U.S. Military Special Hotel Rates at Disneyland Starting July 6

Active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military can save with special offers on resort stays at the Disneyland Resort starting July 6, 2021. What’s Happening: Disneyland Resort will have discounted offers available to active or retired members of the U.S. military for resort stays at all three Disneyland Resort hotels starting July 6, 2021. […]

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New “Star Wars: The High Republic” Merchandise Revealed in Celebration of Wave 2 Release

Happy Star Wars: The High Republic release day! Now that the first two books in Lucasfilm Publishing’s ambitious multi-platform initiative’s second wave have been published, the company is also celebrating with some new merchandise depicting characters and iconography from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. First up are these Star Wars: The High Republic Wave 2 book cover […]

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ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in July in Disney World

We’re still seeing quite a few closures around Disney World property.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Even though hotels and restaurants are reopening right and left, some things remain unavailable. Still, others are closed temporarily for planned refurbishments! Of course, if you’re planning on visiting, we like to keep you updated. So we’re bringing you all the hotels and attractions that will be closed in Disney World in July 2021!

Disney World Resorts

Closed Resorts

Disney World’s hotels are slowly reopening. However, the following remain closed:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Open for DVC Guests and Dining Visitors

Several of these “closed” resorts are part of the Disney Vacation Club, which means their DVC villas are currently open to guests even though the rest of the hotel is unavailable. Select restaurants are also open for guests with reservations. The following resorts are open for DVC bookings and dining:

  • Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Jambo House
  • Boardwalk Villas
  • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Resort Reopen Dates

We have reopening dates for a couple of Disney World hotels! You will want to note, though, that while Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently open for DVC reservations and dining, it’s undergoing a big reimagining that involves construction on the monorail platform, entrance, lobby, and guest rooms.

Disney’s BoardWalk

Disney World Attractions

Attractions Closed for Refurbishments

Some rides will be closed in July for scheduled refurbishment. We’re listing them here for you, along with their expected reopening dates. Keep in mind that these dates are all subject to change. We may also see more projects added as the month continues!

Main Street Confectionery Construction

Magic Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates

While high-touch areas are gradually reopening, some attractions remain closed. The following Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed in July:

  • Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle
  • Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
  • Main Street Vehicles
  • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
  • A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasures of the Seven Seas

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EPCOT Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates

Similarly, several of EPCOT’s interactive attractions (many of which you can find in The Seas with Nemo and Friends building) are still closed.

  • Turtle Talk with Crush
  • Advanced Training Lab
  • Bruce’s Shark World

Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, many shows are temporarily available.

  • Star Wars: Launch Bay
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid
  • Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
  • Fantasmic!
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates

Lastly, a few Animal Kingdom experiences are still closed.

  • Boneyard Play Area
  • Finding Nemo: the Musical

The Boneyard

Water Park Closures

Disney’s Blizzard Beach is open. Disney has not yet announced when Typhoon Lagoon will reopen.

Blizzard Beach

You’ll want to keep in mind that all of these dates are highly subject to change. We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with the latest updates, but you may also want to keep an eye on Disney World’s online refurbishment calendar. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news!

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Sesame Street Party Parade Returning to SeaWorld Orlando on July 10th

As entertainment offerings keep coming back to theme parks everywhere, SeaWorld Orlando has announced that the popular Sesame Street Party Parade will make its return on July 10th! What’s Happening: SeaWorld Orlando has announced that the popular Sesame Street Party Parade will be returning to the park on July 10th. The parade invites visitors of all […]

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runDisney Making Announcement Tomorrow, Likely For Return of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Earlier this month, a mistake on the runDisney website revealed the likely return of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Now it looks like runDisney will be officially announcing the event’s return tomorrow. In a tweet, runDisney said they had some “run”derful news, alongside a video of people running together. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all runDisney races were virtual only this past year. If the dates previously seen online are correct, the event will be January 6 through 12, […]

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Boss Baby Arrives for Meet and Greet at Universal Studios Florida

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Ahead of the release of The Boss Baby: Family Business on July 2, the Boss Baby himself is now greeting guests at DreamWorks Destination in Universal Studios Florida. The meet-and-greet has been set up in the courtyard outside DreamWorks Destination. The Boss Baby was escorted by a Team Member to his meet-and-greet area. He remains behind a rope, but guests can pose in front of the rope for pictures with him. Watch our video from the meet-and-greet below.

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Interview – Author Cavan Scott Discusses His New Novel “Star Wars: The High Republic – The Rising Storm”

Over the past few years, author Cavan Scott has become one of the most prolific creative talents in the Star Wars publishing world. He’s contributed to the Star Wars Adventures and Tales from Vader’s Castle comic books for IDW, wrote the acclaimed Star Wars: Dooku – Jedi Lost audio drama, and even penned a series of Star Wars: Choose […]

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PHOTOS: EPCOT’s Worst Restrooms Have Reopened Vastly Improved in the Morocco Pavilion

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The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been undergoing extensive construction lately. This afternoon we noticed a restroom area has reopened with stunning refurbishments. Take a look below: Men’s, Women’s and Companion restrooms are now open to use. The bathrooms were completely rebuilt from top to bottom. They were dark, dingy, and mostly devoid of theme before. They are now nicely lit, thematic, and quite pleasant to look at. The blue tiling and mosaic patterns throughout are truly beautiful. The themed […]

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Production on 20th Century’s “No Exit” Wraps in New Zealand

20th Century Studios has announced that production on their suspense/thriller No Exit has wrapped in New Zealand, with the film set to stream exclusively on Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and on Star internationally. What’s Happening: Production on 20th Century Studios’ suspense/thriller, No Exit, has wrapped in Auckland, New Zealand. The […]

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