One of Walt Disney World's most distinctive and beloved resorts turns 20 today.

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Monday, July 4, 2016 is designated as Independence Day in the United States.  Its status as a national holiday prompts a number of closures and schedule adjustments which extend to the Disney Vacation Club world. 

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Top of the World Lounge fireworks viewing impacted by upcoming holiday

Let's take a brief detour from our current best/worst resort series to tackle a timely subject.  The full extent of Walt Disney World's beach alterations and policy changes is now seemingly known.  Beaches have reopened, but with daily operating hours.  Fences and new signage are in place.    

 Topic:  What do you think of these physical and policy changes?  Too much...not enough...just right?