Today Walt Disney World announced that Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will re-open from its COVID-19 closure on July 2nd.
With today’s announcement, Disney continues the phased re-opening of its resort hotels as guest demand increases.
The updated list of upcoming Disney World hotel re-openings now looks like this:
Walt Disney World announced that it will be delaying the re-opening of some of its Walt Disney World resort hotels and cancelling others.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now re-open on October 4 instead of the previously announced August 12.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will now re-open on November 1 instead of the previously announced August 12.
Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn will now remain closed until further notice.
The revised re-opening schedule looks like this:
The following resort hotels do not have free-opening dates:
At this time Disney has not specifically stated why the re-opening schedule has been changed, though it’s like due to a lack of demand.
Today Walt Disney World announced a schedule of openings of more resort hotels as part of its phased re-opening. Previously Disney had announced that it was opening it’s Disney Vacation Club Villas and Fort Wilderness Campground on June 22.
Below is Disney’s announcement:
Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24. Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system.
Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.
Walt Disney World has released new information about is plans to re-open its resort hotels on June 22nd.
Disney has confirmed the list of resort hotels re-opening on June 22 will include:
Guests will need to be aware of:
The following will not operating at any of resorts:
The Magic Kingdom will be celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday on Saturday November 18th with special entertainment, merchandise and desserts.
The day will kick off with a special Welcome Show birthday moment and rope-drop, followed by a Tomorrowland birthday-themed dance party, birthday celebration during Move it! Shake it! Dance & Play It! Street Party, and finally a Happily Ever After pre-show birthday moment.
Guests arriving at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks will also receive a birthday button.
If you’re celebrating Mickey tomorrow, be sure to pick up one of his tasty treats and wish him a happy birthday. All of these items will be available all weekend, November 17-19
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Found at Trolley Car Café
Magic Kingdom
Found at Main Street Bakery, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café and Pinocchio Village Haus
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Found at Contempo Café
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
Found at Beach Club Marketplace and Market at Ale & Compass
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Found at Narcoossee’s
Disney Springs
Found at the Ganachery
Found at Amorette’s Patisserie
Epcot
Found at Sunshine Seasons
Found at Rose & Crown Dining Room
Found at The Garden Grill
Found at Fountain View and Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Found at Le Cellier Steakhouse
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Found at Kona Café
Found at Capt. Cook’s
Disney’s All-Star Resorts
Found at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Found at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Found at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk
Found at BoardWalk Bakery
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Found at Roaring Fork
Found at Whispering Canyon
Found at Geyser Point
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Found at The Mara
Found at Jiko – The Cooking Place
Found at Boma – Flavors of Africa
Found at Sanaa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Found at Creature Comforts, Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery and Isle of Java
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Found at Leaning Palms and Happy Landings Ice Cream
Found at Typoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Found at Trail’s End Restaurant
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Found at ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Found at Everything POP Shopping & Dining
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Found at Landscape of Flavors
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Found at Artist Palette
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Found at Good’s Food to Go
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Found at Centertown
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter
Found at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory
Walt Disney World has announced that some of it’s deluxe resorts will be revising the hours for their private in-room dining services. The new hours will go into effect on October 29th.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be losing their 24 hour private dining.
Along with the release of today’s Free Dining package, Disney has also released three more offers, including a room-only offer.
It’s the perfect time to stay in the middle of the magic! You can save up to 25%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Aug. 1-Oct. 7, 2017 when you book by Aug. 31, 2017.
With this offer, you can enjoy distinctive Disney Resort Guest benefits and amenities – including early access to Disney FastPass+ planning, Extra Magic Hours, complimentary Resort transportation, standard parking and entertaining amenities!
Plus, you can uncover a magical mix of new and unforgettable experiences when they add theme park admission, including Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
Booking Window: April 24-Aug. 31, 2017
The following room types and Disney Resort hotels are excluded:
*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available at other select Disney Resort hotels.
Travel Window: Aug. 1-Oct. 7, 2017
You can enjoy a package that includes a 4-night stay in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort and 4-day Magic Your Way base tickets for as low as $1,890.* Sample package price is valid for a family of 4 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from August 13 through October 5, 2017.
Late summer is a great time for you to sneak in a family vacation at Walt Disney World® Resort. Together, you can explore exciting experiences across all 4 theme parks—and still be among the first to visit Pandora – The World of Avatar, an all-new awe-inspiring land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® theme park.
Book through August 31, 2017.
Are you planning a longer stay or have more people in your party? Check availability for packages that can accommodate other lengths of stay and party sizes.
Booking window: April 24, 2017 – August 31, 2017
(Sunday-Thursday nights)
Travel window: August 1 – October 7, 2017
*Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10-17) and 1 child (ages 3-9). The number of packages available at this rate is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package. Tickets are valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required.
You can explore a package that includes a 3-night stay in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort and 2-day Magic Your Way base tickets for as low as $938*. Sample package price is valid for a family of 3 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from August 13 through October 5, 2017, when you book from now through August 31, 2017.
With this offer, you can uncover a treasure trove of fun together, including up-close encounters with Disney Junior pals, sing-along stage shows and more than 80 preschool-friendly attractions.
Are you planning a longer stay or have more people in their party? Check availability for packages that can accommodate other lengths of stay and party sizes.
Booking window: April 24, 2017 – August 31, 2017
(Sunday-Thursday nights)
Travel window: August 1 – October 7, 2017
*Price based on 2 adults and 1 child (ages 3-9). The number of packages available at this rate is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package. Tickets are valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required.
Walt Disney World has released new details for the new character dining experience with Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric at Disney’s BoardWalk.
Bon Voyage Breakfast will cost $34 for adults, and $20 for children, beginning April 2 2017. Breakfast will be available from 7:30am to 11am, and is 1 credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
Breakfast will begin with a choice of a mixed berry parfait or fresh fruit salad and a frying pan of pastries featuring braided breakfast bread and clam shell pastries. Entree choices will include:
“Shipwreck al Forno”
Calzone with scrambled Eggs, Soppressata, Bacon, Sausage,
Blend of Cheeses and Sunday Gravy
“Golden Frittata”
Prosciutto di Parma, Piquillo Peppers, Green Onion,
Pecorino Romano and Roasted Potatoes
“Tangled Eggs”
Tomato & Basil Scrambled Eggs,
Fresh Mozzarella, Sunday Gravy and Roasted Potatoes
“Two Eggs Poached Under Water”
House-made Fennel sausage, Parmesan, and Sunday Gravy
over Golden Polenta and Toasted Ciabatta
“Tower of Pancakes”
Seasonal Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage
“Royal Breakfast”
Oak-Grilled Steak, Cheesy Egg Torte, Asparagus,
Crispy Onions and Roasted Potatoes
“Swimmers di ‘light’”
Smoked Salmon Egg White Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms,
Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Roasted potatoes
Kids can choose a Mickey Pancake, Mickey Waffle or a “Little Royal Breakfast,” which will feature an egg, bacon and toast.
Reservations are now open at 407-WDW-DINE or online.
Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk will soon be home to a new “Royal Couples” character breakfast.
This all-new character breakfast will have appearances by adventurous royal couples from beloved Disney films! A delicious breakfast awaits you at Trattoria al Forno, as you get ready to set out for a day of endless magic at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a hearty “bon voyage” celebration, featuring popular characters from favorite Disney stories like “Tangled” or “The Little Mermaid.” During your visit, be sure to share the tales of your own hopes and dreams, the adventures you’ve had… and those still to come with our favorite princess or prince!
This unique, new character breakfast is slated to begin in late spring. Pricing and menu details are still to be announced.
Opening is set for late summer for Flying Fish restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk – yes, “Cafe” goes away as part of the name, and diners will be welcomed to a sophisticated, interior that still pays homage to the golden era of seaside boardwalks.
Chef Tim Majoras, who was has been on the Flying Fish team since 2011, takes the helm in the kitchen, and we met with him and some of his team at Disney’s Flavor Lab to see what’s cooking for the new menu. It’s still in the works, but we got a taste of his take on a starter of seared yellow fin tuna served with compressed watermelon (with a hint of Tahitian lime oil and fresh limes), paper-thin avocado slices, crisp radishes, pickled daikon and a small edible viola flower on top. A drizzle of blood orange oil is all it needs.
Sustainable fish will be the star of the new menu, and Majoras’ new Fruits of the Sea appetizer features rock shrimp and clams from Florida, grouper cheek, mussels, a splash of Brandy and a rich lobster stock. The seafood is served over a generous dollop of velvety celery root puree with adds a depth of flavor to the dish. Simple flavors, a deft touch in the kitchen.
Stig Jacobsen, general manager and sommelier at Flying Fish, says he is happy with expanded space for wine storage and is “finding gems” for a more in-depth wine list.
The interior features an all-new kitchen and dining room (with expanded space for private dining events), sparkling architectural accents, like golden-winged room panels and an impressive chandelier that mimics a school of flying fish swimming overhead. Next door, the new AbracadaBar lounge opens, taking the spot formerly occupied by the candy and ice-cream shop.
The new “curious cocktail lounge” combines the Golden Age of Magic with the magic of Disneystorytelling, so look for whimsy in the design from the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) team, who create stories in true Disney fashion. According to WDI, the lounge was once a secret stomping ground for famous touring magicians, local boardwalk illusionists and the loveliest magician’s assistants of the day. After every magic show, these prestidigitators would gather at the bar, where they’d conjure up new cocktails, swap magic tips and tricks, and often stay up all night attempting to “out-charm” each other with their extraordinary illusions.
According to BoardWalk lore, it was on just such an evening that every single magician in the lounge vanished into thin air, never seen again… And after sitting vacant for nearly 70 years, the secret magician’s lounge is now back in the spotlight.
AbracadaBar guests will get a special peek into the sophisticated social club, and while it’s rumored that the magicians who frequented the lounge vanished without a trace decades ago, their magic still remains strongly intact, and can be seen, heard, and even savored in the bar’s signature cocktails. From its enchanted magic show posters and mystifying mirrors to vintage props and tricks left behind years ago, AbracadaBar promises to be just as surprising and magical as its name suggests.
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