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News: Disney Is Suing Orange County in Florida Over Property Tax Appraisal

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 12, 2020

Walt Disney World takes up thousands upon thousands of acres in Florida.

Cinderella Castle

And it should come as no surprise that Disney has to pay a LOT of taxes on said acreage.

But, according to The Orlando Sentinel, the amount of money Disney should pay in property tax, is well, to be debated.

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Disney is suing Property Appraiser Rick Singh over its property taxes, saying that its 2019 property tax appraisals were too high. The company has filed a dozen lawsuits in the Orange Circuit Court.

Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom

According to Singh spokeswoman Beth Watson, “[Walt Disney World] had been undervalued for decades by previous property appraisers.” Meanwhile, Disney spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler said, “As we have shared before and as a matter of public record, we have challenged the property appraiser’s assessments and we will continue to dispute the errors by the property appraiser as any property owner in Orange County would do.”

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According to Disney’s lawsuit, Singh listed the value for EPCOT at $539 million, Magic Kingdom at $504, Animal Kingdom at $435 million, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at $394 million. Disney didn’t say what it thought its resort’s value was, but called Singh’s numbers “excessive.”

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Lawsuits between Disney and the Orange County Property Appraiser’s Office are a regular occurrence. According to the Sentinel, this has been happening every single spring since 2016, and Disney has “dozens of court cases” pending.

Epcot Monorail

When this latest lawsuit gets resolved, you KNOW we’ll keep you updated.

What do you think of Disney’s latest lawsuit? Let us know in the comments!

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MagicBand Orders and Customization Are BACK Ahead of Disney World’s Reopening!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 12, 2020

Walt Disney World resort hotels are getting ready to reopen soon, like, really really soon.

Boardwalk Entrance

And as guests get ready to head back to Walt Disney World, things are getting back to normal on My Disney Experience.

Today we noticed that MagicBand selections and alterations are BACK for future check-ins at Disney World hotels!

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When going to your reservations on Disney World’s website, you can once again pick the color of your MagicBand, choose to upgrade to a customized MagicBand, or decline a MagicBand!

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While this can always change again, this is a HUGE development for those planning to head to Disney World this summer. Previously, Disney World temporarily SUSPENDED MagicBand orders after the park closed. But they seem to be back now! However, Disney has yet to update its official website reflecting this change.

MagicBands

There are a LOT of changes coming to the check-in process and Disney World hotels in general in anticipation of a reopening, so your MagicBand is going to be more important than ever before. And you’re going to want to make sure it’s cute (as well as functional), so be sure to customize it before your stay!

Are you staying at a Disney World hotel this summer? Let us know your plans in the comments!

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Disney World’s Military Promotional Tickets Get An Extension Through September 2021!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 12, 2020

Walt Disney World has been closed since mid-March, meaning that a number of park tickets for this spring have had their dates extended.

Early Morning at Cinderella Castle

We know that multi-day park tickets have been extended through September 26th, 2021, and that Annual Passes for those who paid in full can be extended, and now a DIFFERENT ticket option has been extended as well.

Today, DFB reader @TX_Watts sent us a screenshot that showed that Disney Military Promotional Tickets have had their usability extended through September 26, 2021.

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Those who have purchased this type of ticket will see the new dates in their My Disney Experience app.

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Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are set to reopen on July 11th, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. These tickets WILL be valid starting then, however, you will need a reservation to enter the parks using Disney World’s new advance reservation system.

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Luckily for those in the military, guests staying at Shades of Green WILL have priority access to the new reservation system, just like those staying at other Disney World resort hotels! The reservation system is not live yet, but you know when it is, we’ll let you know how to maneuver it!

Are you planning to use a Disney Military Promotional Ticket this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Construction Update! Work on the Walkway From Disney’s Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom Has Started Again!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 12, 2020

It’s been a while since we’ve seen construction progress at Disney World since all projects were put on pause shortly after the shutdown.

Cinderella Castle Construction Before the Closure

But today, we’ve seen a lot of action happening at the resort today as some hotels are preparing to reopen on June 22nd along with the theme parks on July 11th and July 15th. The Disney’s Skyliner gondolas are back out, not to mention the walls around Homecomin’s new outdoor Shine bar have come down!

And thanks to DFB Reader@bioreconstruct, we got to see Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom was receiving her royal beauty treatment again! Now, our eyes-in-the-sky reader has just captured a few images of the movable bridge that is expected to join Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Magic Kingdom!

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Polynesian Resort guests should be able to access and use this bridge as well.

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Do keep in mind, Disney has not commented on this bridge, so things are still a bit up in the air in terms of details. But we’re pretty excited by the potential that Magic Kingdom could be that much more accessible from these two resorts.

Are you excited to see construction has resumed at Disney World? Let us know which project you’re hoping will be completed by the time you visit in the comments below!

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News: The Rest of The Disney Springs Food Trucks Are Slated to Reopen This Afternoon

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 12, 2020

While 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck reopened a weeks ago and Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck just reopened yesterday, we’ve been waiting on the rest of the Disney Springs Food Trucks to open back up!

Disney Springs Food Trucks Before The Temporary Closure

And while we saw the Mac and Cheese Food Truck and the new Hot Diggity Dog Food Truck roll into town earlier this week, we just found out they’re opening today.

We spoke with a Cast Member today who confirmed both trucks will be reopening at 4PM!

Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck

Rev up your engines and motor on over to Exposition Park on Disney Springs’ West Side for a taste of the good life! And you’ll become our new personal hero if we spot you wearing THIS at the reopening!

Have you ever visited the Disney Springs Food Trucks? Tell us which one is your favorite in the comments below!

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