As the Disney World Resort hotels and theme parks continue their phased reopening, Disney’s many transportation systems have reopened generally in-step with the locations they serve.
Friendship Boat
We originally anticipated the Friendship Boats to reopen today, July 29. But when we checked the boat launches, however, we noticed that they are NOT operating!
We saw signage posted at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn that the Friendship Boats are currently not operating.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
The BoardWalk Inn was originally scheduled to reopen on October 1, but that has been delayed indefinitely. We also saw signs posted at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin hotels noting that the boats were not running. Both the Swan and Dolphin hotels reopened today to the general public.
Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotels
We did not see any boats running today while we visited EPCOT, either! So where could those Friendship Boats be? Before today, Disney World’s website previously indicated that the Friendship Boats would resume the week of July 29.
Prior information regarding BoardWalk Villas and the Friendship Boats
When we check Disney World’s website now, however, that information is omitted and there is no mention of when the Friendship Boats will resume operation.
BoardWalk Villa Information as of July 29 – the Friendship Boats are MISSING!
So, it looks like we’ll just have to wait and see when the Friendship Boats will come back! With no official word from Disney at this time, we will keep checking on the boat launches to see if we notice any activity in the coming weeks!
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The Dolphin is not open yet. I have reservations arriving 7/31 and was shifted to the Swan. I’ve been told there is no firm re-opening date for the Dolphin. When I called today, the front desk (Swan) told me they do not know when the Friendship launches will resume service.
Disney has a cost margins to open to make 💰💰💰💰 money ! If Disney World thinking not to do it ,it will not Disney first option to make money ! Suck up to Gov .to make money to open Disney World !
Just got back from staying at the swan. The friendship boats were not running & let me tell you – the walk to epcot & back was a killer. I am a senior & dont need a scooter but was really counting on those boats. I was in so much pain it was awful. Hopefully when I return the boats will be back running