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Disney World has implemented lots of new precautions to keep guests and Cast Members safe now that the parks are reopening. One of the biggest changes has to do with physical distancing. All parties are asked to maintain six feet of space between themselves and other guests at all times.

If you’re a pin collector, you might think this new safety regulation would make pin trading a thing of the past at Disney World. But we’re here to tell ya — that’s not the case! In fact, we’ve seen pin trading happening at a few places INSIDE the theme parks recently between guests and Cast Members!

Before the closures, pin trading typically involved Cast Members wearing lanyards or pouches covered in pins that were available for trade. Some retail locations, front desks of resorts, and Guest Relations locations also had pinboards or books for guests to look through. Guests would pick out which pin they wanted, and then trade one of their pins in exchange.

We stopped by Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom to ask if there was any new info regarding pin trading. Previously, we’d heard from Cast Members when Pin Traders reopened in Disney Springs that there would most likely be some form of pin trading taking place, but that it would be modified from previous experiences.

The Guest Relations Cast Members informed us they didn’t have any pins for trading just yet, but they did have plenty of free celebration buttons to choose from.

But, as we were exploring some of the gift shops at Magic Kingdom, we spotted a real live pinboard at Fantasy Faire’s cash register! Guests can still pick out which pin they’d like to trade, and the Cast Member will remove it from the board and give it to you! You’ll drop the pin you’re trading into a container and they’ll clean it before placing it on the board.

Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, our friend Instagram user @MichaelDoesDisney spotted a new sign clearly detailing step by step the pin-trading experience we had yesterday at Fantasy Faire.

And yesterday, one of our team members who was in Disney’s Animal Kingdom spotted a whole pin trading experience next to Primeval Whirl in Dino Land, U.S.A.!

This was the largest board we’ve since the closures and the Cast Members asked us to help spread the word!

We also swung by Animal Kingdom’s Pin Station to see if they had begun pin trading yet. For now, the Cast Member told us they’re still working on a plan so we’ll continue to monitor them and let you know when it returns!

In fact, we’ll keep updating this post and let you know about any additional pin trading locations we can find, but for now, you can get the scoop on Disney World’s 2020 pin trading event which will be happening online!

Find out which newly-reopened Disney World resort hotel has pin trading here!

Are you a pin collector? Let us know if you’re excited to see pin trading returning to the parks in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, disney merchandise, Disney News, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, dino land u.s.a., Disney World, fantasy faire, Guest Relations, Pin Collector, pin station, pin trading, primeval whirl, reopening, social distancing, sterilize

Loungefly is a HUGE fan of creating colorful gear. The bright rainbow Mickey collection added some cheer to our day and the classic Pocohantas Colors of the Wind collection was incredibly beautiful.

Well, they’ve done it again! This new Loungefly line combines rainbow pastel colors with a touch of Mickey Mouse to really add to the cuteness!

Oh boy! This summer collection takes the iconic Mouse we all know and love and mixes it up with light blues, pinks, and yellow. For now, you can find the collection on their website. The small crossbody bag for $65 might just be our favorite. The bag comes with a removable strap, but the cute and discreet Mickey Mouse handle allows you to carry it by your side!

Ok, stop us now before we empty our bank accounts! We love the pastel color patterns on this classic Loungefly backpack. Note the rainbow handle too! The backpack is $75.

You’re gonna need a wallet to match that bag! Pastel Rainbow Mickey is cute to boot! This wallet costs $40.

Look at Mickey striking a pose! The rainbow element is a bit more subtle as each Mickey is colored with a different shade of pastel colors. The small crossbody bag is $65.

Want a smaller accessory to add to your Loungefly collection? The Mickey Poses wallet for $40 is small enough to pack around and cute enough to add a little brightness to your day.

We can’t wait to load up our rainbow backpack and head out for a sunny summer adventure! Mickey, we gotta say, you pull off pastel real nicely. We can’t wait to see what Loungefly brings us next!

Pastel ain’t your thing? Check out this NEW Star Wars Loungefly line that is out of this galaxy!

What do you think of the new Loungeflys? Let us know if you’ll be grabbing one for yourself!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Disney News, Featured, News, disney backpack, disney bags, Disney merch, Disney merchandise, disney wallet, disney x loungefly, Loungefly, merch, merchandise, mickey merchandise, mickey rainbow pastel, rainbow backpack, rainbow pastel backpack

FuelRod announces the availability of the “Founders” status in recognition of the continued support and loyalty of the most valued customers and “early adopters” (*) of FuelRod’s world-first, power-on-the-go program. The creation of the “Founders” status also resolves pending litigation against it pertaining to changes in its policies regarding charges for swapping its devices.  As a Founder, the customer can continue to enjoy free, unlimited swaps at any FuelRod kiosks. There is no cost to eligible customers to become a Founder.

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, Disney World, fuel rod, FuelRod, FuelRod Kiosks

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort officially opening to guests starting on July 29th

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort are reopening for guests on July 29th.  Reservations are now available at www.swandolphin.com.

“With the Disney parks reopening, we are thrilled to open our doors again,” said the hotel’s newly appointed area general manager, Sean Verney. “We are committed to providing a relaxing and revitalizing experience but doing so in a responsible manner.”

In preparation for reopening, the property has implemented Our Commitment to Clean, a new set of policies and procedures for cast members and guests to address the unique challenges presented by the current pandemic environment.

The new procedures were developed in conjunction with experts from the fields of medicine and public health and include cleaning protocols throughout each step of the guest’s journey and through every physical space in the hotel.

Guests who have reservations at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort are now eligible to access Disney Park Pass system to make park reservations. Guests must have valid theme park admission. Follow the link for more information on the Disney Park Pass system. The Walt Disney World theme parks are scheduled to reopen in phases on July 11 and July 15.

The key components of Our Commitment to Clean include:

• Enhanced Cleaning – cleaning efforts will be increased across all areas of the hotel, with special attention paid to high-traffic spaces and high-touch surfaces
• Physical Distancing – restaurants, meeting spaces and other public areas will have reduced seating capacities; signage and stanchions throughout the property will assist with proper distancing in lines
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment – face coverings will be required for all cast members and required for all guests in public spaces

A full overview of the policies and procedures can be found at: www.swandolphin.com/importantinfo.

The hotel will continue to host meetings and groups, working with each to customize their events under strict new standards. Groups interested in booking a meeting can visit www.swandolphinmeetings.com.

“We’re ready!” said Verney. “While much of the world has changed, our goal remains the same – to deliver a magical experience for our guests  – and that’s what we plan to do.”

In case you missed the news Annual Passholders can now book additional days in Disney’s Park Pass System

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Resorts, Walt Disney World, Disney World, Disney World Resorts, Swan and Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

You may recall that back in the fall of 2019, it was announced that FuelRod — the service with locations sprinkled around Disney that allows you to pay once for a portable charger and then swap it out for a free one each time you needed more power — would begin charging for swaps at Disney properties. You may also recall that that announcement was met with predictable outrage from the Disney community, that a class action lawsuit was filed against the manufacturer of FuelRod, and that FuelRod reversed course and kept the swaps free. Well, what you may not realize is that while that resolved the issue in the short term, the lawsuit continued. The matter has now been settled, however, and we finally know how this service is going to work going forward.

In conjunction with the settlement, FuelRod has agreed to the creation of what it is calling a “Founders’ Club,” and if you owned a FuelRod as of that October announcement, you’re eligible to become a member. The focus of the lawsuit was that in conjunction with the initial purchase, FuelRod promised to provide “Free Unlimited Swaps,” and as part of the settlement, they have agreed to provide that for members of the Founders’ Club. You’ll download an app, create an account, and any time you need to swap out your device, the app will give you a QR code that you will scan at the kiosk. That QR code will allow you to swap for a fresh charger for free, even if FuelRod chooses to charge new customers to swap going forward.

To take advantage of the settlement, and become a member of the Founders’ Club, you need to do the following:

• Sign up here by completing a brief questionnaire within the next three months.
• Download the FuelRod Mobile app (iOS — Android).
• Set up an account using the same email address as indicated in the questionnaire. 

If you are already a user of the app or otherwise in FuelRod’s database, watch your email for a message that will allow you to quickly click to verify your eligibility.

For any questions or assistance in verifying and activating their account, customers can call FuelRod’s customer service number (844) 383-5763, or send an email to support@fuel-rod.com.  If you have any questions about the litigation, you can contact James Rosemergy, who represented the Plaintiff in the case.

Consumers who did pay to swap their device at any time will have the charge automatically refunded to the card used to pay for the swap without further action on their part. This agreement applies to the current generation of FuelRods only, but FuelRod has not announced plans to introduce a new version, and has agreed to refrain from doing so for a minimum of two years.   

The post FuelRod Litigation Ends, Current Users Eligible to Continue to Get Free Swaps appeared first on TouringPlans.com Blog.

From our friends at touringplans.com
Filed Under: Disneyland (CA), News, Technology, Walt Disney World (FL), Fuel Rods, FuelRods