any other special occasion you may be celebrating in Disney World! There’s a chance, however, that we could see this lessen temporarily to promote that contactless experience between Cast Members and guests. Grab your Celebration Button! There could be some possible workarounds. Buttons and stickers could probably work if a Cast Member hands them out in some sort of sanitized manner. However, these are one of those low hanging fruit that could easily be suspended for the time being to mitigate contact between Cast Members and guests. Shanghai Disneyland is already making progress in the few weeks since they reopened. Read more here! Refillable Mug Process Could Change One of the things that took us by surprise when Disney Springs reopened was the drink fill and refill policies. At counter service locations, guests could not approach drink stations to fill their cups. Instead, an employee was present to fill their cup for them. Earl of Sandwich It’s possible we could see the refillable drink stations at the theme parks and resorts mimic the drink stations in Disney Springs. Since Disney seems to be clamping down on refillable drinks, that could mean a temporary suspension of the refillable mugs. Disney World Refillable Mug With Disney Dining Plans being canceled from guests’ reservations, it further increases the likelihood that the refillable mugs may also disappear for a while since all Disney Dining Plans include a refillable mug per guest. Refillable Resort Mugs Already we’re seeing Starbucks temporarily refuse to refill reusable mugs (though they will still offer you the discounted refill price if you present your reusable cup!). If a guest has a refillable mug at some locations like Wine Bar George, the drink will be served in a disposable cup and the guest can fill their mug themselves. Read more about how Starbucks is handling refillable mugs in Disney Springs here! Condiments and Toppings Bars Could Change The condiments and toppings bars at counter service locations are typically high-touch areas that are often unsupervised by Cast Members until it’s time to replenish a particular food item. Toppings and Condiments at Cosmic Ray’s What we may see instead are pre-packaged condiments being distributed that you would need to get from a Cast Member. We’ve seen this in action at multiple quick-service locations in Disney Springs. Take a look at how dining is different at Disney Springs here! Old Utensil Dispensers Will Be Replaced With New Models We’ve already seen a new, more sanitary way of dispensing plastic utensils at The Daily Poutine. New sanitary utensil dispenser at Daily Poutine These have slowly started to make an appearance nationwide over the last few months, so we could definitely see these being widely adopted at Disney World’s other counter service locations (we just spotted them last week at reopened Amorette’s Patisserie!). Fork from the new utensil dispensers In addition to counter service locations, we could also see this being adopted at the Food & Wine Festival this fall. Check out these new utensil dispensers here! Refillable Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles May Change The final item we may see go away, at least temporarily, are those refillable toiletries at the resorts. These were heavily rolled out at many of the Disney World Resort hotels last year to generally mixed reviews. Refillable Toiletries They came about in an effort to go “green” throughout the resort, but these efforts may have been short-lived. It might be too difficult to sanitize the reused bottles between guests, and Cast Members will have to handle them often to refill. Only time will tell how many of these we actually see return to Disney World when the theme parks reopen in July. Some of these changes we have already spotted in Disney Springs, while we might gain more insight on others when some of the Disney Vacation Club resorts reopen June 22nd. It is almost certain, however, that the theme parks and resorts will look very different than what we remember from before the closures! Learn more about Disney World’s plans to reopen their theme parks on July 11 and 15 here! What other items do you think may go away temporarily when the parks reopen? Do you think any of these things will go away forever? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: The Rubber Duckie Drink RETURNS! 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Disney Springs and Universal Orlando’s CityWalk reopened last month and brought about several big changes — some of which are taking a little more getting used to than others! Universal Orlando Both shopping and dining districts mandated the use of masks for both guests and employees. Making the change to wearing masks in daily life has been a bit of a transition — but add a little Florida heat and walking around all day to the mix and things start to get a little swampy pretty FAST. Our Disney Springs days while wearing face masks were good practice (and gave us some idea of what to expect!) but now that Universal Orlando theme parks have reopened, we can finally give you the official scoop on what it’s like to wear a face mask at a theme park ALL. DAY. LONG! Masks vs. the Heat We’d be kidding ourselves if we said wearing a face mask wasn’t really, REALLY hot at times. It definitely the hardest part of the whole face mask-wearing lifestyle we’ve recently procured for ourselves (along with everyone else)! Mid-day when the sun is beating down (not to mention Florida is VERY humid) we’ve been noticeably sweating uncontrollably! Universal Lines But here’s the thing — if you’re like us, you’re already used to shvitzing half of your body mass in sweat and having your clothes cling to your body! Being outside this time of year can be hot, sticky, and uncomfortable even without a mask. Universal Luckily, we did a little pre-theme park conditioning before we hit Universal Orlando — and we highly recommend taking some long walks outdoors with your face masks and see how well you handle the heat. Chances are you’ll find it tolerable — but you’ll probably have to work up to it! Click Here For Suggestions To Find The Most Comfortable Masks Masks vs. Thrill Rides We weren’t exactly sure what would happen to our face masks once we went on a rollercoaster for the first time since we know what usually happens to loose articles! Bye-bye favorite sunglasses! The Incredible Hulk Coaster Check out 6 things that really surprised us about Universal’s reopening here! But with face coverings that fit snugly against your nose and mouth, this isn’t an issue! The only time we felt our mask start to slide was on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit — one of Universal’s more-intense rides. And even then, our face mask stayed in place. We recommend giving your mask a quick tug to make sure it’s secure before take-off! Mask vs. Excitement Does wearing a face mask take away from rides? This was something we were the MOST curious to find out! Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit So what did we think? We still had a great time on the rides, despite wearing face coverings. In fact, on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and The Incredible Hulk Coaster, there were moments we totally forgot we were wearing them! Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Check out 6 things we learned at Universal this week that you’ll need to know for Disney World’s reopening! But here’s the thing — if this is your first time visiting Universal Studios or experiencing these rides, you might not get the full experience! We’ve been on the rides before, so for us, it’s just exciting to get to enjoy them again. If you’re only planning on visiting Universal (or Disney World) once, you might want to wait until face masks aren’t mandatory. Masks vs. Eating We weren’t about to let a face mask stop us from consuming as much Butterbeer (and Butterbeer Ice Cream!) as Muggle-ly possible! And like our experience at CityWalk and Disney Springs, eating and drinking with a face mask isn’t much of an issue. Universal Guests are allowed to lower their masks while eating or drinking and since tables at restaurants have been spaced apart, you’re free to remove your face covering while you enjoy your meal. Universal employees were keeping a watchful eye on everybody and any time a guest had their mask lowered but wasn’t holding a snack or drink, they were asked to re-cover. Masks vs. Breathing Getting in some practice with wearing a mask definitely helped us get more acclimated to breathing through a mask while outside. We also noticed the material of your face mask will make it easier or harder to breathe. Click here for some suggestions as to the most comfortable face masks you can choose. U-Rest Area Universal has set up several U-Rest Areas (two inside each theme park and one at CityWalk) where guests can remove their masks temporarily while social distancing. You can stay in these areas for however long you need to get a break. Click here to learn more about Universal’s U-Rest Areas! Masks vs. Children We didn’t have any children with us on our trips to the theme parks this week, but we understand many of our readers are concerned about being able to get their young children to wear face masks for the duration of their visit. The kids we’ve seen so far have been doing a really good job keeping their face masks on, and waiting until they got to a restaurant or U-Rest Area before taking them off! Line for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure While we think this will be a matter each parent will need to address with their children individually, we think having the flexibility to remove face coverings when sitting down for a meal or in a designated U-Rest Area will provide some extra relief for families with younger kids. It’s also possible you might need to plan shorter park days than you’re used to — at least for the time being! Honeydukes Overall, face masks do take some getting used to. But that being said, wearing a mask in a theme park didn’t feel TOO much different from a mask all day at Disney Springs. We found out some lessons the hard way, so we have some top tips for wearing a face covering here! Our most important tip is probably to have back-up. Bring at least two masks (and maybe three) for each person in your party, just in case one does fly off on a ride, or you’re stuck in a rainstorm and the mask you’re wearing is no longer effective. Thunder Falls And remember — YOU get to decide when you’re ready to go back out in public and if you’re ready to go to a theme park right now. But we were pleasantly surprised that face coverings didn’t actually put too much of a damper on our day! Check out all of our live coverage from Universal’s reopening here! Do you have any questions about wearing a mask in a theme park? Please let us know in the comments below! Related posts: SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today! 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Disney World can seem like the perfect place in theory, but that’s not always the case. Frozen Ever After Sometimes things just happen to go wrong — yes, even in Disney World! It’s happened to most of us. We’re pumped for our favorite ride only to find that it’s inexplicably closed. Or perhaps we’re halfway THROUGH our favorite ride when it randomly STOPS! Whatever the case, we know big breakdowns happen. Let’s check out the top ten most evacuated rides in Disney World! This data is pulled from an Orlando Sentinel report on the Reedy Creek Fire Department (Disney’s own!) reported evacuations from July 27th, 2016, through July 18th, 2018. Keep in mind that these dates WOULDN’T catch newer rides like the popular (and often reported to break down) Rise of the Resistance! 10. Spaceship Earth Coming in at tenth place for most evacuations we have the most iconic and recognizable ride in Epcot — it’s Spaceship Earth! In the measured period, this ride had 15 evacuations. Not too bad, but there are a whole lot of rides that had fewer! Spaceship Earth Though the report does not include the causes for breakdowns, Spaceship Earth is an original 1982 attraction with some significantly complex ride pathways through the sphere. Its age and complexity could be part of the issue. Is Spaceship Earth NOT closing for refurb now?? Click here! 9. Toy Story Mania! Just BARELY beating out Spaceship Earth is the relatively new Toy Story Mania! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction racked up 16 evacuations in the two-year period. Toy Story Mania Toy Story Mania! is a super technologically advanced ride so a failure of the software could potentially be a reason for evacuation. Still, Disney doesn’t report the reason for evacuations (unless there’s an injury) so it’s hard to say. Want to get the highest score in Toy Story Mania? Click here! 8. Splash Mountain Next up on our list is Splash Mountain! This beloved attraction (one of the favorites among our readers) had 21 evacuations in the period reported. We’ve definitely been on this one more than a few times when it’s broken down for a while! Does Everyone Want To Ride Splash Mountain?? Splash Mountain might be prone to big breakdowns simply thanks to the fact that it is a water ride. Log flume rides are notorious for being difficult to maintain. Maybe when things go wrong at Splash Mountain, the fixes aren’t so easy. To learn how Splash Mountain stacks up with other attractions, click here! 7. Peter Pan’s Flight A little bit of a jump here as this next attraction had about ten more full evacuations than Splash Mountain. Peter Pan’s Flight came in at 31 evacuations in the two years. Peter Pan’s Flight Surprisingly, this is the ONLY opening day attraction to make this list (guess those other OG rides really hold up)! Not only is Peter Pan’s Flight an older ride, but it also uses a unique suspended system. That’s why people love it so much, but it’s also what makes it a little more challenging to run. Click here to check out some SWEET upcoming merch inspired by Peter Pan’s Flight! 6. The Barnstormer The Barnstormer starring the Great Goofini (previously The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm) is a favorite for many little ones thanks to it being an easily conquerable rollercoaster. Barnstormer Still, despite not being as impressive as the other coasters of Disney, this one has some of the most evacuations with 32 in the period. Why? We’re stumped! Want to see how our readers feel about The Barnstormer? Click here! 5. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Alright! We made it to the top five! Just barely edging out Barnstormer and Peter Pan’s Flight is The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh with 33 evacuations in the period. Winnie the Pooh at The Crystal Palace There are few incidents reported for this ride and it is a traditional dark ride. Maybe it’s just the wily Heffalumps up to no good! To find out which Tiger King person we matched up with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, click here! 4. Kali River Rapids We’ve got a pretty big jump for this next one again — and get used to it, because the evacuation counts on the final three are gonna climb quick! Not quite in the final three is Kali River Rapids with 44 evacuations in two years. Kali River Rapids Kali could suffer from the water ride maintenance woes as part of the reasoning behind the frequent evacuations. There have also been reports of monitoring sensors being triggered on this ride. These are triggered when the ride system thinks someone isn’t where they should be or something is wrong and it automatically stops the ride, per WESH. Click here to read about our Kali River Rapids MISTAKES! 3. Space Mountain Okay folks, we’ve made it. Let’s talk about our top three. We’re talking about our BIGGEST breakdown offenders. Taking the third spot is Space Mountain with a leap up to 64 evacuations in a two year period! Space Mountain Though the ride had no reported injuries in the measured period, that doesn’t mean that there weren’t medical reasons for stopping the ride. Space Mountain can be intense and it has had some incidents reported in the past. Plus, Space has been around since 1975! That’s an old coaster! Sometimes, things just might need some extra attention for the ride to get up and running again. PRO TIP: If this ride DOES break down for a prolonged period, hop on the PeopleMover. It travels through Space Mountain even if it’s closed and you can possibly get a really cool look at the ride with the lights on! Want to see come collectible Space Mountain merch? Click here! 2. Pirates of the Caribbean Our runner up for most breakdowns is Pirates of the Caribbean. Well, wouldn’t you know it! Another water ride — and an old one too. Pirates of the Caribbean has been around since 1973. That’s a lot of time, a LOT of animatronics, and a lot of water making some room for things to go a little sideways. Pirates of the Caribbean Maybe those are the reasons that Pirates of the Caribbean is dealing with a HIGH record of evacuations. We’re talking really high — like 72 evacuations in two years high. Maybe it’s that tricky ghost George that’s to blame! Shockingly though, there is one ride that has MANY more evacuations than even this number. To learn how Pirates of the Caribbean makes us feel things, click here! 1. Frozen Ever After Coming in first place, the NUMBER ONE MOST EVACUATED RIDE is Frozen Ever After! On paper, that might sound surprising since it’s so new, but most of us have witnessed Frozen Ever After closed for downtime at some point or another. Just how many evacs did it have, you ask? 113 evacuations in two years! Phew! Frozen Ever After Ride Again, Disney doesn’t release the reasoning behind these evacs but we have some theories. The ride ticks a LOT of the boxes that we’ve mentioned as breakdown potential. Water ride? Check. Older ride? Frozen is new but it’s predecessor Maelstrom opened in 1988 so…check! Complex technology? Definitely check! This was the first ride to use the new animatronics (ever ridden the ride mid-breakdown and see Anna and Elsa with their faces TURNED OFF? We have!). That sounds like a pretty decent recipe for high evacuations to us! Click here to learn how you can ride Frozen Ever After — after hours! So now you know the top ten most evacuated rides at Disney! To quote a Disney statement, “Our rides operate at a high degree of reliability, and while occasional downtimes and full-ride exits are a part of normal operations, they represent a very small part of the total operating day and overall guest experience.” Despite some of these trickier ride systems, Disney actually had a pretty great track record with keeping rides running smoothly. Still, it makes for a unique story if you’ve ever been evacuated from a ride! Maybe we’ll go hop on Frozen Ever After… Love in-ride photos? Click here to see what rides we think NEED one! Have you ever been caught on a broken-down ride? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: We’ve Reached the End of Round THREE in the Disney World Rides and Attractions Throw Down! Which Attractions Made the Cut? Three Tips You NEED to Master Disney World’s FastPass+ Tiers in 2020 Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. View the full article

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It’s been a busy news day for Disney World! Disney’s Contemporary Resort While Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are scheduled to reopen on June 22nd, Disney has not yet announced when the other hotels on property will reopen. And based on experience from our team, it appears that Disney has started to send emails to guests with reservations at resorts which are not yet scheduled to reopen. A member of our team currently has a reservation for Disney’s Contemporary Resort with a check-in date of July 1st. The subject line of the email indicates that action is required. ©Disney The message then informs us that there will be a number of operational changes in place, and asks the reader to review these changes and then confirm, modify, or cancel the reservation. ©Disney The email also states that if the guest holds a reservation at a hotel that will not be open, Disney is able to help modify the reservation. ©Disney At the end of the email, there is a blue button that guests can click to review and confirm their reservation. It indicates that action is required by June 12th. ©Disney Upon clicking the review and confirm button, we were taken to a page that provided us with the option to confirm, modify, or cancel the reservation. ©Disney When we selected the option to confirm the reservation, we received the following message. ©Disney When we selected the option to modify the reservation, we received a message that it could not be modified online, and we would need to call Disney. ©Disney As our team member holds a reservation at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which is not among the first group of hotels to reopen, we will continue to provide updates about our experience with the modified reservation! Get ALL the details about Disney World’s reopening proposal here. Do you currently have a Disney World Resort hotel reservation? Share your experience with us in the comments! Related posts: Guests Can Now MODIFY Disney World Reservations From Now to June 21st But There’s A BIG Catch TripAdvisor Lists Disney World Hotels As Closed Until July 30th; But Bookings Can Be Made From June 1st BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! View the full article

WOW! We’ve just shared a ton of info about all the updates form Disney World about their reopening procedures. Disney’s Grand Floridian We told you about updates to dining, new procedures for hotels, how to even get IN a Disney hotel, transportation modifications, and more. Now, we’re sharing info about a new feature for resort guests that will be rolled out on June 22nd. Disney is encouraging guests to skip the front desk when they check in and out of their resorts, but they will still be providing a way for guests to get assistance like they would normally from the front desk. Starting June 22nd, guests will be able to access a way to virtually chat with Resort Cast Members via the My Disney Experience app. Screenshot from Disney Guests won’t need to wait at the front desk of their resort to ask questions about their stay. Disney even notes that the service will be available “nearly anytime” guests would require it. We’ll keep you updated on this service as we learn more. Click here to see more of the hotel changes coming to Disney World when it reopens Will you use this virtual Cast Member chat service? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: 10 NEW Ways To Use Your Smartphone in Disney World! BREAKING NEWS! Disney World Proposes THEME PARK REOPENING DATES! Disney World Quietly Updates Mask Requirements For Reopening View the full article

Big news, everybody! We now know MORE about the return of our beloved Disney World restaurants! Beaches and Cream Disney World theme parks are set to begin a phased reopening on July 11th, but at the end of this month, signs of guest life will begin returning to Disney World. Disney Vacation Club Resorts and Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin reopening on June 22nd. Now, Disney has released the list of ALL of the RESTAURANTS that will be opening that day! Thanks to our friend @ScottGustin on Twitter, we know what restaurants we’ll be eating in on June 22nd. Many dining experiences will be unavailable and the ones that are open will be modified with new health measures. Here’s everything that’s opening on June 22nd! Disney’s Contemporary Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Contemporary Resort include: The Wave… of American Flavors page The Wave Lounge Contempo Café Cove Bar The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance We can’t wait to get back to those yummy cupcakes at Contempo Café, but we can’t say we’re not a little bummed that California Grill won’t be reopening at first! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge include: Whispering Canyon Café Roaring Fork Geyser Point Bar & Grill Whispering Canyon Cafe Many of our favorite options are reopening at Wilderness Lodge! It will be nice to watch the sunset from Geyser Point Bar & Grill once more. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge include: Sanaa Kidani Breakfast at Sanaa Sanaa Lounge Maji Pool Bar Animal Kingdom Lodge If you know us, you know we love Sanaa. Butter Chicken, here we come! Disney’s Beach Club Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Beach Club Resort include: Beaches and Cream Soda Shop Beach Club Marketplace Martha’s Vineyard No Way Jose Beaches and Cream Soda Shop just reopened from renovation a couple months prior to the closure, so returning guests will get to enjoy the newly-updated space. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn The reopening restaurants in Disney’s BoardWalk Inn include: Trattoria al Forno (excluding Character Dining, which is temporarily unavailable) Pizza Window BoardWalk Bakery Leaping Horse Libations AbracadaBar Screen Door General Store Disney’s BoardWalk Keep in mind that most Character Dining options will not be returning when the parks reopen. So don’t expect to hang with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider at Trattoria al Forno’s Bon Voyage Breakfast. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground include: P&J’s Southern Takeout Meadow Snack Bar Crockett’s Tavern Welcome to Fort Wilderness! You’ll notice that many buffet options, like Trail’s End Restaurant, will remain closed for the time being. Disney’s Old Key West Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Old Key West Resort include: Olivia’s Café Good’s Food to Go Gurgling Suitcase Olivia’s Cafe Oh yeah, Key Lime Pie, we’re coming for you! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort include: Kona Café Capt. Cook’s Pineapple Lanai Barefoot Pool Bar Polynesian Lava You We had our fingers crossed for ‘Ohana since the meals are served family-style, but it looks like no dice! And, you can go ahead and scratch out the time you had planned to stand in line for Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. At least we can soothe our woes with some Dole Whip concoctions. Disney’s Riviera Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Riviera Resort include: Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Note: Character Dining will be modified.) Primo Piatto Le Petit Café Bar Riva Disney’s Riviera Resort Here’s a win: ALL of the dining options at the new Riviera Resort will be reopening! Topolino’s Terrace will even have their character dining — just with some changes. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort include: The Artist’s Palette The Paddock Grill On the Rocks Pool Bar Beef and Egg Thin Crust Pie You may not be sitting down at Turf Club Bar & Grill at Saratoga Springs, but you’ll still have your fair share of dining options. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The reopening restaurants in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort include: Grand Floridian Café Gasparilla Island Grill Enchanted Rose Beaches Pool Bar & Grill The Library at Enchanted Rose Of course, we’re excited to see that many of the dining locations are open at Grand Floridian, but it definitely makes us sad that none of the fancy table-service restaurants are opening. That means no 1900 Park Fare, no Narcoossee’s, no Citricos, and no Victoria & Albert’s initially. There you have it! That’s all of the reopening options coming back to Disney World before the end of the month. As of right now, reservations aren’t open for these spots, but we’ll be sure to update when they are. We’ll keep an eye out for any changes to the list, too! Click here to learn more about the health measures to expect in reopened restaurants! Will you be headed to dine at one of the reopened resort restaurants? Tell us in the comments! 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When Disney World reopens, there’s one restaurant that will give guests their character fix! Walt Disney World Select Disney World Resort hotels will begin reopening on June 22nd. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will be the first parks to welcome back guests on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. As things initially reopen, there will be a number of changes implemented for the safety of guests and Cast Members. And one of those health and safety precautions is the temporary suspension of all Character Dining experiences. Meet and Greet at Cinderella’s Royal Table But, there is one exception — according to the Disney World website, Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera will offer a modified Character Dining experience. Topolino’s Terrace This rooftop restaurant is located in Disney’s Riviera Resort, and before the closure, a character meal was offered during breakfast. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters Disney hasn’t yet released specific details on what the modified Character Dining experience will entail, but at least there will be one restaurant where guests can get their character fix! Click here to read more about how Disney World dining will be changing this summer Have you dined at Topolino’s Terrace? Share your experience with us in the comments! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: How Disney World Dining is CHANGING This Summer NEWS! Disney World’s Riviera Resort is Hosting a Special New Year’s Day Character Breakfast! FULL Review and PHOTOS: Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast at Disney’s Riviera Resort — Now With MORE Food! View the full article

If you’re planning on going to Walt Disney World when it reopens on July 11th and are staying at a resort hotel, one of the BIGGEST questions on your mind is probably: What resort services WILL and WON’T be available? Art of Animation Resort According to new updates on Walt Disney World’s official website found by friend Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) on Twitter, certain hotel services will be modified or unavailable during the initial reopening phase. We just shared that Disney will be requiring guests to have a confirmed Disney hotel reservation or a confirmed dining reservation (if not staying overnight) to visit the resort hotels. Disney’s Polynesian Resort You might want to reconsider plans for casual resort hopping for now! Click here to learn more about the new requirements to get into a Disney hotel when they reopen Disney’s Magical Express If you’re flying into the Orlando International Airport, there’s good news: complimentary airport transportation via Disney’s Magical Express service WILL still be available! Disney’s Magical Express Bus Just make sure you give Disney the most up-to-date information by contacting your room reservation booking agent or calling 407-939-1936. Check-In Services Disney is strongly encouraging guests use online check-in, either on Disney’s website or using the My Disney Experience app. However, standard check-in will be available and guests whose MagicBands are shipped to the resort will be able to pick them up after unlocking their room via My Disney Experience’s digital key feature. Disney is encouraging online check-in Guests will also be automatically checked out, so there is no need to visit the front desk when leaving the resort. What Experiences Will NOT Be Available Some classic parts of the Disney hotel experience will NOT be available upon reopening. Arcades, campfires, character experiences, dog parks, the Electrical Water Pageant, Marina rentals, Pin trading, Playgrounds, Spas, salons, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will not be operating initially. ©Disney Fireworks voyages and tasting cruises, the Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare, hula lessons, in-room childcare services, mermaid school, and other special classes and programs will also be unavailable. Happily Ever After Fireworks From the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage While Disney guests are typically able to book to in-room celebrations, dry-cleaning services, bell services, and more, according to Disney some of those will be modified and unavailable. Changes to hotel amenities include: Bell Services are still able to deliver luggage to rooms, but will not escort guests to their rooms Club-level service will be temporarily unavailable Deliveries will only be made to occupied rooms In-room celebrations will not be available Dry-cleaning and valet laundry services will be temporarily unavailable; self-service laundry will remain available Shipping services will be temporarily unavailable Resort airline check-in service may be temporarily unavailable What hotel services are not available when Disney World reopens What Pools and Fitness Centers Will Look Like Other MAJOR changes include pool hour operations. Feature pools may operate with reduced hours and pools will be operating with limited capacity to enforce social distancing. However, leisure pools will be open 24 hours a day. Guests at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will notice Stormalong Bay will not be available during the initial reopening period. Instead, they will be able to use the leisure pool at Beach Club. Stormalong Bay Concerning the fitness centers, Disney has stated that these spaces will open when state and county regulations say it is safe to do so. When they DO reopen, they may have reduced hours and capacity, and instructor-led fitness classes will not be available. Sporty folks aren’t all out of luck! Fitness and sports courts will be open, with physical distancing in place. Housekeeping Changes One of the BIGGEST questions Disney hotel guests this summer will have is: How clean will my hotel and room be? Royal Room In addition to increasing cleaning in high-traffic areas (think elevators, escalators, benches, tables, etc.), Disney is also giving rooms a “thorough cleaning” before your arrival. Specifically, they mention paying special attention to high-touch areas like TV remotes and door handles, and steam-cleaning and vacuuming floors between guests. Furthermore, housekeeping tools will be cleaned between rooms. Housekeeping policies Rooms will receive a light cleaning service every other day, which will include: Removal of trash and used towels, replenishment of towels and amenities throughout the room and bathroom, wiping and cleaning of the vanity and counter surfaces, and vacuuming if needed. However, you can decline every-other-day service. Disney World housekeeping changes for reopening There will be extra linens and towels wrapped in single-use packaging, individually-wrapped glassware, double-cased pillows, and additional items that have been cleaned and wrapped in single-use packaging in your room before your arrival. Rest Your Weary Feet!! Disney Vacation Club Member will receive service on the fourth and eighth days of their stay, unless declined. ©Disney There are TONS of changes regarding Disney World hotels, and there are bound to be plenty more in the coming weeks! Be sure to keep checking Disney Food Blog, where we’ll give you ALL the latest info you need to know before the Disney World theme parks reopen. Click here to see changes announced to dining when Disney World reopens! Will these changes at Disney hotels affect your decision to visit this summer? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World! FULL Photo Tour! Disney World’s New Riviera Resort Rooms, Restaurants, Pools, and MORE! News! Tables in Wonderland Memberships Will Be Extended Due to Disney World Park Closures! View the full article

Disney World has released more information about what to expect when the parks reopen! Be Our Guest Restaurant Select Disney Resort hotels will begin to reopen starting June 22nd, and Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will welcome back guests on July 11th, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios following on July 11th. In order to ensure the safety of guests, a number of new health measures will be implemented upon reopening, including some NEW info about dining. Disney has stated that during the reopening period, many dining experiences will be unavailable or altered in order to promote cleanliness and physical distancing. Thanks to our friend @ScottGustin on Twitter, we now know some of the changes we can expect. Guest Requirements for Dining Disney World table-service restaurants will require guests to comply with the following measures: Face Coverings In order to dine in Disney World face coverings are required for all guests age two and up. They must be worn in all public areas, including as guests are entering and exiting the restaurant, but masks may be removed while dining. Resort Hotel Dining Reservations Guests who wish to dine at a table-service restaurant in a Disney Resort hotel must have a confirmed dining reservation if they are not staying overnight. Guests will not be permitted to enter a Disney hotel without either a confirmed hotel reservation or a confirmed dining reservation. ©Disney In-Park Dining Reservations At this time dining reservations are not available for in-park restaurants, but reservations will return at a later date. When in-park dining does become available, guests will need valid park admission, a reservation for park entry, and a dining reservation to dine at an in-park, table-service restaurant. ©Disney New Health Measures New health and hygiene measures that will be implemented include enhanced cleaning, reduced contact menus, and temporary removal of self-serve items. ©Disney Enhanced Technology Disney will also utilize technology to allow guests to minimize their contact with others. In addition to Mobile Order, select restaurants will also offer digital menus, and guests are encouraged to use cashless payment methods. ©Disney Additional Dining Experience Changes Disney has also noted that guests may experience a number of additional changes. Menu items may vary and guests are encouraged to check online menus upon reopening. Character dining will not be offered when Disney World initially reopens, with one exception — Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort will offer a modified Character dining experience. Topolino’s Terrace Dinner shows will also not be offered upon the initial reopening. Hoop-Dee-Doo Pioneer Hall Players Dining locations will be limited in capacity and some will remain temporarily closed. Also, private dining and in-room delivery will not be available initially. ©Disney Modifications, Cancellations, and Refunds Given the unprecedented circumstances, Disney has modified some of its policies. All pre-paid dining and experience reservations impacted by the closure will be automatically refunded. Also, guests with reservations at locations impacted by the closure will not be charged a cancellation or no-show fees. As was previously announced, all Disney Dining Plans have been canceled and are temporarily unavailable. ©Disney As the reopening of Disney World continues to approach, we’re keeping an eye out for additional updates and announcements! Click here to learn about updated transportation policies that will be in place when Disney World Reopens Will you be visiting Disney World when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Is the 2019 Disney World Free Dining Offer a Good Deal? Avoid These Seven Mistakes When Planning Your Disney Dining! View the full article

In addition to all the other news being shared by Disney World today referencing hotel stays, we’ve got a newly pushed back date for cancellation and change fee waivers. Beach Club Resort in Disney World Previously, Disney World had stated that cancellation and change fees on hotel reservations would be waived through “the end of the closures.” Now that we have a reopening date for the theme parks, Disney has also pushed back the its date allowing guests to update and modify — and even cancel — their reservations even further. The powers that be at Disney World know that things are going to be very…DIFFERENT…at the parks and resorts in the coming months. As a result, they’re allowing guests a few more months to make up their minds about whether or not to take the plunge and travel to the parks this year. Guests can now change or cancel their vacations up to October 3rd, 2020, without incurring a fee from Disney World. Updated language on Disney World’s website Note that if you’ve booked your Disney World vacation through a third party, cancellation, change fees, and deadlines may be different. Check with them directly for updates to change and cancellation fees. We’ll be bringing you LOTS more information and details on the hotels and parks reopening here at DFB! Stay tuned, and don’t forget to join our newsletter! Related posts: Here’s What Really SURPRISED Us About the Disney World Skyliner During Our FIRST Ride! BREAKING NEWS! Disney World Proposes THEME PARK REOPENING DATES! Updated! Here Is EVERY Detail Disney World Shared About Their Reopening Procedures View the full article

We’ve been awaiting updates from Disney World regarding their now confirmed reopening that will begin on July 11th. Walt Disney World Now, it appears Disney has shared a LOT more specifics concerning their reopening procedures. We shared the changes announced to transportation, but one of the BIGGEST updates seems to center on the requirements to even ENTER the resort hotels! Thanks to Twitter user @ScottGustin, who shared links to Disney’s updates on their site, Disney will be requiring guests to have a confirmed Disney hotel reservation OR a confirmed dining reservation (if not staying overnight) to enter the resort hotels. Beach Club Resort So it appears that unless you have a confirmed reason to be visiting a reopened resort hotel, for the time being, you won’t be permitted to enter. We’re monitoring these new developments and will update you with more information as it’s released. Will you be visiting Disney World soon after it reopens? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Annual Passholders Can Get Some AWESOME Discounts on Disney World Area Hotels This Spring! BREAKING NEWS! Disney World Proposes THEME PARK REOPENING DATES! Updated! Here Is EVERY Detail Disney World Shared About Their Reopening Procedures View the full article

Disney World will be re-opening in July for guests of all ages to return back to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Walt Disney World While the parks have been keeping us up to date on their re-opening plans regarding the hotels, FastPasses, Advance Dining Reservations, and more, Disney World has also started to make some changes to how the transportation will operate before and after the parks re-open. Thanks to @ScottGustin, who sent out the alert about Disney’s updates via twitter, Disney will be modifying a number of transportation options when the resort reopens to guests. While we already knew that the Monorail and ferry boats will be running on a limited basis for resort guests and that buses would be running, there are new updates to what transportation will be accessible. ©Disney Before the parks re-open starting July 11th, guests will be able to take buses to and from Disney Springs to the resort areas. Once the parks have opened back up again, guests will still be able to use the buses to travel from the theme parks to the Disney Resort and Disney Springs locations. There will be distancing and reduced capacity of Disney transportation during this time. So expect delays. Minnie Bus However, the Minnie Van service and Valet Parking services will not be available. If a guest has a disability, though, they are still able to enquire about the Valet services that will be provided to them. Self-parking will be available to all other guests who are traveling to Disney World. Orange Garage Noticably absent from the updates was whether the Skyliner Gondolas will be open again. We will continue to keep you updated on Disney World’s re-opening procedures. These are some possible solutions to Disney World’s upcoming transportation issues when the parks re-open! Will you be returning to Disney World when the parks re-open? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What Does Your Favorite Disney World Transportation Say About You? NEWS: Mobile Order Is Getting an AWESOME Change in Disney World (And We Are SO Here for It)! DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! View the full article

Ducky and Bunny definitely gave us some of the best parts of Toy Story 4! ©Disney If you want to add a little toy-inspired sass to your wardrobe, you’re going to want to put on these Toy Story socks ASAP! Ducky and Bunny go together like Woody and Buzz! That’s why the new Ducky and Bunny Socks are the perfect pair to showcase the hilarious duo. Ducky and Bunny Socks The colorful socks feature Ducky’s sweet smile and Bunny’s super excited face about the chance of being taken home with you! Ducky and Bunny Socks We also just love the fact that Bunny has a little hanger clip on the top of his head, like he does in the film — it just adds to his cuteness! Ducky and Bunny Socks You can pick up the Ducky and Bunny Socks for $13.99 at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Maybe pair these with some Forky socks or another iconic Disney duo, Panic and Pain from Hercules! Then put these on, kick back, and watch Toy Story 4 on Disney+. Mmmmm…foood… Aren’t you glad we just gave you three brilliant ideas to go to Disney Springs, buy these socks, and watch Toy Story 4 on Disney+?! Take a look at the Forky Socks you can pair along with your Ducky and Bunny Socks here! Who’s your favorite Toy Story character? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall! This Journal in Disney Springs Is the Fairest of Them All! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! Some of Our FAV Disney Sidekicks Are on New Merch in Disney World — And We’re Panicking! View the full article

Every now and then we get a CRAVING for some good Mexican food from Disney Springs! Frontera Cocina But if you’re fighting between the urge to eat tacos and relax at home after a long day of shopping, no need to worry! Frontera Cocina has got you covered! While you can pick up meals at the to-go window, Frontera Cocina is also offering online ordering for guests. Frontera Cocina Sign All you have to do is choose your pick-up time, add what you want to eat to your cart (give us ALL the queso please), and check out! Frontera Cocina classics like Bacon Guacamole, Chicken Flautas, and Carnitas are all available via online ordering, but note that cocktails and other drinks are NOT. Flautas and Margarita You can take your awesome meal back home with you to have an evening filled with tacos, fun, and maybe even some Disney+. We totally know what we’re doing for dinner tonight!! Check out our full review of Frontera Cocina’s re-opening in Disney Springs here! What is your favorite Mexican dish from Frontera Cocina? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! Review: Move Over Burgers — We’re Trying D-Luxe Burger’s Buffalo Fried Chicken in Disney World! View the full article

Sephora has finally re-opened to guests (and all you makeup lovers) in Disney Springs! Sephora On top of the discount they’re offering for frontline healthcare workers right now, Sephora is also giving back to the community when you purchase some merchandise in their store! While places like American Threads and Vera Bradley have been selling face coverings, Sephora is now offering their own version with a red and black-and-white-striped heart print! Sephora Employee They’re the same face coverings they give employees to wear, so you can show your support for Sephora. But, the best part is that $5 of your purchase of the $10 face covering will go to charity! Sephora Face Mask We LOVE to see so many Disney Springs stores giving back to the community during this time! And, if you want to check out more face masks, Disney is selling some adorable ones online so you mix and match them with your outfits. Find out which face masks are the most comfortable to wear in Disney World here! Have you started collecting Disney face coverings? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! NEWS: Anthropologie Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th You Can STILL Score This Drink Discount in Disney World…But It’s a Little Different Now! View the full article