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We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

All the News From the Disney Parks

Disneyland postpones its reopening date until further notice. <— HUGE REOPENING NEWS
Disney World’s Park Pass reservation system is live. <— BIG PLANNING NEWS!
There were some issues with Park Pass system.
Here’s a first look at the Mobile Dine Check-in at Disney World.
2021 Disney World vacation packages are now open for booking. <— MORE BIG PLANNING NEWS
Here are the glitches in the new Disney World Park Pass system.
Splash Mountain to be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. <— HUGE ATTRACTION NEWS
Check out what Cinderella Castle looks like now! <— PEEK AT THE NEW LOOK!
We’re answering all your questions about the reopened Disney World hotels.
We visited all the reopened Disney World hotels. <— REOPENED HOTEL NEWS
Here’s a first look inside a reopened Disney World hotel room.
Seven of the most Disney ways to deal with the rest of 2020.
Self-service laundry is still available at Disney World hotels.
Six weird things that happened to us at the reopened Disney World hotels. And here are 6 surprises!
Disney World is not requiring temperature checks at the reopened hotels.
Avoid these mistakes when making your Disney World Park Pass reservations.
Annual Passholders can now make theme park reservations. Check out the answers to five big questions.
How to contact Disney World when all the phone lines are crazy.
Disneyland updates its cancellation and change policies again.
What if you need to change your Disney World theme park reservation?
These three states are now under a travel advisory for entering and leaving Florida.
Animal Kingdom reservations are full for July 13th. Hollywood Studios is unavailable through July 18th.
What our readers are experiencing with the Disney Park Pass system Annual Passholder launch.
Florida announces a statewide ban on alcohol consumption in bars. <— BIG NEWS
Read more details about Florida’s new alcohol ban.
Florida is rewriting its hurricane policy.
Disney Cruise Line is now offering cruise date flexibility.
Disney’s Aulani Resort pushed back its reservation availability.
Check out what’s new right now in Disney Springs. See more of what’s new here.
What’s up with the Annual Passholder preview at Disney World?
Biggest U.K. travel agency cancels all Disney World vacations until December.
Fencing has been installed in the middle of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort property.
Fantasia Gardens mini golf has reopened at Disney World.
Construction has resumed on Disneyland’s Frontierland gate.
Face shields will be given to select Disney World cast members.
UNIQLO has closed in Disney Springs.
The Disney World Monorail has installed social distancing barriers.
Did you know this about Disney World’s mountains?
The NBA released the schedule for the rest of the 2020 season at Disney World. See more about the season here.
Disney has pushed back the release date for the live-action ‘Mulan.’
There’s a new female-led ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film in the works.
Shades of Green has postponed its reopening.
What to do if your shopDisney face masks are too small.
D23 postpones Destination D to 2021.
The NBA might require more restrictions for players at Disney World.
Disneyland and a union have reached an agreement about returning to work.
Disney has shared an update on current construction projects. See more about ongoing construction here.
What Disney films still aren’t on Disney+?
Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not on the list of hotels reopening.
What’s up with the new virtual chat feature at Disney World hotels?
Check out the progress on the walkway from Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom.
Check out Disney’s new ride invention and this new water ride tech.
Orange County is getting ready to welcome the NBA and MLS to Orlando.
Check out the new trailer for ‘Muppets Now’ coming to Disney+.
Could the government pay for your next Disney World trip?
Adventures by Disney extend cancellations through September 15th.
5 Disney World changes that could stick around forever.
Universal Orlando has laid off an unknown number of team members.
Virgin Atlantic delays return to flights from the U.K. to Orlando.
Tokyo Disneyland announces a reopening date.
What you need to know about taking buses now that Disney World is open.
Disney World to call back equity workers soon. Disneyland is recalling furloughed workers.
What you need to know about the reopening of Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Stroller rentals can still be delivered to your Disney World hotel.
Look at how empty the reopened Disney World hotels were.
Can you still get a celebration button at Disney World?
Check out a reopened swimming pool at Disney World.
See what’s going on with the Monorail and Disney Skyliner.
Disneyland Paris is reopening on July 15th.
Check out the official trailer for ‘Hamilton’ coming to Disney+.

DFB Reviews and Food News

These Disney World restaurants are reopening on July 11th and July 15th. <— RESTAURANT NEWS
What’s the deal with refillable mugs at Disney World?
Here’s how character dining is different in Disney World right now.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar closes one day after reopening in Disney Springs. Check out our review from reopening day here.
City Works Eatery and Pour House new patio has opened in Disney Springs.
Dole Whips are back at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Check out the big changes coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom.
There is Chicken Nuggets Sushi in Disney World!
The 9 Disney World restaurants we miss the most.
Disney World celebrated Stitch Day with a cute cupcake.
Check out the huge cake slices coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.
Another bar has closed in Disney Springs.
Check out our review of the spicy eats at City Works Eatery and Pour House.
One of our favorite spots at Disney World has announced a reopening date.
Check out our review of the reopened Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
What’s a character breakfast like without characters?
We reviewed the reopened Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs.
Could this be the new location for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs?
Raglan Road has updated its menu!
Wine Bar George has a new whiskey and a new cocktail!
Check out the big menu changes coming to Disney World restaurants.
A new donut shop is coming to Disney Springs.
Here’s what is different in a reopened Kona Cafe at Disney World.
Check out this fun new ‘Welcome Back’ cupcake at Disney World.
Here’s what’s different at the reopened Beaches and Cream.
What’s going on with grocery delivery at the reopened Disney World hotels?
See what’s different about the reopened Grand Floridian Cafe.
Two new cupcakes debuted in the bakery case at Erin McKenna’s.
Here’s a first look at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Must-Have Merchandise

Here’s what it’s like to shop in a reopened Disney World. <— SHOPPING NEWS
You can purchase masks and hand sanitizer at Disney World hotels.
Check out the new Rainbow Unicorn Inside Out MagicBand.
We spotted more pin trading Minnie Ears.
Check out the new Hei Hei Cone MagicBand and MORE New MagicBands in Disney World!
We found a fun new rainbow mug in Disney World.
Check out these new Jungle Cruise ornaments.
Take a look at these fun kitchen accessories.
You’ll now find the Maleficent dress in Disney Springs.
Here’s a look at what pin trading looks like at Disney World now.
Check out this new HARVEYS collection featuring Donald Duck.
Check out the new Pocahontas collection from Loungefly.
The new summer collection from Love Your Melon is here.
Check out the new soundtrack from The Imagineering Story.
There’s a new Up charm from Pandora.
We spotted new Stitch phone cases in Disney World.
California Sole is coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Check out these new Baby Yoda bags from Loungefly.
You’ve gotta see these Golden Girls tiki muglets.
We spotted a new Jungle Cruise backpack in Disney World.
Check out these new Toy Story hair scrunchies.

NEW DFB YouTube Videos

The Disney Park Closures — Everything You Need to Know

Here’s what we know about the closures and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ!
Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED
A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation.
What is open and what is closed at Disney World.
Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ!
5 critical points in the new Federal guidelines that could affect Disney World and Disneyland.

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Mouse Cooler Bag.
WDW for Grownups shared a review of B.B. Wolf’s in Disney Springs.
Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae.
Disney Family shared a recipe for a Mickey-shaped Fruit Pizza.

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Even as the Disney parks remain closed with construction halted, we’re still seeing some building permits from Disney World.

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere

Sometimes, there’s work that just HAS to get done! Recently we spotted some permits for Epcot’s Play Pavilion and more, but we’ve got even more interesting documents today.

With everything from MAJOR Disney projects, to third-party construction, to some EMERGENCY work; we’re taking a look at the building permits that Disney has had to file over the past few weeks!

Galactic Starcruiser

We’re starting with the permit that made us the MOST excited! Ready your blasters, we’ve got a permit on Galactic Starcruiser! You might remember when we spotted a permit for the guard shack going up at the upcoming Star Wars hotel, but this time the permit is for the hotel itself!

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art

The new permit, filed May 13th, is for “fabrication and installation of sets” for “Project H.” Now we’re not sure what that H stands for (probably “Halcyon” — the name of the starcruiser) but we DO know that the permit is for the address where the Starcruiser construction is located!

Does this mean it’s starting to look spacey in there??? After all, the hotel is supposed to be themed as if it was a ship flying lightyears away in space.

Galactic Starcruiser Building Permit

We can’t wait to get into Galactic Starcruiser in 2021 — that’s why we’re waiting not-so-patiently for reservations to open this year. After all, with the immersion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re sure that Starcruiser will be a trip to remember. This unique experience will allow the Star Wars story to unfold all around you. How cool is that?

Click here to learn EVERYTHING we know about Galactic Starcruiser!

Starbucks at Disney Springs

Next up, it looks like the Starbucks in Disney Springs might be getting a little bit of a makeover. You might remember that we recently saw a permit for a new Lovepop Store, so things are movin’ and shakin’ in Disney World’s retail and dining complex.

Disney Springs West Side Starbucks

The Starbucks permit, filed May 12th, calls for a “tenant remodel” of the existing Starbucks on the West Side of Disney Springs. Oooooh! We love to stop in at the Starbucks of Disney World to get our caffeine fix, so we’re curious if this means this spot will be getting a new look.

Disney Springs Starbucks Permit

Both Starbucks locations in Disney Springs have reopened (with new a new tasty drink to mark the occasion)! So we’ll be keeping our eyes on the West Side location to see any changes!

Click here to learn more about Starbuck’s reopening drink!

Disney Springs Restaurant Updates

But Starbucks isn’t the ONLY dining location in Disney Springs that’s getting a little bit of an update. Jaleo and City Works Eatery and Pour House are making some updates as well. Since Disney Springs is open, hopefully we’ll get to see these changes pretty soon.

City Works Outdoor Bar in Disney Springs

Both of these new permits were filed on May 14th. Neither of them is for a full remodel, but they do mean that both restaurants are looking for some fun updates.

The Jaleo permit was filed with a design firm to “install new wall-mounted graphics.” Ooh! We can’t wait to see what those look like.

Jaleo Building Permit

Over at City Works Eatery and Pour House, a still very NEW spot in Disney Springs, they’ve filed a permit to install a canopy. Hmm, maybe this spot is looking to expand on outdoor seating in response to the Florida government’s health regulations?

We noticed a to-go drink window under construction on our recent walks around Disney Springs, so it’s possible this canopy could be related to that.

City Works Building Permit

Whatever the case, we’re excited to see the updates to these two spots whenever they get them finished!

Never been to City Works? Click here to learn about the new restaurant!

The Hollywood Brown Derby

WHAT? Construction coming to The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Not exactly. Remember how we mentioned some emergency construction? Well, it looks like the Derby had a little bit of an incident at some point during the closure.

Hollywood Brown Derby

On April 21st, Disney filed a permit for a “kitchen gas leak repair” at the famous Disney dining spot. Yikes!

Hollywood Brown Derby Building Permit

Luckily, it seems that everything is a-ok as we haven’t heard anything from Disney on it. Maybe it’s a good thing that the restaurant was closed when that happened!

Thinking about a meal at the Brown Derby? Click here for our latest review!

Flamingo Crossing

Now we’re taking a look at the retail district Flamingo Crossing. This is a developing project coming to the west side of the property. So far, we know we can expect a Walgreens, a Speedway Gas Station, and A TARGET!!

Flamingo Crossing Building Permit

We’ve already seen a pretty clear plan for the area through a different permit, but it appears that construction teams are set to get started on “new shell buildings” for the property. Shell buildings, like the name says, will act as a shell for the different third-party stores in the complex — yes, like Target. It’s pretty awesome to see some movement on this massive project!

Click here to learn more about Flamingo Crossing

Four Seasons Orlando

Last but certainly not least, we’ve actually spotted THREE permits for the massive renovations going on at Four Seasons Orlando. Though the Disney Springs area hotel is currently closed with the rest of Disney World, we have seen some movement. For instance, they’ve opened their on-site restaurant, Plancha!

Four Seasons Resort Orlando

And apparently, the teams at Four Seasons are also working hard getting permission for all of the work they’re doing on the pool area and beyond. We spotted a permit with the South Florida Water Management District to permit the relocation of some natural resources — we only see these for BIG projects!

Four Seasons Orlando Building Permit

We also saw two more specific permits. One was to remove cabanas and do some paving work on the concrete surfaces at the hotel. The other was filed a few days later to continue work on the concrete slab pathways — most likely around the pool area.

Click here to learn about the reopened restaurant at the Four Seasons!

And there you have it! Things have definitely slowed down in Disney but there’s still some interesting stuff going on! As always, we’ll keep an eye on those Disney permits and report in whenever we find some good ones. Until then!

Click here to check out what ELSE Disney is working on!

Which of these Disney projects are you most interested in? Tell us in the comments!

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