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With limited capacity and no FastPass+ being two major changes in a reopened Disney World, many have wondered exactly what the impact has been on the average wait time for the many rides and attractions at the four theme parks.
Crowds at Magic Kingdom
After visiting the parks nearly every day since the phased reopening began and checking out the various wait times for ourselves, we wanted to share some insight on what expected wait times have been versus what the reality ACTUALLY was!
In the months since Disney World began its phased reopening, we’ve gotten TONS of questions from our readers regarding the status of some of our favorite locations throughout the resort!
Main Street, U.S.A.
From restaurants and resorts to barbershops and boutiques, here’s a list of just SOME of the locations that STILL have no reopening date announced!
This week is off to a busy start, with the MAJOR announcement that the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be delayed until 2021 for refurbishment. With the popular Monorail resort not reopening for Guests until summer 2021, that leaves many travelers with upcoming reservations without a resort to stay at.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
So, what exactly happens when you are booked at a Disney World Resort hotel that doesn’t open? Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time Disney has had to deal with this sort of situation in 2020, and who knows if this is the last time they’ll make this sort of announcement this year! This is 2020, after all, and anything can happen!
When you think of Halloween, the first things that come to mind could be candy, costumes, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, or festive decorations!
Main Street U.S.A.
Speaking of decorations, drive through a number of neighborhoods this time of year and you may spot some large-and-in-charge decorations creeping on front lawns! We spotted a TON of Disney-themed inflatables on Home Depot’s website, which all of a sudden became our new favorite place to shop for Halloween. 😉
While Disney World continues its phased reopening, on the other coast, discussions are still in the works on when theme parks, including Disneyland, can safely reopen.
Disneyland Gate
California Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference today, where a major update was announced for the state’s county monitoring system, which will go into effect on Monday, August 31.
Looking for more Baby Yoda merchandise to pick up in Disney World? You’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a new mug or a CREEPY Halloween mask, we like to think of ourselves as expert Baby Yoda merchandise spotters.
Baby Yoda Mug
So when we stopped by Discovery Trading Co. in Animal Kingdom recently, we KNEW we had to share our latest spotting of “The Child.”
If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer or during hurricane season (which is…basically half of the year!), you can expect frequent if not DAILY rainfall to come your way. Some of these storms can be a quick sprinkle while others are torrential downpours!Â
Rainy day at Toy Story Land
When these storms roll through the parks, a lot of guests may be inclined to throw social distancing out the window in favor of quickly seeking shelter. Ever seen gaggles of guests huddled under awnings or in gift shop doorways during a storm? It’s not so simple to avoid the storms in a reopened Disney World nowadays!
Now many of you don’t mind a little rain, and take advantage of the (slightly) cooler weather to ride even more rides! But for those of you who want to avoid get too drenched in Disney World, here’s what YOU can do to maintain social distancing during a downpour.
While the NBA has been calling Disney World home since July, a massive line of merchandise JUST arrived to Magic Kingdom this week!
NBA Merchandise
Disney Parks Blog gave us a sneak peek at the collection last week, and now we can shop til we drop at The Emporium and get all our NBA gear!
Disney World definitely looks and feels a little different now than it did back in March before the historic closures began. And while the only constant at Disney is change, one thing has seemed to hold steady. Rise of the Resistance is just as popular as it has ever been!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This highly immersive attraction is STILL running out of those coveted Boarding Groups in seconds each and every day. So if this ride is at the top of your must-do list, you won’t have an easier time getting to ride, even with limited park capacity! Here are three things you need to be aware of if you’re visiting Disney World in the near future and your travel must-dos include riding Rise of the Resistance!
As some folks are soaking in those final few moments of summer, others have boldly moved on to one of the most celebrated times of the year — FALL! Disney World is starting to set the scene for the next couple of months, but we all know that it isn’t fall until we have a good ol’ Pumpkin Spice Latte in our hands.
Main Street U.S.A.
That’s right, the arrival of autumn means the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Starbucks is gearing up to release the wildly popular drink nationwide tomorrow (even though we’ve already sipped on some pumpkin goodness in Disney World!), and to celebrate, they created their own PSL Hotline!
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