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NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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Post date June 28, 2020

Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland have already been welcoming guests back into the parks in China.

Shanghai Disneyland

However, since this unprecedented situation constantly changes, Disney has had to make a few tough decisions outside of the parks in China.

Shine News has reported that Disney English will no longer be available in China after operating for 12 years. Disney English opened its learning centers with English-immersion classes that included storytelling, singing, and interactive games as a way to educate people in the country.

©Disney

The first Disney English location was debuted in Shanghai in October 2008, before making its way across the country with 26 learning centers (10 of which are based in Shanghai). Over 100,000 children ages 2 through 12 have been able to expand upon their language skills through Disney’s programs.

©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram — Shanghai Disneyland reopening

However, classes were closed in-person in January due to health concerns, and online classes were offered starting March 19th. The Walt Disney Company Executive Vice President Mahesh Samat has stated that “Over the past few years, we have noticed a shift in consumer preferences toward online learning experiences and this trend has been accelerated by the global pandemic as families are hesitant to resume in-person supplemental learning classes.”

Hong Kong Disneyland

He went on to comment that “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to not reopen the centers. We are ensuring that each family of a Disney English learner is refunded accordingly, and we are taking care of each and every one of our affected cast members.”

Shanghai Disneyland

Disney has notified parents that they are able to apply for refunds through July 21st. In order to visit the learning centers in person, parents should make an appointment. Anyone coming inside the Disney English locations will be required to wear masks, show their health QR codes, and bring their ID cards, bank cards, and contracts to receive a refund.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

As situations at different Disney locations around the world unfold, we will continue to keep you updated with more information!

Have you been to any of the international Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below!

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So WHY Can’t I Buy Disney World Park Tickets For 2020 Right Now??

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

The Disney World parks are currently set to reopen in mid-July.

Magic Kingdom

And, while we are now able to book vacation packages for 2021, guests still can’t purchase tickets or hotel reservations for dates in the remainder of 2020. So, what’s the deal?

With all of the moving parts surrounding the reopening of Disney World, it can be tough to decode what’s really going on — and why! Officially, Disney has stated that they will open up ticket sales and hotel reservations for the rest of 2020 “later this summer.” Although, as the situation progresses, this timeframe is subject to change.

©Disney

So, why the hold-up on 2020 tickets and hotel reservations? This comes down to the limited park capacity that will be implemented upon reopening. Prior to the closure, Disney was selling park tickets for 2020 dates based on full capacity. Now that they’ve released that park capacity will need to be greatly reduced this year, they want to ensure those who’ve already purchased a ticket for 2020 are able to visit.

Animal Kingdom Entrance

Essentially, the goal is to determine how many people currently have tickets AND how many are still planning to come to Disney World so that they’re not overselling the limited capacity theme parks. If the number of guests currently holding tickets already meets (or exceeds) the park capacity for the year, opening up ticket sales for 2020 would allow guests to purchase tickets that couldn’t be used.

Tower of Terror

Once those with 2020 tickets have made their Disney Park Pass reservations, Disney will determine whether they have any additional capacity in 2020 and if so, they’ll open up ticket sales at a later date.

Mission: SPACE

With all of the new policies and procedures, it can be tough to figure out exactly what’s happening with your Disney World vacation plans. Which is why we’re keeping a close eye on things as they unfold, to help break it down! If (or when) Disney World ticket sales are resumed for 2020, we’ll report back with the details!

Are YOU looking to get Disney World tickets for 2020? Let us know in the comments!

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Several Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic Events in Disney World Have Been Canceled!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

One of the perks available to Disney Vacation Club Members is the opportunity to attend Moonlight Magic events.

Spaceship Earth

These are after-hours events where DVC members can ride attractions with shorter wait times, meet characters, indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks, and attend dance parties!

While the Disney World parks are set to reopen in July, some offerings and entertainment will be temporarily suspended. For example, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events have been canceled this year.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom

And, for the safety of both guests and Cast Members, Disney has announced that the Moonlight Magic events scheduled during the months of June, July, and August have been canceled.

©Disney

There are currently Moonlight Magic events scheduled at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 15th, September 22nd, and October 6, 2020. Currently, these event dates have NOT been canceled, however, that is subject to change as Disney continues to monitor the situation.

©Disney

We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates or announcements regarding the remaining Moonlight Magic dates in 2020!

Did you have plans to attend one of these Moonlight Magic events? Let us know in the comments!

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Disney’s VERY Detailed Survey Looks for Guests’ Experiences at the Newly Re-Opened Hotels!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

As Disney World’s Resorts have started to re-open, we’ve headed back to explore the pools, say hello to characters, dine at some of our favorite spots, and shop ’till we drop!

Bay Lake Tower

Although the resorts were relatively empty when we visited, we still noticed a lot of changes put in place around the hotels. Since this is an unprecedented situation, Disney is looking to continue making every experience better and safer for guests visiting Disney World.

After our stay at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, we received an extremely detailed survey about our experience at the resort. While it may seem long (it took a bit of time to complete!), these surveys help Disney continue to expand upon their existing guidelines and create new ones based on the feedback they are given.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The resort re-opening survey took the time to ask questions about the guests’ perception of the cleanliness in the rooms (which now feature plastic around many of the high-touch objects)…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…allowing you to provide comments along the way about why you gave certain questions a specific rating.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Cleanliness in public areas was also an important point to Walt Disney World…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…as well as the health and safety measures that were in place at the resorts. As we explored, the biggest surprise to us was that the hotels aren’t requiring temperature checks at the moment.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

There were also questions about guests’ views on specific health and safety measures, like distancing, face masks, and hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The survey went on to ask permission to use information obtained from our MagicBand or theme park ticket so they can use answers to our questions that best pertained to our experiences.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The survey continued to go into detail about the Pre-Arrival Health Acknowledgement…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…our own perception of the health and safety procedures we noticed…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…and our awareness of the changing re-opening plans at Disney World that could affect our stay.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Since there is now the ability to use Mobile Check-in, Disney wanted to know if we skipped in-person visitation…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…and if we had to talk to the Front Desk for assistance (even though our experience with the new virtual chat feature was kind of a mess).

Resort Re-Opening Survey

We also thought it was interesting that Disney wanted feedback on our virtual experiences after we used multiple online features, like Mobile Dine Check-in.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

At the end of the survey, we were asked about safety and security at the Disney Resorts.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Since the ball is rolling with Disney World’s phased re-opening, we’re curious to see how the resorts incorporate the feedback from these surveys into their everyday operations. As more resorts start to re-open around the property, there could always be changes made and new guidelines put in place to better assist guests and Cast Members.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

While we continue to make our way to the resorts to give you a look at everything new happening, we will give you more details on what you can expect when you return to the Disney Resorts! Check back with DFB for all the latest reopening news out of Disney World!

What Disney Resort is your favorite to visit? Let us know in the comments below!

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Have You Seen ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week!?

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

All the News From the Disney Parks

Disneyland postpones its reopening date until further notice. <— HUGE REOPENING NEWS
Disney World’s Park Pass reservation system is live. <— BIG PLANNING NEWS!
There were some issues with Park Pass system.
Here’s a first look at the Mobile Dine Check-in at Disney World.
2021 Disney World vacation packages are now open for booking. <— MORE BIG PLANNING NEWS
Here are the glitches in the new Disney World Park Pass system.
Splash Mountain to be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. <— HUGE ATTRACTION NEWS
Check out what Cinderella Castle looks like now! <— PEEK AT THE NEW LOOK!
We’re answering all your questions about the reopened Disney World hotels.
We visited all the reopened Disney World hotels. <— REOPENED HOTEL NEWS
Here’s a first look inside a reopened Disney World hotel room.
Seven of the most Disney ways to deal with the rest of 2020.
Self-service laundry is still available at Disney World hotels.
Six weird things that happened to us at the reopened Disney World hotels. And here are 6 surprises!
Disney World is not requiring temperature checks at the reopened hotels.
Avoid these mistakes when making your Disney World Park Pass reservations.
Annual Passholders can now make theme park reservations. Check out the answers to five big questions.
How to contact Disney World when all the phone lines are crazy.
Disneyland updates its cancellation and change policies again.
What if you need to change your Disney World theme park reservation?
These three states are now under a travel advisory for entering and leaving Florida.
Animal Kingdom reservations are full for July 13th. Hollywood Studios is unavailable through July 18th.
What our readers are experiencing with the Disney Park Pass system Annual Passholder launch.
Florida announces a statewide ban on alcohol consumption in bars. <— BIG NEWS
Read more details about Florida’s new alcohol ban.
Florida is rewriting its hurricane policy.
Disney Cruise Line is now offering cruise date flexibility.
Disney’s Aulani Resort pushed back its reservation availability.
Check out what’s new right now in Disney Springs. See more of what’s new here.
What’s up with the Annual Passholder preview at Disney World?
Biggest U.K. travel agency cancels all Disney World vacations until December.
Fencing has been installed in the middle of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort property.
Fantasia Gardens mini golf has reopened at Disney World.
Construction has resumed on Disneyland’s Frontierland gate.
Face shields will be given to select Disney World cast members.
UNIQLO has closed in Disney Springs.
The Disney World Monorail has installed social distancing barriers.
Did you know this about Disney World’s mountains?
The NBA released the schedule for the rest of the 2020 season at Disney World. See more about the season here.
Disney has pushed back the release date for the live-action ‘Mulan.’
There’s a new female-led ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film in the works.
Shades of Green has postponed its reopening.
What to do if your shopDisney face masks are too small.
D23 postpones Destination D to 2021.
The NBA might require more restrictions for players at Disney World.
Disneyland and a union have reached an agreement about returning to work.
Disney has shared an update on current construction projects. See more about ongoing construction here.
What Disney films still aren’t on Disney+?
Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not on the list of hotels reopening.
What’s up with the new virtual chat feature at Disney World hotels?
Check out the progress on the walkway from Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom.
Check out Disney’s new ride invention and this new water ride tech.
Orange County is getting ready to welcome the NBA and MLS to Orlando.
Check out the new trailer for ‘Muppets Now’ coming to Disney+.
Could the government pay for your next Disney World trip?
Adventures by Disney extend cancellations through September 15th.
5 Disney World changes that could stick around forever.
Universal Orlando has laid off an unknown number of team members.
Virgin Atlantic delays return to flights from the U.K. to Orlando.
Tokyo Disneyland announces a reopening date.
What you need to know about taking buses now that Disney World is open.
Disney World to call back equity workers soon. Disneyland is recalling furloughed workers.
What you need to know about the reopening of Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Stroller rentals can still be delivered to your Disney World hotel.
Look at how empty the reopened Disney World hotels were.
Can you still get a celebration button at Disney World?
Check out a reopened swimming pool at Disney World.
See what’s going on with the Monorail and Disney Skyliner.
Disneyland Paris is reopening on July 15th.
Check out the official trailer for ‘Hamilton’ coming to Disney+.

DFB Reviews and Food News

These Disney World restaurants are reopening on July 11th and July 15th. <— RESTAURANT NEWS
What’s the deal with refillable mugs at Disney World?
Here’s how character dining is different in Disney World right now.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar closes one day after reopening in Disney Springs. Check out our review from reopening day here.
City Works Eatery and Pour House new patio has opened in Disney Springs.
Dole Whips are back at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Check out the big changes coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom.
There is Chicken Nuggets Sushi in Disney World!
The 9 Disney World restaurants we miss the most.
Disney World celebrated Stitch Day with a cute cupcake.
Check out the huge cake slices coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.
Another bar has closed in Disney Springs.
Check out our review of the spicy eats at City Works Eatery and Pour House.
One of our favorite spots at Disney World has announced a reopening date.
Check out our review of the reopened Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
What’s a character breakfast like without characters?
We reviewed the reopened Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs.
Could this be the new location for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs?
Raglan Road has updated its menu!
Wine Bar George has a new whiskey and a new cocktail!
Check out the big menu changes coming to Disney World restaurants.
A new donut shop is coming to Disney Springs.
Here’s what is different in a reopened Kona Cafe at Disney World.
Check out this fun new ‘Welcome Back’ cupcake at Disney World.
Here’s what’s different at the reopened Beaches and Cream.
What’s going on with grocery delivery at the reopened Disney World hotels?
See what’s different about the reopened Grand Floridian Cafe.
Two new cupcakes debuted in the bakery case at Erin McKenna’s.
Here’s a first look at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Must-Have Merchandise

Here’s what it’s like to shop in a reopened Disney World. <— SHOPPING NEWS
You can purchase masks and hand sanitizer at Disney World hotels.
Check out the new Rainbow Unicorn Inside Out MagicBand.
We spotted more pin trading Minnie Ears.
Check out the new Hei Hei Cone MagicBand and MORE New MagicBands in Disney World!
We found a fun new rainbow mug in Disney World.
Check out these new Jungle Cruise ornaments.
Take a look at these fun kitchen accessories.
You’ll now find the Maleficent dress in Disney Springs.
Here’s a look at what pin trading looks like at Disney World now.
Check out this new HARVEYS collection featuring Donald Duck.
Check out the new Pocahontas collection from Loungefly.
The new summer collection from Love Your Melon is here.
Check out the new soundtrack from The Imagineering Story.
There’s a new Up charm from Pandora.
We spotted new Stitch phone cases in Disney World.
California Sole is coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Check out these new Baby Yoda bags from Loungefly.
You’ve gotta see these Golden Girls tiki muglets.
We spotted a new Jungle Cruise backpack in Disney World.
Check out these new Toy Story hair scrunchies.

NEW DFB YouTube Videos

The Disney Park Closures — Everything You Need to Know

Here’s what we know about the closures and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ!
Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED
A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation.
What is open and what is closed at Disney World.
Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ!
5 critical points in the new Federal guidelines that could affect Disney World and Disneyland.

New DFB Video — Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year?

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

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What’s in the DFB Guide?

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A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks.
A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience.
Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips!
Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning.
A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic.
The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket!

On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Mouse Cooler Bag.
WDW for Grownups shared a review of B.B. Wolf’s in Disney Springs.
Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae.
Disney Family shared a recipe for a Mickey-shaped Fruit Pizza.

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