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Just wanted to remind everyone Disney has opened booking out to 9/26/2021. They have no opened further than that for room only bookings like in the past. If you are thinking about a trip in 2021 let me help you get it locked down. 
 
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There is a ton I will copy and paste it here but will probably be busy at some point if updates are needed and will be keeping my Facebook page updated with the information. This is all straight from Disney. 
 

 

 

I think I mentioned this in my long ongoing post I made today with information straight from Disney. Not going away anytime soon.  Just not complimentary anymore

From Disney Parks Blog. 

Short version. New version of Food and Wine starting July 15, no outside bands for Eat to the Beat, Epcot and maybe more music groups instead. 

No MNSSHP or H2Glow nights. 

 
 

So much this.  It's one thing to decide you're willing to risk your own health.  It's another thing entirely to knowingly put other people's health at risk, especially when they're trusting that the measures they've been told have been put in place are being enforced.
 
 
(sigh)

From WDWNT...
https://wdwnt.com/2020/06/photos-video-first-look-inside-new-tri-circle-d-ranch-at-disneys-fort-wilderness-resort-baby-foal-named-violet-born/?fbclid=IwAR19hSI1Kbj03lVtNkDZGC1YmV9GLQIJScckXOdC5chlBgVj889eK5erZxc

You nailed it.  Ultimately PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY has to kick in.  This person should have taken themselves out of service as soon as they started feeling ill.  In addition, all of those knuckleheads who crowded the beaches on Memorial Day, packed into bars and protested with thousands without wearing masks are now wondering what happened.  The spikes are matching the two week waiting period for all three events.

Oops, missed that..
And now that dining reservations are required to visit a resort you're not staying at, looks like both park and resort hopping are out of the question for the short term at least.
I get why, but it's a bummer. Those are 2 things we do really often.
 

Agreed.

Campsites could work to help bring in $ at least short term vs an empty piece of land. Then if/when they get it started again it wouldn't be a huge deal to bulldoze campsites and resume the original plan (shudder).

Yeah... messing with a functioning (albeit annoying) ecosystem usually doesn't end well.

Must have been right at the beginning of the opening.
Fair points!  🙂
Plus I'm not really sure how much of a Disney fan he is. Seems at least some of the people that were eager to get to DS when it opened did so at least in part because they were looking to fill the Disney fix they'd been missing.

Look what the UPS man just delivered!!!!
 

Here is the notification that went out today from the travel agent site. 

 
UPDATE – June 8, 2020: Disney Magic Sailings Suspended Through October 2, 2020
All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your clients are staying well. While COVID-19 continues to impact all our lives, we are inspired daily by the stories of care, compassion and resilience around the globe.
With the wellbeing of our Guests and team members as our top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Disney Cruise Line is extending the suspension of Disney Magic up to and including the October 2, 2020 sailing. This means that your clients’ sailing has been cancelled.
In light of this cancellation, for your clients who are not paid in full, we will automatically refund any payment made toward the booking. This refund will be processed back to the original form of payment, but may be delayed due to the high volume.

For your clients who are paid in full, we are offering them the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a future sailing that commences prior to March 31, 2022, or a full refund. The credit has been automatically added to their account. You may place a reservation on hold for your clients by applying it as a payment option when booking a new reservation online at DisneyTravelAgents.com. 

For your clients who purchased the Adventures by Disney Cruise or Escape Package on six of the sailings as part of their vacation, the package will automatically be refunded back to the original form of payment.
Impacted departures include:
8/5 – 8-Night Northern Europe 
8/13 – 7-Night Northern Europe
8/20 – 10-Night Northern Europe
8/30 – 7-Night Norwegian Fjords
9/6 – 7-Night British Isles
9/13 – 5-Night Western Europe
10/2 – 10-Night Westbound Transatlantic
Adventures by Disney Cruise or Escape Packages
8/5 – 8-Night Northern Europe:  8/2 Copenhagen Escape and 8/5 Northern Europe Cruise Package
8/13 – 7-Night Northern Europe:  8/10 Copenhagen Escape and 8/13 Northern Europe Cruise Package
8/20 – 10-Night Northern Europe: 8/17 Copenhagen Escape
8/30 – 7-Night Norwegian Fjords:  8/28 London Escape
9/6 – 7-Night British Isles:  9/4 London Escape
9/13 – 5-Night Western Europe:   9/11 London Escape
If you prefer to speak to someone directly, please contact a member of our reservation team at 1-866-325-6685 or 407-566-7797.
Please note that we will continue to protect travel professionals’ commission on the original sailing that is paid in full and cancelled by Disney Cruise Line. For reservations that were booked using a Future Cruise Credit from a sailing previously cancelled by Disney Cruise Line, commission on a second sailing will be earned only if the sailing commences and will not be earned if the sailing is cancelled by Disney Cruise Line. In this instance, commission will be paid following the standard commission payment process. 

Thank you for your and your clients’ patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming them aboard as soon as we can and making magic for them and their loved ones.

*The Future Cruise Credit is equal to 125% of your clients’ original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable.  The FCC is only valid for sailings departing prior to March 31,2022. Your clients’ original reservation must be paid in full to be eligible for the FCC. The FCC is applied per person and is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value. Standard prevailing rates apply and Guests are responsible for any balance due after the FCC has been applied. If your clients end up not being able to use the FCC, they will be eligible for a refund up to the amount of their original voyage fare plus the cost of the Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable. Standard cancellation policies and terms and conditions apply to future sailings. Guests who previously received a FCC are not eligible for an additional FCC.

As I went through all the resorts anyway not one single buffet at a resort is on the list to open.  Nor are any signature restaurants. 
 

Got a close up & the barge isn't that big.

It doesn't take much to persuade me to play with Snarky artwork!  😎

Since many of us around the country are still grounded, I would like to offer up a helping hand.  If you make craft items, handmade items, or have something to sell, please consider listing it in our buy and sell forums.  I know most of the time, we have only had RV related things there and I would like to expand it.  I know many of you are doing things at home and selling them online.  There will be NO COST to list items and NO COST to sell items here.  It is very much a community sale.  You make it, you sell it.  All I ask is that you and the buyer use a service to protect each of you, like paypal.  I am not an affiliate of paypal but I do know that, from experience, they are very fair.
There are NO restrictions except things that you would not want your kids to see.
Questions?  Let me know.  (yes, I know I am changing my mind about some things, just be Elsa and let it go.)

That would be amazing.  I'd totally rig it up with a homemade version of the Illuminations light show projected on it and play the music really loud. 

Latest info and a Know Before You Go website link with information from Walt Disney World. 

https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/MIN-000000000044265/sites++walt-disney-world++kbyg++resorts++resorts/?fbclid=IwAR1hKoLJlxgq-r5vF5CFm0WRF2PMaZCnl1o19BJ1fWghb_YpCSzBDNXAo10

Disney Resort Hotels
Explore important updates for Disney Resort hotels.
Reopening Dates On June 22, select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will reopen. These select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts include:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney's Beach Club Villas Disney's BoardWalk Villas Disney's Old Key West Resort Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney's Riviera Resort Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Additionally, Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will begin a phased reopening on July 11—with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15.
Additionally, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will reopen to Members and Guests on June 15.
Note: Some of the details below may not apply to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.
Top Things You Need To Know We made some important updates at our Disney Resort hotels and implemented a number of new health and safety measures.
What You’ll Need
Before traveling to Florida, please make sure that you have reviewed any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to Florida. Visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/ for information. Guests who are under isolation or quarantine orders must not enter Walt Disney World Resort.
Please be aware that you'll also need:
A confirmed room reservation for your stay. Be sure to link your reservation to your Disney account to receive important information prior to your arrival—visit My Plans to get started A confirmed dining reservation if you’re a day Guest (and not staying overnight) Face coverings for each Guest age 2 and up—which must be worn in all public areas, except while swimming or seated for dining Planning to visit a theme park during your stay? Select Walt Disney World theme parks will begin to reopen on July 11. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date is required (a Disney Resort hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access) Also, it’s highly recommended to have:
The latest version of the My Disney Experience app on your mobile device, with location services and notifications enabled Cashless or contactless forms of payment, including MagicBands, which Disney Resort hotel Guests can use to charge purchases to their Disney Resort hotel folio Wellness Screening Persons who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine, or are under quarantine orders must not enter Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney World Resort Guests may be subject to additional screenings. Before you leave home, please check the temperatures of everyone in your party—including yourself—as an extra layer of precaution.
Disney Resort Hotel Guest Benefits During the initial reopening period, some benefits may be modified or unavailable.
Disney’s Magical Express® Service
Complimentary airport transportation via Disney’s Magical Express service will be available for Guests arriving and departing from Orlando International Airport.
Many airlines have modified their flight schedules, so please confirm your flight information. If you plan to use Disney’s Magical Express service, contact your room reservation booking agent, or call (407) 939-1936 to make any updates to your flight information on file.
FastPass+ Service
As a result of the COVID-19 impact, FastPass+ service will be suspended for the time being as we plan to use additional queue space to manage capacity for attractions and maintain physical distancing. With that in mind, access to FastPass+ planning is temporarily unavailable. We will share updates at a later date.
Extra Magic Hours
The Extra Magic Hours benefit is unavailable until further notice.
Cleaning When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your room will be thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival and serviced during your stay. Plus, common areas will receive enhanced cleaning.
Common Areas
We’ve increased cleaning in high-traffic areas such as public elevators and escalators, handrails, benches, tables, handles, restrooms and more.
Housekeeping
Prior to your arrival, your room will undergo thorough cleaning—with attention to:
High-touch areas, like TV remotes and door handles Housekeeping tools will be cleaned between rooms Floors, which will be steam cleaned and vacuumed between Guests Inside your room, you’ll find:
Extra linens and towels wrapped in single-use packaging Individually wrapped glassware Double-cased pillows Additional items that have been cleaned and wrapped in single-use packaging And during your stay, your room will receive a light cleaning service every other day, which will include:
Removal of trash and used towels Replenishment of towels and amenities throughout the room and bathroom Wiping and cleaning of the vanity and counter surfaces Vacuuming if needed You can also decline every-other-day service.
Please note that:
If there is more than one room on your reservation and you choose to decline service, your selection will apply to all rooms on the reservation. We reserve the right to enter any room at a Disney Resort hotel for maintenance, safety, security or any other purpose, even if the Room Occupied sign is displayed on the room door. Transportation & Parking Learn about parking and transportation options at Walt Disney World Resort.
Complimentary Resort Transportation
Before the theme parks reopen, bus transportation will be available between your Disney Resort hotel and Disney Springs area.
When the theme parks reopen, complimentary transportation will also be provided between your Disney Resort hotel and Disney theme parks.
Transportation will operate with physical distancing measures in place, reducing capacity. As a result, you may experience delays.
Minnie Van Service
Minnie Van Service will not be available during the initial reopening period.
Parking
Self-parking will be available. Valet service is temporarily unavailable, with the exception of Guests with disabilities who may require parking assistance. A valid disability parking permit is required. Parking fees apply for Disney Resort hotel Guests.
Resort Services Some Disney Resort hotel services will be modified or unavailable during the initial reopening period, based on physical distancing and health guidelines.
Changes include:
Bell Services will deliver luggage to rooms, but will not escort Guests Club-level service will be temporarily unavailable Deliveries will only be made to occupied rooms In-room celebrations will not be available Dry-cleaning and valet laundry services will be temporarily unavailable; self-service laundry will remain available Shipping services will be temporarily unavailable Resort airline check-in service may be temporarily unavailable Resort Amenities & Recreation Amenities and recreation will be modified based on physical distancing and health guidelines.
Dining Experiences
Select dining locations will be available at Disney Resort hotels.
Pools
Feature pools may operate with reduced hours; leisure pools will be open 24 hours a day Pools will operate with reduced capacity to allow for physical distancing Select poolside activities may be available at select Resort hotels Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will not be available during the initial reopening period; Guests of this Disney Resort hotel may enjoy the leisure pool at Disney's Beach Club Villas Fitness Centers & Sports Courts
Fitness centers will open in alignment with state and county regulations, and may have reduced hours Fitness centers may have reduced hours and capacity Instructor-led fitness classes will not be available Fitness and sports courts will be open, and Guests must maintain physical distancing Available Recreation
Activities and schedules will vary. The schedule of activities for your Disney Resort hotel will be shared during your stay.
Merchandise Locations
In merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, Guests will continue to discover favorite Disney items, with some modifications to the shopping experience that will help us manage capacity and foster physical distancing.
New Product Launches: New collection product launches and limited-edition merchandise will not be available for in-person purchases at Walt Disney World Resort until further notice. As always, Guests can find these items on shopDisney, subject to availability. Pin Trading: We will continue to offer Guests the opportunity to pin trade with Cast Members through the use of pin boards in select locations. Cast pin trading with lanyards will not be available at this time to maintain physical distancing. Delivery Option: Package delivery to the front of our theme parks or to Disney Resort hotels will be suspended. However, shipping merchandise to Guests’ homes continues to be available. Dressing Rooms: For the time being, dressing rooms will not be available. Returns: In-person returns will be available upon the reopening of our merchandise locations. Temporary Unavailable
The following amenities and experiences will not be available during the initial reopening period:
Arcades Campfires Dog parks Electrical Water Pageant Marina rentals Pin trading Playgrounds Spas, salons and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Additionally, the following special offerings and childcare services will not be available during the initial reopening:
Fireworks voyages and tasting cruises, including the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage Fun runs Wonderland Tea Party at Park Fare Hula lessons In-room childcare services Mermaid school Special classes and programs—including culinary, cultural and animal programs Check In Online To aid in physical distancing efforts, we strongly recommend that you use Online Check-In Service in advance—online or with the My Disney Experience app.
When your room is ready, you’ll get a room-ready notification. Then, you can use either a MagicBand or the My Disney Experience app digital key feature to enter your room!
If you don't receive your MagicBand(s) prior to your vacation, simply use the My Disney Experience app as a digital key to enter your room. At your convenience, you can visit the Front Desk to pick up your MagicBand(s).
Automatic Checkout On your scheduled checkout day, you’ll be automatically checked out of your room—so you don’t have to visit the Front Desk (unless you have unresolved charges to your Disney Resort hotel folio).
Virtual Chat With a Resort Cast Member Beginning June 22, you can chat with a Resort Cast Member via the My Disney Experience app for assistance during your stay. This new feature will offer convenient support nearly anytime—so there’s no need to visit the Lobby or stand in line.
Modifications, Cancellations and Refunds We understand how much excitement, thought and time goes into planning your visits to Walt Disney World Resort. Please know we will be here to help you, as our Cast remains focused on delivering magical experiences and incredible storytelling for everyone who visits.
During this unprecedented period, some of our policies and offerings have been modified:
Rooms and Packages
At this time, we are temporarily pausing Disney Resort hotel reservations so we can focus on Guests with existing reservations (Disney Vacation Club Members can still make new reservations). We will resume new hotel reservations after that period of time.
To provide additional flexibility, we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through October 3, 2020. To modify or cancel your reservation, please contact your travel professional.
If no action is taken for impacted stays, Disney will automatically cancel your reservation within 7 days of the original check-in date and process any refund due to the original form of payment. Please note that cancellation fees imposed by third-party suppliers, including airlines and rental cars, as well as non-refundable products like travel protection plans, are deducted from refundable amounts for Walt Disney Travel Company packages.
Group Reservations
If you’re coming to Walt Disney World Resort as part of a meeting, convention, youth program, wedding or other group or celebration, and you have questions about your plans during the closure period, please consult with the organizer of your group or event.
 
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground The following offerings and experiences will be available when this Resort hotel reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay.
Dining
P&J's Southern Takeout Meadow Snack Bar Crockett's Tavern Shops
Settlement Trading Post Meadow Trading Post Activities
Pools Poolside Activities Movies Under the Stars Bike Barn Sports Courts Trail Rides and Horse Barn Fishing Excursions

This arrived back at PORT CANAVERAL today. 

They probably got their inspiration from some of the crazy set-ups that we all have seen drive into the Fort over the years.  All they need now is to hook up a 6x12 U-Haul trailer and they will have a mother in law suite!

Courtesy FOX35
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/691168

Stormtroopers are enforcing social distancing at Disney World
Courtesy Yahoo
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/stormtroopers-enforcing-social-distancing-disney-181716804.html

I totally lucked out and was able to tag along on my brother's family trip a few years ago.  SIL is a TA and booked us concierge level at the Poly. Great view of the castle from our balcony - I spent a lot of time out there just sitting and enjoying the view.  Also loved that I could watch the EWP from the pool.  🙂
Just loved the overall vibe of the Poly. Plus good food (ate a bunch of meals at Kona), and easy access to both Trader Sam's and Dole Whips!