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Walt Disney World is accepting new bookings for the rest of 2020 and we just found a room discount available for Annual Passholders! Passholders can enjoy great rates on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights July 9 through September 30. Passholders will get the best discount for stays in September.

This offer is valid to book through September 30 and requires a minimum stay of 1 night with a maximum stay of 14 nights. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

For stays most nights September 1-30, 2020 Passholders can save up to 40% at the following Deluxe resorts:

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas-Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort (reopening August 24)
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort (reopening July 10)
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (reopening September 21)
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (reopening August 12)
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (reopening August 24)

For stays most nights September 1-30, 2020 Passholders can save up to 35% at the following Moderate resorts:

• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (reopening July 29)
• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

For stays most nights September 1-30, 2020 Passholders can save up to 30% at the following Value resorts:

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (reopening August 12)
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort (reopening July 10)

The number of rooms available with this Annual Passholder offer is limited so take advantage of it asap!

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With Cast Member and Annual Passholder previews happening at Walt Disney World this week, we are learning how strict Disney is being regarding face coverings. Apparently neck gaiters do not meet Disney’s face covering requirement.

Twitter user Theme Park Shark is reporting that neck gaiters are not allowed in the Disney parks. Gaiters don’t have loops or ties which is a requirement according to Disney’s new health and safety regulations.

In order to visit Disney World, all guests ages 2 and up must wear a face covering.

The Disney World website states that all face coverings should:

• Fully cover an individual’s nose and mouth and allow the Guest to remain hands-free
• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops
• Be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable

There’s no word if Disney will allow neck gaiters if they have ear holes. If you are planning on visiting the parks, wear a traditional face mask to be safe.

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Cinderella castle is almost ready to welcome you back!

The Magic Kingdom might look a bit different the next time you visit it because Cinderella castle is getting a royal makeover! Say goodbye to the grey and blue and hello to pink, gold and blue!

The transformation for the 50th anniversary is almost complete and is magical with sapphire dusting on the blue rooftop and gold trim to make the iconic spires sparkle in the sun.

The castle has had a few transformations in the past as well like the birthday cake for the 25th anniversary in 1996 and when stitch vandalize it in 2004.

But this one is for sure the best transformation yet. You will not be disappointed once you see it on your next visit!

Magic Kingdom Park is reopening on July 11th. Do you have your reservation ready?

Credit: Disney Parks

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This year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be different than in previous years. This year the festival will debut July 15 when Epcot reopens and will continue into the Fall.

The “Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival” will be the longest festival in Disney World history. It will blend floral fun from the annual flower and garden festival with global goodies of the food and wine festival.

There will be more than 20 signature global marketplaces, including Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean. Additional tables will be in place throughout the park where guests can stop and remove their face masks to enjoy dishes while maintaining physical distancing.

Guests will also be able to take photos in front of the newest topiary, Remy, in the France pavilion. 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise will be available to purchase as well.

Will you be visiting during the festival this year?

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Beginning July 15, the Disney Skyliner will be operating once again at the Walt Disney World Resort. We now know more information on how social distancing will work on this transportation option.

Disney issued a press release that stated the following regarding resort transportation for the reopening:

“Transportation – Capacity and guest density is limited for complimentary Walt Disney World guest transportation, and guests are required to wear appropriate face coverings at all times during their journey. Buses and Monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties.

Party groups will be required to maintain physical distancing while aboard Disney watercraft. Disney Skyliner will load one party per gondola when it returns to operation July 15, 2020. For those arriving in their own vehicles, auto plazas will offer cashless payment; parking lot trams will not be available at this time.”

Before the COVID-19 closure, Skyliner parties were combined to maximize capacity aboard each gondola. Now each party will get its own, private cabin. Disney Skyliner hours will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM for EPCOT, and 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Have you been on the Skyliner before? How do you like this form of transportation?

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