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It might be less than a week since Disney World closed, but we’re missing the parks already.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs

While Disney Springs has already closed along with the parks, the Disney Resorts will be shutting their doors TODAY at 5 PM. So, you might want to get ready for the day and head over to Saratoga Springs ASAP for this new treat!!

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What Does the Disney World Closure Mean for Crowd Levels in 2020…And When Should YOU Go?

By Quincy Stanford 9 Comments

The recent closure of the Disney parks is a pretty unprecedented situation. But what exactly does a multi-week park closure mean for the rest of the year in Disney World?

Fireworks Crowds

Thousands and thousands of people just had their Disney vacations canceled out of nowhere which, as you can imagine, is a major bummer for many. Well, it’s only right that all of those people get another chance on their trip once they reschedule! So, if all those affected are coming back later in the year, we can expect to see some changes to crowd levels. Read on to find out what you may be able to expect for the rest of 2020 when it comes to crowds in Disney World!

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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Is Coming to Disney+ and Digital Stores EARLY!

By Drew Rasor 2 Comments

Since we’re stuck inside, it seems like a good time to binge some Disney movies and shows on Disney+.

Disney+ Streaming Service

Frozen II has already been released early on the streaming service to give us some new content binge-watch, but now another recent Disney animated adventure is heading to digital devices sooner than expected.

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The 14 Disney Memes You Need in Your Life RIGHT NOW

By Rachel Franko 6 Comments

With Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Springs, and Downtown Disney closing to protect Cast, Crew, and guests, from the Coronavirus, we’re REALLY hitting that post-Disney withdrawal.

Cinderella Castle

And, while we’re watching lots of Disney+ movies and shows and baking up our own Disney recipes, we’ve got some extra magic to sprinkle in your lives during this difficult time! (Just call us your personal DFB fairy godmother!)

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How Does Disney World Handle Things When Disaster Strikes?

By Brianna LeCompte 2 Comments

When Disney World announced they were closing due to Coronavirus concerns, we were interested to see how the company would navigate such an unprecedented move.

Epcot

Unscheduled closures of Disney World are rare. In fact, the current instance marks only the ninth large-scale closure in the nearly 50-year history of the park. And, since it is Florida, you won’t be surprised to hear that most of these were weather-related! Let’s take a look back at how Disney World has handled different types of closures in the past.

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Could Walt Disney World’s Temporary Closure Be Extended? Find Out What Analysts Are Saying

By AJ and the DFB Team 11 Comments

Earlier this week, we discussed a frequently asked question we have received here at DFB regarding the temporary closure of Walt Disney World due to concerns over the Coronavirus: “Will Disney World really re-open April 1st?”

Magic Kingdom

A new piece by the Orlando Sentinel sheds light on what analysts are conjecturing regarding the reopening timeline for Walt Disney World. [Read more…]

You Can Watch The FINAL Performances of These Tokyo Disneyland Shows From Home!

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The Coronavirus outbreak is still causing the Walt Disney Company to make some massive shake-ups. We’ve seen the closure of Disneyland and Disney World, and a slew of movies have had their release dates postponed.

Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus

And Tokyo Disneyland recently had its closure dates extended. A number of shows would have performed their last hurrah during this time, but the resort is making sure that guests won’t miss out on the chance to see them!

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“Are They Fixing Disco Yeti??” And Other Important Questions From the Disney World COVID-19 Closure

By Jordan Da Silva 3 Comments

This has truly been a bizarre week not only for Disney guests, but for families all across the country.

Cinderella Castle

While Disney World prepares for an unprecedented closure due to the Coronavirus, we’ve been doing our best to answer all of your questions during a time where things are changing by the minute. While we have already answered several of your questions about how this closure could affect your travel plans, we’ve also received some important questions that you may have not thought about!

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Disney World Has STOPPED Construction During Its Closure. Could This Cause Delays on Upcoming Attractions?

By Janelle Sheetz 8 Comments

The construction cranes were still surrounding Cinderella Castle on Monday, the first day of Disney World’s temporary closure. Was it a sign Disney might be continuing on with some of its many projects that are currently underway?

Magic Kingdom Today

It appears not. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Disney has halted all construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping our country.

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EVERY Disney and 20th Century Studios Movie That Is Currently Delayed

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The current world health crisis has already altered vacation plans by forcing the closure of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. But it has also had an impact on theatrical releases.

Next it came for the movies and buttered popcorn

We’ve got the run-down for you on all of the films from Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Studios that have been delayed so far because of health measures.

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