2024 Walt Disney World Resort Reservations Open Briefly, Then Close as Guests Overwhelm System

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Walt Disney World opened up bookings for 2024 vacations this morning, only to quickly pause all sales via phone and Internet in what has become a familiar routine to many, likely due to high demand stressing their systems. 2024 Vacation Reservations Shortly after bookings opened, guests started getting screens stating: “Pardon The Inconvenience Room, package … Read more

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers Set to Open in 2023 at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

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Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is bringing to life another stunning The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, which is anticipated to open in 2023 at the former ESPN Club spot. The restaurant will be a table service restaurant and bakery that will offer both savory and sweet options. Afternoon tea in this dreamy restaurant will bring … Read more

Club Level Resort Lounges Reopening at Disney World Hotels Later This Year, Full List of Return Dates Released

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Disney will be reopening Club Level Lounges at Walt Disney World Resort, with sales for Club Level rooms and suites beginning on June 4 with the following phased opening plan: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Royal Palm Club – Sept. 16, 2021 Disney’s BoardWalk Resort – Sept. 23, 2021 Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Sept. 26, … Read more

Disney Park Pass Reservations Replenished for Remainder of February, March, and April 2021 at Walt Disney World

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After revealing that the Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system will remain in place through January 2023, Disney Park Pass reservations have been replenished for visits to the Walt Disney World theme parks through March. For the remainder of February, Park Passes for Theme Park Tickets Guests and Disney Resort Guests have been fully … Read more

ParksCenter – New Looks at Star Wars Hotel, Guardians and Spider-man, the Return of Entertainment and More! – Ep. 128

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we look at the sneak peeks that Disney gave at the IAAPA conference this week, including the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel and the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster coming to EPCOT. Plus, Walt Disney World plans to bring back entertainment, but admits the parks are operating at 35% capacity. All this and … Read more

ParksCenter – Grand Californian DVC Opening, Ratatouille Coming 2021 & the Return of the Muppets – Ep. 127

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we talk Disneyland developments including the re-opening of the Grand Californian Hotel for DVC members but cancelling of reservations for the rest of the year; the possible announcement of an opening date for Ratatouille, the return of the Muppets to the Magic Kingdom, plus much more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or … Read more

ParksCenter – Changes to Rise Boarding Groups, New Years Eve Survey and Must-have Happy Meal Toys – Ep. 126

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we talk about the new boarding group process for Rise of the Resistance, the rise of mask prices at Walt Disney World, glitches with dining reservations on My Disney Experience, plus much more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in … Read more

ParksCenter – Buena Vista Street Reopening, Paris Closing, and Many Things Ending – Ep. 125

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we mourn the layoffs of more Cast Members, including entertainers from Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Musical, Citizens of Hollywood, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and more. Disneyland Paris will be closing again on Friday amid new lockdown measures in France. And we share some updates for the … Read more

ParksCenter – Disneyland Reopening Guidelines Announced – Ep. 124

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about California’s theme park reopening plan, the many, many, many reactions to it, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite podcast app! You can watch us record … Read more

ParksCenter – Disney Shifting Focus To Streaming, and New Signs Threaten Action Against Unmasked Guests – Ep. 123

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about Disney shifting its focus to streaming, some new signage that promises action will be taken against guests not wearing a mask properly, the latest updates on Disneyland, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, … Read more

ParksCenter – Minnie Vans Vanish, More Cast Member Layoffs, and Crowd Levels in Walt Disney World – Ep. 122

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about the end of Minne Vans, even more cast member layoffs (and what Orange County is doing about it), a dive into the crowd levels at Walt Disney World, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on … Read more

ParksCenter – Massive Layoffs Coming For Disney Parks, and Tokyo Expands Fantasyland – Ep. 121

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about the massive layoffs coming to Disney parks, get some updates direct from Japan about the new rides in Tokyo, continue to theorize when Disneyland will reopen, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, … Read more

ParksCenter – New Beauty and the Beast Ride, and Runaway Railway’s New “Pre-Show” – Ep. 120

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about the newest ride in Tokyo Disneyland, changes to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway preshow, the return of water parks in 2021, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in … Read more

ParksCenter – Park Hours in Flux, Disney Ejects Maskless Guest, and More Disneyland Drama – Ep. 119

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about park hours changing yet again, Disney’s handling of an unmasked guest, the latest drama surrounding Disneyland’s eventual reopening, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite podcast … Read more

ParksCenter – Christmas Plans for Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Reopening Rumors – Ep. 118

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about the cancellation of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, what Disney plans to do instead, conflicting information about Disneyland reopening, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite … Read more

ParksCenter – Moana Taking Over the Polynesian and Updates on Disneyland’s Return – Ep. 117

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This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be talking about Moana coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the possibility of Disneyland reopening sooner rather than later, the latest updates (or lack thereof) for this year’s Christmas parties, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, … Read more