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Disney World has just announced the dates of its annual passholder previews!
Magic Kingdom
But Disney World APs aren’t the only folks who’ll be welcomed back before the parks reopen to the general public!
Disney World isn’t even open yet, but the last few hours have sure been a crazy ride!
Big Thunder Mountain
And here’s the thing: now that the proverbial flood gates have opened, Disney World info seems to be gushing OUT! In addition to finding out Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is now starting July 15th, MagicBands will no longer be given to resort guest for free next year, and Mickey’s-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party being canceled, even more details about Disney World’s attractions and entertainment have come spilling out!
We were just about to leave Disney Springs this afternoon when something caught our eye!
Disney Springs
And while it might not be as fancy as other modes of transportation such as the monorail or Disney’s Skyliner gondolas (which we’ve also seen out-and-about recently!) it gets the job of gettin’ around at Disney World just as well!
At the start of the parks’ temporary closure, all of Disney’s Skyliner gondolas were put away for safekeeping.
Disney World
And while we just saw the carousel at Disney Springs’ marketplace spinning along with Cinderella Castle receiving her royal makeover, you won’t believe what else we just saw!
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 will be the new home of the NBA, hosting the rest of the 2020 season for 22 teams.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
But while NBA players won’t be allowed to roam the theme parks during their downtime when they’re being housed at Disney World, one very big Disney fan has something to say about it!
While we’re all about dishing up Disney news, we recently went to Universal Studios to do a little theme park reopening recon!
Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal
And while we don’t know exactly what Disney World’s theme parks will be like when Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopen on July 11th followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th, we do have a better idea of you can expect!
Earlier we reported some Disney World restaurants and hotels had started notifying their employees about returning to their jobs. With Disney World reopening on July 11th, there is a lot to do around the parks and there are lots of new procedures that Cast Members need to learn.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
And while Disney hasn’t officially released a statement, thousands of furloughed employees are also gearing up to go back to work at the parks.
Now that California Governor Gavin Newsom says theme parks may reopen in Phase Three, Legoland has just proposed its reopening date.
Legoland
The theme park located in Carlsbad, California is hoping to reopen on July 1st.
Earlier, we shared that Chapek had spoken out about why the parks would be opening in July.
Bob Chapek
Now, Chapek has expanded on his initial statements going into a bit more detail as to why the park is choosing to open over a month after other theme parks like Universal Studios, which is reopening June 5th.
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