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News: We Couldn’t Say No To This NEW Annual Passholder Magic Band in Disney World!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 20, 2020

On top of all the news that’s just dropped today about the attractions, entertainment, and more in the parks, Disney World has been updating how Annual Passes will be working when Disney World re-opens.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder

And with a brand new piece of unique merchandise, Passholders can get ready to go back to their favorite parks in style!

If you’re ready to greet Donald Duck again or take a terrifying (but awesome) drop into the Twilight Zone on the Tower of Terror, then you def need the new 2020 Annual Passholder MagicBand!

Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand

The red band features Donald with his famous sourpuss mug in front of the Tower of Terror (do you think he got a little too scared?)…

Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand

…with the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder logo on the opposite side! Since free MagicBands will be discontinued starting next year, we’ve got an excuse to stock up on different MagicBands to match our outfits! ;D

Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand

You can get the new Annual Passholder MagicBand for $29.99 at Pin Traders in Disney Springs! And, you can pick up something from a Hollywood Studios’ store to match it when the parks re-open soon!

When will you be going to Disney World next? Let us know in the comments below!

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News: Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance Reportedly Won’t Use Boarding Groups At Reopening

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 20, 2020

It’s been quite the day so far with exciting news coming out of Disney World. For those itching to get back to Galaxy’s Edge when Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens in Disney World on July 15, they may be happy to know that many of the major attractions and shops will be open.

Lieutenant Beck on Rise of the Resistance

And yep — the reopening list includes the fan favorite Rise of the Resistance! This attraction has been the must-ride choice since it opened in August of 2019.

But we’re also getting word of another MAJOR development that will change the way we’ve come to experience “getting in line” for this ride!

We just confirmed via the Disney World website chat system that Disney World will not use any virtual queues (i.e lines for rides that are managed digitally, so you “join” them from a smartphone app). This was a possibility we had discussed in the past, and we know now that it looks like only standby (regular, good ol’ ride lines) will be available for Disney World’s rides and attractions.

Further, reporter Scott Gustin confirmed that this mandate includes Rise of the Resistance.

NEW: Disney has told Cast Members there will be no virtual queues used for attractions when parks reopen. This includes Rise of the Resistance. Single rider lines will also not be utilized.

This information has not been posted online (yet) but Cast Members have been informed.

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) June 20, 2020

That’s right, as of right now (things change ALL the time, however) if you want to join forces with the Resistance and take on the First Order, it sounds like your ONLY option will be a traditional standby queue. In addition to no virtual queues, there will be no Single Rider lines at any attractions, and the entire FastPass+ system has been temporarily suspended for the time being).

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Rise of the Resistance was a major development in virtual queueing for Disney World. When the attraction first opened, guests had to join a Boarding Group, assigned at random, via the My Disney Experience app on their smartphones.

Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Sign

Due to the immense popularity of the ride, these Boarding Groups were snatched up FAST. And anyone who wanted to ride essentially needed to be INSIDE the park gates before the official opening time to have a chance at riding!

Hollywood Studios Before Park Opening Waiting to Get Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance

Now, it looks as though anyone in Disney’s Hollywood Studios each day will have an equal shot to ride via standby queue. But to get the best chance to ride without too long a queue, you’ll want to arrive as EARLY as possible! May the force be with you!

Have you been on Rise of the Resistance yet? What do you think of folks only being able to wait in a standby queue for this attraction? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Could Disney Cruise Line Cancel More Sailings? Here’s What We Know!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 19, 2020

With all of the information coming out about the reopening of Disney World, from theme park reservations to Epcot Food and Wine Festival changes, it’s been a busy week for Disney news!

©Disney

And based on a press release from the Cruise Lines International Association, we might be getting an update from Disney Cruise Line soon as well!

The Cruise Lines International Association, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, said that its ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until September 15th, 2020. Since Disney Cruise Line belongs to the CLIA, it seems as though Disney will extend the cancellation of its sailings as well.

Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line has already announced that European sailings are canceled through October 2nd, 2020, and Canadian sailings are canceled through September 14th, 2020. However, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings are only listed as canceled through July 27th, 2020, at this time.

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream

But again, since Disney Cruise Line is a member of the CLIA, they could soon announce an extension of cancellations on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy through September 15th! And IF that happens, you know we’ll keep you informed, so stay tuned!

Do you have a Disney Cruise Line sailing booked? Let us know in the comments!

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The NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Offer This Once-A-Year Cookie EVERY DAY in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 19, 2020

We’re already SO EXCITED for the new Gideon’s Bakehouse location coming to Disney Springs later this year!

Gideon’s Cookie

Seriously, if you haven’t tasted these cookies yet, they need to make their way to the top of your must-eat list! The Gideon’s location in Disney Springs will offer an expanded menu of cookies and cake slices, plus their own line of unique coffees!

And, as if allllll that wasn’t enough to have us daydreaming about the opening of the new location, they’ll also offer a previously super-limited cookie flavor all year long!

©Gideon’s

So, what’s the cookie in question?? The Coffee Cake Cookie — a buttery, vanilla bean cookie filled with cinnamon swirl and topped with homemade double-baked butter crumbs. Gideon’s compares it to a “Snickerdoodle in its final evolution” and we are SO. ON. BOARD!

We can’t wait to enjoy alllll of the desserts when Gideon’s Bakehouse opens in Disney Springs later this year! Bring on the cookies!!

Have you tried a cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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News! Disneyland’s 2020 Military Salute Tickets Are Being Extended!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 19, 2020

While Disneyland has already extended the expiration dates for its park tickets, we’ve been waiting to hear about other types of tickets including Military Salute Tickets.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

So far, there hasn’t been any word on whether or not these tickets would be extended. But today, Disneyland has updated its website and provided new details on when 2020 Military Salute Tickets are set to expire.

If you’ve obtained a 2020 Military Salute Ticket, you may be relieved to know Disneyland has finally extended your ticket’s expiration date! 2020 Military Salute Tickets will be automatically extended through December 16th, 2021.

©Disneyland

Blockout dates will still apply, but the tickets may still be used on non-consecutive days.

Pixar Pal-A-Round

Keep in mind you will still need to obtain a park reservation in order to use your 2020 Military Salute Tickets when the parks reopen.

Do you have some 2020 Military Salute Tickets? Let us know if you’re excited about getting them extended in the comments below!

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