Upcoming Changes Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort Upon Reopening

June 6, 2020

The phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort begins June 22 with select resort hotels opening. The theme parks will then reopen on July 11 and July 15. The resorts and parks won’t be the same as they were before the COVID-19 closure. Let’s go over some changes that guests will see when they return to Disney World.

Health & Safety Measures

All Guests ages 2 and older—along with all Cast Members—will be required to wear face coverings.
Temperature screenings are required at Disney Springs and Walt Disney World theme parks

Theme Parks & Experiences

Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopen July 11
Epcot & Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopen July 15
Disney Springs is currently in a phased re-opening with many shopping and dining locations open

Resorts opening June 22nd:

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
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Dining

Face coverings for each Guest age 2 and up, which must be worn in all public areas—including while entering and exiting dining locations—and can be removed while eating or drinking
A confirmed dining reservation is required for day Guests at Disney Resort hotels (those not staying overnight) and is highly recommended for Guests staying overnight at a Disney Resort hotel
Cashless or contactless forms of payment are highly recommended
Character Dining and Dinner Shows will not be offered

Transportation

Resort transportation around property will be available in limited capacity to allow for physical distancing.
If you are arriving via Orlando International Airport, you may still take advantage of Disney’s Magical Express Service.
Minnie Van Service will not be available during the initial reopening period.
Self-parking at hotels 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.

A stay at Disney World during this time will be different. But the world needs magic now more than ever! If you’d like to plan a Disney vacation, contact me today! My name is Sara Solberg and I am a travel agent with Amazing Magical Adventures, a Disney Earmarked agency. I can help you plan a wonderful vacation at no extra cost to you!

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Sara is a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, a Disney Earmarked agency. She lives in Alaska with her husband and 3 kids. Due to her extreme dislike of winter, she travels often to warmer destinations during the colder months. She visits the Disney parks and resorts frequently with her family and loves helping other families plan magical vacations. Contact her here for help with your vacation!