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Cinderella Castle Photo Update: Take a Look at the Castle Construction in Magic Kingdom!

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

It’s a bittersweet day, as we take our last trip to Magic Kingdom before the Disney World parks close as a precaution due to the coronavirus.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

While we were checking out the crowds on the last day before the closure, we also took a peek at the Cinderella Castle refurbishment progress!

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Some Jaleo Restaurants are Temporarily Closing Due to Health Concerns

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With the parks at Disney World preparing to close amid coronavirus concerns, some Disney Springs locations are still considering next steps.

Jaleo

As of press time, Disney Springs will remain open during the park closure, but some individual locations are still choosing to temporarily shut their doors. Some stores have announced that they will be temporarily closed and House of Blues is cancelling several scheduled events. Another location that might be impacted is the Spanish restaurant, Jaleo.

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Here Are the Transportation Options Available At Disney World During the Lengthy Closure

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With the parks closed until at least the end of March in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Disney World has scaled back the transportation options available to guests.

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The Disney World parks will be closed from the end of the day on Sunday, March 15th through at least the end of the month. While Disney Springs and Disney Resort Hotels are scheduled to remain open at press time, it appears there will likely be reduced transportation options available. PLEASE NOTE: This post has been updated with NEW information regarding Walt Disney World transportation as of March 16, 2020. 

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House of Blues in Disney Springs Announced Event Cancellations Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak

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House of Blues has announced event cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

House of Blues in Disney Springs

As the situation with the coronavirus continues to progress, House of Blues in Disney Springs has announced that they will be cancelling some upcoming events to protect guests and crew members.

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What’s New at Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century, and All-Star Resorts: New Drinks, Mulan Merch, PLUS a McDonald’s Update!

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

We’ve got a brand-new Disney World update for you! We did some resort hopping to see what we could find at Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century, and the All-Star Resorts!

Cars Building at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

And just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we found some festive drinks and merchandise!

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Here’s What Disneyland Will Refund During Its Lengthy Closure

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In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Disney has announced the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Disney has already closed the parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo and Disney World and Disneyland Paris closed shortly after.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

The parks closed beginning the morning of Saturday, March 14th, and were initially currently scheduled to remain closed until the end of the month. Disneyland Resort Hotels remained open until Monday, March 16th, so guests had time to make necessary travel arrangements. Initially, Downtown Disney was to remain open during the park closure, but Disney later announced that it would be closing March 20, 2020.

On March 27, 2020, Disney announced Disneyland would remain closed “until further notice.” 

Disneyland has released information for guests who have already purchased resort stays, vacation packages, made Advance Dining Reservations, and more. Here’s what guests can expect to receive as far as refunds or future use of tickets, experiences, and more.

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ALL DAY Happy Hour Special Coming to Disney Springs for a Limited Time!

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Hi, All! If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs. Here at DFB our thoughts are with all who have been affected. While the parks are closed, we will continue reporting and writing articles our readers will need and use once the parks reopen. Thank you for your support.

 

It looks like the end of the rainbow must be in Disney Springs! You can find your pot of gold at STK Orlando with this St. Patrick’s Day special!

STK Sign

If you’re searching for a good deal in Disney Springs, you’re in luck — STK Orlando just announced a St. Patrick’s Day special!

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Here Are ALL of the Times in History That Disneyland and Walt Disney World Have Closed!

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In 2020, Disney theme parks shut down all over the world due to the global pandemic.

Disney World During Its Closure

It was an unprecedented move, with all of the parks staying closed longer than they ever had before. We saw the closures of Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland due to the virus first, then the other parks around the world followed, with Disneyland Paris being the last to reopen. But just how rare is the closure of a Disney park? Let’s take a look back at all of the times Disneyland and Walt Disney World have closed in the past.

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Check Out All The Egg-Cellent Easter Menu Offerings in Disney World!

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Easter will be hopping up on us before we know it! And Disney World sounds like a pretty great place to celebrate!

Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny

And why not celebrate with an amazing meal! If you’ll be in Disney World for Easter, you’re in luck — because many of the restaurants in Disney World have announced special holiday menus!

And since we know that you’ll need to save up your searching skills for the Easter egg hunt, we gathered a basket full of them for you here!

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The Rooms at Animal Kingdom Lodge Have Been Renovated! Take a Look at These Before and After Photos!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is known for its gorgeous theming and attention to detail. So when we heard that the rooms had been renovated, we had to go check them out!

Animal Kingdom Lodge

With all of the recent resort changes in Disney World, like upgrades at Caribbean Beach Resort and the opening of the Riviera Resort, we were excited to see what the renovations at Animal Kingdom Lodge would bring! Let’s take a look at some before and after photos of the rooms!

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