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There’s Something MAJOR Missing From The Haunted Mansion in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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We are reporting LIVE from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today. Though the park will not officially reopen to guests until this Saturday, July 11th, today is the first day of Cast Member previews.

Mickey and Friends Cavalcade in the Magic Kingdom today

We were invited by a friend, so today we are giving you a sneak peek of all the updates to the park experience in Magic Kingdom. And one of our first priorities of the day was to pay a visit (and our respects) to the 999 Happy Haunts that reside in the Haunted Mansion. [Read more…]

Here’s What It’s Like to Ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in a Reopened Magic Kingdom

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Disney World has implemented a lot of new health and safety measures since our last visit to the theme parks back in mid-March.

Mickey & Friends Cavalcade Performers

And while we’ve been sharing with you our live coverage from Magic Kingdom today (including pics of the nearly finished Cinderella Castle!) the time has come to ride some attractions and see what changes have been made.

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PHOTOS! Here’s Disney World’s PINK CASTLE for the First Time!!!

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We’re finally back INSIDE Magic Kingdom for the first time since March!

Magic Kingdom

And while we got to check in on Cinderella Castle’s makeover progress during our stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort a few weeks ago, we got to see the (almost) finished goods today!

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We’re LIVE from the Historic Reopening of Magic Kingdom in Disney World!

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Magic Kingdom has officially reopened to the public today and we’re here LIVE reporting crowds, wait times, and changes.

Magic Kingdom Reopening Day

A lot has changed…and we mean LOTS! Not only are there new health and safety procedures, but even the castle is a different color. Follow along with us as we journey through the park this week to check out what it’s like to dine, ride, and shop in Disney World.

Note: We have already reported on the Cast Member and Annual Passholder preview and will now be adding more/new information regarding the official reopening.

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Say It Isn’t So! One of Our Favorite Disney World Snacks has Disappeared from the Menu!

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The Disney World parks are preparing to welcome back guests, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen on July 11th, followed by Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15th.

Magic Kingdom

As the restaurants around Disney World reopen, many of them have undergone menu changes, which has resulted in limited offerings at some locations. And we’re sad to see that one of our favorite snacks in Magic Kingdom has disappeared from the menu!

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PHOTOS: Temperature Screening Tents Are Popping Up at the Disney World Theme Parks

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With Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Annual Passholder previews and grand reopenings scheduled for next week, final preparations are being made to welcome back guests.

Magic Kingdom

And while earlier, we shared some of biorecontruct’s aerial photography of Cinderalla Castle before we were able to catch a glimpse of the Magic Kingdom icon with our own eyes, we’re back to show you some new photos of the probable temperature check tents that are being set up outside the entrance of each theme park!

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VIDEO: Walt Disney World Says ‘Welcome Home’ to Cast Members As They Prepare for the Parks to Reopen

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Walt Disney World is preparing for guests to re-enter the theme parks starting with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th.

Cast Members at Topolino’s Terrace

Of course, before welcoming back guests, the Resort is welcoming back thousands of cast members that help make the magic all around the Resort. In fact, training has already begun ahead of the reopening, and Disney has shared a video of some of the cast members arriving back “home.” [Read more…]

How Many Rides Can You REALLY Ride When Disney World Reopens?!

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Disney World is going to be a little different when we get back into the parks in July.

For one, capacity is going to be significantly limited for the theme parks and rides will have all new protocols. Add in that many of the shows won’t be reopening and it gets pretty hard to imagine what Disney World will look like — especially what wait times will look like. But we need to know!

Disney World

With Fastpass+ gone, how much time will we be spending in line in a reopened Disney World? And how many rides will we be able to ride?

Let’s start with what we DO know.

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Take a LOOK at Our NEW Disney Food Blog Face Masks!

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we like to say “we gotchu” A LOT! That’s because we don’t want you to worry or struggle with any of the major challenges planning a Disney vacation can sometimes impose on having FUN!

Your Besties Will LOVE This DFB Dole Whip Tee

Since we’re all getting our gear ready to head back to the Disney parks, we want you to be PREPARED! That’s why we’ve decided to expand our t-shirt store into a t-shirt AND face mask one-stop-shop!

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Heigh-Ho!! Take a Virtual Ride on Walt Disney World’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will reopen to guests on July 11th (along with Disney’s Animal Kingdom, followed by Hollywood Studios and EPCOT on July 15th).

Sever Dwarfs Mine Train

One of the attractions guests can enjoy again starting reopening day is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. (You can see the entire list of attractions that will be open on July 11th here.) But, thanks to a video shared by Disney, we don’t have to wait to experience the magic of the mine, because we can take a virtual ride on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train right now! [Read more…]

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