food IS a theme park
In order to help manage attendance, Disney World has implemented a theme park reservation system — which means that there’s one more element that guests will need to plan for their vacation!
You’ll be walking THOUSANDS of steps each day.
As with all new processes, there is likely to be a bit of a learning curve — and since we know how important Disney World vacation planning is, we’re here to help! Here are five mistakes you’ll want to avoid while making your theme park reservations!
Frozen fans will soon have even more new content to enjoy!
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If you’re still obsessing over Frozen 2 and you just can’t let it go, we have some great news — Disney+ is releasing Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 later this week!
Downtown Disney is scheduled to reopen on July 9th.
An Empty Downtown Disney During the Disneyland Closure
Disney had previously shared information about new safety measures that will be taken when the Disneyland parks reopen on July 17th. And now we have more details on the health and safety precautions that will be in place at Downtown Disney!
Disneyland is taking another step towards reopening!
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Disneyland Resort is scheduled to begin a phased reopening starting with Downtown Disney on July 9. Both Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure are set to follow, reopening on July 17th.
While Disney World has shared a ton of information about what to expect with the reopening of hotels, restaurants, and theme parks, we’ve still had some lingering questions.
Disney Strollers
And with the focus on decreasing contact and increasing sanitation being major components of Disney World’s phased reopening, we were especially curious to find out if and how stroller and scooter rentals would be impacted. Here’s what we found out!
Now that select Disney World Resort hotels and restaurants have reopened, we’re here to check out the experience and report back!
Grand Floridian Cafe
We headed to Grand Floridian Cafe to see how the new restaurant procedures are being implemented. Let’s take a look inside!
While most character dining is suspended in Disney World, Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Rivera is the one location currently offering a modified character dining experience.
Topolino’s Terrace | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel
And, while we know there will be a number of changes to the dining experience, including a limited menu, we stopped by Topolino’s Terrace to see what it’s actually like on reopening day!
One of the ways Disney World will be encouraging guests to reduce contact upon reopening is by utilizing the Mobile Order service at eligible quick-service restaurants.
Captain Cooks on Mobile Order
But for table service restaurants, Disney World has added a new feature to its My Disney Experience app called Mobile Dine Check-In so that once you arrive for your dining reservation, you can bypass the host stand. Let’s see it in action!
Here’s a little something extra you can give to the Disney-loving dad in your life!
Father’s Day Coupon ©Disney
Disney has released FREE printable coupons you can use to spread magic this Father’s Day!
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has officially debuted the brand new barn at Tri-Circle-D Ranch!
The New Barn at Tri-Circle-D Ranch! ©Disney
The barn is ready just in time for the Resort to welcome back guests on June 22nd. And despite the closure, the animal care team has been hard at work taking care of the horses and getting them settled in at the new barn!
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