Are Gaiters Banned at Disney World? Here's What You Need to Know About Disney's Mask Policy

Are Gaiters Banned at Disney World? Here’s What You Need to Know About Disney’s Mask Policy

UPDATE: Disney World has released new guidelines that specifically state that gaiters are not allowed. Click here to read all about the update.

Even before local health officials mandated face masks in both Orange County, Florida, and Anaheim, California, Disney stated that all Cast Members and guests over the age of two would be required to wear a face covering while inside Disney World’s theme parks, hotel common areas, and Disney Springs.

Rainbow Mickey Face Mask

We’ve shared information about what Disney considers to be an acceptable face covering. But, there have been some inconsistencies between guest experiences and Disney’s official policy that could impact what type of face covering you should bring with you to Disney World.

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Celebrate 65 Years of Disneyland Magic with a Special Online Shopping Event!

By Kylee Gano 6 Comments

Disneyland Park will celebrate its 65th anniversary on July 17th!

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

And in honor of the milestone, Disney is releasing some awesome new merch! Check out a sneak peek of the new apparel, pins, and plushes celebrating 65 years of Disneyland! [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Ticket Sales and Hotel Bookings For 2020 Open TOMORROW!

By Rachel Franko 8 Comments

When Disney World closed its parks, new ticket sales and the ability to make new hotel reservations were suspended.

Walt Disney World Resort entrance

Disney wanted to make sure they were accommodating guests with existing tickets and hotel reservations (including Annual Passholders) when they reopened the parks and rolled out the Disney Park Pass system. Disney World has already welcomed new vacation package sales for 2021 and now, Disney has shared when they will resume 2020 ticket sales and hotel bookings.

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NEWS: Water Taxi Transportation to Magic Kingdom Will Only be Offered at Select Disney World Hotels

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With Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom set to reopen to guests on July 11th, followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th, we’re learning more about which transportation options will be available.

Friendship Boats

Guests staying in Magic Kingdom area hotels typically have access to water taxi transportation to take them between their resort and the park. But upon the initial reopening, only select hotels will have access to the water taxi service.

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We’ve Been in Magic Kingdom! Here are 10 HUGE Tips For Your Limited Capacity Disney World Vacation

By Carly Terzigni 7 Comments

WOW! We’ve been back inside Magic Kingdom for the first time since it closed its gates in mid-March! The experience was VERY different than what we’re used to when it comes to visiting a Disney World theme park!

Magic Kingdom

Keep in mind that while our first experience back was a Cast Member preview day with very limited crowds, one of if not THE most noticeable differences we experienced was the impact on crowds from the limited capacity. In order to accommodate physical distancing and to keep crowds at bay, Disney has drastically reduced their capacity and controls the number of people in the parks via their new Disney Park Pass Reservation System. So, what do YOU need to know about having a successful limited capacity vacation? We’re sharing 10 tips with you today!

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News: Monorail Transportation Will NOT Be Available for EPCOT When Disney World Reopens

By Janelle Sheetz 6 Comments

We’ve got another BIG transportation update for ya, and this one’s a bit of a doozy!

Magic Kingdom

Moments ago, we told you Disney Skyliner would be loading only one party per gondola and that Disney World’s parking lot trams would be unavailable when the parks reopen.

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ALL the Characters You Can Expect to See in a Reopened Disney World — And WHERE to Find Them!

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

Yesterday we had our first experience watching Disney World’s new Character Cavalcades roll by at Magic Kingdom!

Aladdin and Mary Poppins!

Instead of character greetings, parades, and fireworks shows (which have been temporarily put on hold), guests can enjoy these smaller processionals which are featured randomly throughout the day. That way, folks will still have the opportunity to interact and snap of few pics of their favorite Disney friends — but from afar!

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NEWS: Here Are ALL the Restaurants and Experiences Reopening at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort!

By Quincy Stanford 2 Comments

We’ve got some NEW updates from the Disney World hotels!

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Though some Disney World resort hotels are already open, there are a bunch that we’re still waiting on. The next hotels on the docket for reopening are Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort on July 10th. Well today, we just got an update for EVERYTHING that’s opening at Pop Century Resort! Check it out!

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NEWS: Shades of Green in Disney World Delays Reopening

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Many Walt Disney World Resort hotels have reopened in preparation for the theme parks phased reopening beginning this Saturday.

Shades of Green Resort, the Walt Disney World hotel reserved for members of the military, closed temporarily in March. The closure was scheduled to last until July 1st and was later postponed to July 15th.

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NEWS! MORE Disney World Restaurants (Including Some BIGGIES!) Are Opening Soon!

By Jessica Hogan 8 Comments

We’re inching closer and closer to Disney World’s grand reopening this weekend!

Cinderella Castle

Along with things like Disney World transportation and many in-park dining locations resuming operations soo n, we’ve now learned that a few more restaurants are reopening as well!

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