food IS a theme park
On March 14th, Disney Cruise Line decided to halt all departures until April 12th, but today we’ve just seen their timeframe extended.
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
And while we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with all of Disney’s closure announcements, Disney Cruise Line has now canceled all sailings through April 28th.
As many of you already know, our hospitals are facing critical supply shortages, especially in parts of the country that are being hit the hardest.
Ponchos and Umbrellas Sign at Disney World
One of these places is New York City and recently one of our DFB readers reached out to us on behalf of the medical workers in her community who are risking their lives right now to save others.
It’s hard to find a bright side to Disney World being temporarily closed.
Magic Kingdom
But shockingly, it’s actually not totally impossible. Now that everyone and everything is slowing down around us, we thought we’d take a moment to figure out some of the good stuff that might actually come from this whole experience when Disney World reopens!
Even though we were pretty bummed when Disney World and Disneyland recently extended their temporary closures, we were hoping maybe some good news might come out of it for Annual Passholders.
Main Street, U.S.A.
You see, recently Universal Studios also announced they were postponing their reopening, but they told their Annual Passholders monthly payments were being deferred. We were wondering if something similar would happen for Disney’s Annual Passholders, too!
While Disney was hoping to have guests back in its U.S. theme parks by April 1st, a LOT has happened since that original closure announcement was made.
Disneyland Main Entrance
And now that Disney’s officially extended its closure for Disney World and Disneyland, what does this mean if you already had a trip planned?
Disney World has fallen into a deep slumber since closing its theme parks on March 16th.
Magic Kingdom
And while Disney officials were tentatively planning on re-opening Walt Disney World Resort April 1st, the temporary closure has just been extended.
You already know how much we enjoy playing games here at DFB, especially now that we’re celebrating Treat Yo’ Self Tuesday for DFB Spirit Week with you!
No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream
So let’s play another one! This one’s real QUICK and EASY!
Like the rest of the Walt Disney World hotels, Shades of Green, a Disney World resort for military members and families has closed its doors temporarily.
©Shades of Green Resort
Owned by the United States Department of Defense, the resort is located near Magic Kingdom.
It’s true many as workers across the country are being released from their jobs as a result of these recent events.
Cinderella Castle
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest industries hit as leisure travel and public gatherings in event spaces as well as restaurants and bars is against the law in many states right now.
Looking for a little escape from “all the crazy” that is right now? Usually, we’d just head to the parks to blow off a little steam… Sadly since THAT isn’t really an option right now, let’s just say we’ve had to start seeking out some alternative means to get our Disney fixes!
Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World
And luckily for us, before we could ever officially declare ourselves insane for wearing nothing but PJs for the last week and a half, Disney has always managed to reel us back from the BRINK!
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