We stayed onsite for the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. There are so many things we want to share with you. First, my walk down Main Street U.S. A. in Magic Kingdom was overwhelmingly emotional. The cast members clapped us in the park like a pep rally and shouted welcome back and welcome home. Being a part of this was truly Magical and heartfelt! If you want to view those videos, click here!
Here are the most important things we learned:
- Face Masks are required in all areas of Walt Disney World, including the resorts. You can stop to eat or drink and remove your mask as long as you are social distancing. Find a spot away from everyone.
- Before entering the theme parks, you must go through the temperature screening tents and have your temperature checked.
- You can leave the park and come back in the same day. However, you will have to have your temperature checked each time you return. Remember, no park hopping is allowed at this time.
- Security checkpoints are different. Currently, the only thing you place in the bins are umbrellas, metal drink containers, and aerosol cans. Everything else you keep on you and walk through the screening point.
- You scan your Magicbands but you do NOT use the finger scanner anymore.
- Check your park maps for “relaxation stations” in each park. These are mask free zones and are cool comfortable areas to take a break.
- There are hand sanitizer dispensers throughout each park, plus at the entrance and exit of attractions and shows.
- Be patient please. They must stop certain attractions and clean them. If you are waiting in line, this is a fast-thorough process. Remember, there are no FastPass+ for rides or attractions currently.
- There is only one entrance and one exit at the food courts, attractions, and stores. Follow the flow for safety and physical distancing.
- There are Disney PhotoPass photographers. You will have to wear your mask for photos. You will also not receive Memory Maker photos if you remove your mask during any ride.
- You MUST use the My Disney Experience app to order food at quick service locations or use the QR code. I find the My Disney Experience app is easiest.
- All restaurants, quick service locations, and snack kiosk are running on limited menus. Not all snack and quick service locations are open as well. We will have more on the dining situation in another blog post for you.
We hope this helps all of our great travelers! Let one of our travel designers plan your next Magical vacation! Get your quote here:
