I am sure you must be one of us who have lived in the Disney world in your head, haven’t you? I know you have, and we all have. Fancy rides and fantasy characters make Disney world an ideal holiday destination for old and young alike. But there is a lot more to discover in Walt Disney World, and you must be excited by now to get to know what Disney World has to offer its customers. Well, to know more, you need to keep reading.
Walt Disney World Resort:
All the folks planning to visit Disney World this year must be aware that the Walt Disney World Resort officially reopened its park in July 2020. And as we know, it’s DISNEY WORLD, and the business has been hopping back to life ever since. But you must be aware that some of the experience may still be limited, and the theme parks of Disney World are returning to normal operations. Also, the character pop-ups, cavalcades, and some modified experiences are returning to begin their services slowly. This also includes live entertainment and parades.
What More to Expect?
You will also be happy to know that the indoor character meet and greets are back at Disney World. You expect lots of entertainment to return this year, including the Festival of Fantasy parade, Finding Nemo: the Musical, Fantasmic! and more.
In October, Disney introduced the new Genie service to the My Disney Experience app. This free digital service guide will guide you throughout the theme parks as one of your genies. Not only this, it will give you tips to maximize your time and a personalized itinerary based on your interests. Well, folks, this is an amazing service you can expect in Disney. So, without any delay, you can upgrade to the Disney Genie+ service, allowing you to select priority access to the new Lightning Lane entrances to save time and be in line for attractions. Folks, you must know that the FastPass+ service is officially retired.
All about Disney World Theme Park Reservation System:
To manage the capacity better, Disney World has implemented a new theme park system which will require the guests to obtain a reservation for park entry well in advance (the only exception right now is Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park which does not require a reservation to attend).
Disney world tickets for theme parks will require you to make reservations so that you make sure to buy your tickets right away!
Disney World Parks:
Well, folks, the guests who have passes or tickets, including the Park Hopper option, must make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the first of the Disney world park they plan to visit. They must enter the first park before visiting the other park.
Folks, regarding the timings, you must check the DisneyWorld.com/Park Hours and the My Disney Experience app, which will provide the most up-to-date Park Hopper hours, as they might be started later; it depends on the date and the park. Since park hopping has come back in Disney world, you can expect to get park availability as accessible and open.
Disney World Rides:
I know, folks, these details of the Disney world have made you eager to know about it. In this section, you will come to know about Disney world rides. You can get the option for select in-demand rides, which includes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, it offers individual Lightning Lane access, and you must note that it is not included with the Genie+ service. When it comes to the pricing, it varies as per date, attraction and park, and also, you can make two purchases each day. Standby, however, remains available at other attractions, not utilizing a virtual queue.
Folks, if you are waiting to know about the Extra Magic Hours, then let me tell you that it won’t be returning but don’t be disheartened; in its place, Disney has introduced the Early Theme Park Entry benefit. Instead of getting early access to the Disney Theme Park for a full hour, Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of the other selected Disney world hotels will have a 30-minute early entry to any theme park every day.
Folk, you must note that the guests will need a valid admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation.
Safety Measures that are to be followed at the Walt Disney World Resort:
It is no wonder that we live today in tough times, and it is very much advised to follow the safety measures while indulging in any entertainment services at Disney World. Keep reading to know more.
Disney World attractions, hotels, restaurants, and parks, along with services and other experiences, may be modified today and are limited in capacity and are also subjected to limited availability or even closure. The extra health measures have been reduced, but some remain in place.
Face coverings: The mask policy is ever-changing on the basis o current health guidelines.
Contactless payment: This digital way of maintaining safety measures by ensuring contactless payments through MagicBands, Apple Pay and Google Pay. These services are available at retail shops and restaurants in Disney World. Mobile ordering has been expanded and is highly encouraged or required.
Cleanliness and sanitization: Hand sanitisers are always available and can be found at nearly every attraction. Folks note that finger scanning at the touch prints has returned.
Reopening of Disney World Resort Hotels and Lodging:
If you plan to visit Disney World soon, you can check these hotels and book your stay. Folks, you must note that the Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground reopened on June 22, 2020. The Disney Vacation Club resorts, available at Vero Beach, Fla., and Hilton Head, S.C., reopened to members and guests in June 2020.
- However, you can check this list of hotels at the world of Disney, which are currently open.
- 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 All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas — Jambo House and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Well, folks, we are not done yet; we have some more interesting information to give you regarding Disney World. Are you all ready? Keep reading.
More on What’s Happening with Disney:
Well, the list of attractions available in Disney World is pretty long, and you will have loads of fun once you enter the world of Disney. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom parade route and friends cruising down Discovery River to motorcades along Hollywood Boulevard and characters popping up throughout World Showcase, each theme park in Disney World will have its special opportunities to see your favourite Disney Pals throughout the day.
Although we can’t hug the characters just yet, I am sure you all will fall in love with the new Disney World character experiences, as you will get to see a variety of characters. Isn’t it amazing?
Also, folks, the indoor character sightings have recently returned at the Magic Kingdom, princesses are back at Princess Fairytale Hall, and Mickey is at Town Square Theater, now in his new EARidescent outfit! At the Hollywood studios, you can meet Minnie at Red Carpet Dreams, Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight and Disney Junior characters in Animation Courtyard. At EPCOT, you can meet Anna and Elsa inside the Royal Sommerhus in Norway, Mickey at the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival and Joy and Vanellope at ImageWorks.
Well, folks, I don’t think you should miss the chance to meet your favourite Disney World Characters.
Conclusion:
That’s all, folks. Hope the article helped you in getting all the relevant information that you needed.
