Kinda figured they would make the first move.. AGAIN.
(Well Seaworld and Bush gardens already have fireworks..)
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Walt Disney World Park Hours cut starting September 8 2020
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Kinda figured they would make the first move.. AGAIN.
(Well Seaworld and Bush gardens already have fireworks..)
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I try to keep my posts here relating specifically to WDW and the park hours and other offerings that are missing and when they will come back. Obviously there’s no way to talk about it without talking about Covid and Covid restrictions so sometimes the topic strays into a tangent, but in the 2,000+ page general Covid thread it’s common to go pages without even mention of the Disney parks.
On the original topic of the thread the original September cuts in hours were mostly reversed but we are still seeing hours well below the normal holiday time. maybe they will add more, who knows.
Looks like hours at the parks have been extended yet again. MK starting 12/20 through 12/31 is open from 8am till 10pm, the latest yet. of course one of the busiest time of the year.
DHS will open at 9am. Epcot opening earlier at 10am
Animal Kingdom 7am -7pm
Plus Friendship boats are back in little over a week.
DHS will open at 9am. Epcot opening earlier at 10am
Animal Kingdom 7am -7pm
Plus Friendship boats are back in little over a week.
Christmas week operating hours updated for the Walt Disney World theme parks
Christmas week operating hours updated for the Walt Disney World theme parks
What is likely to be the final operating hours for the busy Christmas week are now available.
www.wdwmagic.com
FeelsSoGoodToBeBad
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Another site mentions that they're dropping back to pre-Christmas hours in the new year, even decreased further at MK. Not a good direction, even if attendance following the holidays typically drops off, imo.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Yeah, back to 6PM close for MK is pretty disappointing (and 5PM for AK). January may be pretty dead since they typically rely on special events that won’t be happening like the big marathon week to fill the parks. It’s also the typical time for taking rides down for repair work so maybe the silver lining is the parks will be ready to go for the Spring/Summer should a vaccine pan out and crowds pick up.
FeelsSoGoodToBeBad
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on a scale of 2020, it is not disappointing at all
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Compared to April, May and June, I can’t disagree. With the hotel discounts thrown out there and increased hours over the holidays I thought maybe Disney was ramping up for larger crowds but going back down to 6PM closures at MK isn’t a good sign. That could just be the dead period in Jan and we will see a ramp up leading into President’s Day weekend. They can always add more hours in.on a scale of 2020, it is not disappointing at all
Yeah you can see them at https://www.wdwmagic.com/calendar.htm but they can easily be change, so it doesn't really mean anything at this point.
buckeyegator
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going to MK on nov 22, hours now 9-9
GoofGoof
Premium Member
NY travel restrictions changing to allow a shorter quarantine when combined with 2 negative tests, one within 3 days of entering the state and a second test 4 days after returning. Once the second test comes back negative you no longer have to quarantine. If you refuse to get tested the 14 day quarantine remains in effect but that’s now for every state, no naughty list anymore. Assuming 24 to 48 hour turn around on testing it cuts the quarantine from 2 weeks to about 1. I’m not sure if it helps WDW a ton, but if you time the travel right (travel to WDW the week before Thanksgiving and serve your quarantine Thanksgiving week) it’s possible to miss less school or work. I am assuming CT, NJ and PA among other States may follow this plan but not official yet for all of them.
Smart move and reasonable , good step to see, didn’t think they would make that move until much later, time it right you could get it down to 5 days , our tests come back regularly in 12-24 hours
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I actually think it’s a pretty fair trade off. I think that should be the National policy for any out of state travel except for essential travel.
You had me till the last sentence
travel restrictions have not really done anything IMHO
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Travel and absolutely increased spread. There‘s really no way to deny that.You had me till the last sentence
So the New York new policy now is basically just a 3 day quarantine with negative test on the fourth. that is a hug improvement. You take the first test prior to coming into the state.
eta - making the change before thanksgiving, one of the biggest travel weekend is great news
eta - making the change before thanksgiving, one of the biggest travel weekend is great news
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Kind of obvious isn’t it?