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We’ve been taking you around the reopened Disney World Resort Hotels ALL day! From saying “hello” to Mickey for the first time in MONTHS at Topolino’s Terrace to wondering where the heck everyone is, it’s been quite the day so far!

We’re finally settling into our accommodations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and we thought we would take a walk around and see exactly what resort amenities are still available for guests!

Laundry facilities are open and available for resort guests at this time!

We didn’t notice any major changes to the laundry system. All of the machines appeared to be open and functioning. After chatting with a Cast Member, we were able to confirm that it’s business as usual when it comes to self-serve laundry at the hotels.

The laundry room at The Contemporary utilizes new Laundry View technology that lets you view what machines are available and how much time is left in each cycle.

If you are looking for some of the comforts of home while you’re vacationing at Disney World, you can know ahead of time that laundry is STILL available for you to use!

Check out all the other things we’re up to today at the reopened resort hotels!

Do you have an upcoming Disney World resort reservation? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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While Disney World has shared a ton of information about what to expect with the reopening of hotels, restaurants, and theme parks, we’ve still had some lingering questions.

And with the focus on decreasing contact and increasing sanitation being major components of Disney World’s phased reopening, we were especially curious to find out if and how stroller and scooter rentals would be impacted. Here’s what we found out!

After chatting with a Cast Member at our resort today, we learned stroller and ECV rentals will work pretty much the same way as they always have!

In the meantime, you can use any stroller rental service in the area that you like and have them delivered to your hotel. Keep in mind last year, Disney World changed its policy on stroller and scooter rentals. If you choose to rent and have something delivered to your hotel, Disney’s preferred company to use is ScooterBug. They can leave your rental at your resort without you present. All other companies require you to be present at your hotel to accept your rental. We also confirmed that DVC Owner’s Lockers can still be delivered to your resort!

You may also bring your strollers from home, but keep in mind there are new policies regarding how big your stroller can be, i.e. — wagons are no longer permissible! Disney World will be offering stroller rentals when the theme parks reopen and when they do, we’ll show you exactly what the process looks like!

We’re scoping out all the new policies and changes (as well as what’s stayed the same!) in the Disney Resorts. We’ll continue to provide you with more details about Disney World’s reopening, but for now, check out which modes of transportation are currently available for guests.

Click here to learn more about the changes you can expect at Disney World hotels this summer!

Are you planning on renting a stroller on your next visit to Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Disney World’s new Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system launched this morning and (perhaps unsurprisingly) the website had some issues keeping up with demand. Eventually, though, the reservation system went live and resort guests rushed to get their reservations for opening day and beyond.

Now, after just a few hours of being available, Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park reservations are GONE for opening day and the two days after.  As of now, you won’t be able to make Hollywood Studios reservations on July 15th, 16th, or 17th. 

Whew! That was fast! Disney Park Pass reservations are subject to availability. Though Disney has not released capacity numbers for the reopened parks — we know that there is a significant limit on attendance.

None of the other theme parks are unavailable for any dates after they reopen as of press time.

So, yes, reservations for opening day and a few days past are officially unavailable at Hollywood Studios. There is a function that allows guests to cancel reservations, but as of now, it is unclear how smoothly the system will work in handling cancellations. Could this mean that those canceled reservations could become available to other guests? We’re not sure just yet.

Keep an eye on DFB for all of the BIGGEST updates about the new reservation system today. Plus, we’re visiting the reopened Disney World resorts! Follow along for all the latest news.

Click here to learn about the launch of the Disney Park Pass reservation system!

Did YOU snag an opening day reservation? Tell us in the comments! 

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We’re checking out a REOPENED Disney World resort today after already completing our contactless online check-in a few days ago!

There are already a bunch of interesting changes we’ve noticed today, but now it’s time to take a look at what’s different about our hotel rooms! Here’s a first look inside one of Disney World’s newly reopened hotel rooms!

We were pretty interested to see how Disney has changed our home away from home while we’ve been away. We couldn’t wait to check out our room once Disney texted us it was ready! Plus, we were able to bypass the front desk and use the My Disney Experience’s digital key feature to unlock our door!

Things looked about the same as we remembered them at first glance. We’ve stayed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Bay Lake Tower quite a few times, so we know their DVC studios like the back of our hands!

Upon closer inspection, we could tell a few things had definitely been changed! For one, we noticed there was no bed skirt on our bed. Decorative throw pillows have also been removed.

Our room also had a new sign regarding the enhanced cleaning of our room. Disney is giving all rooms a “thorough cleaning” before your arrival. Specifically, they mention paying special attention to high-touch areas like TV remotes and door handles.

We noticed our DVD and TV remote were freshly sanitized and wrapped in plastic bags.

Guest rooms’ floors are being steam-cleaned and vacuumed between guests. Furthermore, housekeeping tools are be cleaned between each room’s cleaning.

Our bathroom was equipped with all the usual supplies including bath towels, facial tissue, mini toiletries, and toilet paper.

Since this is a Disney Vacation Club room, housekeeping is now scheduled to come on the fourth and eighth days of our stay. Guests staying in non-DVC rooms will receive a light cleaning service every other day of your stay. Both DVC members and regular resort guests can also choose to decline housekeeping services.

Our room also has a small kitchenette that still included its microwave, mini-fridge, and smaller appliances.

The in-room coffee maker was still hanging out!

And we still had our coffee-making supplies, disposable cutlery, regular kitchen towel, and can opener.

Our toaster was also still available…

…and we had the usual supply of disposable cups, bowls, and plates which are individually wrapped.

Keep in mind many of these amenities like a toaster, can opener, and more are standard in DVC rooms like this, but you’ll find the standard in-room coffee maker present in non-DVC rooms! The room was also equipped with its extra blanket, pillow, and hangers…

…and the ironing board and iron were also still present.

The in-room safe is also still available for guests to use.

As you can see, the rooms really haven’t changed all that much from a guests’ perspective even though Disney World has really increased its cleaning procedures at the hotels! We’ll be reporting on all of the changes we see in Disney World today so make sure you follow along with DFB! 

We’re LIVE from the grand reopening of the Disney World resorts! Click here to follow along!

Do you have a Disney World stay coming up? Let us know in the comments! 

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Disneyland Paris now has a reopening date!

This morning, Disney announced the reopening of the premiere European Disney resort at Disneyland Paris. We’ll be strolling by Sleeping Beauty Castle again on July 15th, but in the meantime, we’re taking a look at some of the health and safety measures we can expect when we head back into Disneyland Paris.

Limiting Attendance

Similar to the reopenings of the other Disney theme parks in Disneyland, Disney World, Shanghai Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland; Disneyland Paris will set limits on attendance that require advanced ticketing and reservations to follow government guidance on physical distancing.

Like the Disney Park Pass system that launched for Disney World today, Disneyland Paris will use a theme park reservation system that is set to launch in early July. Unlike Disney World though, not all guests need to have reservations to get into the park. Those with dated tickets or tickets as a part of a package will be given admission. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale now.

Physical Distancing

Disneyland Paris will also be implementing physical distancing measures within the park.

In the Parks

Single Rider and FASTPASS will be unavailable as attractions are reconfigured to allow for distancing. Certain experiences such as kids’ playgrounds, traditional character meet and greets, and makeover experiences will be unavailable for a time. While there won’t be close interactions with characters, you will still see many Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters in the parks.

Some shows and events will be unavailable or modified for a time being. Disney Stars on Parade and Disney Illuminations nighttime spectacular are both temporarily unavailable. The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands will reopen this summer with a new seating configuration.

In the Hotels and Resorts

Guests staying at Disney hotels will receive Extra Magic Time to access the park areas before park hours. There will be a variety of health measures within the Disneyland Paris accommodations as well. Elevators will be used for one family at a time, sneeze guards will be installed, there will be accelerated check-in procedures, and room service will be adapted.

Shopping and Dining

Restaurants will see reduced seating and improved takeaway offers. Buffets will switch to a family-style serving model. With limited capacities, reservations are highly recommended for all table-service dining.

Boutiques will be reconfigured to allow for more space for traffic flow. Cast Members will be charged with encouraging physical distancing as well. You may see entry and exit paths used in different shopping and dining locations. Disneyland Paris will also be expanding contactless payments and installing sneeze guards where appropriate.

Protective Measures

Disneyland Paris is implementing a variety of measures to promote health, safety, and cleanliness. Cast Members and Guests over 11 years old will be required to wear face coverings at all times. Guests may notice increased cleaning measures and the addition of hand-sanitizing stations.

Finally, Disneyland Paris will be providing enhanced health and safety training for Cast Members. Prior to opening, they will all undergo training to make sure that they are ready to play a role in the new protocols.

And there you have it! Disneyland Paris will reopen to the public with ALL these new health measures on July 15th. Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates!

Click here to learn more about the reopening of Disneyland Paris!

Have any questions about the health measures in Disneyland Paris? Ask them in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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