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Here’s What You NEED to Know About Making a Disney World Park Pass Reservation for Your Entire Party!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 21, 2020

It has been a WEEK in Disney World news!

Food and Wine Festival 2019

We’ve shared some wild stuff recently, like the brand new version of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival that debuts July 15th, the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (still crying a little bit), and the announcement for ALL the rides and entertainment re-opening in the parks.

Sounds like a lot, right? Well, Disney has ALSO released information on the Disney Park Pass, which is Disney World’s new mandatory theme park reservation system. The system will go live TOMORROW, June 22nd, at 7 AM EST for guests with existing hotel reservations and valid theme park entry to schedule their visits to the parks.

Cinderella Castle

Although we’ve given you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make reservations through Disney Park Pass, things can be a little bit confusing since there are so many different situations to consider. And, our number one priority here at DFB is to help you with your vacation and planning needs (and keep you up to date on all the Disney news!).

China Pavilion

We’ve been seeing a lot of confusion over how regular ticket holders and Annual Passholders would be able to make reservations together. Since Annual Passholders will only be able to make 3 park reservations at a time starting June 26th and regular ticket holders can make reservations on June 28th, your Disney plans are probably going to see some major changes.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder

At this time, we understand that Passholders with a hotel reservation should be allowed to book for the length of their hotel stay, but if your party has both Annual Passholders and regular ticket holders, you may need to make two different park reservations at this time. Disney has stated that all guests must have valid park ticketing, but your type of admission may prevent you from making a certain amount of reservations.

©Disney

If you have a hotel reservation, but multiple kinds of tickets within your party, you’ll still be able to book together as a group due to your hotel stay. But if, for example, you have a local friend looking to visit with you for the day, even if you’re synced in My Disney Experience, they may need to book their Park Pass separately. Keep in mind that this can always change.

Beach Club Resort

As Disney releases more information about specifics, we will continue to keep you updated. Since things keep changing and evolving, let us know if you have any questions! We will do our best to help you find the answers that you need.

When will you be returning back to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Celebrating the New Tri-Circle-D Ranch, Home to Heritage and Happy Horses

Post author By disneyparks.disney.go.com
Post date June 21, 2020

With the phased reopening of our Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re excited to welcome guests back to the campground with a fresh new barn at Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Our animal care team continues to take great care of our horses, and are thrilled to share this magnificent milestone at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Celebrating the New Tri-Circle-D Ranch, Home to Heritage and Happy Horses

Tri-Circle-D Ranch has a long history of housing “The Happiest Horses on Earth,” as it was part of Walt’s vision to bring horses to Magic Kingdom Park much like he did in Disneyland. Tri-Circle-D Ranch was established before opening day of Walt Disney World Resort, making his wish come true.

Back in August, we shared that our horses and ranch team were receiving a beautifully enhanced new barn, with plenty of space for play time, pony rides and more. The new stable features larger stalls for the horses, including 10 additional stalls – all equipped with automatic water stations. The barn is more than twice the size of the original barn with two tack rooms, a wedding harness room showcasing tack for Cinderella’s ponies and the return of the museum dedicated to Walt’s love of horses.

Along with the museum, our horses themselves brought an iconic piece of Disney history back to the barn—the 1907 Dragon Calliope. Walt Disney purchased the horse-drawn musical wagon for Disneyland Park in the 1950s, and it is currently on display at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Watch the horse-powered move below:

But that’s not all that’s new at Tri-Circle-D Ranch! Last week, we shared the newest addition to our animal collection, Violet, a pony foal born right here at the new stable. Violet is already finding her independence as she plays around in the pastures and enjoys running around with her mom, Elsa, for some quality bonding time.

The ranch is a quick trot away from its original location, just around the corner from the bus loop by Pioneer Hall. To learn more about horses and many of the other animals in our care, visit DisneyAnimals.com.

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How Will the NBA Keep Its Players Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Officials Have to Say.

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 21, 2020

It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!

NBA Experience

While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.

According to the ESPN, the NBA will still be holding its season in Walt Disney World, despite the recently expressed concerns from the association. Since Florida has had a skyrocketing number of cases recently, NBA officials have worried about bringing the 22 teams to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his confidence in the “NBA’s bubble concept” during a virtual meeting with the players and officials. During this meeting, there were concerns expressed about how the hotel housekeepers and custodians may not have to undergo COVID-19 testing, even though they will be in the areas NBA players will be staying on Disney property.

Bob Iger and Adam Silver ©Disney

NBA spokesman Mike Bass has also stated that they are “closely monitoring the data in Florida and Orange County and will continue to work collaboratively with the National Basketball Players Association, public health officials and medical experts regarding our plans.”

NBA Experience

The league recently sent out a detailed guide about what precautions would be taken, including specific staff at NBA hotels, once-a-week room housekeeping without the players and staff present, the use of personal protective equipment and distancing measures from the Disney Cast Members, and non-Disney team bus drivers who will be subjected to testing.

Gran Destino at Disney’s Coronado Springs

NBPA executive director Michele Roberts has also noted “that access to the campus is severely limited” and that they will implement more health and safety measures and restrictions if they are deemed necessary. The NBA teams will begin playing their season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 31st. Since this is an evolving situation, we will continue to keep you updated!

Will you be watching the NBA season when it airs soon? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Here’s Where You Can Find the Always-Sold-Out Baby Yoda Plush OUTSIDE of Disney World!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 21, 2020

The Baby Yoda craze hasn’t slowed down, and we can’t blame anyone! He’s just too cute!

Here’s Where You Can Find the Always-Sold-Out Baby Yoda Plush OUTSIDE of Disney World!

“The Child” from Disney+’s The Mandalorian ©Disney

While one Baby Yoda Plush has disappeared and reappeared in Disney Springs and the Build-a-Bear Baby Yoda Plush keeps selling out online, we’ve been seeing Baby Yoda stuff fly off the shelves quicker than the little green guy can eat a frog!

Buuut, even if you can’t snag the plush from the World of Disney, there are still ways you can “secure the asset” to take home with you.

Baby Yoda Plush

While many different places have started to release their own versions of the plush, this particular Baby Yoda is actually available at multiple locations for the same $24.99 price tag outside of Disney World.

Baby Yoda Plush

You can pick up Baby Yoda from places like Amazon, Walmart, and Target online! Plus, there’s even the option to get him in person from the stores that have availability (so you can binge The Mandalorian while you cuddle the Baby Yoda Plush TONIGHT).

Baby Yoda Plush

Since other stores have LOTS of Baby Yoda items, this is “the way” of grabbing sold-out Baby Yoda stuff if you REALLY want to acquire another bit of Star Wars merchandise. We can never get enough of the sweetest Force user around!!

Take a look at the COOLEST Star Wars Backpack ever here!

What is your favorite Baby Yoda item you’ve seen in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 21, 2020

We’re just a few short weeks away from being able to explore the big blue World again since Disney World will be re-opening on July 11th and July 15th!

NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance

Disney has been giving us the details on everything we can expect when we’re back in the parks, like what Character Cavalcades we’ll be able to spot in Magic Kingdom and which places we’ll be able to shop at in Hollywood Studios.

If you’re looking forward to hopping on your favorite attractions again, Disney has also told guests all the rides that will be open in each park (we’re excited to see that the Haunted Mansion made the cut).

Haunted Mansion

Since this is an evolving situation, however, Disney has to update many of its statements consistently to fit with new guidelines. And, that means that some attractions that may have been previously scheduled to re-open will no longer be a part of the rides and entertainment available to guests during the initial re-openings in Disney World.

Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom WILL be Reopening

At this time, Turtle Talk with Crush and The Festival of the Lion King are no longer available in EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Although Disney didn’t make an official statement, the attractions were quietly removed from the list of re-opened locations that we shared with you.

The Seas

While we don’t know when Turtle Talk with Crush and The Festival of the Lion King will return in Disney World, we expect it will be when Disney feels that the experiences will be able to fit with health and safety guidelines. While it may be disappointing to some to see these rides remain closed, most of the other rides in Disney World will still be re-opening next month.

Festival of the Lion King

We will keep you updated on more attraction and experience updates as this is an ever-changing situation!

Here’s the ultimate guide to everything re-opening in Disney World!

What attraction are you the most excited to visit again? Let us know in the comments below!

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