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May 2020
27m 49s

Breaking: Disney World Re-Opening Dates ...

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Disney World Announces Plans for Park Openings

What we know so far

Pending Orange County and state approval

Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom to begin a phased reopening to the general public on July 11, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15

Attendance limits

Parades and fireworks will return at a later date

Makeover opportunities, playgrounds, and character meet and greets will remain temporarily unavailable

New theme park reservation system that will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance

Temporarily pausing new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations

DVC members can still make reservations

Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold

Theme park reservations will be limited due to attendance limitations and will be subject to availability

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

Cast members, as well as guests 3 years of age and older, will be required to wear appropriate face coverings in theme parks and common areas of resort hotels

All guests will also undergo temperature screenings prior to entering a theme park

Dining reservations currently unavailable (and other experiences like MNSSHP)

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