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Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

Another fan favorite store has reopened in Disney Springs. Goofy’s Candy Co reopened this week and they have a couple of new safety measures in place.

Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

The main door out front is now an entrance only and the side door is the exit. They are monitoring how many people are in the shop at once.

Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

Goofy’s Glaciers wasn’t open when we visited on Thursday. Also they have changed the arm on the bulk candy. There is a much longer pole to fill your bulk candy bags to minimize the chance of your hands touching the candy.

Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

The actual candy counter was still open. There’s a fun poster of Goofy reminding everyone what to do before going on duty.

Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

There are social distancing markers on the floor for the candy counter and register areas.

Photos and Video: Goofy Candy Co Reopens in Disney Springs

It was great to see Disney Springs slowly get their stores back up and running and we were excited to walk around Goofy’s Candy Co again. It wasn’t exactly the Confectionary on Main Street but it works for now! It was so great to see some Mickey-shaped treats again.

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Aerial view of Cinderella Castle Construction before reopening!

With Cinderella Castle construction announced earlier this year, we now have an aerial view of Cinderella Castle construction to see how the process is coming along right before the planned reopening of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! The royal makeover is in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the animated feature film Cinderella. With plans to update the blue into a royal blue as well as introduce some rose gold and gold colors to the castle. Previously, the work was quickly halted due to closure of the park following the global pandemic. However, due to the scheduled reopening, work has restarted again as shown by the aerial view of Cinderella Castle construction photos!

Aerial View of Cinderella Castle Construction Photos

The aerial view of Cinderella Castle construction photos was shared by twitter account Bioreconstruct, check out the tweet below!

As you can see from the photos, the royal blue update suits the castle so well, making it more distinctive and gives the castle an update! Likewise, the tallest spire is now completely gold which is simply beautiful!

Aerial view of Cinderella Castle Construction before reopening!
Photo Credit: @bioreconstruct on Twitter

From the back of the castle, you can see the rose gold walls and the gold walls continuing well ahead of the reopening, which is due to be Jully 11th.

Aerial view of Cinderella Castle Construction before reopening!
Photo Credit: @bioreconstruct on Twitter

Another aerial view of Cinderella Castle construction shows how much work has been completed in construct to the colors of the turrets adjacent to the castle.

Aerial view of Cinderella Castle Construction before reopening!
Photo Credit: @bioreconstruct on Twitter

More work is still required before the completion of the planned construction. As you can see, the surrounding Fantasyland buildings are needing to be updated from the former color scheme.

Aerial view of Cinderella Castle Construction before reopening!
Photo Credit: @bioreconstruct on Twitter

We are simply loving the updated color scheme of Cinderella’s Castle and feel really excited about the park’s reopening thanks to the aerial view of Cinderella Castle construction photos thanks to Bioreconstruct!

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Filed Under: Refurbishments, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, Cinderella’s Castle, cinderella’s castle construction, Magic Kingdom, magic kingdom walt disney world, walt disney world cinderella’s castle

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Disneyland is Sending Emails to Guests with Reservations Through July 22

Disneyland is Sending Emails to Guests with Reservations Through July 22

Disneyland Resort has announced a phased reopening of its theme parks next month. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will plan to reopen on July 23. The Disneyland Hotel will open at a later date.

Guests with an upcoming Disneyland reservation from June 28-July 22, 2020 are receiving notifications that their stays will be impacted by the current closure and they may modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations or Walt Disney Travel Company packages.

Below is a sample of the email guests are receiving:

“Dear Guest:

We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us will be impacted by several closures.

While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and well-being of our Guests and employees remain Disneyland Resort’s top priority.

Pending state and local government approvals, we currently plan to reopen Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel on July 23. The Disneyland Hotel will reopen at a later date.

Unfortunately, this means we are unable to accommodate your upcoming hotel room reservation. If you have already modified or canceled your upcoming Disneyland Resort hotel room reservation or Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package, no further action needs to be taken.

If you’re interested in modifying your existing travel dates, reservations are currently available for travel dates July 23, 2020 and later.

To provide additional flexibility, we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through July 22, 2020.

If you are unable to reach us before your check-in date for such time period, you will not be penalized or assessed Disney-imposed fees for cancelling your Disneyland Resort hotel room reservation or Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package after your check-in date.

Note that some package components are nonrefundable and subject to third-party operator cancellation policies. You should work directly with any third-party operators you have used to book any parts of your vacation package that were not booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company, including flights, travel protection and car rentals.

To cancel or modify your reservation, please contact the Walt Disney Travel Company at (714) 520-5050 between the hours of 8:00 AM PST and 7:00 PM PST, 7 days a week. If you are a Canada resident, please call (800) 496-6337.

If you originally booked through a Travel Professional, please reach out to them directly if you have questions or would like to reschedule.

We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we work hard to respond to all inquiries.

Sincerely,
Disney Destinations LLC”

If you have a Disneyland reservation and you booked through a third party, you will need to contact them to modify or cancel your reservation.

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Disney Cruise Line Offering Discount on Select Fall Sailings

Disney Cruise Line Offering Discount on Select Fall Sailings disney cruise line

Disney Cruise Line has been closed and has canceled many sailings this year. However, Disney’s ships are expected to resume sailing soon. Disney Cruise Line is even offering a 25% discount on select fall 2020 sailings.

The discount applies to the following sailings:

  • 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on August 14, 2020, aboard the Disney Dream

Your cruise ship brims with relaxation and fun for all—including multiple pools, whimsical waterslides, adults-only areas and experiences, Broadway-quality stage shows, and imaginative Disney dining. Cap off this whirlwind tropical tour with a day-long sojourn to Disney Castaway Cay, our private island retreat.

$831 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay on August 28, 2020, aboard the Disney Fantasy

Get ready to put in some major island time! This sailing to The Bahamas gives you a chance to play the day away at Disney Castaway Cay, our private island retreat—not once, but twice! Boasting a vast array of activities from water and sand sports to bike rides and beachside barbeques, there’s never a shortage of fun things to do.

$783 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $75 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on August 31, 2020, aboard the Disney Fantasy

Call upon historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or water park fun at Atlantis Aquaventure. Head to Disney Castaway Cay—our own piece of paradise in The Bahamas—where games, watersports and private beaches await. Back onboard, soak up Broadway-style shows, enchanting themed dining, delightful deck parties and activities for the whole family.

$780 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $77 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 6, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Celebrate Halloween with treats, tricks and spooky surprises—from elaborate décor to themed entertainment—and call upon historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort. Head to Disney Castaway Cay, our private island in The Bahamas, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$752 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 10, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Unearth spellbinding surprises with Halloween on the High Seas—it’s a spook-tacular experience you’ll never forget! Sail to historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort, and drop anchor at Disney Castaway Cay, our private island paradise, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$752 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 14, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Set your sights on the thrills and chills of Halloween with family-friendly treats, tricks and spooky surprises on board the ship—from elaborate décor to themed entertainment. Voyage to sun-kissed Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort. And drop anchor at our private island paradise, Disney Castaway Cay, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$732 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

Below are a few additional details:

  • Valid for new bookings only.
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests and is non-refundable.
  • Full legal names of all Guests are required at time of booking and no name changes are allowed.
  • Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability.
  • Rate does not include gratuities or Port Adventures.
  • Not combinable with Disney Vacation Club Points.
  • The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other Disney offers or discounts.
  • Rates are in U.S. dollars.
  • Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

If you’d like to take advantage of this discount, head to Disney Cruise Line’s website or contact your travel agent!

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Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes

Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes Orange County

Taxes! Taxes! Beautiful, lovely taxes!

Those who watched Disney’s animated Robin Hood movie might remember this particular Prince John quote. Unfortunately, taxes are something Disney is not excited about these days. The Walt Disney Company is suing Orange County’s Property Appraiser, Rick Singh, over their Walt Disney World property taxes. Disney argues that their 2019 property tax appraisals are too high.

In the past week, Disney filed a dozen lawsuits in the Orange Circuit Court over the property tax assessments for their theme parks, resorts, employee buildings and other structures on its sprawling property. However, Beth Watson, spokeswoman for Rick Singh’s office, disagrees with Disney’s complaints. Her office believes that Walt Disney World Resort was previously undervalued for decades by property appraisers.

“Again this year, the Disney organization has chosen use the court system to dispute the value of its property in Orange County and thereby pay reduced property taxes that would benefit area infrastructure and public schools,” Watson said. “The Orange County Property Appraiser looks forward to defending these values in court on behalf of the citizens of Orange County, so that Disney’s responsibility to the community is upheld.”

According to the Orange County appraisers, the assessed value for the four theme parks includes:

  • Magic Kingdom – $504 million
  • Epcot – $539 million
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – $394 million
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom – $435 million

Even though Disney argues that the assessed property values are excessive, the company hasn’t stated what they believe the true values should be for the Orlando area theme parks. It’ll take time before any determination is made regarding the disputed property taxes and assessed values.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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