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Disney World is set to begin a phased reopening of the theme parks on July 11th, but we won’t all have to wait that long.

Between limited capacities and the new theme park reservation system, we’re wondering IF we’ll be able to get into the parks when they open. On the other hand, some Annual Passholders in the Disney World area will be able to get into the parks BEFORE July 11th! Disney just announced the dates for the Annual Passholder previews!

The screenshot below is taken from the Walt Disney World website. Note that while we were aware of the significance of June 22nd and June 26th (you can read more about the theme park reservation that’s mentioned for those dates here, by the way), July 9th and 10th are the dates listed for Annual Passholder Previews at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks!

Disney also states that: “Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview at Magic Kingdom park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on July 9 or 10.”  Annual Passholders should be on the lookout for e-mail invitations with registration details SOON. 

Reservations will be required and limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. An eligible activated annual pass is required for Preview registration. Also note that if eligible Passholders would like to bring a guest, the guest must also have a valid Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier annual pass. Additionally, your guest must be included on your Family & Friends list (in your Disney account) and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you.

We’ll post when we have more info about the Passholder Previews and we’ll be reporting in from the events as well! As always, you can count on us for the latest updates!

Click here to learn more about the OFFICIAL reopening of the Disney theme parks.

Will you be heading to the Annual Passholder previews? Tell us in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, disney parks, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, annual pass, Annual Passholder, annual passholder preview, Disney World reopening, magic kingdom reopening, passholder preview, Passholder Previews

Disney World isn’t even open yet, but the last few hours have sure been a crazy ride!

And here’s the thing: now that the proverbial flood gates have opened, Disney World info seems to be gushing OUT! In addition to finding out Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is now starting July 15th, MagicBands will no longer be given to resort guest for free next year, and Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party being canceled, even more details about Disney World’s attractions and entertainment have come spilling out!

Disney World has already informed us certain guest experiences will not be offered or will be modified including character meet and greets, parades, and fireworks when the parks reopen. Disney also just shared with us a big list of special events that are being canceled this morning.

But Disney World has also made a few changes to the “Know Before You Go” section of its website today! In the edit, we spotted a few indications of what we’ll be seeing instead of parades and nighttime spectaculars!

You read that right, folks!! Disney has just confirmed characters will VERY MUCH be present when the parks reopen! You’ll just be seeing them in a different format than you may be used to!

Disney’s use of the word “cavalcade” reminds us of the Cursed Calvacade we’ve seen at Disney Villains After Dark parties or the Rainy Day Calvacade that gets dispatched on soggier days! This is a term Disney often uses for smaller parades at Magic Kingdom!

But what’s this?? Disney also says characters will be sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and proceeding along World Showcase promenade at EPCOT?! There will also be motorcades on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?! Umm, yeah…it looks like Disney World is promising there will still be a lot of excitement until their traditional offerings resume.

We’re going back over everything with a fine toothcomb right now to make sure we’ve told you about every new piece of information we’ve just found out today! Plus, we’re still scouring the interwebs for anything new, so stay tuned for more breaking news!

Click here to read our tutorial on how Disney World’s new reservation will work once it goes live!

Are you excited about seeing these new Disney character cavalcades when the theme parks reopen? Let us know which park you’d like to visit first in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, Disney News, disney’s hollywood studios, Epcot, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, Calvacade, character meetings, characters, Disney World, entertaiment, Hollywood Studios, mini parades, modifications, parades, reopening, special, theme parks, world showcase processional

Is your pet a Rebel, or will they join the Dog Side?

The Force will be strong with your little Jedi pup thanks to these Star Wars Leashes and Collar we spotted today at World of Disney in Disney Springs!

We see the light(sabers)! We are wagging our tails at these adorable additions brought to us from a galaxy far, far away. Or, rather, by the Disney Tails Collection!

Beep boop beep! First up is the Star Wars Droid Collar for $17.99. 

R2-D2 and C-3PO are featured alongside the Rebel Alliance Starbird symbol on this collar, which is also available on shopDisney!

Check Out How Galaxy’s Edge Was Doing During Its Birthday!

If your pet’s spirit human is Luke Skywalker, perhaps they will want to show that off with this blue lightsaber leash!

This metallic blue leash is available in two sizes and will cost $17.99 Galactic Credits (US Dollars!). If you can’t get to Disney Springs, you can purchase this leash here.

See What Other Star Wars Goodies Are Available on shopDisney Here!

Last but not least, the Darth Vader Lightsaber Pet Lead. 

Coated in a shiny, red metallic vinyl, this leash also features a gunmetal gray metal swivel round eye clasp with bolt snap and costs $17.99. If your Death Star is in the shop, you can also find this leash available on shopDisney.

You Can Get Free Shipping Off Orders of $75+ With The Code SHIPMAGIC on shopDisney Now! 

Buy. Or do not. There is no try. We are pretty sure that’s the Yoda quote, right? Either way, these additions to the Disney Tails Collection are super cool!

Are you with the Resistance or the First Order? Let us know in the comments below! 

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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There are a lot of changes coming to Disney World this fall.

Perhaps the BIGGEST change is that we won’t be hangin’ with our villainous Disney pals this Halloween. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled this year. Now, those who have purchased tickets to the event will receive refunds. 

Some guests with 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets have received emails discussing the cancellation of the event and the way that refunds will be handled. If you have purchased tickets, you will receive your refund in a specific way based on how you purchased your ticket.

If you purchased a ticket via credit card, Disney will process a refund to your original form of payment. If you purchased a ticket via Disney Gift Card or Disney Rewards Dollars, Disney will email you a new digital Disney Gift Card for the amount paid. If you purchased a ticket via cash, Disney will call you to discuss refund options (potentially a mailed check or Disney Gift Card).

If you purchased your ticket through Disney, no action on your part is required at this time. If you booked outside of Disney, contact your Travel Professional for assistance.

Keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest updates on modified experiences in a reopened Disney World!

Click here to learn more about the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Were you looking forward to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Share your thoughts in the comments. 

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, disney parks, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, 2020 mickey’s not so scary halloween party, Disney refund, Disney World refund, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Hey guys! Fun fact: the last 24 hours have been absolutely INSANE! By now, we know YOU KNOW exactly what we’re talkin’ about!

Not only is Disney’s new reservation system is launching in mere days, but Disney has also shared that there will be no Park Hopper option for the foreseeable future and no more free MagicBands for resort guests. Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for 2020 and Food and Wine Festival is starting in July. Since there have been so many HUGE news stories, we’re scurrying around to get a few more refined details for you!

Just now, thanks to theme park reporter Carlye Wisel, we’ve got a new piece of information that our friends who will be staying at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort will be interested in knowing! Disney has confirmed Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort guests will have the same access to the new reservation system as guests staying at Disney-owned hotels.

Click here to find out how the new reservation systems works!

We were able to confirm a few weeks ago guests staying at these Marriott-owned resorts were being considered as Disney World guests, meaning folks with valid park admission and a hotel reservation at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort would have first-crack at the new reservation system, just like Disney-owned hotel guests. As of today, this statement holds TRUE!

If you have a reservation for Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort and park tickets, you will have access to the new reservation system starting on June 22nd and you’ll be able to schedule your theme park reservation through September 26th, 2021.

We’ll do everything we can to keep you in-the-know with all the latest Disney World news. We know a LOT of big changes have been dropped really quickly, so if you have ANY questions, please let us know in the comments. We’re here to get you the answers you need for all your upcoming Disney World vacation plans.

The 2020 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic has been canceled this year. Click here for more details.

Do you have valid theme park admission and a reservation at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort? Let us know if you’re excited about using the new reservation system in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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