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  • Jun- 2020 -
    19 June
    WDW AP oval sticker with Mickey Mouse head and "Disney Annual Passholder"—a must-have for Disney World fans and passholders.

    WDW Annual Passholder Update Includes Preview Dates & Number of Park Reservation Days Allowed

    Disney has unloaded a LOT of information today! Keep on your toes! Annual Passholder, the latest update applies to you. Disney previously shared they plan to offer Annual Passholder Preview days. Today, the Walt Disney World has been updated with preview dates. You should also not the number of allotted park reservation days shared below. Important Dates for Annual Passholders: The Disney Par

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  • 19 June
    Disney+ logo beside a Broadway-style performer on stage, teasing the theatrical magic Disney+ brings to fans of Disney entertainment.

    Disney+ No Longer Offers Free Trials

    We are super excited with the new releases coming to Disney+ this July. We have learned however, according to The Verge, that the Disney+ free trail is no longer available. Could this be because Hamilton is set to premier on July 3rd with Disney+?   According to The Verge, Disney Plus has appeared to have quietly stopped offering new subscribers a free seven-day trial of the streaming service

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  • 19 June
    MagicBands, Minnie ears, autograph book, and sunglasses set out—ready to kick off the excitement of new Disney Park adventures.

    Disney Announces Retiring of Complimentary MagicBands

    Disney has released a slew of announcements yesterday and today regarding event cancellations, the new Park Pass System, and more. We’ve also learned today, complimentary MagicBands will be retired as of January 1, 2021.   According to Disney: As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic –particularl

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  • 19 June

    New Vacation Bookings for WDW Begin June 28 for 2021; Tickets & Resort Reservations for 2020 On Sale Later This Summer

    Want to book a new vacation to Walt Disney World? While new reservations have not been allowed for some time, Disney has now shared new bookings will begin on June 28 for 2021 arrivals. Tickets and resort reservations for the remainder of 2020 will be on sale later this summer.   According to the Walt Disney World website: By June 28, all Guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort hote

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  • 19 June

    Walt Disney World’s Booking Dates for Park Reservations Revealed!

    Right on the heels of Disney introducing the Disney Park Pass System for reserving theme park visits to Walt Disney World, Disney’s website reveals book dates as follows:   Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will begin a phased reopening on July 11—with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15. To enter a park, both a park reservation AND valid admission for

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  • 19 June
    Cinderella Castle gleams with vibrant lights at night, a magical sight for Disney fans, still captivating after event changes.

    Walt Disney World Announces Full List of Cancelled Events, Tours & Other Experiences

    Yesterday the big announcement came that Walt Disney World is cancelling Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney H20 Glow Nights, and is offering a modified EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival called “Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival”. Today, Disney updated their website to reveal a full list of cancelled events, tours and other experiences as shared below:    Rest & Re

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  • 19 June
    A colonial-costumed performer and the Muppets tease Disney+ July premieres, promising a lineup fans won’t want to miss.

    What’s New On Disney+ in July!

    It’s hard to believe July is just around the corner! As you work on your grilling skills and do your best to keep cool in the summer heat, Disney+ is dishing out all sorts of goodies for July.   Of course, the one release that seems to be the most popular is Hamilton debuting in July. The Disney+ Hamilton special event was originally scheduled to debut in October 2021, but Disn

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  • 19 June
    Toy soldiers march down Main Street, while a trumpet player performs by the Christmas tree during Walt Disney World’s holiday celebration.

    Disney’s Update on the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World

    Yesterday, we shared an update from Walt Disney World regarding changes to their fall activities which spiked much discussion. Now guests are starting to look at the Christmas season, in particular Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party For the fall, Disney announced they are cancelling Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Hallo

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  • 18 June
    Minnie and Mickey Mouse in Halloween costumes celebrate by World Showcase Lagoon, posing at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival sign.

    Disney Cancels Halloween Party & Announces Modified EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

    Disney announced an update on seasonal events at Walt Disney World, including an update on the annual EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Check out all the details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog: As we prepare for the reopening of our theme parks next month, we’re taking a measured and deliberate approach to our planning that applies appropriate new health and safety measures. We conti

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  • 18 June
    Dr. Pamela Hymel beams beside a cheerful Mickey Mouse statue at Disney Parks, embodying the spirit of magical entertainment.

    An Update on Disney Parks from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel

    The reopening of the Disney Parks is on the way next month and Disney wants us to keep in mind that their continued focus is on health and safety. Today, we receive an update from the Disney Parks from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel as shared by DisneyParksBlog below:   Dear Guests, As we continue with the phased reopening of Disney locations around the world, I wanted to update you on our

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