One way Disney is moving forward is by not opening every resort on site right away. Current onsite resort openings are limited and other resorts will reopen in phases.

This phased reopening has been frustrating for some travel clients I have spoken with. Disney regulars all have their favorite resorts and it may not be available at this time. I suggest using this unique time to try a resort you haven’t stayed at before, you may just find a new favorite!

On June 9th Disney reopened 2020 ticket and package sales to the general public, with some great deals for Florida residents and passholders traveling between now and September 30th. These deals are up to 35% off your resort hotel.

I feel Disney is first rolling out offers to Floridians and Passholders because Floridians don’t have to worry about the quarantine in place orders since we live here. If you plan to travel into Florida from some states, there is a mandatory 14 day quarantine order in effect before you can enjoy all our state has to offer. Some states have a similar order in place once you return home after visiting the Sunshine state. Make sure you know what is required of you before you book your travel. A reputable travel agent will be able to make sure you are aware of all the rules in place at the time of your travel.

As Disney reopens other changes are happening as well. Some things are changing daily and will continue to change now that the theme parks are opening. Just this week a few things that have been changed or updated:

• Neck gaiters are not allowed to be worn as a face mask Your mask must be at least 2 ply, cover your nose, mouth, and chin, fir snuggly but comfortably against the side of the face, and have ear loops or ties.
• Disney’s Magical Express will not currently retrieve your bags from the baggage claim. You must claim your bags and take them with you to the bus. You must also bring your bags with you to the bus when you depart from your resort vacation.
• Much to the delight of Star Wars fans, you no longer have to arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before the park opens to join the virtual queue to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The virtual queue will open, as availability allows, at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm daily to allow guests a chance to experience one of the park’s newest attractions.

I’m sure more tweaks and changes will come as Disney reopens Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this week. As guests, our job is to follow the rules, have fun, and be nice! All of the videos I watched of the cast member and passholder preview days have me excited and counting down the seconds until I am at the Magic Kingdom this Thursday, July 16th! Make sure you are following me on Instagram, Blog Facebook, and Travel Facebook for all my in park updates. next Monday’s blog post will have a full post about my first visit back.

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Top Travel Posts of 2016

5. The Lion Guard Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Unfortunately, the Lion Guard Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was a short-lived. This scavenger hunt through the park to find the characters of the Disney Junior TV show, The Lion Guard was a fun added adventure to your family’s day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Thankfully, Disney keeps adding these fun, interactive activities to their parks. Who knows what they will think of next.

4. New Summer Fun at Walt Disney World

While this post outlines lots of new offerings that started in the summer of 2016 at Walt Disney World, all but two are still available to guests. The “Frozen Games” are no longer taking place at Blizzard Beach. Also, “Jungle Book: Alive with Magic barely lasted the summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We saw this show and June and we were bored, especially after the long wait to get into the theater.

You can now ride Frozen Ever After and meet Anna and Elsa in their Sommerhaus in Epcot. I highly recommend Mickey’s Friendship Faire in the Magic Kingdom as well as many of the other new events and attractions that were unveiled this summer.

3. 2016 Candlelight Processional at Epcot

The 2016 Candlelight Processional at Epcot was an amazing experience as always. This year we saw Robby Benson narrate the Christmas story and I swooned! He even did a little of his Beast voice in his opening and closing remarks! As always, there was a wonderful selection of narrators sharing this Christmas tradition.

2. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016

We love attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and 2016 was no exception. It really helps us Floridians get in the Christmas spirit, especially while temps are still in the 80s! The Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and the Holiday Wishes Fireworks are not to be missed.

1. Top 10 Must-Dos at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Even though we haven’t been invited to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party the last 2 years, I wanted to make sure you knew what not to miss. This is our #2 favorite Disney event all year, second only to Candlelight Processional. Check out this post, or pin it for later so that you know what not to miss when you attend next year’s event.

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