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NEWS: Rise of the Resistance in Disney World to Use a Modified Virtual Queue Upon Reopening

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 10, 2020

We’re just a few short days away from Hollywood Studios’ reopening on July 15th.

Rise of the Resistance

We know we’re not alone when we say we’re pretty excited to ride Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge again. Initially, Disney had announced that the Virtual Queue would NOT be returning as rides would not use virtual lines. However, Disney just announced that Rise of the Resistance will be using a MODIFIED Virtual Queue when Hollywood Studios reopens.

Unlike the initial queue which opened at the start of the theme park day, the new Virtual Queue will give guests an opportunity to join the queue at 10AM, 1PM, or 4PM. Keep in mind, guests will need to have valid park admission and Disney Park Pass reservations so that they can be IN Hollywood Studios.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

We will be updating this post with more information soon.

This comes as a pretty big surprise since Disney had initially said that this would not be happening. We’re interested to see how the mutliple queue windows helps to alleviate the massive demand we saw prior to the park closures. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest reopening updates!

Click here to see ALL of the attractions that will be reopening in Hollywood Studios!

Are you headed to ride Rise of the Resistance in a reopened Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, disney parks, disney’s hollywood studios, Featured, Walt Disney World, Disney World reopening, Hollywood Studios, hollywood studios reopening, Rise of the Resistance, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, virtual queue, virtual queues

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Virtual Queue Update for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Post author By disneyparks.disney.go.com
Post date July 10, 2020

As we look forward to reopening Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park tomorrow, our cast members are also preparing for the reopening of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15.

For guests with upcoming Disney Park Pass reservations to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we wanted to share an update about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which will once again be using virtual queue in the My Disney Experience app. If you’ve joined the Resistance before, you will want to note a few changes to the process beginning July 15. Most importantly – as availability allows – guests will have an opportunity at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. to request to join the virtual queue. This means there is no need to arrive early to the park to check the virtual queue.

Whether it’s your first trip to Batuu or you have joined the fight against the First Order before, there are a few important details to know before you arrive:

First, make sure you have the My Disney Experience app. Once you enter the park, log in to your account at one of the distribution times (10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m.).
Once you have logged in, select “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue” on the home screen. You will be able to view the current status and next steps for joining the virtual queue.
The app will indicate when there is no availability for a specific distribution time. Some guests may join backup groups.
As long as your My Disney Experience account is linked to park tickets for you and the others in your group, you can enroll everyone in the virtual queue at the same time. In order to give as many guests as possible the opportunity to join the Resistance, each guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day.
Make sure push notifications are turned on for My Disney Experience so you will be alerted if your group is called to return. You’ll have up to an hour from the time of the alert to go to the entrance of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Please note that joining the virtual queue does not guarantee the ability to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

If you have any questions or need assistance with joining the virtual queue, cast members at Guest Experience Team locations throughout the park are available to assist. While you wait for your virtual queue group to be called, you can enjoy other experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios including our newest addition, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, and we know many of our guests are familiar with using virtual queue to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure. For other attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, we plan to use our regular standby queues to manage capacity and to maintain physical distancing.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Walt Disney World Resort!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort

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Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date July 10, 2020

Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom haunted mansion

Disney’s Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort is reopening to all guests tomorrow, July 11. One classic ride in the park has a big change to its experience. The Haunted Mansion stretching room is no more!

Changes were to be expected due to new health and safety measures implemented in the park. These changes begin as soon as you enter the queue for Haunted Mansion.

Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom

There are markers on the ground to help guests stay physically distanced from others.

Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom

Once you enter the attraction, the stretching room is no longer an interactive experience. Instead of being asked to step into the “dead center of the room”, guests are ushered into a moving queue through the stretch room.

Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom

The room no longer stretches but guests can still get a look at the portraits in the room as they walk through.

Changes Come to Haunted Mansion Stretching Room in the Magic Kingdom

The rest of the attraction is basically the same, with guests enjoying their visit with the grim grinning ghosts of the Haunted Mansion.

What do you think about the change to this classic attraction?

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Disney’s Dropping NEW Trina Turk Designer Minnie Ears TOMORROW!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 10, 2020

From its rosy-colored flower beds to the newly refurbished Cinderella Castle, our trip to Magic Kingdom yesterday was a rhapsody in PINK!

Disney’s Dropping NEW Trina Turk Designer Minnie Ears TOMORROW!

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And now we’ve just learned that a new pair of Designer Ears will be dropping tomorrow featuring our new favorite hue!

Fashion maven Trina Turk is known for her use of poppy bright colors and bold, contemporary prints! Whether you’re a follower of her brand or not, make sure you’re sitting down before you scroll any further — are you ready? GOOD, ’cause here comes a pic of the new Trina Turk Designer Minnie Ears!

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They’re sparkly HOT PINK and insanely gorgeous! We love the pink, orange, and white fabric bow and headband! The new Trina Turk Designer Ears are so modern and retro all at the same time.

Although we don’t know how much the ears will cost ya, we know they’ll be available on shopDisney tomorrow starting at 7 AM PST or 10AM EST, so make sure you set your alarms! If they’re anything like the Joe Rohde and Ashley Eckstein Designer Ears, these little beauties are going to sell out quickly!

Click here to see this adorable new Inside Out dress we just spotted online!

What do you think of the new Trina Turk Designer Ears? Let us know if you’ll be trying to snag ’em tomorrow in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Disney News, Featured, News, Designer Ears, disney parks, new ears, new merchandise, online, Pink, shopdisney, trina turk, trina turk minnie ears

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Restaurants in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot to Reopen Next Week

Post author By touringplans.com
Post date July 10, 2020

A few more restaurants will be available for Guests to be able to dine at when visiting EPCOT beginning next week when the park reopens. In the Italy Pavilion, not only will the already announced Via Napoli reopen, but Tutto Italia and Tutto Gusto will also be available for Guests to enjoy beginning July 15. Do keep in mind that abbreviated menus will be available for these restaurants.

Operating hours for these restaurants will be as follows:

Via Napoli

Open from Noon to 8:00 p.m.

Tutto Italia

Open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tutto Gusto

Open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Who else is excited to be able to enjoy these Italy Pavilion favorites once again?

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Filed Under: Epcot, News, Italy Pavilion, tutto gusto, Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, World Showcase