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BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Ticket Sales and Hotel Bookings For 2020 Open TOMORROW!

When Disney World closed its parks, new ticket sales and the ability to make new hotel reservations were suspended.

Walt Disney World Resort entrance

Disney wanted to make sure they were accommodating guests with existing tickets and hotel reservations (including Annual Passholders) when they reopened the parks and rolled out the Disney Park Pass system. Disney World has already welcomed new vacation package sales for 2021 and now, Disney has shared when they will resume 2020 ticket sales and hotel bookings.

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DFB Video: It’s NOT an Accident That Disney World is So Confusing Right Now

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about some of Disney World’s most confusing news and situations!

Magic Kingdom on cast member preview day, July 2020

As Disney World starts to re-open this week, the parks have started to make big modifications in the parks that affect many guests’ vacation plans. Since circumstances have been evolving constantly, Disney has been vague on purpose in order to switch things up when conditions change. Although Disney World is still doing everything they can to make vacations magical, we’re giving you a look at why Disney is being confusing on purpose right now!

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SPOTTED! Disney Character Face Masks Available For Purchase in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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We’re here in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today as the park prepares to reopen officially to guests on Saturday, July 11th.

Space Mountain

Today, we are here with a friend who invited us along as a Cast Member preview is currently taking place. From Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Splash Mountain, we’ve been visiting attractions (of course!) as part of our day. And — speaking of those Magic Kingdom Mountains — a visit to Space Mountain was also on the list.

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Salt and Straw’s July Flavors Look BERRY Good for Downtown Disney’s Reopening!

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Downtown Disney will be reopening in Disneyland on July 9th. There will also be a preview for Cast Members on July 8th.

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While the shopping and dining district will likely be opening again with outdoor dining only with more locations to come soon, Salt and Straw will be mixing up ice cream for guests again this week!

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NEWS! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Has Officially Reopened (AGAIN) in Disney Springs!

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Disney World is seeing a lot of changes in the parks before reopening with the ever-changing protocols and guidelines taking place in Florida.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Different locations in Disney Springs have recently been affected by Florida’s alcohol ban, where restaurants who make 50% of their profits from the sale of alcohol were forced to close. However, the Florida order has been updated with a new amendment that changes the details of the ban. Instead, restaurants who sell both food and alcohol are able to operate with a limited capacity of 50% and distancing measures.

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News and Photos! More Monorail Barriers Are Being Installed In Disney World Resorts to Help Safely Isolate Guests

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Since Disney World will start to re-open this week beginning with Annual Passholder Previews, Disney Transportation will also start going back into operation.

Green Monorail

While Disney Buses already opened up again on June 22nd with new health and safety modifications, other transportations options will be following starting July 7th. Although the Skyliner will be opening again July 15th, the Monorails are slated to be one of the first Disney Transportation systems to welcome guests back again.

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NEWS! An Update to the Florida Alcohol Ban Allows Select Locations to Re-Open in Disney World!

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Disney World restaurants have started to re-open at the Disney Resorts and Disney Springs. When the parks open up again next week, multiple quick-service and table-service locations will be available for guests to visit as well.

Bitter Barkeep

At this time, Advance Dining Reservations in the parks are only available to guests who have had select reservations canceled due to the closures. However, since Florida has been changing its health and safety guidelines to stay up-to-date with the unfolding situation, Disney restaurants have also had to make a few changes to follow these orders.

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The Lime Dole Whip Is BACK in Disney World!

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We’re less than a week away from being able to grab a Dole Whip in the parks again, but in the mean time you’re able to pick up one at the re-opened Disney Resorts!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Although we’ve been grabbing all sorts of Fourth of July treats this weekend at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the Beach Club Resort, the Contemporary Resort, and more, Disney’s Polynesian Resort has brought back a fan-favorite!

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Pandora Reminds Everyone That We’re “Stronger Together” with Their FREE Charm in Disney Springs!

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Looking for a way to treat yourself this holiday weekend (or for the rest of the month)?

Disney Springs

Now that Pandora has re-opened in Disney Springs, you can pick up a new Cutie Charm or Up Charm to add to your collection. But, now you can also get a FREE charm whenever you visit the store (score)!

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José Andrés and Lin-Manuel Miranda Have Teamed Up with Coca-Cola to Provide an AMAZING Donation!

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Hamilton has made its way to Disney+ (and our holiday weekend plans are to eat some pie and watch the musical on repeat).

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Although July 4th is a holiday to celebrate, it’s also a great time to give back to communities who have been affected by our current situation. And, a few Disney affiliates are teaming together to provide a HUGE donation to those in need!

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