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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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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!

Coffee Cake Cookie ©Gideon’s

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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Check Yo’ Mailboxes! Disney World Will Be Sending Out AP MAGNETS This Summer!

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

Due to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival being cut short this year, a lot of Annual Passholders didn’t get the chance to snag their beloved AP magnet!

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder

We’ve been receiving inquires from Annual Passholders about AP magnets just about every day and every time we’ve tried to find answers for you, we’ve hit a brick wall — UNTIL TODAY!

In an email sent out to Disney World’s Annual Passholders this afternoon (which was FULL of all sorts of goodies including the dates for Disney World’s Annual Passholder previews!) we spotted this tiny blurb at the bottom!

Email From Disney

We’re gettin’ AP magnets, PEOPLE! And they’re being sent to us in the mail! Only ONE AP magnet will be sent out per household. Now, Disney hasn’t shared what these magnets will look like, so we aren’t sure if they will be a Flower and Garden magnet or something else entirely. So stay tuned!

Donald and Spike and Orange Bird Magnets

Disney says they’ll be mailing them out some time this summer, so not sure about you guys, but we’ll totally be stalking our mail carriers until they get here! JK — but not, REALLY!

Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know if you’re excited about receiving your AP magnet in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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NEWS! We NOW Know How Many Days of Disney World Theme Park Reservations Annual Passholders Can Reserve at a Time

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

Disney World has released more information for Annual Passholders about the reopening of the theme parks.

Chef Remy Magnet

With the announcement of the new Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system today, Disney has elaborated on how it will work for Annual Passholders. We knew that Passholders would be limited in the new system, but now we know more about the protocols. Disney World Passholders will be limited to 3 days of theme park reservations at one time.

Disney added a new section to the Annual Passholder information page today. The new information includes that it may be difficult for Annual Passholders to get park reservations based on availability, some pass benefits and features will not be available, and Passholders will be eligible to make theme park reservations for up to 3 days at a time.

Passholder Limitations

Keep in mind that Passholders staying at select Disney World Resorts or other select hotels with valid admission will be able to make reservations for their entire length of stay. Blockout dates do apply, so you will not have park admission or be able to make reservations for those days.

Figment Hat

We will be keeping a close eye out for any more information that we can share about Annual Passholder protocols. Check back in with DFB for all the latest updates.

What do you think about the reopening protocols for Annual Passholders? Tell us in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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Club 33 and Golden Oaks Members Can Also Attend Disney World’s Early Previews!

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

Disney World has just announced the dates of its annual passholder previews!

Magic Kingdom

But Disney World APs aren’t the only folks who’ll be welcomed back before the parks reopen to the general public!

Thanks to reporter Scott Gustin, we’ve just learned Club 33 and Golden Oaks members will also have early access to the theme parks on July 9th!

NEW: July 9 is also the scheduled preview date for Club 33 and Golden Oak.

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) June 19, 2020

That means if you’re not a Disney World Annual Passholder, but you’re a Club 33 or Golden Oaks member, you will also be eligible to attend the early preview.

Although not explicitly stated, we’re expecting reservations will most likely be required, as is the case for Annual Passholders. Park reservations will be limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The preview dates are as follows:

Club 33 and Golden Oak Previews of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom — July 9th
Annual Passholder Previews of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom — July 9th and July 10th
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park Reopening — July 11th
Hollywood Studios and Epcot Park Reopening — July 15th

We’ll keep you posted on all further developments!

Are you a Club 33 or Golden Oaks member? Let us know if you’ll be attending the preview in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
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