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Disney World Says Services For Guests With Disabilities Will Resume When The Parks Reopen

We know a lot of you guys have TONS of questions about Disney World now that the theme parks are officially set to reopen on July 11th and July 15th!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

And while there have been a bunch of updates regarding Disney’s Magical Express as well as a character meal that’s expected to resume and many hotel services that are being tweaked, we just learned some info regarding Disney World’s services for guests with disabilities.

Disney World has confirmed Disability Access Service (DAS) will operate the same as they did prior to the theme parks’ temporary closure. Upon reopening, guests with disabilities will be able to ride Disney World’s attractions through the same process as they could before the closures.

Disney World

Guests with disabilities will need to go to Guest Relations to obtain the Disability Access Service pass on their MagicBand (or likely a physical pass if they’re not using MagicBands) that will be valid the length of their stay. They’ll be able to go to an attraction and receive a return time, same as pre-closure. Once it’s time to ride, guests will be directed to an alternative entrance for boarding.

Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

For more information, guests can contact Disney World’s Disability Services at (407) 560-2547 or email them at disability.services@disneyparks.com.

Click here to read about the 10 things we can’t wait to do when Disney World reopens!

Which attraction are you the most excited about riding when Disney World reopens? Let us know in the comments below!

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SeaWorld Orlando Reservations Only Available For Select Days of the Week

Orlando theme parks are working through the reopening process, and things are a little different!

©SeaWorld

SeaWorld is set to reopen one month ahead of Disney on June 11th. Today, a new reservation system launched to help SeaWorld Orlando to limit capacity in all of their theme parks, but the process might have told us something else. It appears that reservations are only available for select days of the week. So, by the looks of it, SeaWorld may remain closed select days of the week for the time being. Take a look!

When selecting our date for our reservations, we noticed that many of the calendar dates were blocked out or marked as “Closed.” SeaWorld park, for instance, is not currently accepting reservations for Tuesdays or Thursdays after the initial reopening date.

SeaWorld Reservation System

As for Aquatica, the park is marked as “Closed” on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Aquatica Reservation System

Discovery Cove has the fewest days open each week after the initial opening. The reservation system is only accepting reservations for dates Friday through Monday. As of now, these limited days are reflected from the June reopening through the end of 2020.

Discovery Cove Reservation System

This is the first we’ve noticed any sign of SeaWorld only opening select days of the week so we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for what this means! Keep up with DFB for more Orlando theme park coverage!

Click here to find out how to make a reservation for SeaWorld parks!

What do you think these blocked out dates mean? Tell us in the comments! 

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Disney Magic Sailings Cancelled Through Oct. 2nd

Disney Cruise Line has suspended all Disney Magic sailings through and including the October 2 departure.

In light of this cancellation, for guests who are not paid in full, Disney will automatically refund any payment made toward the booking. This refund will be processed back to the original form of payment, but may be delayed due to the high volume.

For guests who are paid in full, Disney is offering the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a future sailing that commences prior to March 31, 2022, or a full refund. The credit has been automatically added to their account.

For guests who purchased the Adventures by Disney Cruise or Escape Package on six of the sailings as part of their vacation, the package will automatically be refunded back to the original form of payment.

Impacted departures include:

  • 8/5 – 8-Night Northern Europe
  • 8/13 – 7-Night Northern Europe
  • 8/20 – 10-Night Northern Europe
  • 8/30 – 7-Night Norwegian Fjords
  • 9/6 – 7-Night British Isles
  • 9/13 – 5-Night Western Europe
  • 10/2 – 10-Night Westbound Transatlantic

Adventures by Disney Cruise or Escape Packages

  • 8/5 – 8-Night Northern Europe: 8/2 Copenhagen Escape and 8/5 Northern Europe Cruise Package
  • 8/13 – 7-Night Northern Europe: 8/10 Copenhagen Escape and 8/13 Northern Europe Cruise Package
  • 8/20 – 10-Night Northern Europe: 8/17 Copenhagen Escape
  • 8/30 – 7-Night Norwegian Fjords: 8/28 London Escape
  • 9/6 – 7-Night British Isles: 9/4 London Escape
  • 9/13 – 5-Night Western Europe: 9/11 London Escape

From our friends at chipandco.com
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Two Disney World Area Hotels have Extended their Closures

Two Disney World area hotels have recently extended their closures. The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are located on Disney property, however, they are not Disney-owned, so they set their own reopening dates.

The previous reopening date stated on their website was July 6 which would’ve given guests another option for staying on Disney property when the parks reopen.

The Swan and Dolphin website now states that the hotels will be closed through July 29, 2020. The site also gives more information for guests with reservations:

“For guests with existing reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates that are typically more restrictive, we will allow full changes or cancellation without a charge up to 24 hours prior to arrival, as long as the change or cancellation is made by July 29, 2020. Please note that any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability and any rate differences.

For guests making new reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates, from today until July 29, 2020, we will allow the reservation to be changed or cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Please note that changes to the reservation will be subject to availability and any rate differences.”

As of now the only Disney Resort hotels that will be open when the parks reopen will be DVC resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The parks are scheduled to open July 11 (Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom) and July 15 (Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios).

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News: Disney Cruise Line Cancels ALL Disney Magic Sailings Through Early October

It seems like every few weeks we hear that Disney Cruise Line is canceling more sailings.

©Disney Magic

The most recent set of cancellations suspended all sailings through the end of July and Alaskan sailings through mid-September. Now, Disney has announced another round of cancellations suspending Disney Magic Sailings through early October. Let’s look at the affected bookings!

The Disney Cruise Line website references the cancellation of all Disney Magic departures through October 2nd. The Disney Magic makes up all European departures, effectively suspending European cruises through the fall.

DCL Website Screenshot

The new sailings that are impacted include the following:

  • August 5-13
  • August 13-20
  • August 20-30
  • August 30- September 6
  • September 6-13
  • September 13-18
  • October 2-12

©Disney Cruise Line Returns to Greece

Those being affected by the sailings are being offered “the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing or a full refund.” If you are affected by a canceled sailing, you should receive an email from Disney Cruise Line with the next steps. If you booked through a travel agent, they will contact your agent. No action is needed on your part at this time.

For more information on the way the global health crisis is affecting the Disney company, check out the links below.

Have you been affected by a Disney Cruise Line cancellation? Tell us in the comments!

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