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With Cast Member and Annual Passholder previews happening at Walt Disney World this week, we are learning how strict Disney is being regarding face coverings. Apparently neck gaiters do not meet Disney’s face covering requirement.

Twitter user Theme Park Shark is reporting that neck gaiters are not allowed in the Disney parks. Gaiters don’t have loops or ties which is a requirement according to Disney’s new health and safety regulations.

In order to visit Disney World, all guests ages 2 and up must wear a face covering.

The Disney World website states that all face coverings should:

• Fully cover an individual’s nose and mouth and allow the Guest to remain hands-free
• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops
• Be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable

There’s no word if Disney will allow neck gaiters if they have ear holes. If you are planning on visiting the parks, wear a traditional face mask to be safe.

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Cinderella castle is almost ready to welcome you back!

The Magic Kingdom might look a bit different the next time you visit it because Cinderella castle is getting a royal makeover! Say goodbye to the grey and blue and hello to pink, gold and blue!

The transformation for the 50th anniversary is almost complete and is magical with sapphire dusting on the blue rooftop and gold trim to make the iconic spires sparkle in the sun.

The castle has had a few transformations in the past as well like the birthday cake for the 25th anniversary in 1996 and when stitch vandalize it in 2004.

But this one is for sure the best transformation yet. You will not be disappointed once you see it on your next visit!

Magic Kingdom Park is reopening on July 11th. Do you have your reservation ready?

Credit: Disney Parks

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This year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be different than in previous years. This year the festival will debut July 15 when Epcot reopens and will continue into the Fall.

The “Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival” will be the longest festival in Disney World history. It will blend floral fun from the annual flower and garden festival with global goodies of the food and wine festival.

There will be more than 20 signature global marketplaces, including Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean. Additional tables will be in place throughout the park where guests can stop and remove their face masks to enjoy dishes while maintaining physical distancing.

Guests will also be able to take photos in front of the newest topiary, Remy, in the France pavilion. 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise will be available to purchase as well.

Will you be visiting during the festival this year?

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Beginning July 15, the Disney Skyliner will be operating once again at the Walt Disney World Resort. We now know more information on how social distancing will work on this transportation option.

Disney issued a press release that stated the following regarding resort transportation for the reopening:

“Transportation – Capacity and guest density is limited for complimentary Walt Disney World guest transportation, and guests are required to wear appropriate face coverings at all times during their journey. Buses and Monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties.

Party groups will be required to maintain physical distancing while aboard Disney watercraft. Disney Skyliner will load one party per gondola when it returns to operation July 15, 2020. For those arriving in their own vehicles, auto plazas will offer cashless payment; parking lot trams will not be available at this time.”

Before the COVID-19 closure, Skyliner parties were combined to maximize capacity aboard each gondola. Now each party will get its own, private cabin. Disney Skyliner hours will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM for EPCOT, and 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Have you been on the Skyliner before? How do you like this form of transportation?

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Want to learn how to get a 5 stars island in animal crossing?

Well this class from Outschool will help you to know how to deal better with Tom Nook!

Here you will learn to manage your island and bells. During the classes you will discuss home loans, when is the right time to pay them off, how to build relationships in your community, how to expand your island and increase your money.

It’s very important to consider that in order to take this class, students should have:

• An interest in Animal Crossing New Horizons
• Permission to access other students islands through Nintendo friend codes or codes
• Nintendo online

The class is $45 per learner age 5-12. It will take a week to complete it with 5 classes of 2 hours and 30 minutes each.

If you are interested in this summer camp, you can register here! 

Credit: Outschool

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