Earlier today Walt Disney World revealed their proposal to reopen the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. As part of the guidelines and procedures that Walt Disney World is putting into place they have stated that advanced reservations will be required to enter the parks.
On the Disney Parks Blog they posted more information about the advanced reservation process:
“Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited as we welcome guests back to the magic, we will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. At this time, we are temporarily pausing new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations so we can focus on guests with existing tickets and reservations (Disney Vacation Club members can still make new reservations). Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold; we’ll be reaching out to these guests soon to provide additional details. We will resume new ticket sales and hotel reservations after that period of time. Theme park reservations will be limited due to attendance limitations and will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.”
Walt Disney World is going to temporarily stop new bookings and ticket sales so they can make sure those that had previous tickets and reservations get priority for the reservations.
Those who have tickets or AP holders will be able to make reservations in phases before the new tickets are reopen to sales.
DVC and Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground to reopen on June 22nd.
Additionally, Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World will reopen to members and guests and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen on June 22.
“Plans to support required physical distancing as well as enhanced cleaning measures, along with a number of other safety and cleanliness protocols, will be implemented as part of this planned phased reopening. ”
- Currently we know that guests aged 3 and over will be required to wear face masks in the theme parks and common areas of hotels.
Temperature screenings will be required for all guests and Cas Members before entering the theme parks. - Cashless transactions will be recommended
- Cleaning and Disinfection procedures will be increased in high traffic areas.
- Disney will provide additional information on the guidelines and operational changes soon. Stay tuned for more information.
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Source: Disney Parks Blog
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