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This morning Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World extended their projected re-opening date. Shades of Green’s latest update to their reopening date is 1 June 2020. This update came out this morning (25 April) and follows a couple of other extensions. This is of course, still just a projected date […] The post Shades of Green Tentative Re-Opening Date Extended appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Runners Who Inspire Us: Hannah Herman | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

Get Ready to Launch on an Adventure that’s Simply Incredible | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

The Magic of Nature: Celebrating Earth Day with Disney Parks View the full article

When Road Scholar cancels a client’s tour of Russia, she asks Allianz Travel Insurance to refund her policy. But is her travel insurance refundable? View the full article

Aulani Resort Cast Members Share #HulaFromHome | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

Introducing Asha, a Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

Shades of Green has shared their Official Policy regarding Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used due to the current situation. HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. There is also Universal and SeaWorld info at the end… Shades of Green has not […] The post Shades of Green’s Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they […] The post Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney has announced that their US parks, Hotels, Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney are closed due to the current health concerns. (Updated 12 June, will continue to update as needed) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Updates: 3/15 – Reservation fees change fees waived for check ins through […] The post Disney’s US Parks and Cruise Line Closed! Plus DoD Travel Ban! appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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Amid COVID-19, hotels are finding ways to put cash in their pockets now for services provided later, spawning some enticing deals for consumers. View the full article

Disc golf is an activity with a small but dedicated following, and it's perfect for times where social distancing is the norm. View the full article

Today, we’re bringing new #DisneyMagicMoments to you at home with a special series of Walt Disney World “living photos” that may just help you find your Zen today! We hope these magically peaceful moments-in-time at all four theme parks inspire the heart and stir your imagination. And for everyone whose moment of Zen is a moment of thrills, we’ve got you covered too. Keep checking our special Disney Magic Moments page on the Disney Parks Blog for more of these types of stories as well as family-fun activities, online resources and more — LEARN & CREATE, FUN & PLAY and CARE & COMMUNITY. And visit DisneyMagicMoments.com for fun and engaging Disney content, stories and resources — for free! — from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, to Walt Disney Animation Studios, National Geographic, Disney Parks and beyond. View the full article

Ever since the parks first closed, we have been trying to imagine the impact the closures will have on a powerhouse like Disney. Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World We’ve seen execs taking pay cuts, Cast Members being furloughed, the company taking on new debt, and even purchasing a new parcel of land. To those of us on the outside, it appears as though Disney has been thoughtfully planning their moves not only to protect themselves financially but to ensure a future for the parks we love. Former Disney CEO, Bob Iger, spoke to how the latest events have impacted the company’s vision moving forward in a recent interview with Barron’s. Although Iger stated that the recent events are “obviously the biggest interruption [they’ve] faced,” he also noted that they are a team of both optimists and realists. They are holding on to the hope that this situation will eventually end and Disney will still have something for people to enjoy and appreciate, maybe “more than they ever have.” Let’s take a closer look at Iger’s thoughts on how this is affecting a few key elements of the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s Financial Future When speaking of the company’s financial future, Iger stated they “have access to capital that will keep [them] more than solvent through a prolonged period.” Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland He referred to the furloughs being necessary to reduce costs for the company, but that they began cutting costs at the senior executive level first to send the message — presumably that the cuts were a company-wide investment in the future. He noted the impact to employees in stating “others obviously will feel the impact as well as we look to preserve the long-term health of the company financially.” © Disney Their latest decisions to proceed with the furloughs may leave lasting effects on their employees. But Iger states they were ultimately made for the company’s long-term preservation. The Future of Disney Parks In light of staying optimistic, Disney is already looking to determine their new normal once the parks reopen. Iger believes that to get back to pre-closure park attendance, “people will have to feel comfortable that they’re safe.” Pluto and Goofy in the Parade in Shanghai Disneyland With the future being unknown, he stated that this security could come in the form of a vaccine. But without one, it would mean “more scrutiny, more restrictions.” Disney has been closely monitoring China’s approach and how additional precautions have almost become an expectation. Stroller Size Check This process is informing Disney’s plans for the future as they “prepare for a world where [their] customers demand that [they] scrutinize everybody.” He predicts that customers may welcome this scrutiny even if it leads to “hardships” like taking longer to get inside the park. Magic Kingdom starts donning its Christmas Attire While Disney has consistently strived for guest safety as a top priority, this voluntary departure from efficiency could have lasting impacts on the future of the parks. Similar to how the attacks on September 11th, 2001 brought about long-standing security changes, Disney is forced to navigate another unprecedented situation that threatens guest safety and peace of mind. Click here to see more ways the Disney Parks could possibly be different The Future of Disney Media We’ve seen movies like Onward and Frozen 2 released on Disney+ long before we expected and, according to Iger, before Disney had originally planned to release them. ©Disney He also stated there’s a chance more Disney films like these could be making their way to Disney+ prematurely, but that their bigger films (which he referred to as “tentpoles”) will most likely be rescheduled to later dates in the theaters (as we recently saw with Mulan). @Walt Disney Studios These media moves could be Disney cutting their losses on films they expected a smaller return on (like Artemis Fowl), while still fighting for larger return on highly promoted movies like Black Widow and Jungle Cruise. Iger shared the current plan for larger movies is to “simply wait for slots” in the calendar, even though pushing all of these films back still leaves a large gap in movie releases and production for Disney’s media sector. ©Disney Disney hasn’t faced worldwide shut-downs like this before, so they are having to experiment with how long they can hold viewers’ anticipation for a film that has seen drastic delays — all while millions of dollars hang in the balance. Click here to see more of the delayed release dates for Disney films How Disney Moves Forward Although Iger remains hopeful that Disney and its parks will still offer magical content and experiences following this crisis, he admitted: ““I don’t think we’re ever going to see a return to business as usual… .” However, he meant this in the sense that it is difficult to walk through a trial like this and forget what happened or avoid being refined in the process. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland He offered hope for the future by stating: “Disney will take this opportunity to look for ways to run our businesses more efficiently when we come back.” Nothing like a global crisis to find the weak spots in your business model, right? As Iger spoke about the plan for resuming normal operations, he listed two main goals. First, Disney plans to brainstorm what they need to address to make people feel safe. And second, they need to figure out how to run the company “more efficiently, given what [they] believe business conditions will dictate.” Disney will have to think ahead to not only how their business will look after weathering the storm, but what consumer mindsets will be after experiencing these events. According to Iger, Disney will continue to strive to remain optimistic about the future because their employees believe in the business and in the brand. They have had to make difficult financial decisions to protect the future of the company, even though they understand the impact these calls have on their people. But with preservation as the name of the game, Iger and his team have their sights set on creating a park environment where people feel safe, even if that means possible sacrifices. Iger acknowledges a large part of this will be reevaluating the company as a whole and carving out a place among the top priorities to anticipate the effects these events will have on Disney’s future guests. You can read more about the safety measures Iger mentioned we may see in the parks HERE! How do you think the closures will affect Disney’s vision moving forward? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens Bob Iger Comments on Big Potential Change Coming to the Disney Parks Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article

These days we’re looking to add more Disney magic to our lives! Luckily it seems that every week we keep discovering NEW ways to do just that. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Take a look at some of our latest findings and hopefully they can sprinkle a little pixie dust your way! We’re talking phone cases, new Loungefly bags, and even some merch inspired by the latest Disney World attraction! Make your phone “totally rad” with these 90’s inspired Otterbox cases The truth is, we seem to be spending more time on our phones these days, right? Why not add a little Disney touch to your mobile device? Otterbox has a great collection called “Totally Disney”. If you have an iPhone Xs Max, this “Rad Friends” design can be the perfect new way to show off your love of Disney for $55.95. © Otterbox Shop the “Rad Friends” iPhone Xs Max phone case here! For Galaxy users, you can also get the Rad Friends design for Galaxy S9+! This case is also priced at $55.95. © Otterbox Shop the Rad Friends case for the Galaxy S9+ here! There are also designs for all you Mickey fans out there! “Rad Mickey” is priced at $55.95 for iPhone XR users. © Otterbox Grab a “Rad Mickey” iPhone XR case here! There’s even a Minnie Mouse case too! This “Rad Minnie” case for iPhone X and iPhone Xs also retails for $55.95. © Otterbox Rock a “Rad Minnie” iPhone X/Xs case here! Add to your Loungefly collection with the newest bags! We spotted a couple of new Loungefly bags to add to our ever-growing collection. The first is this Disney Princess mini backpack! It features vintage designs of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella! It’s priced at $80.00. © Disney Shop the Disney Princess mini backpack by Loungefly here! Another great find is this ADORABLE Mickey Mouse-shaped foods fanny pack! While we’re missing our beloved Mickey-shaped foods while the parks are closed, we can perhaps satisfy those cravings by rocking this cutie. © Box Lunch Shop this Mickey-shaped foods fanny pack here! Celebrate all things Onward with “Quests of Yore” With the newest Pixar film Onward officially on Disney+, we’re ready to set off on our own magical quest! Luckily, Ian and Barley are giving us a glimpse into their guide, “Quests of Yore”! This book is filled with characters from the film and can inspire adventurers to embark on a new journey! © Amazon Pick up a copy of Quests of Yore here! Pick up Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway merchandise from Box Lunch! The Disney parks aren’t the only place to find the latest in attraction merchandise! Box Lunch has a select amount of apparel celebrating Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ newest ride, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Adults can rock this cute t-shirt (sizes may be limited)! © Box Lunch The front of the t-shirt features a Mickey and Minnie logo while the back has a train ticket featuring the attraction’s logo! This t-shirt is currently on sale for $23.12! © Box Lunch Shop the adult Runaway Railway t-shirt here! For kiddos, there’s also this adorable youth t-shirt! This item is currently on sale for $11.92! © Box Lunch Shop the Runaway Railway youth t-shirt here! We hope these new items add a little extra magic to your week! Looking for something to put you in the mood for summer? Check out the latest Disney summer items here! How have you been adding some Disney magic to your week so far? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 10 Ways To Online Disney Shop Your Way Through Quarantine! A Brand-New Disney Castle Collection is Coming to shopDisney SOON! FIRST LOOK at The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! View the full article

While you probably haven’t been using your My Disney Experience app very much lately, (unless you’ve been spying on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the new France pavilion expansion like us!), it’s time to open ‘er up! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App That’s because instead of helping us navigate the parks, the app is now leading us through make-at-home versions of some of our favorite Disney World snacks! Normally we use the My Disney Experience app to book our FastPasses and set up any advance dining reservations while we’re at the parks — it’s a VERY handy tool to have at your disposal in Disney World! And many of us already have the app downloaded on our phones, Disney is puttin’ it to good use! They have introduced a new, Now You’re Cooking feature. Annnnd the first step-by-step recipe has just gone up today! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App Hmm… Vanilla Ice Cream, Pineapple Juice, and Frozen Pineapple Chunks?! I wonder what we could possibly be making today! (We think it rhymes with Mole Whip!) ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App We love how super easy and colorful the directions are! Even beginners should find these instructions pretty simple to follow! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App It’s time to make use of that Ninja Blender your Aunt got you all those Christmases ago! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App And of, course, you gotta add the vanilla swirl! If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic sandwich bag instead and just cut off one of the corners! That’s a pro tip for ya! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App And voila! You got yourself a Frozen Pineapple Treat to enjoy in the comfort of your own tropical hideaway! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App The My Disney Experience app is planning on adding more recipes soon, so keep your eyes peeled! To discover new features you need to be logged into your app and have the push notifications turned on! ©Disney Screenshot from My Disney Experience App If you’re looking for even more cool stuff to do at home, check out the new NatGeo@Home and #DisneyMagicMoment websites that have recently launched — HERE! Are you excited to try your hand at making your own Frozen Pineapple Treat? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

Disney Chairman Bob Iger recently expressed his expectations for reopened Disney parks, spurring Wall Street to make their own predictions. Disneyland Main Entrance With the Disney parks currently closed, executives and analysts are looking to the potentially very different future of the parks. Even as Iger began to suggest measures that could be taken to make guests feel safe, Wells Fargo analysts are predicting that the Disney parks may not return to their pre-closure attendance levels for two years. According to Variety, Wells Fargo downgraded Disney’s stock as analysts noted that the parks could take 24 months to normalize. Analyst Steven Cahill believes that Disney parks will not fully be able to recover until testing and vaccines for the current health crisis are made easily accessible. Cinderella Castle Cahill predicts “zero park attendance” for the back half of fiscal 2020. Disney’s fiscal year ends around September, which means that analysts are predicting that closures could last until then. Beyond that, the forecast shows that the parks will operate with only 50% capacity (whether due to safety measures or a drop in demand) all the way through fiscal 2021. An Empty BoardWalk Resort Analysts say that the factors that are likely to improve the feelings of safety around going to Disney World include the parks significantly limiting capacity, the proliferation of a vaccine, or more testing so those with immunity and antibodies feel comfortable. We Asked Our Readers When They’d Feel Comfortable Going Back To Disney World. Click Here To See What They Said. Disney California Adventure Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus Cahill acknowledges that the healthcare community is hard at work, but that a vaccine may not be widely-distributed in the next 12 months. “As such,” he says, “our attendance forecasts are a best guess with a precipitous decline followed by a ~12-month recovery.” This period of recovery explains the two-year prediction. Sleeping Beauty Castle It remains to be seen how Disney will handle the reopenings and when reopenings will be possible. For now, the “unique and severe” downturn for the Disney parks financially is the norm, and Disney stock may see consequences. To read what Disney Chairman Bob Iger said about the parks reopening, click here! What do you think of this prediction? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related posts: Disney Executives Push Back on Details Of Recent Salary Cuts Updated! Will Disney World and Disneyland Announce A Closure Extension Soon? Always Wanted to Visit Disneyland Paris? Now You Can Watch Their Shows and Parades From HOME! View the full article

You may have noticed some new notifications and featurettes in the Disneyland or My Disney Experience mobile apps recently – like Disney Parks Artist Studio or Magic Moments in History, where you can learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, discover fun facts about Disney Parks, or play games and trivia through the Play Disney Parks mobile app. Today, we’re excited to share that there’s even more to come from these series and others within the Disneyland or My Disney Experience app – and they can all be enjoyed from home! From fun recipes inspired by Disney Parks foods and animated stories, to highlights from your favorite shows and parades, PhotoPass wallpapers and more, there are videos, games and fun facts on the way, bringing some Disney Parks magic to you. In the coming weeks, you’ll even be able to enjoy the Jungle Cruise joke-of-the-day or experience Wilderness Explorers at home through a series of short-form videos, too. To discover new features like these, users simply need to be logged into either (or both) of the apps and have push notifications turned on. Whether you’re learning to make frozen pineapple treats or how to draw the famed feathered friends from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! If you haven’t already, be sure to download the Disneyland and My Disney Experience apps from the App Store or Google Play to check out new videos and episodes in these series and more. What are you most looking forward to? Use #DisneyMagicMoments on Instagram and Twitter to let us know and share what you’re drawing, cooking and learning! Available for iPhone® and AndroidTM smartphones. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some app features require separate theme park admission. View the full article

As many of you already know, it isn’t just Disney’s theme parks, hotels, cruise ships and film industries that are taking a big hit with this current situation. Dinsey also has a large presence on Broadway with three musicals including The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen, as well as a large number of touring stage show productions. ©Disney’s Hit Broadway Musicals Aladdin, Frozen, and The Lion King And while all Broadway performances gave their final curtain call on March 12th, the temporary closure was only set to remain in effect until April 12th. Now, the reopening of Broadway has just been pushed back. Over the last few weeks, New York has become our country’s biggest hot zone and as a result, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a state-wide stay at home order which will be in effect until April 29th. ©Disney Aladdin The Hit Broadway Musical The Broadway League has recently announced that all productions will now stay on hold until June 7th. The announcement is so new that we aren’t seeing this information reflected on all show ticket websites yet, but will most likely be updated soon. Meanwhile, New York’s other venues including The Met, Carnegie Hall, and the New York Philharmonic have also extended their closures. “It would be irresponsible to continue having performances when clearly what is being called for is social distancing,” Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, told the New York Times. ©Disney The Lion King If you wish to help actors through this difficult time, please consider making a donation to Broadway Cares. They’ve set up an Emergency Assistance Program to help actors covering the cost of housing and food while they’re unable to perform. And on April 13th, Broadway Cares will be live-streaming a Disney on Broadway production at 7 PM Eastern to raise money for actors! We will continue to keep you updated on this situation. Related posts: Japan Has Declared a State of Emergency — What Does This Mean For Tokyo Disneyland? See The New Movies and Shows That Are Being Added To Disney+ in 2020! News! There’s a BRAND NEW Aladdin Bus in Disney World! View the full article

Easter is just around the corner, and we’re ready to go on an Easter Egg Hunt with our family (with ALL Disney treats, hopefully!). Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny Although we’ve been ordering our favorite Sprinkles cupcakes and making the cutest DIY Easter baskets, the holiday is about to get a LOT more magical with these themed Disney crafts and recipes! And although Easter may look a little different this year, we’re hoping these crafts and snacks will help make your holiday magical. Disney Bookmarks While we’ve been spending time at home, we’ve been reading plenty of books on top of catching up on our favorite Disney+ shows. And, you can give the gift of traveling to fantastic worlds and new places to your kiddos by passing down your favorite books. Then, you can print out these cute Disney bookmarks! Rapunzel is right that this is going to be the BEST. (HOLI)DAY. EVER. ©Disney Family Print off these ADORABLE Disney Bookmarks here! Ufufy Easter Eggs Don’t these Ufufy Easter eggs look adorable?! We love their sweet li’l faces that just look super cuddly. You can spruce up your Easter eggs with construction paper, felt tip pens, and food coloring for festive bbs that will make your table spread even more charming. ©Disney Family Decorate your own Ufufy Easter Eggs with this tutorial! Baby Groot Gingerbread Cookies Cue your Awesome Mix Volumes ’cause we’re making BABY GROOT COOKIES! You can celebrate the start of spring with Easter flowers and these little saplings. Just make sure you make enough for the whole family because the Baby Groot Cookies are sure to be out-of-this-world tasty! ©Disney Family Learn how to make these AWESOME Baby Groot Gingerbread Cookies here! Hidden Mickey Stained Glass Cookies Spring is ALL about those pastel colors. That’s why the Hidden Mickey Stained Glass Cookies will fit right into your array of Easter treats! The buttery sugar cookies filled with melted candy is bound to be a hit with your family (but you’ll totally want to save some extra for yourself ;D). ©Disney Family Make your own Hidden Mickey Stained Glass Cookies with this recipe here! Mickey Waffle Cake Mickey waffles and whipped cream are one of our FAVORITE combos out there. And, you can make breakfast for dessert with this sweet recipe! Pick your favorite sprinkles while you stack up the waffles. Oh, and make sure to top it with syrup, chocolate drizzle, or whatever other sauce you want! ©Disney Family Create your own colorful Mickey Waffle Cake with this recipe! Mad Tea Party Dessert Cups While Alice may have used the “Drink Me” glasses and “Eat Me” cookies and cakes to grow or shrink, we’re using the Mad Tea Party Dessert Cups to create themed holiday treats! Oh, and did we mention that the cups are EDIBLE on top of being adorable?! (Plus, that white chocolate mousse on the inside sounds pretty yummy too!) ©Disney Family Have your own tea party with these Mad Tea Party Dessert Cups! Hopefully, these will make Easter at home even more fun! Let us know if you give any of these a try!! What Easter craft or recipe are you looking forward to making the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Recipe! Make Your Own Minnie Mouse Cupcakes with This Sweet Disney Recipe! Disney Recipe: Make Disney’s Churros at Home with THIS Recipe! 11 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Recipes You Can Totally Make At Home! View the full article

How many weeks of homeschooling has it been? Three? Four? We seem to be losing track of time while also simultaneously running out of ideas for how to keep the kiddos entertained! ©Nat Geo And while earlier this week, we were thrilled to learn about the brand new #DisneyMagicMoments website, now National Geographic has also launched a new hub featuring educational resources and entertainment! National Geographic’s new website just went live today! It’s called NatGeo@Home and it’s the lifesaver many of us who can’t glue another piece of dried pasta to construction paper need right now! ©Nat Geo On this brand new platform, you’ll find some educational tools to help enforce your home classroom and help make sure your little explorer is building the skills they need! On the website, you’ll find a Learn at Home portal geared towards ages K-12. It includes prepared lessons on social studies, geography, science, and more. It’s literally the grab ‘n’ go one-stop-shop for resources to teach your kids! ©Nat Geo There’s also a feature called the Explorer Classroom where kids will be able to interact with real-life Nat Geo Explorers! There will be live talks from filmmakers, scientists, and others from around the world. Gee, maybe we’ll even have to tune in for some of the live streams! You’re never too old to learn something new! ©Nat Geo Nat Geo Kids Books is also offering additional learning materials, activities with a new series of printable worksheets including experiments you can do at home, and fill-in-the-blank assignments. You’ll even find content from one of Nat Geo’s most popular books, Weird But True and Zeus the Mighty! ©Nat Geo On behalf of parents around the world, thank you National Geographic for coming to our rescue! And if you haven’t had a chance to check out #MagicDisneyMoments yet, make sure you swing by there as well! Are you excited about the new NatGeo@Home website? Let us know if you’ll be taking advantage of it in the comments below! Related posts: FUN! Hocus Pocus Anniversary Merchandise IS HERE! Take After Chef Mickey With This New Disney Eats Kitchenware Collection! Worried About Losing Your Disney Vacation Club Points Due to the Closures? We Have All the Details You Need to Know! View the full article

The 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon might seem pretty far off, but it’s still being affected by the current Disney World closure. ©Disney Registration for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon was supposed to open yesterday. Today, we noticed that it hadn’t. It appears that runDisney has quietly pushed back the opening of registration for the upcoming event. Here’s what we know. The next Disney World Marathon Weekend is still many months away, so we have no reason to believe that the event itself will be postponed. Still, a quick glance at the runDisney website shows that the weekend has “Registration Opening Soon” for all of its events. ©Disney Originally, registration was meant to open on April 7th. Without any announcement, it appears that this is no longer the case. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any announcements and for registration to open so that we can let you know when we know more! Click here to learn about other runDisney events affected by the closures. Are you planning on running the 2021 Marathon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: runDisney Expo Finds: Mickey and Minnie CHOCOLATE Medals and Drink Toppers! Club runDisney — An Exclusive Membership Has Just Been Announced! Get Details HERE! News! Another Limited Edition runDisney MagicBand Makes its Debut! View the full article

With the world in a global health crisis, there are a lot of questions about when it will peak in different areas. Cinderella Castle Disney World is closed, so potential travelers are looking for insights into when their vacations can move forward. One of these insights is when the curve will start to flatten in Florida. Case numbers continue to increase, but there’s a slight difference to the original predictions. Case numbers were expected to peak on May 3rd by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Now, the predicted peak is earlier — April 23rd. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the projections show that peak will see a median of 242 deaths and need for upwards of 2,000 ventilators and 2,500 ICU beds. Currently, Florida’s healthcare system is around 800 beds short to handle the peak numbers; ICU beds could be full by April 14th. ©IMHE The good news from the new data is that the state should have enough hospital beds overall. The total number of fatalities in Florida has also been predicted as 170 fewer than originally calculated. ©IMHE Florida’s peak is set to closely follow the projected peak for the country on April 15th. The IHME has modeled this data on observed death rates and the effectiveness and implementation of preventative measures. Of course, concern about the peak of the crisis is strong for officials in Florida. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said, “We are just hoping that many of the provisions that are being put in place now will minimize the whip of that peak or surge within our communities.” He also spoke to the bright side of seeing an earlier peak saying, “If the 21st is the date we will peak, perhaps in some ways the sooner we peak, the sooner we can begin to recover.” ©IMHE Now, these models could change. It’s possible that the peak will be a little bit earlier or a little bit later than April 23rd. Other countries around the world have even seen multiple peaks, so a decline in viruses does not mean that we can drop all preventative measures. It will take some time for the crisis to decline enough for us to see a state of normalcy again. Continue following along with DFB to learn how this situation is affecting Disney World. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the path of the crisis as best we can. In the meantime, stay safe. Click here to learn more about how Disney World could be affected by the global health crisis. Related posts: Breaking News! Orlando is Going Under Curfew Starting Tonight News! Disney World Purchases MORE Land! Updated! Will Disney World and Disneyland Announce A Closure Extension Soon? View the full article

Who said staying at home couldn’t be magical?? ©Disney While we might not be in the Disney Parks right now, we’ve still been visiting virtually by watching celebrity live streams and the Magic Happens parade on repeat! And, we’re taking you with us all the way to Disneyland Paris for an extra enchanting show. Starting April 12th (what a wonderful Easter surprise!), you can start tuning into Disneyland Paris’s Facebook page to watch some of the best entertainment that the park has ever seen! Disneyland Paris Every Wednesday and Sunday, you’ll be able to catch a new show or parade straight from Disneyland Paris. Based on the current poll results, Illuminations will likely be the first show we will be watching (buuut we’re hoping that Disney Stars on Parade comes soon too!). ©Disney We’re ready to sit with our Easter treats and chill out with our fam with some good ole’ Disney fireworks. What about you?? Check out everything you need to know about the Disney Parks closures here! Which Disneyland Paris show or parade do you want to see the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! The Disneyland Paris Princess Run Has Officially Been Canceled We Dare You to Watch These Disney Commercials Without Laughing or Crying! Now You Can Watch Disneyland’s Magic Happens Parade Without Visiting the Park! View the full article