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Walt Disney World Announces More Resort Hotel Reopenings

Walt Disney World has just shared that they will begin to accept bookings on Thursday, July 8th for:  Disney’s All-Star Music Resort for arrivals beginning September 16th Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for arrivals beginning October 14th Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter for arrivals beginning October 28th Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for Walt Disney World Announces More Resort Hotel Reopenings

Lobby Renovation Begins Soon at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Beginning July 12th and lasting through mid-October, the check-in experience at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be receiving an update. All-Star Movies is currently the only one of Disney’s three All-Star Resorts that is open to guests. Walt Disney World confirms that World Premiere Food Court and Donald’s Double Feature (the resort’s gift shop) will Lobby Renovation Begins Soon at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Disneyland Paris Adds Premier Access (FastPass) – Is Disney World Next?

We’ve learned that, similar to the program at Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris is planning to replace their free FastPasses with a paid option called Premier Access. A free option – Standby Pass – will also be offered and available during select times of the day in the official Disneyland Paris app. This option will allow Disneyland Paris Adds Premier Access (FastPass) – Is Disney World Next?

New Coco-themed Scene to be Added to Magic Kingdom Attraction!

UPDATE: Disney has announced that the new Coco-inspired scene will debut as part of Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s PhilharMagic on November 12th. It has also been announced this week that the attraction will be undergoing a refurbishment from October 11th through November 11th as the attraction receives a new digital projection system. If you’re headed New Coco-themed Scene to be Added to Magic Kingdom Attraction!

New Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours Coming to Walt Disney World Guests

UPDATE 8/2/21: Walt Disney World has published the first schedule for Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. The extended hours are being offered to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas. The current schedule is below, but as Disney states, you’ll want to check often as dates will be added and the schedule is New Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours Coming to Walt Disney World Guests

Several Disney World Table & Quick Service Dining Locations are Reopening Soon!

Walt Disney World foodies, rejoice! A few of our favorite dining locations will once again be opening their doors to visitors! The first stop on today’s dining news will be Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Citricos, located on the second floor of the main building, has been reimagined to pay tribute to Several Disney World Table & Quick Service Dining Locations are Reopening Soon!

Disney World Announces Reopening Date for Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World has announced that they are now accepting reservations for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for arrivals beginning July 19th. Guests will return to an enhanced entrance with a new porte cochere that showcases the iconic mid-20th century architecture that the Polynesian is famous for. The front desk and concierge services will move back to Disney World Announces Reopening Date for Polynesian Village Resort