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To say the past few months have been a unique challenge for us all would be an understatement. In times like these, a lot of people turn to the magic of Disney to bring a little bit of joy into their lives.

We’ve come up with some fun ways to incorporate more Disney into your daily life, without having to leave your home! We hope these seven suggestions help you get through the rest of 2020, and beyond!

Finish those Disney+ watch lists!

There is clearly NO shortage of content on Disney+! You can rewatch your favorite Disney films or discover something completely new. Disney has also helped make sure our watch list stays fully stocked by releasing lists of suggested content, whether that list is inspired by the Disney parks, or it includes films inspired by holidays like Earth Day!

If you’re looking for a way to kick back and relax, nothing beats popping some popcorn and spending hours on Disney+. There’s no easier way to embrace the Disney magic!

Need Disney+ ideas? Check out this HUGE watch list inspired by the Disney parks!

Stock your kitchen with ALL the Disney food!

If you’re looking to become a “little chef” like Remy from Ratatouille, there are plenty of ways to bring Disney magic into your kitchen. We have countless recipes here on DFB where you can recreate some of your favorite park dishes and snacks, including the Monte Cristo Sandwich from Cafe Orleans in Disneyland, churros, Dole Whip, and Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Not up for cooking this evening? There are plenty of Disney treats that you can get at your local grocery store! We wrote about some of our favorite treats, like Mickey Premium Bars and even Disneyland churros that you can find at your local stores!

Disney food is obviously our favorite thing to talk about, so when we learn about any opportunity to bring that into our homes, we’re gonna do it!

Check out all of our Disney recipes here!

Enroll in your very own “Disney Academy”

Ready to head back to school? Create your own Disney curriculum with some of the free learning tools we’ve discovered over the past few months! One of our favorites was Imagineering in a Box, where you can learn all about what it takes to become a Disney Imagineer! Pixar in a Box was another online tool that we found super interesting.

Disney+ has loads of educational content, from documentaries like The Imagineering Story to National Geographic programming too.

Want to use Disney+ as a learning platform? Check out some of the more educational content you can find here!

Craft until you can’t craft anymore!

There’s something incredibly “zen” about arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for some quiet time while the kids color in their coloring books, or you want to focus on an artistic task yourself (perhaps with a glass of wine in your hand while you do so!), crafting can be super relaxing.

We’ve been coming up with several different Disney-inspired crafts and activities for the whole family while you spend more time at home. While you’re creating, turn on some Disney music and create your own little artistic Disney oasis! We had ideas for how to make your own scratch-n-sniff stickers, DIY Shrinky Dinks, and more!

Looking for more arts & crafts but aren’t sure where to start? Print out these 25 FREE coloring sheets!

Transform your home into a Disney retreat

Why not incorporate a little more Disney magic into your home? There are some easy ways to do this! You can start by painting the walls of that room you’ve been meaning to paint in your favorite Disney-inspired color! For something maybe a little less “permanent,” why not try to re-create your favorite Disney attraction in your living room?

You can even take your transformation outside with a Disney-themed playhouse! Dream big; the sky is the limit!

Check out some STUNNING Disney-themed playhouses here!

Throw a giant Disney party!

Sometimes the best medicine is to just throw a massive Disney party! Over the past couple of months we’ve shared fun ideas on how to incorporate Disney into your at-home birthday party or backyard barbecue party.

You don’t need a reason to throw a party! You can even transform your home into a “Tropical Hideaway” and throw yourself a little tiki soiree!

Get all the essentials to transform your home into a tropical hideaway for your very own tiki party here!

Plan your next Disney World vacation!

At the end of the day, nothing beats a vacation to Walt Disney World. And while the parks may look a little different for the time being, that doesn’t mean the magic is gone!

We all know that PLANNING a trip to Disney World is half the fun! And as always, the magic that comes out of a Disney vacation is entirely based on what YOU make of the trip! Don’t follow any bad trip planning advice and do your research ahead of time! As always, you can pick up a DFB Guide that will be FULL of useful information to help you plan your next trip.

Check out the DFB store for the latest trip-planning guides!

Over the past few months, we have shared resources, lists, and guides on how to bring the Disney magic into your home. From recipes to party ideas, we realize that there are a lot of people looking for that little bit of pixie dust to come into their lives while there is so much uncertainty in the world right now. We hope that this post is a useful first step in coming up with creative ways to truly embrace the Disney lifestyle for the remainder of 2020 and beyond!

In what ways have you embraced the Disney lifestyle over the past few months while the parks have been closed and we’ve all been stuck inside? Let us know in the comments!

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When the Walt Disney World parks open in July, all guests will need a park reservation for admission. The Park Pass reservation system is only available at present at the Walt Disney World Website. Beginning on June 28, 2020, all existing ticket holders can make reservations for their number of days of valid theme park admission. The system opened with a rocky start on June 22, 2020, for Disney Resort guests. Annual Passholders had a smoother rollout on June 26. We can hope that the system will also go smoothly for existing ticket holders on June 28.

The Disney Park Pass System allows Disney to control the inventory based on the group each individual falls in. The groups are “Disney Resort Guests,” “Annual Passholders,” and “Theme Park Ticket Guests.” You can check availability for any day and group by clicking here.

I fall into two groups: I have a Resort reservation in September, and I am an Annual Passholder. It took me several hours until I was successful getting Park Pass reservations for my September stay. On June 25, Disney would not commit to an opening time for Annual Passholder access. Thanks to my dogs, I was up at 4:30 a.m. on June 28. Not surprising, the system was not working for Annual Passholders. I tried again at 5:58 a.m. I was able to start the Park Pass process, but the system froze before I could confirm my first reservation. (I assume Disney rebooted the server.) At 6:03 a.m. I made my first successful reservation for July 11. The second reservation for July 12, went smoothly. The third reservation hit a snag.

It appeared that my Park Pass reservations tied to my September trip was interfering with my Annual Passholder Park Pass reservations. I deleted my September Park Pass reservations and then was able to make my third July Park Pass reservation. I could not re-book my Park Pass reservations for September, but I have time to work that out.

Park Availability is Dynamic and Conditional

Disney is prioritizing Resort Guests over Annual Passholders, and we can assume Annual Passholders are prioritized over other guests. Besides having first access to the Park Pass System, Resort Guests have more availability. Currently, July only has 6 days with partial park availability. Typically Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the first park to sell out. EPCOT is the last park to sell out. The Magic Kingdom usually sells out before Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney is hoping to increase attendance each week. If things go smoothly, the Disney Park Pass System will add capacity. I’m guessing Disney will start with very low availability for days that are already sold out for Annual Passholders.

Annual Passholder Availability Timeline on June 26

After making my Park Pass reservations I watched availability for Park Passes change through the day at https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=tickets,resort,passholder&defaultSegment=passholder. You can view one month, and one Disney guest type at a time. The calendar will show green, for all parks are available; yellow for some parks are available, and gray for no parks are available. If you select a day, you can see which park(s) are available.

July 11-14 started off as yellow as only the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open. Also, notice that by 6:30 a.m. that July 11 and 12 were sold out, but availability returned at 6:33 a.m.

It took longer for August to see parks fill up for Annual Passholders.

What to Expect on June 28, 2020

Expect limited availability for current ticket holders. Plan for the Park Park System to open early, but don’t be surprised if availability does not show up until after 7:00 a.m. Make sure you have tickets linked to all guests on the Disney website, and that you have access to everyone you want to make a Park Pass reservation.

What after June 28, 2020

If conditions improve and demand increases expect Disney increase availability. If you did not get the Park Pass reservations you wanted, keep checking.

Booking Dates for Park Reservations

The Disney Park Pass system is now available to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans.

• Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select hotel Guests with valid theme park admission can make reservations for their length of stay.
• Beginning June 26, 2020, Annual Passholders without a Resort stay can make theme park reservations for up to 3 days at a time.
• Beginning June 28, 2020, existing ticket holders can make reservations for the number of days of valid theme park admission.

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Filed Under: Walt Disney World (FL), coronavirus, Disney Park Pass System, park tickets

Disneyland has resumed construction on the Frontierland gate in Disneyland Park. This $200,000 renovation was started before the park closure back in March.

This renovation calls for the replacement of a pair of 15-foot-tall faux wooden gates and a 16-foot-long marquee along with the widening of an existing bridge at the Frontierland entrance. The completed project will improve pedestrian traffic flow.

The Frontierland gate project is expected to be similar to an earlier Adventureland project that widened the notoriously crowded entryway into the land.

According to Disneyland officials, this project is one of many that needs to be completed before the Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen. Construction has also resumed on other essential projects at both parks.

Source: The Orange County Register

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Filed Under: News, Attractions, Disneyland, Parks & Resorts, Disney construction projects, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Frontierland, Frontierland gate

Disney Loungefly Backpacks are quite popular. For me personally, I prefer crossbody bags as I feel they are more convenient and organized. However, this new Disney Princess Backpack has three separate zipper compartments, making it very organized.

It features the first three Disney Princesses: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. Each zippered section has a different vintage poster print style. It has a black base, with black straps. It is priced at $80.00 and is available at World of Disney at Disney Springs, as well as shopDisney online.

Will this Loungefly backpack make you happily ever after?

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Filed Under: Disney Springs, Cinderella, disney lounefly, disney princess, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White