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Lots of things are changing at EPCOT as part of that park’s massive transformation.
EPCOT
Once the transformation is complete, EPCOT will have a whole new ride themed to Guardians of the Galaxy, a new area called the Play! pavilion, and much more. One part of the EPCOT transformation that some fans may be particularly excited about is the return of a reimagined Club Cool. This spot is set to open soon, and today we finally got a sneak peek at what it looks like!
Love spending a little extra time in the Disney World theme parks at night? Well, if you’re staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort, a Deluxe Villa, or other select hotels, you could get the chance to do just that with Disney’s new hotel perk — Extended Evening Hours.
Cinderella Castle
Extended Evening Hours, which will begin in October, allows guests at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, or other select hotels to stay in select parks on certain nights for an extended period of time. So far we’ve shared a look at some of the dates that have been announced for this special perk, but now Disney has released the list of rides that will be open during these special evening hours!
Hello there DFB friends! We’re back today with another DFB Video sharing some details and news that could impact your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Magic Kingdom
A lot of things have been changing at Disney World, from mask rules to ride enhancements. But, some particularly BIG changes have been made when it comes to dining. If you’re planing on eating anything during your next trip to Disney World, there are some important things you need to know! [Read more…]
Recently we’ve seen some HUGE Disney news announced.
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FastPass+, FASTPASS, and MaxPass will not return to Disney World or Disneyland. A NEW, FREE planning service called Disney Genie is coming soon will help you optimize your time in the parks. But, if you want to skip the standby lines in the parks, you’ll have to purchase one of Disney’s new PAID FastPass-like services — Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection. It’s a LOT to take in, but the main thing to take away is that if you want to skip the standby lines, you’ll have to pay for it. We asked our readers whether they would do that. Here’s what they said.
UPDATE: As of October 12th, the Orlando Utilities Commission has indicated that the reduction in water usage was effective and customers can return to their normal water usage. But, the OUC has continued to note that residents should be mindful of conservation practices.
The situation with COVID-19 has continued to change and develop over the past several months.
Disney World Health and Safety Signage | Prior to Recent Mask and Distancing Changes
We’ve been keeping an eye out for updates on mask guidance, COVID-19 case rates in Florida, and more. And now we’ve got an update about COVID-19 and potential impacts the treatment of those with COVID-19 may have on the water supply in Orlando.
You know how some weeks it feels like not that much happens, and other weeks it feels like a THOUSAND news stories all got released at once? Well, this week was definitely the latter type.
Magic Kingdom
In the past few days alone we’ve learned that PAID FastPass systems are coming to Disney World and Disneyland, tons of spots have reopened or are reopening soon, and much more. Are you ready to dive into the biggest news stories from this week? Buckle up, and hold onto them hats and glasses ’cause this here’s the wildest news ride on the internet!
Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in all kinds of special ways this year!
Disney Enchantment ©Disney
There will be golden statues spread throughout the parks, new dining experiences, a new kite show in Animal Kingdom, special transformations coming to the parks’ icons, and more. One of the things Disney announced earlier this year is that (as part of the celebrations) Magic Kingdom will be getting a brand NEW fireworks show called Disney Enchantment. And today Disney shared a whole bunch of details about what guests will see when this new show debuts!
Quite a few things are changing all over Walt Disney World, and a number of those changes are taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Guest rooms at the Contemporary are getting an Incredibles-themed makeover, The Wave…of American Flavors has closed to become a new experience, and soon California Grill will host a special dining experience for the 50th Anniversary. Just what can fans expect to see when it comes to those changes at The Wave and California Grill? Disney just shared a BIG update!
Recently, Boma reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Citricos reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and other restaurants are set to reopen soon!
Tree of Life
Now, Disney has announced that ANOTHER spot will soon be reopening with NEW menu items — and this time it’s over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Things have been changing quite a bit at Disney World recently.
Biergarten
Mask rules were recently updated, the FIRST buffet reopened at Disney World with Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and more spots are set to reopen soon. Biergarten Restaurant in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion has been open for quite some time offering a family-style meal (as opposed to its typical buffet), but soon things there will be changing!
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