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Guests who will be at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel over the next few days before the hotels are closed on March 20, 2020 at 5:00 PM due to concerns over the Coronavirus will want to be advised of some additional changes which will also take place this week. Walt Disney World Bus Transportation According to the Walt Disney World website, “All Disney transportation will be suspended beginning the morning of Wednesday, March 18, 2020 through the end of the month.” (Please note that Disney’s Magical Express will continue to transport guests to and from the airport through March 20.) For those unaware, last night it was announced that all Disney owned and operated locations in Disney Springs will begin their temporary closure on Tuesday, March 17th. (Prior to last night, Disney Springs and transportation to and from the shopping and dining district were slated to remain open while the four Walt Disney World theme parks will be closed through the end of the month.) Walt Disney World website screenshot Again, please be advised that Disney’s Magical Express will continue transfers to and from Orlando International Airport through Friday, March 20th — the closure date for the Disney World Resort hotels. Walt Disney World website screenshot We will continue to keep you informed of the impact of the Coronavirus on the park operations as it is revealed. We here at DFB have been tracking the steps that Disney has taken around the parks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can learn more about that here. Related posts: MagicBand Upgrades for Disney World Resort Guests and Annual Passholders Now Live on My Disney Experience Disney World Annual Pass Price Increases for Disney Vacation Club Members ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! View the full article

Disney has announced a date for the temporary closure of the dining, shopping, and entertainment districts of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in light of concerns over the Coronavirus. World of Disney in Disney Springs Disney will close all of its owned and operated locations at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World and the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. ©Disney Disney notes that “Individual tenants will make decisions on whether to continue or adjust operations.” A closure of all Disney Stores in North America will also take effect on March 17, 2020. Guests may still shop on shopDisney.com. A reminder that the Walt Disney World Resort hotels (as well as Vero Beach Resort) will be closing at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20th, so guests may make necessary arrangements in the coming days. We understand that this changes the plans of many of our readers. So if you have questions, please let us know and we will do our best to help you get the answers you need. Disney reminds that these measures are being taken in an abundance of caution and in the best interest of the guests and the company’s cast members. We here at DFB have been tracking the steps that Disney has taken around the parks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can learn more about that here. Related posts: Worried About Losing Your Disney Vacation Club Points with the Coronavirus Outbreak? We Have All the Details You Need to Know! DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! The Paella Block Party in Disney World Is Getting Rescheduled! View the full article

As many of you know, Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris are closing temporarily in response to Coronavirus. Cinderella Castle Now, Disney World has announced that Disney World hotels will officially be closing as well. All Disney World owned and operated hotels including Vero Beach will officially close at 5 PM on Friday, March 20th in order to give guests time to make other arrangements. Disney has also announced that Disney Springs and Downtown Disney in Disneyland will close beginning March 17th. ©Disney Disney World is currently set to remain closed until the end of the month. We will continue to keep you posted as more information is released. We know that this may change many of your plans, and we here at DFB are here to help. So if you have ANY questions, please let us know and we will do our very best to help you get the answers you need. For now, you can check out everything we currently know about refunds, Annual Passes, Tables in Wonderland, and more on the Coronavirus here. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disney World to Close Until the End of the Month Due to Coronavirus Concerns EMERGENCY! 2319 Cone Lands at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies! A NEW Bayou Brunch Is Comin’ To House Of Blues in Disney World! View the full article

Today we bid a sweet farewell to the Magic Kingdom and Disney Parks before they closed tonight due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Happily Ever After We had our priorities straight and posted up in front of Cinderella Castle to catch the last showing of Happily Ever After… for now (we’ll be back in this same spot right when the parks reopen)! But we did you (and ourselves, tbh) a favor by live streaming this momentous occasion. You can join us in watching this emotional showing of the Happily Ever After fireworks show over… and over… and over… You can check it out HERE, and don’t mind us as we continue to sob uncontrollably. You can find out everything we know about Disney and the Coronavirus outbreak HERE! What do you think of the Happily Ever After fireworks show? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! The Ultimate Guide to Disney Villains After Hours in Disney World! Photos: See What the Crowds Are Like at Disney World the Day Before the Coronavirus Closure View the full article

Tonight we had to say “see ya real soon” to the Magic Kingdom and other Disney World Parks as they prepare to close due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Cinderella Castle The Disney World-run Resort Hotels and Disney Springs have planned to remain open during the park closures, but we have started to see certain stores deciding to close anyway. And now we have news that a resort hotel in Disney World is also closing. Tonight we spoke with a Cast Member who stated that the Walt Disney Dolphin Resort is planning to close its doors starting Tuesday, March 17th. Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel The Cast Member said all guests who are already checked into the Dolphin on Tuesday will be transferred over to the Swan to continue their stay. Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel Since the Swan and Dolphin are sister resorts, and many Disney World resorts are running at low capacity right now, this makes sense. It saves on costs of running two hotels that are only partially full, and gives Dolphin guests the opportunity to stay in the upgraded Swan instead. Now, it’s very important to note that the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts are NOT OWNED OR RUN BY DISNEY. These hotels are run by Marriott Bonvoy, so the directive to close the Dolphin and move guests over to the Swan was not made by Walt Disney Company executives. As of right now, all Walt Disney World-owned and -run hotels are still open and operating. This is the most up to date information we have so far, but it is subject to change depending on developments. If you have questions about your Disney Resort stay, please call Disney World at (407) 939-3476. We will continue to keep you updated as we hear more information! Check out everything we know so far about Disney and the Coronavirus HERE! Does this resort closure affect your Disney trip? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Surf’s Up with NEW Eats at the 2019 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! BREAKING NEWS (Again): Orlando International Airport to CLOSE on September 3rd As Hurricane Dorian Nears the Florida Coast The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World! View the full article

Walt Disney World is currently preparing for a temporary park closure beginning Monday, March 16th as a precaution due to the coronavirus outbreak. Cinderella Castle At press time, Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs are set to remain open during the park closure, but some services will still be affected. So far, a few stores at Disney Springs have announced that they will be closed and House of Blues has cancelled several scheduled events. But we are getting a final dose of magic and checking out the crowds on the last day before the closure! Crowds were pretty light as we headed to the Magic Kingdom across the Seven Seas Lagoon! Transportation and Ticket Center Boat Even getting into the parks seemed much easier than a typical day! There were definitely still plenty of people making their way in, but the lines moved quickly. Magic Kingdom Touchpoints Ahh there she is. The beautiful Cinderella Castle in the midst of her makeover. As you can tell, there were much less people than would typically be expected for a weekend — especially during some Spring Breaks! Main Street USA The switchbacks were full as per usual to get a Starbucks cup-0-joe! Magic Kingdom Starbucks After a quick caffeine boost, we headed over to see how the attraction wait times would be affected by the impending closure. Space Mountain had 40 minute wait time, which is impressively low compared to most weekends! Space Mountain On to the most popular ride in the park… Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train had an 85 minute wait (which jumped down to 45 minutes later on). Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train The Fantasyland crowds weren’t packed quite as tight as usual, but there were plenty of people getting in a final ride on Mine Train! Fantasyland Crowds Liberty Square also had lighter crowds than we’ve seen in the past several weeks. Liberty Square Crowds As we were passing by, Haunted Mansion had a 15 minute wait — so just a short line to visit the grim grinning ghosts! Haunted Mansion Over in Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain remained popular… Big Thunder Mountain Crowds …with a 55 minute wait and plenty of folks lookin’ to ride the wildest ride in the wilderness! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The newly-renovated Splash Mountain was also accepting visitors with a 45 minute wait. Sounds like a great place to catch a glimpse of the Cinderella Castle makeover from afar! Splash Mountain We made a quick stop over at Casey’s Corner before the fireworks and we weren’t the only ones with a hankering for a hot dog! Casey’s Corner Night fell quickly and we were already starting to get emotional before Happily Ever After even started. Cinderella Castle It has been a very emotional day and week for guests and Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort. We are doing our best to keep you updates with all the latest Disney happenings, but we sure will miss getting to see this view for the next couple weeks. Thank you for following along and we will continue to keep you updated! Check out everything we know about Disney and the Coronavirus here! Has your trip been affected by the coronavirus outbreak? Tell us your story in the comments below. Related posts: Here’s How Disney College Program Participants Are Saying Goodbye in Disney World (Warning: You Might Cry) Star Traders Sign is Back in Disney World…But It’s Missing Something IMPORTANT. Cosmic Ray’s in Disney World FINALLY Updated This Holiday Treat! View the full article

It’s a bittersweet day, as we take our last trip to Magic Kingdom before the Disney World parks close as a precaution due to the coronavirus. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom While we were checking out the crowds on the last day before the closure, we also took a peek at the Cinderella Castle refurbishment progress! We were excited to see how things were looking since our previous visit. Cinderella Castle Since we last checked, the castle has received some more blue ALL AROUND… Cinderella Castle …even though there are still a few parts of the old Cinderella blue peeking through! Cinderella Castle But how could we ignore that PINK?? Cinderella Castle They are going bright with this repainting and we are happy to see some refreshed gold accents at the peaks! Cinderella Castle We are still having a hard time saying goodbye to the Cindy castle we knew and loved, but we are excited to see the finished product following the update! Disney hasn’t shared information about how the park closure will affect the progress of construction, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more! For more information about the temporary closure of Disney World, be sure to check out our answers to some frequently asked questions here. What are your thoughts on the Cinderella Castle makeover? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Will Be Undergoing a HUGE Refurb Soon! Confirmed! Cinderella Castle to Receive a New Soft Rose-Pink Hue! Will Cinderella Castle Be Covered During Its Lengthy Magic Kingdom Refurbishment? Find Out Here! View the full article

Today is the last day Disney World will be open until the end of the month due to the Coronavirus outbreak (and we’re getting pretty emotional). Cinderella Castle While many guests will miss visiting the parks during this time, the Disney College Program participants are officially having to say goodbye. Along with other Disney programs, the Disney College Program is temporarily being shut down due to the park closures. And, while the kids in the programs have to bid farewell to the magic for now, they have all brought a little bit of their own pixie dust into Magic Kingdom today. Since the Disney College Program participants will be leaving Disney World on March 18th, they decided to band together as one big happy family by wearing celebratory pins today. We’re totally crying, you guys… College Program Pins The pins we spotted all celebrated their last day as a part of their respective Disney Programs… College Program Pins …the Disney adventures they went on together… College Program Pins …and the memories and magic they created while they were a part of the Disney College Program. Disney College Program Shirt And, just like the participants gave so much to the guests and parks during their time in the programs, Magic Kingdom decided to return that magic! Multiple rides across the park let program members on attractions through the FastPass lines, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train,… Seven Dwarfs Mine Train …It’s a Small World,… it’s a small world …Haunted Mansion,… Haunted Mansion …Splash Mountain (to make their last day a zip-a-dee-doo-dah one),… Splash Mountain …and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! There was also a dedicated line for them at the Mickey Mouse Meet-and-Greet at the Town Square Theater so they could give their best pal one final hug. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Although it might be bittersweet, we have to agree with Winnie the Pooh when he says: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” We’re sending all our love here at DFB to the Disney Program participants during this trying time! Want to know more about the closures in Disney World? We’ve got all your questions answered here! Are you a part of the Disney College Program, or do you know anybody who is? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! The Disney College Program and MORE Are Being Suspended Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak! Take a Look at How The Super Bowl Celebration Went Down in Disney World TODAY! News! Tables in Wonderland Memberships Will Be Extended Due to Disney World Park Closures! View the full article

Oh, Mickey, you’re so fine! You’re so fine, you blow our mind!! Ample Hills We LOVE all things Mickey Mouse in Disney World! While we especially love Mickey bars, Mickey pretzels, and Mickey cookies, now there’s the PERFECT way to take home (or take outside before it melts) some ice cream in a Mickey souvenir! Ample Hills Creamery at The Boardwalk has some of the best ice cream around with a BIG menu of unique flavors! (We will try them all eventually.) Ample Hills Menu And, now the ice cream shop is serving up the Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl! Although we’ve already seen it in Disney Springs with bubble waffles, the Ample Hills’ version lets you mix and match different ice cream flavors instead! Ample Hills Sign We decided to put Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, The Munchies, and Chocolate Milk ‘N Cookies in our own souvenir bowl topped with rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, and chocolate sauce. Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl And, trust us, it was JUST as good as it looks! We loved getting to snag some new Mickey merchandise AND have some delicious ice cream at the same time! Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl You can get the Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl with 2 scoops of your choice of ice cream for $15.99 or 3 scoops for $16.99 (even while the parks are closed!). Want to know all about the Disney World closure from the Coronavirus? You can check out all the details here! Have you picked up the Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! View the full article

Disneyland has officially closed until the end of the month (and we miss it already!). Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney However, Downtown Disney is open for guests already in Disneyland to dine and shop while they relax! But, along with the change in operating hours in Downtown Disney, one of our favorite ice cream shops is tweaking their schedule too! As a Coronavirus precaution, Salt & Straw will be switching from its regular 10 AM until 12 AM schedule and will now be open from 1 PM until 11 PM until further notice. Salt & Straw Ice Cream Although there might be less time to get a scoop or two, we’re still excited that guests in Downtown Disney can have some of that smooth Salt & Straw ice cream! We’ll keep you updated on any other changes that come to Downtown Disney! Want to know about all the Disneyland and Disney World closures? We’ve got all your questions answered here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Have you been to Salt & Straw before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Vegan Ice Cream! You HAVE to See the New Flavors Coming to Salt & Straw in Disneyland! DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! View the full article

With the parks at Disney World preparing to close amid coronavirus concerns, some Disney Springs locations are still considering next steps. Jaleo As of press time, Disney Springs will remain open during the park closure, but some individual locations are still choosing to temporarily shut their doors. Some stores have announced that they will be temporarily closed and House of Blues is cancelling several scheduled events. Another location that might be impacted is the Spanish restaurant, Jaleo. Jaleo is run by Chef José Andrés. Today, he announced on both his website and Instagram that all of his restaurants in the Washington D.C. area and New York City will be temporarily closing due to the coronavirus as of March 15th. For the time being, these restaurants will be repurposed as “community kitchens” with affordable take-out meals available for purchase. ©Jaleo via Instagram At this time, Chef José is still deciding whether Jaleo in Disney Springs will be affected. The company plans to make a decision on this location as well as their Las Vegas restaurant shortly. Sangria Hour ©Jaleo We will continue to keep an eye on any changes and we’ll provide updates as soon as they’re available! Check out the answers to some of the most frequently asked Disney and Coronavirus questions here! Have the recent closures affected your travel plans? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Concept Art and Details for Jaleo by José Andrés — Opening Soon in Disney Springs! News! Jaleo at Disney Springs to Host A WINE Dinner! A 6-Course Truffle Dinner Is Coming to Disney World Next Month and It’s FANCY FANCY! View the full article

With the parks closed until at least the end of March in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Disney World has scaled back the transportation options available to guests. Epcot The Disney World parks will be closed from the end of the day on Sunday, March 15th through at least the end of the month. While Disney Springs and Disney Resort Hotels are scheduled to remain open at press time, it appears there will likely be reduced transportation options available. With Disney Springs and Disney Resort Hotels remaining open, guests will still have limited transportation options provided by Disney. According to a Cast Member we spoke with earlier today, Disney buses will continue to operate between the Disney Resort hotels and the Disney Springs area. Minnie Bus At this time, the Disney Skyliner plans to be closed, but the Resort Monorail and boats between resorts and Disney Springs will most likely remain available during the coronavirus closure. Disney Skyliner This is the most up to date information we have received so far, but (as we have seen with a lot of this coronavirus news) it is subject to change. We will continue monitoring the transportation offerings and will provide any updates as they occur! Check out answers to some of the most common questions we have received regarding the Coronavirus and Disney here! Are you staying at a Disney Resort during the park closure? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Transportation and Expo INFO for runDisney’s Wine and Dine Marathon Weekend Participants News! Epcot and Hollywood Studios Bus Service Have Been Reduced at All Disney World Skyliner Hotels! View the full article

House of Blues has announced event cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. House of Blues in Disney Springs As the situation with the coronavirus continues to progress, House of Blues in Disney Springs has announced that they will be cancelling some upcoming events to protect guests and crew members. The first event cancellation is a recurring favorite at the restaurant. House of Blues announced that the Bayou Brunch will be cancelled on March 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd. The restaurant will still open at 11:00 a.m. for normal lunch and dinner service. Bayou Brunch Sign An upcoming concert at the venue has also been postponed. The Blue October concert, originally scheduled for March 21st, has been postponed until further notice. Club — House of Blues Concert Venue While the new concert date hasn’t been announced, guests have been advised to hold on to their tickets. An email will be sent to concert-goers with further details when they’re available. House of Blues We will continue to provide updates on other locations affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In the meantime, check out our answers to some frequently asked coronavirus questions. Did you have plans to attend one of these events? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: A NEW Bayou Brunch Is Comin’ To House Of Blues in Disney World! The Paella Block Party in Disney World Is Getting Rescheduled! What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… View the full article

Today is the last day that Disney World will be open until the end of the month (sad face) due to the Coronavirus closures. Disney Springs Although Disney Springs will be open during this time, different locations are taking precautions to protect guests. While the AMC Theatre has lowered its showtime capacity and the Paella Block Party has been postponed, two stores will be closing their doors temporarily. Stance and Anthropologie will both be shutting down in Disney Springs until at least March 28th as a preventative measure from Coronavirus. While both websites will still be operational during this time… ©Stance …Anthropologie has stated that its in-store employees will continue to be paid, despite the closures! ©Anthropologie We’re sad to see the stores go for now, but we can’t wait until they’re back again! We’ll keep you updated if we see any more closures pop up! Have more questions about the Coronavirus closures in Disney World? We have all the answers here! What’s your favorite store to visit in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Construction and Restaurant Updates, New Jewelry and Charms, Fun Star Wars Updates, and MORE! The Paella Block Party in Disney World Is Getting Rescheduled! What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! View the full article

We know this has been a deeply troubling time for many families impacted by the Coronavirus. We’ve heard of several parties forced to cancel or reschedule trips to Disney World along with Disney Cast Members being sent home in an effort to protect guests from COVID-19. Orange County International Airport We have received news that we felt needed to be shared with any readers who have been been passing through the Orlando International Airport in the midst of the latest events. According to a local area news station, WFTV9, a Transportation Security Officer at the Orlando International Airport has initially tested positive for COVID-19. He has since returned home and is resting until he has received a doctor’s clearance. Orange County International Airport Other TSA officers who had been in contact with the affected officer were advised to self-quarantine for the next 14 days. Orange County International Airport At this time, we do not have any further details regarding when the officer was working, but we will keep you updated with any new information! Click here to see all we know about Disney and the Coronavirus so far. Have you traveled through the Orlando International Airport recently? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: News UPDATE: Orlando Airport Has Reversed Its Monday Closure Due To Hurricane Dorian Path News! Disney Releases More Information Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak! Disney World and Disneyland Coronavirus Closure Questions Answered! View the full article

We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you and today we have all the details on what’s happening due to the ongoing Coronavirus closures and more. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ALL Disney Parks will be closed until the end of the month. See all of our coverage HERE. Cinderella Castle We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… COVID-19 and the Disney Parks — Everything You Need to Know Here’s what we know about Coronavirus and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ! Disney World and Disneyland Coronavirus questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED Disney World to close until the end of the month. Disneyland is closed through the end of the month. Disney Cruise Line halts sailings through the end of the month due to Coronavirus concerns. Disneyland Paris closes due to Coronavirus. The DOs and DON’Ts to cancel, get refunds, or reschedule your canceled Disney vacation. Here’s what Disney World and Disneyland will refund during the Coronavirus closure. Here’s what Disneyland will refund during the Coronavirus closure. Tables in Wonderland memberships to be extended. Disney World’s tickets policy for those affected by park closures. Disney World Annual Passholder updates for Coronavirus closure. Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District to change operating hours during Disneyland’s closure. AMC Theaters lowering guest capacity due to Coronavirus concerns. Disney World golf courses will remain open. Updates for Disneyland Annual Passholders during Coronavirus closure. Disney Cruise Line refund information for sailings affected by Coronavirus closures. All the details for Disney Vacation Club members during the Coronavirus closures. Disneyland will be donating its excess food to a local food bank during resort closure. SeaWorld Parks and Universal Parks are closing due to Coronavirus concerns. Tokyo Disneyland extends its closure related to Coronavirus. All the News From the Disney Parks We shared all the times the Disney Parks have closed. Check out the progress on Cinderella Castle! See more about the refurb here. An all-day Happy Hour is coming to Disney Springs for a limited time. ‘Frozen II’ is coming to Disney+ several months early! Check out what’s new in Disney Springs right now. See more of what’s new here. See what the crowds were like at Disneyland the day before the parks closed. We shared photos from the Disney World theme parks before they closed. See what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We checked out the crowd levels at Disney World earlier this week. A DFB reader shared a fun DIY Magic Shot for Cinderella Castle. We shared what was new at Disneyland Resort. The My Disney Experience app added hand sanitizer locations. See what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new burger of the month in on the menu at Catal in Disneyland. We shared details on Easter menus at Disney World. Check out some of the latest patents filed for the Disney Parks. See more patent news here. We shared what’s new at several Disney World Resort Hotels. See more news here. Find out how the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride plays a big role in the Avengers Campus. Disneyland rolled out a new incentive program for Annual Passholders. See what Marvel characters will be part of Avengers Campus. We shared details on the foods coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Hand washing stations were installed at Disney World. More details were announced for the Spider-Man ride coming to Avengers Campus. We shared what was new at Epcot. An Easter brunch is planned at Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The opening date was announced for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Florida residents can get a special deal at the Four Seasons. We checked out the new Finding Dory’s Friends scavenger hunt in Epcot. We shared details on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day specials at Disney World. A new sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventures was installed in Epcot. A popular Tomorrowland attraction was closed most of the week. A new beach bash is supposed to be coming to Typhoon Lagoon. Check out every hidden secret we found so far on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. We shared what was new at the Magic Kingdom. Check out the possible drinks coming to Epcot’s Space 220 Restaurant. Sprinkles is serving Lucky Charm Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day. Reservations were open for Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mary Blair-inspired cups were spotted at Disney World. A Disneyland Paris cast member had tested positive for Coronavirus. Shanghai Disneyland hotels and Disneytown set to reopen. Check out the renovated rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. DFB Reviews We reviewed dinner at ‘Ohana. A new ‘Mulan’-inspired mini cake is coming to Disney Springs. Check out the fun seasonal color of the Grey Goose Citron Slush in Epcot. We reviewed the new Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck in Disney Springs. We checked out a new boozy shake at D-Luxe Burgers in Disney Springs. The Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake is back with a new look! Check out the new cotton candy-topped slushy at Disney World. We reviewed Food and Wine Festival eats at Ballast Point in Disneyland. We checked out some Food and Wine Festival specials at Catal. We reviewed a Surf and Turf Slider Duo in the Downtown Disney District. Check out the Creole Cocktail in the Downtown Disney District. Salt & Straw is serving up a specialty ice cream. New topiary cupcakes were spotted in Disney World. We reviewed a new slushy in Disney Springs. A favorite dessert in Epcot has been updated — see our review. We reviewed a new Brie Bowl in Epcot’s France Pavilion. Check out the updated drink in Disney Springs. We reviewed new bunny themed treats in Disneyland. We checked out the Pot of Gold Cake Pop at Disney World. There’s a limited time St. Patrick’s Day drink at Disney’s Boardwalk. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the new Avengers bags from Loungefly. We spotted some cute Baby Yoda pajamas. There’s a new Yeti Loungefly backpack at Animal Kingdom. Check out this cute new Chuuby purse at Disney World. We spotted a new ‘Mulan’ backpack at Disney World. Check out this vintage Flower and Garden Festival dress. Reversible ‘Mulan’ Minnie Ears arrived at Disney World. We shared details on the new merchandise coming to Avengers Campus this summer. A new ‘Mulan’ MagicBand was spotted at Disney World. Coral Minnie Ears debuted at Disney World last week. A new collection of ‘Mulan’ merchandise arrived at Disney World. The Baby Yoda plush sold out in Disneyland. Classic Minnie Ears got a makeover at Disney World. Cute Disney pool floats are now on sale online! NEW DFB YouTube Videos The Best Things to Eat in Disney World’s Worst Restaurants! How To Ride Every Ride in Disney World and How to Live Through It The Secrets Behind Disney World’s Most Mind-Blowing Rides (And Two More That Are Coming!) The Latest Disney News New DFB Video — The Best Things to Eat at Disney World’s Worst Restaurants! 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: The Best Things to Eat at Disney World’s Worst Restaurants! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Order the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book! Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Mouse suitcase. WDW for Grownups shared a review of the Citrus Swirl Float at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog shared a tour of the food at the 2020 DCA Food and Wine Festival. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey-shaped pretzels. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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We’ve got a brand-new Disney World update for you! We did some resort hopping to see what we could find at Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century, and the All-Star Resorts! Cars Building at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort And just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we found some festive drinks and merchandise! Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink & Paint Shop If you forgot to pack your St. Patrick’s Day colors, we found the perfect solution! Check out this Mint Green Holographic Mickey T-Shirt for Men. The design matches the pink sleeveless shirt for women we also spotted at All-Star Sports! The holographic print is perfect for catching the light in that Florida sunshine. You can pick this up for $24.99. Mint Green Holographic Mickey Shirt You can celebrate your love for Disney with The Most Magical Place on Earth Walt Disney World Shirt for Men for $24.99. We love the unique Cinderella Castle design on this shirt! The Most Magical Place on Earth Shirt Rounding out the merchandise updates, we spotted this super cute Class of 2020 artwork created by Disney Animators! Class of 2020 Artwork This Mickey sketch is so adorable, it’s a must-get if you have a 2020 grad in your life! Pop Century Food Update Petals Pool Bar A pool bar sounds like a great place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We found this drink menu at Petals Pool Bar. Holiday options include standards like Guinness for $8.75 and Green Draft Beer. You can get Bud Light, Yuengling, or Goose Island 312 as a Green Beer, and the price varies from $8.25-$8.75. As far as cocktails, the Dublin Your Luck is a simple double shot of Jameson and soda for $15. For something a little more fruity, the Pop O’ the Morning has Jameson, Midori, and lemonade with a garnish. You can sip on this one for $14. Petals Pool Bar St. Patrick’s Day Menu Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP Shopping and Dining This Orange Walt Disney World T-Shirt for Men caught our eye right away! You can snag this retro-inspired shirt for $24.99. Orange Walt Disney World Shirt Sticking with the orange color scheme, we also found this Meet Me Here Walt Disney World Shirt, which costs $24.99 or $22 each when you buy 2. Meet Me Here Walt Disney World T-Shirt And for the princess fan in your life, we saw the Disney Princess Tower Pencil Case for $14.99! The design is four-sided. One one side you’ll find Belle… Disney Princess Tower Pencil Case …on another is Snow White… Disney Princess Tower Pencil Case …then we have Mulan… Disney Princess Tower Pencil Case …and finally Cinderella! Disney Princess Tower Pencil Case For your park-hopping and pin trading convenience, we spotted these Mickey and Minnie Pin Trading Lanyards with ID Pouch for $12.99 each. Here’s a look at the Mickey version. Mickey Pin Trading Lanyard with ID Pouch And here’s the Minnie version! Minnie Pin Trading Lanyard with ID Pouch If you haven’t seen a pin trading bag that’s big enough for your collection, we might have found just what you’re looking for! Check out this Black Messenger Pin Trading Bag with Mickey on the front. For $49.99, this thing is HUGE! Black Messenger Pin Trading Bag It has multiple sheets and might just be the largest pin bag we’ve spotted so far! Here’s a look inside to show just how much room you have for pins! Inside the Black Messenger Pin Trading Bag If you’re just starting your collection, here is the Gray Pin Trading Cinch Sack which is priced at $19.99. Gray Pin Trading Cinch Sack This one might be perfect for a new pin trader, or even just a quick park trip for a seasoned pro! All-Star Sports Merchandise Updates Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries We love an adorable Loungefly! We saw this Denim Mickey Loungefly Backback at World of Disney in Disney Springs, and we were happy to see it pop up here too! It costs $75, and it features an adorable Mickey print design all over! Denim Mickey Loungefly This shiny Pink Holographic Sleeveless Shirt for Women also caught our eye! With the summer heat quickly approaching, it’s a good time to stock up on cool clothes. You can grab this top for $34.99. Pink Minnie Holographic Sleeveless Shirt Speaking of cooling off, check out this Elsa pen, which is perfect for all you Frozen fans! This is priced at $12.99 and would be perfect for collecting autographs. Elsa Pen If you’re more of a Tinker Bell fan, we also saw a Tinker Bell pen for $12.99. We’ve spotted this pen around Disney Springs as well! Tinker Bell Pen In anticipation of the release of Mulan, we’ve seen a ton of related merchandise pop-up! From MagicBands to Minnie Ears, and of course, pins! You can add this Mulan pin to your collection for $9.99. Mulan Pin We found an ESPN Tervis Tumbler with a fun design that features a sporty Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. Here’s a look at Mickey in his baseball best! ESPN Tervis Tumbler Rotate around, and you’ll find Goofy ready for a game of basketball! ESPN Tervis Tumbler And we can’t forget Donald! He’s the soccer player of the bunch. ESPN Tervis Tumbler An ESPN Wide World of Sports logo ties it all together. For $34.99, you can keep yourself hydrated with this tumbler! ESPN Tervis Tumbler Here’s another accessory for all you pin traders! This Denim Mickey Head Pin Trading Crossbody Bag made its way over from Animal Kingdom! And if you’re still not over the rose gold trend (like us!), the bag also has rose gold features and is $39.99! Denim Mickey Head Pin Trading Crossbody Bag And, here’s a comfy option for your pool day! We found these Black Swim Shorts for Women priced at $24.99. Check out that cute Mickey design on the left leg! Black Swim Shorts We spotted an adorable new accessory for the kiddos too! Here’s the Mickey Wristlet + Crossbody Plush Purse for Kids. Mickey Wristlet + Crossbody Plush Purse It also comes in a Minnie version! Minnie Wristlet + Crossbody Plush Purse Here’s a look at the crossbody strap on the Mickey version. These cost $24.99 each! Crossbody Strap on Mickey Plush Purse We also found this Minnie Mouse “Kisslock” Purse for Girls for $19.99. Minnie Kisslock Purse And last but not least, we saw this Black Mickey Head Pin Trading Backpack for $49.99! Black Mickey Head Pin Trading Backpack Here’s a peek at the inside of the backpack. Inside of the Black Mickey Head Pin Trading Backpack All-Star Music Food Update Singing Spirits Pool Bar We found some fun new festive drinks at Singing Spirits Pool Bar! The Sham-Rockin’ is made with Jameson Whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Peppermint Monin Syrup, and Vanilla Yogurt Mix and costs $13. Or, for $14, you can try The Luck of the Irish, which has Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Silver Rum, Jameson Whiskey, Midori Melon Liqueur, and Sweet & Sour Mix. Sounds delicious! St. Patrick’s Day Drinks at Singing Spirits Pool Bar All-Star Music Resort Construction Updates Check-In Desk It looks like we’ve still got some construction going on in the All-Star Music lobby by the check-in desk. All-Star Music Lobby Construction Walls While we were checking this out, we did spot some hand sanitizer and hand-washing signs! Hand-Washing Sign McDonald’s Who’s excited for the McDonald’s outside of the All-Star Resorts to open?? We took a look at the progress are we saw that they did put up one arch of the “M” sign today! One step closer to those McDonald’s french fries! McDonald’s Construction All-Star Music Merchandise Updates Maestro Mickey’s More cool pin trading accessories! We found this Gray Crossbody/Messenger Pin Trading Bag for $49.99. We love the Mickey patch on the front of the bag! Mickey Pin Trading Crossbody/Messenger Bag Class of 2020 merch made its way to All-Star Music! We spotted the Class of 2020 socks which are $14.99 a pair, or $11.00 per pair if you buy 2 or more. Class of 2020 Socks All-Star Movies Food Update World Premiere Food Court Yay, the Rapunzel cupcake is back! This cupcake will run you $5.99 and it’s definitely an Instagramable treat! Rapunzel Cupcake All-Star Movies Merchandise Updates Donald’s Double Feature Alright, we hope you guys are ready for some Mulan merchandise because we found a ton of it here! Let’s start with the Mulan Plush Doll for $26.99. Mulan Plush Doll We also saw this Mulan Doll for $26.99. Mulan Doll And we’ve seen the Mushu Shoulder Plush before, but now it’s made its way to the resorts! You can take this lil’ guy home for $19.99. Mushu Shoulder Plush You can reenact your favorite scenes from the movie with this Mulan Figurine Set for $17.99! Mulan Figurine Set If you prefer something based on the live-action version, you can grab this Mulan Two Reflections Doll Set for $49.99. Mulan Two Reflections Doll Set The last piece of Mulan merch we spotted was this Mulan Sword (we have previously seen in Magic Kindom with the Two Reflections Doll Set) priced at $24.99. Mulan Sword And it has a fun surprise — it lights up! Mulan Sword Switching gears from our Mulan binge, we also saw this Olive Green Mickey Mouse Shirt for Men priced at $24.99. In case you’re still in the market for something green to wear for St. Patrick’s Day! Olive Green Mickey Mouse Shirt That wraps up our updates from Art of Animation, Pop Century, and the All-Star Resorts! There are plenty of new shirts and pieces of Mulan merch to keep yourself from getting pinched on St. Paddy’s Day and to support our girl Mulan when she makes her live action debut! We’ll keep you posted with another round of updates soon, so be on the lookout! Which of these merchandise or food items are you most excited to get your hands on? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Menus and Updates at Disney World Value Resorts: September 6, 2018 Hey, Tables in Wonderland Members; Check Out This Discount Hack Just For YOU! What’s New at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts — New Skyliner Signs, Wines, and Mickey SMOOCHING Minnie! View the full article

We’ve been keeping you posted will all the latest impacts the Coronavirus has had on Disney including the closure of Disney parks such as Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris Disney originally announced that parks would be closed and all hotels at Disneyland Paris and the Disney Village would remain open to guests. However, the most recent announcement from Disneyland Paris shows a change of plans. Beginning this morning, March 15th, Disneyland Paris will close its hotels and Disney Village to all guests. Disneyland Paris The hotel plans to close following all guests departures and all cancellation and modification fees will be waived until April 15th. You are also able to postpose your trip until October 15th, 2020 without any fees (apart from transportation). If your arrival date was scheduled for April 1st – June 1st, 2020, you are also included in this offer. ©Disneyland Paris You can call +33 1 60 30 60 53 or fill out a contact form at contact.disneylandparis.com with any questions. Disneyland Paris is experiencing a high volume of calls and requests that you hold your calls until a later date, even if you were planning to check in within the week. The decision to close has likely been made in an effort to protect guests and Cast Members from the Coronavirus. We will keep you posted with what this will mean for guests currently staying at the hotels or those who were planning to attend during park closure. Check out all we know about Disney and the Coronavirus here! Will this change affect your Disney travel plans? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Disneyland Paris Cast Member Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Disney Releases Official Statement Disneyland Paris to Close This Saturday Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Concerns Worldwide Engineering Brigade to Set the Scene for Spider-Man Attraction Coming to Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris View the full article

On Monday, March 16th, the four Walt Disney World theme parks will begin a temporary closure through the end of the month in light of concerns about the Coronavirus. Walt Disney World Entrance This will follow the closure of the Disneyland Resort parks — Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure — which went into effect today. And now Disney has just announced that Walt Disney World is echoing Disneyland in another significant way: Walt Disney World Resort will be donating excess food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Disney states: “To help other Central Floridians in need during this time, Walt Disney World Resort will donate excess food inventory like fresh salads, greens and expertly cooked hot items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, as part of the ongoing Disney Harvest program.” ©Disney Disney shares that the program — which was launched in 1991 — collects excess and unserved food from Walt Disney World locations and delivers it to feeding programs throughout Central Florida. “The Disney Harvest Program at Walt Disney World Resort collects and distributes more than 823,000 pounds of prepared, unserved food annually and supports Second Harvest’s work serving more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits. In the last year alone, these donations provided one million meals to people in need.” Additionally, Disney supports Second Harvest Food Bank with monetary contributions and the Disney VoluntEARS program (whereby Cast Members volunteer their time with food collection, sorting, and distribution). Second Harvest Food Bank is also the “celebrated charity” of November’s runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Excess food from the post-race snack boxes provided to participants is donated and distributed to the Food Bank. We will continue to keep you posted on the Coronavirus news and its impact on the Disney parks. We here at DFB have been tracking the steps that Disney has taken around the parks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can learn more about that here. Related posts: Here’s What Disney World Will Refund During Coronavirus Closure Disney World Policy For Theme Park Ticket Purchases Affected By Coronavirus Closure Disney World Annual Pass Updates During Coronavirus Closure View the full article

With Disney World closing as a precaution for the Coronavirus along with Disneyland on the opposite coast, Disney is working to protect its guests and Cast Members during this time! Hi, friends!! And, although many of the park employees will continue to be compensated during the closure, we’re sad to see one of the most magical parts of Disney temporarily shut down. According to FOX 35 Orlando, multiple Disney Programs will be interrupted due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Beginning March 16th, the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program, Disney Cultural Exchange Program, and Disney Academic Exchange Program will all be suspended temporarily. International Cast Members in Guest Relations are included in the program line-up as well. ©Disney The Disney Program housing will also be closed during this time and program participants have been asked to collect their belongings to depart the complexes by March 18th. ©Disney All the Disney Program participants will continue to be paid through the end of the month with the weekly housing deductions waived. They will also receive a notice of successful program completion so they have the opportunity to work with Disney again. Sweet Disney Cast Members! Although it must be difficult to have the experience end so abruptly, we are happy to see that Disney is doing their best to ensure the safety of its program participants! Want to know more about how Disney is handling the Coronavirus outbreak? We have all of your questions answered here! Are you a part of any of the Disney Programs? Or, do you know anyone who is affected by the suspension? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Worried About Losing Your Disney Vacation Club Points with the Coronavirus Outbreak? We Have All the Details You Need to Know! DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! News! Disneyland Will Be Donating Its Excess Food During Coronavirus Closure View the full article

Since making the important decision to temporarily close theme parks at Walt Disney World and adjust our offerings, we have continued to take time to focus on the well-being of our Cast Members, our Guests, our families and the local community we call home. To help other Central Floridians in need during this time, Walt Disney World Resort will donate excess food inventory like fresh salads, greens and expertly cooked hot items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, as part of the ongoing Disney Harvest program. Launched in 1991, Disney Harvest collects excess and unserved food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida. What you might not know…the Disney Harvest Program at Walt Disney World Resort collects and distributes more than 823,000 pounds of prepared, unserved food annually and supports Second Harvest’s work serving more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits. In the last year alone, these donations provided one million meals to people in need. “Second Harvest Food Bank is known for their vital work addressing critical food needs in Central Florida, and we know the important role we play in helping to bring meaningful solutions to our community in times of great need.” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World’s longstanding support of Second Harvest Food Bank also includes monetary contributions and ongoing Disney VoluntEARS efforts, where Cast Members donate their time to collect, sort and distribute food donations. The organization is also the celebrated charity of the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, held each November, donating and distributing extra food from post-race snack boxes to those in need. View the full article

Disney Springs is all about a great atmosphere, good food, and PARTY TIME! Jaleo While we’ve already told you all the deets on the Paella Block Party at Jaleo (and how to win tickets), we’ve got some bad news and good news for the paella fans out there. Due to Disney World’s closure from the Coronavirus, the Paella Block Party will no longer be taking place this month at Jaleo. Bummer. ): ©Jaleo Buuuut, the event WILL be rescheduled for the Fall so you can celebrate Jaleo’s 1-year anniversary (awww yuuusss)! We will also be delaying the giveaway until a later time when we know more information about the new dates for the event. ©Jaleo When the Paella Block Party makes its way into Disney Springs, you’ll be able to snack on four unique paellas (!!!) with unlimited tapas, like Jaleo’s signature cones, gazpacho shooters, chicken croquetas, and chistorra envuelta en patata frita (spicy chorizo wrapped in crispy potato). Wow, we’ve never been so excited about paellas before!! Plus, you can even spot Flamenco dancers, a live DJ, and a photo booth during day of fun! Shrimp Paella from Jaleo If you purchased tickets to the event, you should be notified of these changes. And, as always, we will keep you updated with more news and information about the event! If your Disney World trip has been affected by these closures, check out these tips to make sure you didn’t forget anything while you were cancelling or rescheduling! Will you be going to the Paella Block Party in the Fall? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! Start Your New Year Off With Some Good Luck at Jaleo’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in Disney Springs! Review! We’re Loving This NEW Menu Addition to Homecomin’ in Disney Springs! View the full article

With Disney World closing due to the Coronavirus, the Disney is doing everything they can to help guests with their vacations during this time. Tables in Wonderland Although Annual Passes and park tickets will be getting some extra pixie dust sprinkled on them, the Disney magic is extended to Tables in Wonderland memberships too! According to the Disney World website, Tables in Wonderland members will be able to enjoy their benefits a little bit longer as memberships will be extended for the number of days the parks are closed. Tables in Wonderland Extension So far the parks are currently projected to remain closed from March 16th through March 31st, but we will keep you posted with any changes to these dates! Want to know about all the refunds available to guests in Disney World right now? Check them out here! Are you a Tables in Wonderland member? Let us know what you think of this extension in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! DFB Video: 5 Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Riviera Resort DFB Video: 14 Must-Do Disney World Restaurants for 2020! View the full article

Over the last few days we have heard about many closures in the Disney parks, from Disneyland to Walt Disney World to Disneyland Paris, due to the coronavirus. We expect Disney parks to remain closed until at least the end of the month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in large groups, but we just confirmed that not all Walt Disney World facilities will be closed! If you are already in Disney World, the Walt Disney World Golf and FootGolf courses will be staying open for regular hours. Magnolia Golf Course ©Disney They are monitoring the situation closely and are in contact with health officials for advice on what measures can be taken to help ensure the safety of all guests and cast members. Mickey Mouse golf club cover This may be a great place to go if you need to get out of your resort for some fresh Disney air! Mickey Refreshment Golf Cart We will keep you updated on an changes to the Disney World closures as we get more information! Check out all of the info you need to know about Disney and the Coronavirus here! Will you be heading to the Disney Golf Courses during the other Disney World closures? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Temporarily CLOSING Next SPRING in Disney World? BREAKING NEWS! Disney World to Close Until the End of the Month Due to Coronavirus Concerns Find Out How You Can Snag a FREE Pretzel This Weekend in Disney World! View the full article

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Disney has announced the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Disney has already closed the parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo and Disney World and Disneyland Paris will be closing after this weekend. Sleeping Beauty Castle The parks will be closed beginning the morning of Saturday, March 14th, and are currently scheduled to remain closed through the end of the month. Disneyland Resort Hotels will remain open until Monday, March 16th, so guests have time to make necessary travel arrangements. At press time, Downtown Disney will remain open during the park closure. Disneyland has released information for guests who have already purchased resort stays, vacation packages, made Advance Dining Reservations, and more. Here’s what guests can expect to receive as far as refunds or future use of tickets, experiences, and more. Disneyland Annual Passports Disney has released the following statement for Annual Passholders: “All Annual Passholders who have Passports that are valid during the closure period will have their Passport expiration date extended based on pass type and level of access due to the impacts of the closure.” The new extended date will appear on the Passholder’s Passport account before the parks reopen. Disneyland Annual Passholder Information screenshot ©Disney Passholders who participate in the Monthly Payment Program will continue to make payments as currently scheduled, but will not be required to make payments during the dates the pass will be extended by. Disneyland Annual Passes ©Disney Reservations made by Disney Flex Passholders be cancelled during the closure with no penalty. Room-Only Resort Hotel Reservations Guests can cancel room-only hotel reservations for stays scheduled during the closure dates for a full refund. In order to receive a refund, guests can call (714) 520-5050. Disneyland Website Screenshot ©Disney The policy also states that if guests are unable to reach a Disney cast member before their check-in date, “guests will not be penalized or assessed fees for cancelling your Disneyland Resort hotel room reservation after your check-in date.” Vacation Packages Guests are also able to cancel their Disneyland vacation packages for visits scheduled during the closure, if booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company, for a full refund — excluding any third-party products and fees. Disneyland Hotel Again, guests can call (714) 520-5050 to receive a refund. As with room-only reservations, the policy states that guests will not be penalized or assessed fees for cancelling their Disneyland vacation package after the scheduled check-in date. Dining and Activity Reservations Guests are able to cancel dining and activity reservations during the closure at any time for a full refund. This includes reservations for Dining, Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, Droid Depot, Disneyland Resort VIP Tours, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Savi’s Workshop ©Disney According to the policy, if a reservation is scheduled during the closure, guests will not be charged a fee and will automatically receive a refund if the reservation is not cancelled. Special Event Tickets Disney states that “Guests will be refunded the purchase price for any separately ticketed special events that were planned during the closure.” 80s Nite at Disneyland If guests have purchased special event tickets for an event scheduled during the closure, they will automatically receive a refund within 30 days, and don’t need to contact Disney. Disneyland Resort Operations Statement The above information is provided by Disney on the Disneyland Resort website, where they’ve also listed the following statement that the closure is taking place “in the best interest of our guests and employees.” Disneyland Resort Website Screenshot We will keep you posted on these and other developments going forward. We here at DFB have been tracking the steps that Disney has taken around the parks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can learn more about that here. Do you have more questions about Disneyland’s closure? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! Disneyland Will Be Donating Its Excess Food During Coronavirus Closure News: Special Menus for New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Say “Trick Or Treat” With The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! View the full article