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First and foremost - we hope and pray that you all are staying healthy during this global pandemic. We are truly living in unprecedented times and the Walt Disney company had to make some tough decisions to close their operations for the safety and well being of their cast members and the public. Walt Disney World closed their 4 theme parks and water parks indefinitely starting at the end of the day on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Walt Disney World Resorts closed indefinitely starting at 5:00pm ET on Friday, March 20, 2020. Disneyland California closed their 2 theme parks indefinitely starting at the end of the day on Saturday, March 13, 2020. Disneyland Resorts closed indefinitely starting Monday, March 16, 2020. And Disney Cruise Line suspended operations on all cruise ships starting with sailings departing on Saturday, March 14, 2020. |
Latest News
Walt Disney World News
- Disney Springs officially opened on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 and many third party shops and restaurants opened to the public. Please see the Disney Springs section under Current Experiences to see the latest updates and experiences at Disney Springs
- Magic Kingdom Park opened on July 11th. Animal Kingdom opened on July 11th. Epcot opened on July 15th. Hollywood Studios opened on July 15th.
Disneyland California News
Originally, Disney announced that they are planning on a phased reopening of their Parks and Resorts beginning on July 9th! Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park is planning to reopen on July 17th. And last, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa along with Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel plan on reopening on July 23rd. All of these plans are dependent on the approvals of both state and local government. More details to come!
UPDATE: Disney has yet to receive the government approvals to open, therefore the dates above have been postponed to a later date!
Originally, Disney announced that they are planning on a phased reopening of their Parks and Resorts beginning on July 9th! Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park is planning to reopen on July 17th. And last, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa along with Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel plan on reopening on July 23rd. All of these plans are dependent on the approvals of both state and local government. More details to come!
UPDATE: Disney has yet to receive the government approvals to open, therefore the dates above have been postponed to a later date!
Disney Cruise Line News
The Disney cruise ships are currently sailing without passengers and/or docked outside of ports in an effort to bring cast members home and preparing to reopen. Currently, Disney Cruise Line is accepting Reservations beyond August, but there are no official plans as to when the Cruise Ships will set sail with passengers. It's assumed that itineraries will change drastically if and when the ships do decide to sail, as some ports are rumored to not open until 2021 (Grand Cayman) while others are looking to open up at the end of June (Nassau in the Bahamas is supposed to open on June 25th). The Disney Wonder cruise ship is now back in the Atlantic Ocean, as the Canadian government suspended the entry of large ships sailing in Canadian waters until September 12th, thus ending the possibility of Alaskan Cruises out of Vancouver. The Disney Magic is currently docked in Dover, England, as the Magic is supposed to start sailing around Europe this summer. However, it seems as if all of the European cruise itineraries have been canceled. The Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy are both in the Caribbean setting sail around Castaway Cay, Port Canaveral, and other Caribbean Ports.
DCL has recently canceled the following sailings:
The Disney cruise ships are currently sailing without passengers and/or docked outside of ports in an effort to bring cast members home and preparing to reopen. Currently, Disney Cruise Line is accepting Reservations beyond August, but there are no official plans as to when the Cruise Ships will set sail with passengers. It's assumed that itineraries will change drastically if and when the ships do decide to sail, as some ports are rumored to not open until 2021 (Grand Cayman) while others are looking to open up at the end of June (Nassau in the Bahamas is supposed to open on June 25th). The Disney Wonder cruise ship is now back in the Atlantic Ocean, as the Canadian government suspended the entry of large ships sailing in Canadian waters until September 12th, thus ending the possibility of Alaskan Cruises out of Vancouver. The Disney Magic is currently docked in Dover, England, as the Magic is supposed to start sailing around Europe this summer. However, it seems as if all of the European cruise itineraries have been canceled. The Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy are both in the Caribbean setting sail around Castaway Cay, Port Canaveral, and other Caribbean Ports.
DCL has recently canceled the following sailings:
- Disney Magic sailings through October 31st. This means that all of the European voyages have been canceled.
- Disney Wonder sailings through October 31st. This officially ends the Alaska season for the Disney Wonder.
- Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings have been canceled through October.
Highlights
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WDW HighlightsDisney Springs is currently open. The Magic Kingdom opened July 11th, Animal Kingdom opened July 11th, Hollywood Studios opened July 15th, Epcot opened July 15th. DVC Resorts opened on June 22nd. Some other Disney Resorts are also now open.
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Disneyland HighlightsThe Downtown Disney District is currently open. The previously noted openings of Disneyland and the Disneyland hotels have been postponed to a later date.
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DCL HighlightsDisney Cruise Line is currently accepting reservations starting in November. However no official statement has been made as to when the Disney fleet will cruise with passengers. The Disney Cruise Ships are currently sailing or stationed in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or over in Europe without passengers and have officially canceled sailings through October.
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Here are some of the major questions that WE have that are looking to get answered:
Note: As we start to receive answers to the above questions, we will make those updates in the latest news section. And if new questions arise, they will be added to this section as well.
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Current Experience
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is currently open. There are specific guidelines that guests (and cast members/3rd party employees) must follow for everyone's safety and protection. Here are the must know items before you arrive at Disney Springs:
At each entry point, there will be a temperature screening conducted with a thermal no-touch thermometer conducted by an Advent Health specialist. Anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 will require additional screening and assistance. If after the additional screening you still have a temperature of 100.4 or above, you will not be aloud entry into Disney Springs along with all members of your traveling party.
As you enter the screening area of Disney Springs, all guests ages 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings. These face coverings need to fully cover an individual's nose and mouth while allowing the guest to remain hands-free. The masks must fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and be secured with ties or ear loops. And last, the face coverings must be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable. The only time when a guest should remove their face covering is when dining. Face coverings are not provided by Disney Springs or any of it's affiliates and must be brought by guests.
In areas where it is difficult to physically distance such as at cash registers or at guest relations, physical barriers will be present in the form of Plexiglas or other materials to ensure limited contact between guests and cast members. It is also recommended to use cashless transactions for all purchases as well to help limit the contact between guests and cast members. Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Disney Gift Cards, and even mobile wallets are accepted at most locations around Disney Springs. And when dining, it is recommended to use mobile ordering services at participating locations using the My Disney Experience App Such as D-Luxe Burger and other locations.
Capacity limits will also be seen when entering locations including shops, restaurants, and other locations. This is enforced by cast members and employees counting guests as they enter and leave the locations. Each location will have signage installed to direct guests as to the entry and exit points of each location, and these entries and exits should not be used opposite of their intent. Additionally, ground markings have also been installed to help promote physical distancing when queuing is required.
And last, you'll notice an abundance of cleaning and disinfecting in high-traffic areas, specifically at elevators, escalators, handrails, benches, tables, restrooms, and other places. Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing stations have also been setup throughout Disney Springs and guests are encouraged to utilize these cleaning measures frequently while visiting Disney Springs.
Disney Springs is currently open. There are specific guidelines that guests (and cast members/3rd party employees) must follow for everyone's safety and protection. Here are the must know items before you arrive at Disney Springs:
- Limited parking in the Orange and Lime parking garages and reduced entry points.
- Temperature screenings prior to entry.
- Face coverings required for Guests ages 2 and up.
- Physical distancing is required along, including in queues.
- Reduced hours of operation.
- An increased focus on cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitation in all locations.
At each entry point, there will be a temperature screening conducted with a thermal no-touch thermometer conducted by an Advent Health specialist. Anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 will require additional screening and assistance. If after the additional screening you still have a temperature of 100.4 or above, you will not be aloud entry into Disney Springs along with all members of your traveling party.
As you enter the screening area of Disney Springs, all guests ages 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings. These face coverings need to fully cover an individual's nose and mouth while allowing the guest to remain hands-free. The masks must fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and be secured with ties or ear loops. And last, the face coverings must be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable. The only time when a guest should remove their face covering is when dining. Face coverings are not provided by Disney Springs or any of it's affiliates and must be brought by guests.
In areas where it is difficult to physically distance such as at cash registers or at guest relations, physical barriers will be present in the form of Plexiglas or other materials to ensure limited contact between guests and cast members. It is also recommended to use cashless transactions for all purchases as well to help limit the contact between guests and cast members. Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Disney Gift Cards, and even mobile wallets are accepted at most locations around Disney Springs. And when dining, it is recommended to use mobile ordering services at participating locations using the My Disney Experience App Such as D-Luxe Burger and other locations.
Capacity limits will also be seen when entering locations including shops, restaurants, and other locations. This is enforced by cast members and employees counting guests as they enter and leave the locations. Each location will have signage installed to direct guests as to the entry and exit points of each location, and these entries and exits should not be used opposite of their intent. Additionally, ground markings have also been installed to help promote physical distancing when queuing is required.
And last, you'll notice an abundance of cleaning and disinfecting in high-traffic areas, specifically at elevators, escalators, handrails, benches, tables, restrooms, and other places. Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing stations have also been setup throughout Disney Springs and guests are encouraged to utilize these cleaning measures frequently while visiting Disney Springs.
Here is a video of what the experience is like at the Marketplace area of Disney Springs:
Here is a video of what the experience is like at The Landing and the Town Center areas of Disney Springs:
Here is a video of what the experience is like at the West Side area of Disney Springs:
Note: As new experiences start, we'll work to provide up-to-date information including pictures and videos as often as possible!