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Many changes are coming to Walt Disney World when the resort reopens. One of those changes involves dining reservations. Guests will now be able to check-in for their dining reservations via their mobile device.

Mobile dining check-in via the My Disney Experience App will be available for select table-service restaurants. This new feature will allow guests to maximize their vacation time while also limiting contact with others.

Here’s how it works:

• When your check-in window arrives, you’ll receive a push notification prompting you to check-in via the app. Or, you can begin the check-in process by scanning a QR code located in the restaurant’s lobby. There’s no need to visit the host stand to check-in.
• From the push notification or QR code, you’ll be able to check-in for your reservation—and confirm your arrival time and party details.
• Once your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specified location.

Mobile dining check-in is just one of the ways Disney is implementing social distancing at Walt Disney World Resort. Check out the other changes coming to Disney World in our articles below:

• Disney World to Begin Testing New Contactless Security Scanning System
• What changes are coming to Walt Disney World before they reopen in July?
• Changes to Disney World Merchandise when Walt Disney World reopens next month
• Changes to Disney World Transportation When Walt Disney World Opens Next Month
• Changes to Disney World Dining when Walt Disney World reopens next month

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Filed Under: News, Disney Food, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, Disney Dining, disney restaurants, Mobile Check-In, My Disney Experience App

Guests with upcoming reservations to Disney World have a multitude of new health and safety procedures to be aware of before they even leave home! But there’s more to preparing for your next Disney World vacation than linking your park admission to My Disney Experience.

Another new measure to be aware of before leaving home comes in the form of a health acknowledgement, which was recently added to Disney World’s website.

Guests who wish to come to Disney World may not exhibit any symptoms that could possibly be linked to the coronavirus. Although it seems like this may be on the honor’s system, the acknowledgement does state that guests who display symptoms including (but not limited to) fever, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, and coughing “must not enter Walt Disney World Resort.”

Guests wishing to visit Disney World must also abide by the acknowledgement that they have not been in contact with anyone with confirmed or suspected symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine and are not under any self-quarantine orders. This acknowledgement is preceded on the website with Disney’s warning regarding the virus.

Disney is making it abundantly clear that by visiting Walt Disney World Resort, not only do you acknowledge that you are free from any symptoms related to the virus, but that you also “voluntarily assume all risked related to exposure.” Similar signage can already be seen around Disney Springs.

There’s a lot to keep straight these days, from knowing how dining in Disney World will look different when the restaurants reopen to preparing for your resort stay. Before you arrive, be sure to also stay up to date on all the latest reopening news by clicking any of the links below!

Do you have upcoming travel plans to Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Featured, Walt Disney World, coronavirus, Disney World, disney world health measurements, Disney World reopening, Global health crisis, health acknowledgement, health and safety precautions, health and safety procedures

We’ve been watching A LOT of Disney movies lately, and while these films are fresh in our mind, we’re pitting them against each other in our Disney Movies Throw Down Bracket!

Round two of the tournament is OVER, and there have been some SHOCKING upsets!

Let’s see what animated classics are still in the running and which have been left in the dust.

The Results

Round Two had some incredibly hard choices (though The Incredibles got knocked out by Finding Nemo in Round One…)!

Right off the bat, there were some DIFFICULT choices to be made between some all-time Disney classics. We were feeling some seriously mixed emotions choosing between Inside Out and Coco, but in the end,  Coco pulled of un poco loco victory.

And HOW did you guys even pick between The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast?! Both feature ICONIC princesses, beloved soundtracks, and beautiful animation. But, Beauty and the Beast was the Belle of the ball.

There were a few upsets in round two as well. 101 Dalmations moved on instead of Sleeping Beauty. And while we know Mike and Sully have their fans, the Monsters Inc. duo beat out Finding Nemo.

And now, round three is upon us…

Round Three

Round three of the throwdown begins TONIGHT on Instagram, and we’re sorry to say, the choices are not getting any easier. In fact, they may be getting a little lot HARDER!

There’s another major princess showdown between Snow White and Cinderella. Honestly, both of these classics are SO good and SO deserving, we’re not even sure who to pick. And the choices for modern classics are NOT easy, either.

We’re constantly singing the songs from Frozen and Moana at the top of our lungs, how can you even choose between the two?! And when it comes to perfect Pixar films, Up and Coco are at the top of our lists…but only one can move on. SIGH…you can check out the entire bracket as it stands below!

You guys know the drill! Get ready to vote in our Instagram live stories tonight! We have our popcorn ready and are just WAITING to see how this all turns out!

If you want to do your OWN Movie Throw Down, download a blank one here!

What movie do YOU hope will get through the next round? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Just moments ago, we shared with you a few new details regarding NBA players being able to invite friends and family to Disney World after they advance through round one.

And now we’ve just learned which Disney World resort hotels the teams will be calling home sweet home while they finish their 2020 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex!

NBA analyst Shams Chariana has just posted on Twitter the NBA teams were able to pick which Disney World resort hotel would host them based on their seeding.

Sources: NBA teams Disney hotels based on seeding:

-Grand Destino: Bucks, Lakers, Raptors, Clippers, Celtics, Nuggets, Jazz, Heat
-Grand Floridian: Thunder, 76ers, Rockets, Pacers, Mavericks, Nets, Grizzlies, Magic
-Yacht Club: Blazers, Kings, Pelicans, Spurs, Suns, Wizards

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2020

It looks like the Bucks, Lakers, Raptors, Clippers, Nuggets, Jazz, and Heat will stay at the swanky digs of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort’s new Gran Destino Tower which just opened last year.

We had a feeling this Disney World resort would be a contender since it boasts so many business-level amenities even though it’s technically considered a moderate resort! It’s also very close to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex which will make for a quick commute!

Click here to take a photo tour of Gran Destino Tower to see where some of your favorite NBA players will be staying!

Meanwhile Thunder, 76ers, Rockets, Pacers, Mavericks, Nets, Grizzlies, and Magic are expected to stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.

The Grand Floridan Resort is a deluxe resort and one of the posh-est hotels on Disney World’s properties.

And finally, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be taking in the Blazers, Kings, Pelicans, Spurs, Suns, and Wizards!

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is also a deluxe hotel at Disney World and shares one of the nicest resort pools on property with its neighbor, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, although Stormalong Bay won’t be open during the initial reopening period.

Charania also shared a few details about some of the new NBA-level amenities the players will be enjoying during their Disney World stay including a players-only lounge, 24-hour concierge service, and lots of entertainment offerings including ping pong and even yard games. And even though players won’t be permitted to play around at the theme parks, they will be allowed to attend other teams’ games.

In NBA’s ORL campus:

– Hotel amenities: players-only lounge (NBA 2K, TVs, gaming), pool/trails, barbers, manicurists, pedicurists
– 24-hour VIP concierge
– Daily entertainment: Movie screenings, DJ sets, video games, ping pong, pool, lawn games
– Players can attend other games

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2020

We also learned Disney chefs will be preparing daily meals for the NBA athletes and there will also be a special room service option for them. Teams can bring up to a 35-person traveling party with them to Disney World when the NBA season starts back up on July 31st.

Sources: NBA teams have been informed of required positions for 35-person traveling party: athletic trainer; strength/conditioning coach; equipment manager; team security official.

Each team can include a player’s private personal trainer, massage therapist, or security.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2020

So far, we don’t know if or how the NBA finishing its 2020 at Disney World will impact any of your vacation plans, but we’ll let you know as soon as we find out more info!

Have you ever stayed at one of these Disney World resort hotels? Which one would you have picked? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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We’re one step closer to the full return of Disney World dining.

Disney has been working on their dining system. Some old features have returned (we can make Advance Dining Reservations again soon!) and some new features have been introduced. The Mobile Dine Check-In feature, for instance, will allow guests to skip the host station. With the announcement of the new feature, Disney released a few maps of ALL the restaurants that will have the Mobile Check-In option. Let’s take a look at this list, and talk a little bit about what it means!

Magic Kingdom

Four of Magic Kingdom’s nine table service restaurants will receive the Mobile Dine Check-In feature. Those restaurants include the following:

• Be Our Guest Restaurant 
• Cinderella’s Royal Table
• Liberty Tree Tavern
• Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

Epcot

In Epcot, we can expect to see a few favorites with the new feature when they open. The restaurants are:

• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
• Biergarten Restaurant
• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Rose & Crown Dining Room

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will see Mobile Check-In added to four restaurants:

• Hollywood & Vine
• Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
• 50’s Prime Time Café
• Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

There are no restaurants listed from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at this time.

Disney’s BoardWalk

There is only one restaurant receiving the new feature at Disney’s BoardWalk — Flying Fish.

Resort Hotels

The majority of restaurants that will offer Mobile Dine Check-In are spread out across the Disney World resort hotels. The full list is as follows:

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

• Boatwright’s Dining Hall

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• Olivia’s Café

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Sanaa
• Boma – Flavors of Africa
• Jiko – The Cooking Place

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

• Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• ‘Ohana
• Kona Café

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• California Grill
• Chef Mickey’s

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Artist Point

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Citricos
• Grand Floridian Café
• Narcoossee’s
• 1900 Park Fare

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

• Ale & Compass
• Cape May Café
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• Sebastian’s Bistro

This list features several restaurants that do not yet have a reopening date. Their inclusion means that we can expect them to have Mobile Dine Check-In when they open, but there is still no official opening date for many of these locations.

It is also an interesting note that the list actually includes several character meals and buffets. Though we don’t know when we will enjoy these dining experiences again, it does appear that Disney is working towards their return.

On the other hand, some of these listed spots are set to reopen with some of the resort hotels on June 22nd. Keep in mind that this list may change if more restaurants get the check-in capability.

We’ll be reporting in on whether or not the Mobile Dine Check-In is available and how it works as these restaurants open. Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest dining and Disney World reopening updates!

Click here to learn about how Disney’s Mobile Dine Check-In feature will work! 

What restaurants on the list catch your eye? Tell us in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Disney News, disney parks, disney resorts, Featured, Table-Service, Walt Disney World, Disney World, disney world dining, Disney World reopening, Disney World restaurant reopenings, disney world restaurants, Mobile Dine Check-in