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Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort
And we’ve been able to confirm guests who choose to stay at this Marriott-owned property will have the same access to Disney Park Pass to make their theme park reservations as Disney World guests!
Disney World will start reopening its theme parks in a little over a week.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
Although vacation planning may look a little bit different right now, guests have been able to make reservations through the Disney Park Pass system to visit the parks. Reservations are now open to resort guests, Annual Passholders, and regular ticket holders so everyone can schedule a time to go back to their favorite park.
Disney World is playing host to several sports leagues as their seasons are set to begin.
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort
One such league is Major League Soccer! Teams are set to resume their season at Walt Disney World in the coming weeks with the MLS is Back Tournament. Today, players, staff, and more began arriving at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts to get ready for the start of the season.
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!
Disney World is providing a solution for the return of major league sports.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Last week, it was officially determined that the NBA would be resuming its 2020 season at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex — and they’re not the only ones. Also coming to the complex for a season reboot is Major League Soccer! Today, the league announced some more details and WHEN they’ll be going for the goals again. Take a look!
Over the weekend, there was STILL a way to book a non-DVC room on Disney property for the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and the reopening of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Guests could go through Mariott’s website and book a room at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts.
THEN, the Swan and Dolphin’s website was updated to state that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th.
Update: As of June 8th, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s Website now states the resort will remain closed through July 29th, 2020.
Disney World has just dropped SO much resort news, our heads are still spinning a bit.
Beach Club Resort
On top of new dining stipulations at the resorts and the virtual chat option on My Disney Experience for guests, stays at the hotels are about to see some huge changes when they re-open. But if you don’t currently have a hotel reservation, Disney World Resort currently isn’t accepting new ones.
Disney World has been closed for almost two months, and we’re really missing drivin’ the Disney streets.
Disney World Sign
So, we went for a little ride around the roads of Disney World to see how our dear resort is doing in our absence. Sure, we’ve seen some birds-eye-view pics of the closed parks, but we’re checking out how it feels to be IN Disney World right now. Take a look.
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you. Today we have all the details on what’s happening due to the ongoing closures and more.
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Within the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa lies the Mandara Spa, which offers spa services like massages, facials, wraps, and breathing releases to guests of the resort.
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When we called yesterday to make a reservation, the spa informed us that they would be closing their doors permanently on July 10th so Disney can create an all-new experience in the space. We confirmed the closure by speaking to an employee at the spa in person.
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