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And just like that, our championship matchup is set!!
Pizza at Via Napoli
After five rounds of hard-fought battles, it all comes down to this! We’re down to the last two restaurants standing in our DFB Table Service Throw Down!
We gotta admit, we haven’t been sleeping as much lately because we were worried about so many of our favorite Disney World dining spots facing off against each other! So far, rounds one, two, and three have kept us up nervously gnawing our pillows!
Cinderella Castle
And last night was an especially rough one, but now that we’ve tallied up the votes for round four, we can finally show you which restaurants will be advancing into the semi-finals of our official DFB Table Service Throw Down!
Times right now are a little hectic as we’re all staying at home and…not going to Disney World. Since the Disney Parks around the world are closed and the Disney Cruise Line is canceling sailings, we’ve honestly just been comforting ourselves by watching a LOT of Disney+ and doing some Disney stress-baking.
Disney’s Yacht Club Sunrise
With everything happening, it’s pretty important to take a deep breath and find a moment to relax. And, we might just have the PERFECT way to center yourself and find your zen while you visit Disney World (virtually, of course!).
Undoubtedly you know how much magic there is at Disney World‘s theme parks by now!
Mickey Bar
But we bet you didn’t realize your Disney World resort hotel can be just as MAGICAL!
There are LOTS of hotel rooms in Disney World…as in more than 36,000 hotel rooms. Yowza. And yes, some of those are better than others.
Grand Floridian Lobby
Some of the Disney World resorts sport some pretty crazy rooms. Ever seen those Bungalows at the Polynesian? Yeah, those cost about $3 grand PER NIGHT, sometimes more. There are some hotel rooms though that are actually worth the price of the upgrade. Let’s take a tour and we’ll tell you why!
Who’s having MAJOR Disney Parks withdrawal right now?? Us, for sure!
Magic Kingdom
Although Disney World is closed, we’ve been building our own homemade attractions, creating some crazy Minnie Ears, and watching how the Disney Parks were made. And, now we’re taking you INSIDE an empty Disney World that you’ve probably never seen before.
Currently, the four Walt Disney World theme parks (and both water parks) are temporarily closed as part of the efforts to promote safety due to concerns over the Coronavirus. However, following closure of the parks, select areas of the Resort remained in service of guests during a transitional phase.
Walt Disney World Entrance
As the Resort went through its closing phases, we continually updated this post daily as various parts of the Resort begin their temporary closures, and we are keeping it current at this time. Here is an at-a-glance list of the status of Disney World operations.
Last night, it was announced that the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2020 to take precautionary measures in response to the Coronavirus.
Mickey Mouse at Chef Mickey’s
While the Resort hotels remain open, alterations are being made to Resort services such as transportation and store and dining operations in Disney Springs. Resort restaurants will be open to guests, including Character Meals. However, guests will want to be aware that there may be modifications to character dining experiences this week. (And also note that if you are relying on Disney transportation to get to a restaurant that is located at a different Resort than where you are staying, that all Disney transportation will be suspended starting the morning of Wednesday, March 18, 2020.)
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.) [Read more…]
Do ye kids have what it takes to join Captain Hook and his pirate recruits?
Captain Hook and Mr. Smee
Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew has been entertaining young ones nightly at Disney’s Beach Club Resort for almost a year!
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