Category: Disney Parks

Disney World Says Services For Guests With Disabilities Will Resume When The Parks Reopen

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

We know a lot of you guys have TONS of questions about Disney World now that the theme parks are officially set to reopen on July 11th and July 15th!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

And while there have been a bunch of updates regarding Disney’s Magical Express as well as a character meal that’s expected to resume and many hotel services that are being tweaked, we just learned some info regarding Disney World’s services for guests with disabilities.

Disney World has confirmed Disability Access Service (DAS) will operate the same as they did prior to the theme parks’ temporary closure. Upon reopening, guests with disabilities will be able to ride Disney World’s attractions through the same process as they could before the closures.

Disney World

Guests with disabilities will need to go to Guest Relations to obtain the Disability Access Service pass on their MagicBand (or likely a physical pass if they’re not using MagicBands) that will be valid the length of their stay. They’ll be able to go to an attraction and receive a return time, same as pre-closure. Once it’s time to ride, guests will be directed to an alternative entrance for boarding.

Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

For more information, guests can contact Disney World’s Disability Services at (407) 560-2547 or email them at disability.services@disneyparks.com.

Click here to read about the 10 things we can’t wait to do when Disney World reopens!

Which attraction are you the most excited about riding when Disney World reopens? Let us know in the comments below!

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SeaWorld Orlando Reservations Only Available For Select Days of the Week

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

Orlando theme parks are working through the reopening process, and things are a little different!

©SeaWorld

SeaWorld is set to reopen one month ahead of Disney on June 11th. Today, a new reservation system launched to help SeaWorld Orlando to limit capacity in all of their theme parks, but the process might have told us something else. It appears that reservations are only available for select days of the week. So, by the looks of it, SeaWorld may remain closed select days of the week for the time being. Take a look!

When selecting our date for our reservations, we noticed that many of the calendar dates were blocked out or marked as “Closed.” SeaWorld park, for instance, is not currently accepting reservations for Tuesdays or Thursdays after the initial reopening date.

SeaWorld Reservation System

As for Aquatica, the park is marked as “Closed” on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Aquatica Reservation System

Discovery Cove has the fewest days open each week after the initial opening. The reservation system is only accepting reservations for dates Friday through Monday. As of now, these limited days are reflected from the June reopening through the end of 2020.

Discovery Cove Reservation System

This is the first we’ve noticed any sign of SeaWorld only opening select days of the week so we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for what this means! Keep up with DFB for more Orlando theme park coverage!

Click here to find out how to make a reservation for SeaWorld parks!

What do you think these blocked out dates mean? Tell us in the comments!

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Two Disney World Area Hotels have Extended their Closures

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 8, 2020

Two Disney World area hotels have recently extended their closures. The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are located on Disney property, however, they are not Disney-owned, so they set their own reopening dates.

The previous reopening date stated on their website was July 6 which would’ve given guests another option for staying on Disney property when the parks reopen.

The Swan and Dolphin website now states that the hotels will be closed through July 29, 2020. The site also gives more information for guests with reservations:

“For guests with existing reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates that are typically more restrictive, we will allow full changes or cancellation without a charge up to 24 hours prior to arrival, as long as the change or cancellation is made by July 29, 2020. Please note that any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability and any rate differences.

For guests making new reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates, from today until July 29, 2020, we will allow the reservation to be changed or cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Please note that changes to the reservation will be subject to availability and any rate differences.”

As of now the only Disney Resort hotels that will be open when the parks reopen will be DVC resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The parks are scheduled to open July 11 (Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom) and July 15 (Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios).

From our friends at chipandco.com
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NEWS and PHOTOS: Check Out What’s Parked Once Again in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

In our trip to Disney Springs today, our eyes were greeted with a familiar sight.

Food Trucks in Disney Springs

The Disney Food Trucks are parked once more at their home base of Exposition Park on the West Side of Disney Springs!

As a reminder, Exposition Park is located right near the West Side Starbucks. The Food Trucks do see some makeovers from time to time, and the current line-up includes Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet…

Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck

…and Mac & Cheese.

Mac & Cheese Food Truck

We also spotted the very latest addition to the Disney Food Trucks — Hot Diggity Dogs!

Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck

ICYMI, Hot Diggity Dogs just opened in February, and you can check out our review here!

Hot Diggity Dogs Menu

Now, as of today, the Food Trucks are simply parked in the West Side — they aren’t serving guests at the moment. Though (as you can tell ), we did get to take a peek at the menus.

Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Menu

Oh man, could we go for some Lobster and Shrimp Mac & Cheese right about now!

Mac & Cheese Menu

In speaking with a member of Guest Relations we learned that the trucks don’t have a reopening date just yet, as they still need to be cleaned and restocked.

But they are indeed a bright and cheerful sight, as always! And, in case you’d like to read up on what the Disney Food Trucks have in store when they do reopen, you can visit any of the links below! Where will YOU be stopping first?

Check out our FULL REVIEWS for Mac & Cheese, Hot Diggity Dogs, and the Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Trucks!

Do you have a favorite Disney Food Truck? Please let us know with a comment!

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News! Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Will Remain Closed Through July 29th

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

With the exception of DVC members, Disney World has stopped accepting new reservations for its hotels while it gets ready to unveil a brand new reservation system.

Mickey Pretzel

But over the weekend, we discovered there was still a way to book a room at Disney World! That no longer seems to be the case.

As of this weekend, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort was accepting new hotel reservations beginning July 1st. The hotels are located on Disney World’s property but are actually managed by Marriott and rooms could be booked through their third-party website.

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts

As of right now, Disney has shared that “To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date is required.” And we have already confirmed with Disney that guests staying at Disney-partnered hotels such as Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort and Shades of Green will be considered Disney World guests.

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort

Granted, Disney has shared that “a Disney Resort hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access,” but the fact that you could still book a room at Disney World seemed like a promising first step towards getting back into the parks.

However, while you could make reservations just yesterday, the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort website now states that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th, 2020. This is well after the Disney World theme parks begin their phased reopening on July 11th.

Screenshot from Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Website

We tried checking for any available rooms prior to July 29th on the Marriott website today and as expected, there are currently no rooms available for those dates.

Screenshot from Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Website

When searching for rooms after July 29th, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort had available rooms which could still be booked using the third-party website. We’ll continue to follow this developing story!

Click here to learn how your Disney World hotel experience will be very different this year!

What do you think about Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort extending its closure well after Disney World’s? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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