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Looking for a way to enjoy some fireworks from the comfort of your own home??
Magic Kingdom Fireworks
Well then, Disney has you covered! We’ve had the chance to enjoy a virtual viewing of the Happily Ever After fireworks, and in honor of the holiday, Disney has also shared a video of the Fourth of July fireworks show at Magic Kingdom!
The Disney World parks are preparing to welcome back guests, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen on July 11th, followed by Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15th.
Magic Kingdom
As the restaurants around Disney World reopen, many of them have undergone menu changes, which has resulted in limited offerings at some locations. And we’re sad to see that one of our favorite snacks in Magic Kingdom has disappeared from the menu!
Here’s some important info for guests with an upcoming reservation at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort!
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom preparing to reopen on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. But even though the parks are getting ready to welcome back guests, the Swan and Dolphin Resort will remain closed, and will relocate guests with existing reservations!
The Disney World parks have remained closed since initially shutting their gates on March 16th.
Magic Kingdom
But with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th, the longest closure in Disney World history will soon be coming to an end.
There will be a number of new health and safety procedures implemented upon reopening, including reduced park capacity with required reservations, limited attractions and entertainment offerings, required face coverings for guests and Cast Members, to name a few.
One of the perks available to Disney Vacation Club Members is the opportunity to attend Moonlight Magic events.
Spaceship Earth
These are after-hours events where DVC members can ride attractions with shorter wait times, meet characters, indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks, and attend dance parties!
Select Disney World Resort hotels reopened on June 22nd. Currently, buses are the only form of Disney transportation available for guests to navigate around property.
Monorail
But, even though the Monorail isn’t yet available for guest transportation, it has been spotted out and about near Magic Kingdom — with some new additions! Social distancing barriers have been added inside the Monorail.
We’ve been keeping an eye on the MagicBand options available to Disney World Resort hotel guests.
MagicBand Options ©Disney
And today we spotted some awesome new designs, including one that features one of our favorite discontinued Disney snacks — the Hei Hei Cone!
The live-action remake of Mulan was originally scheduled to premiere on March 27th.
©Disney
But, when movie theaters began closing both across the country and worldwide, Disney pushed the Mulan release date to July 24th, 2020. And now, the premiere has been delayed again.
Today is June 26th, and that means it’s time to celebrate the adorable troublemaker, Experiment 626 — Stitch!
Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon
Since “626 Day” is an unofficial holiday among Disney fans, we’ve seen specialty treats like the Experiment 626 Cone and the 626 Specialty Cake pop up in Disney World to mark the occasion in previous years.
The National Basketball Players Association and NBA have finalized their plans to finish the 2019-2020 season at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
22 NBA teams will return to complete their season in Disney World. And soon, we’ll know exactly when we can catch the games!
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