News Walt Disney World's COVID-19 reopening plans announced - July 11

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The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force will hear Disney's plans to reopen Walt Disney World.

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Now that we have opening dates, this thread will now serve as the primary thread for discussion the park's reopening.

 

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Disney announces plans to reopen Walt Disney World theme parks from the COVID-19 shutdown

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Walt Disney World will begin a phased reopening of the theme parks on July 11.

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Walt Disney World Resort hotels to reopen July 11

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An update on the official website confirms resort hotels to reopen alongside the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Disney Vacation Club hotels to begin reopening June 22 and more information on theme park and hotel reservations

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Disney is offering more information on its reopening plans.

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[Sirwalterraleigh]

About right...and in-line with the concerns I believe Disney already had.

Not rushing into anything.

The mask requirement is the big issue now. Enjoy bastille day in Epcot with a mask in a 115 heat undex.

I’m curious to see what demand will be?

 

[Soluna16]

About right...and in-line with the concerns I believe Disney already had.

Not rushing into anything.

The mask requirement is the big issue now. Enjoy bastille day in Epcot with a mask in a 115 heat undex.

I’m curious to see what demand will be?

Orlando doesn't get 115 heat index cmon lol. So much complaining about something that isn't even an issue.

 

[dmw]

Interesting that there is no indication of how these changes will be reviewed and updated as conditions warrant, as Sea World had in their plan.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Orlando doesn't get 115 heat index cmon lol. So much complaining about something that isn't even an issue.

Orlando, Indiana?

You’re thinking of the wrong place, dude.

A temp of 90 F and RH of 85% equals 115...

So maybe 110 as the temps are a little higher and the RH is a little lower?

 

[dizneycrazy09]

So who will be allowed in? Guests with resort reservations? Florida Residents? Interesting they left the reopening of resorts out of this...so far.

 

[disney4life2008]

Orlando, Indiana?

You’re thinking of the wrong place, dude.

A temp of 90 F and RH of 85% equals 115...

So maybe 110 as the temps are a little higher and the RH is a little lower?

It's a real feel of 97 degrees right now. Clearly that person doesn't live here. They also forgetting July to September humidity.

 

[Mainahman]

they mention canceling things, when will they tell us that bought tickets for the opening night halloween party, that they have decided to cancel? Where were the plans for the resorts? will the pools be open at the resorts? etc. They didnt give us a whole lot besides a date(s) we always do pool relaxation the day we arrive, but that may get scrapped, and if they cancel the halloween party because of crowds, ill move it again i think.

 

[GoofGoof]

Since the other thread was closed before I could get this in I’d like to congratulate the 286 other posters who also picked July in the poll. This proves (at least in my case) that a broken clock really is right twice a day

edit: I expect to see at least 286 likes on this post

 

[disney4life2008]

So who will be allowed in? Guests with resort reservations? Florida Residents? Interesting they left the reopening of resorts out of this...so far.

Resorts are out. Keep them closed. And Florida residents and annual pass holders should get first dips on advance reservation.

 

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[CaptainAmerica]

No meet and greets, no playgrounds, no parades, no fireworks, plexiglass at every cash register, mandatory face coverings "while on property," which would seem to include parking lots and every other place.

This sounds like a miserable guest experience. I know it was expected but I'm disappointed. IMO, you just don't open if this is the only way you think you can do it safely.

 

[Mainahman]

So who will be allowed in? Guests with resort reservations? Florida Residents? Interesting they left the reopening of resorts out of this...so far.

We booked our trip last september, first for july now for august, but nothing was revealed about fastpass, and virtual queues, and do we still need to make fastpasses, how soon will they cancel after hours events, and when will they bother to tell us that bought that, that it isnt happening. I have to call my niece and nephew, and potentially tell them the trip they have been waiting for since september may get moved again. Us that do want to get back, need some fleshed out stuff soon to continue planning.

 

[tissandtully]

What's the plan for the hotels? This was all very vague in that regard.

 

[danv3]

Contactless payment is great. Need to allow for gift card payment with mobile orders ASAP.

 

[epcotisbest]

Resorts are out. Keep them closed. And Florida residents and annual pass holders should get first dips on advance reservation.

Again, why keep the resorts closed?

 

[WDW_Emily]

It's smart of Disney to see how the other parks do opening and then change stuff for their opening. Cast Members will also be safer because of not rushing to open.

That being said, I was really thinking my June trip would happen once every other park was announced to open in June. We are now moving our trip for a 3rd time. I can't help but feel a little upset and frustrated. I've got a lot of feeling happening right now lol.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I’m curious to see what demand will be?

I'm guessing a huge surge of pent up demand initially and then a dramatic crash to 9/11 levels or worse.

 

[Andrew C]

I would expect some mass communication to go out to existing resort reservation holders for July in the very near future. Captain Obvious point. Lol.