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There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now!

Disney World has just dropped SO much resort news, our heads are still spinning a bit.

Beach Club Resort

On top of new dining stipulations at the resorts and the virtual chat option on My Disney Experience for guests, stays at the hotels are about to see some huge changes when they re-open. But if you don’t currently have a hotel reservation, Disney World Resort currently isn’t accepting new ones.

At this time, Disney World is focusing on guests who already have reservations and has temporarily halted new bookings. These guests will be given priority access to the new theme park reservation system, and we filled you in on the fact that Disney’s Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green Resorts would be included in that set group.

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort

Even though Disney will not be allowing guests to make new reservations at its hotels during this time, we did find a way you can still stay on property! Since the Swan and Dolphin Resorts are Sheraton hotels and partners with Disney, you can still book those resorts through Marriott’s website!

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The Swan and Dolphin’s website currently list their closure as lasting through July 5th, but it IS possible to book a stay starting on July 1st. And both the Swan and Dolphin Resorts show booking windows throughout Disney World’s theme parks re-opening on July 11th and July 15th.

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Availability may change depending on which room you choose to stay in at the resorts. Right now, there are multiple levels of rooms listed for booking.

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If you book a room at either the Swan or Dolphin Resort, you can copy the confirmation number and link into the hotel reservation section on My Disney Experience.

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For those that don’t have an existing hotel reservation, and want to book at Disney World for when the parks re-open, booking through the Marriott directly will still give you access to the perks of on-site guests, including first access to the new theme park reservation system. However, keep in mind that availability could always change and staying on property does NOT guarantee theme park admission. As Disney starts to roll out more information about resort reservations and the parks, we’ll continue to keep you updated!

Here’s all the information you need to know about Disney World’s re-opening procedures!

Do you have plans to visit Disney World when the parks re-open? Let us know in the comments below!

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Work continues on Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs Coaster

Wandering Oaken

There’s signs of new Disney magic being built at Hong Kong Disneyland. Even though the theme park is still temporarily closed, the work continues on the upcoming Frozen themed roller coaster attraction, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs.

The attraction is inspired by Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Sauna shown in the 2013 Frozen movie. The ride is scheduled to debut in 2021 at Hong Kong Disneyland. The Twitter account, HKDL of Fantasy, provided photos of the current progress on the attraction’s construction.

For those who visit Magic Kingdom, the Hong Kong ride will be similar in comparison to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The concept artwork for Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs show us additional insight on what to expect when attraction is complete. So far, seeing the tracks being installed does offer excitement for Disney fans. But we are eager to see more of the construction progress to learn what else is in store for future riders!

Are any of our fans exciting about the upcoming roller coaster attraction? Will you be planning a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland in the future so you could ride Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs? We will post updates when additional information becomes available.

Source: HKDL of Fantasy Twitter

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NBA teams will be contained to three specific hotels at Walt Disney World night COVID-19 testing

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On June 4, the NBA’s Board of Governors approved to restart the 2019-20 NBA season with 22 teams returning to play and a tentative start date of July 31st at Walt Disney World.

The 2019-20 restart is contingent on an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to use Walt Disney World as a single site for a campus for all games, practices, and housing for the remainder of the season.

According to ESPN, “NBA teams will be contained to three specific hotels within the Disney complex.” Players will be tested for COVID-19 nightly per a post by Scott Gustin on Twitter.

The hotels to house the NBA Players have not been announced yet. Also note that we have not heard any word from Disney on the NBA coming to Walt Disney World, all the information we are getting right now is from the NBA.

July 31 is the tentative start date for the NBA with the Finals ending no later than Oct. 12th.

According to the NBA website a total of 22 teams would return to play this season.

Eastern Conference

  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Boston Celtics
  • Miami Heat
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Orlando Magic
  • Washington Wizards

Western Conference

  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • LA Clippers
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Utah Jazz
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Houston Rockets
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Phoenix Suns

This is based on the competitive format that the BOG approved. The returning teams are the 16 teams in current playoff positions and the six teams that are currently six games or fewer behind the eighth seed in their respective conferences.

For more information on the NBA’s return click here.

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Book a Magical Stay in this ‘Harry Potter’ Themed AirBnb

Book a Magical Stay in this ‘Harry Potter’ Themed AirBnb. Harry Potter fans are booking this new AirBnb faster than a golden snitch in a Quidditch match and we can see why!

Visiting Orlando, Florida for your next vacation? You and your family and friends can immerse yourself in this massive Harry Potter inspired home provided by Loma Homes for roughly $500/night (at the time of writing). With Hogwarts House themed bedrooms, game rooms, in-home movie theater, screened in pool deck, and more, this magical getaway is the perfect place to relax for witches and wizards of all ages.

The popular AirBnb is referred to as “Wizard’s Way” by the host company Loma Homes and is within traveling distance of the major Orlando based theme parks such as Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Walt Disney World Resort.

Photo Credit: Loma Homes

Anyone up for a game of Wizard’s Chess? Hehe. The home features popular locations from the books and films including Hogwarts, the Quidditch field, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9 3/4.

“Welcome to Wizard’s Way, a magical 8-bedroom, 5-bath vacation home at Champion’s Gate. Step inside and find a sorting hat that’s ready to send you to your assigned house (bedroom), each meticulously designed to capture the houses and other themes from the movies. Are you destined to be roaring with the lions or slithering with the snakes? Book now and find out!”

Photo Credit: Loma Homes

To see more photos of the Wizard’s Way home and book your future stay at this Orlando based AirBnB CLICK HERE

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Harry Potter!

Featured Photo Credit/Source: Loma Homes

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We’ve Got ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week!

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks.

Disney Springs

Due to the current global situation, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks will be closed until further notice. Shanghai Disneyland reopened in mid-May and Disney World is REOPENING on July 11th! See all of our coverage HERE. And Disney Springs has REOPENED! Now — we still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

All the News From the Disney Parks

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New DFB Video — RARE THINGS in Disney World and How to FIND THEM!

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: RARE THINGS in Disney World and How to FIND THEM! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

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It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book!

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With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started!

What’s in the DFB Guide?

The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including:

  • A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks.
  • A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience.
  • Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips!
  • Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning.
  • A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic.
  • The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket!

You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020!

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix shared this pretty Disney Plate Set.

WDW for Grownups shared a review of The Polite Pig in Disney Springs.

Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Shrimp Ceviche.

Disney Family shared a recipe for Soup Spoon Cookies.

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