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There’s a lot to think about when planning your trip to Disney World. But we bet, out of all of the possible things swimming in your head, there’s one you haven’t thought of: parking.
Parking lot
We know it’s not the most magical thought when it comes to visiting Disney World, but it can be an important one. And so, to help you out with this, we’ve created a map of the most CHAOTIC places to park in Disney World so you can avoid or prepare.
There are a LOT of ways to get to Disney Springs, but one of the most efficient involves driving yourself. Sure, you can take a Disney bus or boat, but you might end up waiting a while for that transportation to show up. Or, if you’re staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you can walk to Disney Springs. But for those of you who prefer to park at Disney Springs, we’ve got an important update to share on the parking situation in Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
Recently, we shared an announcement that Disney Springs had plans to change its parking rules. So, if you’re planning to visit Disney Springs, you may need to hear this important parking news.
Beep beep! We’re pulling up to share an update on the parking situation in Disney World. We don’t know about you, but when it comes to driving around Disney World, we like to know the parking rules ahead of time so we don’t get turned away or caught paying extra for a parking spot.
Disney Springs
The good news is that most Disney World locations have plenty of parking spots available — even on a super busy day! But if you’re planning to visit Disney Springs this year, you may need to know this important parking update.
A Disney World vacation really isn’t complete without a trip to the huge shopping and dining district, Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
You don’t need a park ticket to go inside Disney Springs, and once you’re there you can choose from dozens of excellent restaurants, go shopping at Disney and non-Disney stores alike, and enjoy live music and entertainment. But we have to warn you that it can sometimes be tricky to park at the Springs — when it’s crowded (such as in the evenings and on weekends), finding a parking spot is not always easy. If you want to skip the hassle, you can use valet parking instead — but there are a few things you need to know about this service before you go. [Read more…]
Whether you’re headed to Disney Springs for a new Starbucks Halloween drink or for some awesome merchandise, you’ll need to find a place to park first.
The Wolfman Halloween Drink from Starbucks
If the Lime and Orange Garages are feeling a little too hectic for you though, you may want to check if this other spot is open.
On May 20th, Disney Springs began a phased reopening. And we’ve been there every step of the way to see how each business has been adapting to the changes.
Disney Springs
In fact, we’ve been visiting every day so we can report back on all the dining, shopping, and safety info you need.
We’re back in Disney Springs today for the first time since the historic closure of Disney World began in March.
Disney Springs
Perhaps unsurprisingly, things look a little different in Disney’s dining, retail, and entertainment district. Prior to the reopening, Disney detailed that guests could expect to see some logistical changes with limited parking, temperature screenings, required face coverings, physical distancing, and more. Let’s take a look at what it’s like to be back in Disney Springs with all of these new protocols!
CityWalk at Universal Orlando began a phased reopening on May 14th, and we were there to report back.
There were a number of new health and safety measures implemented including temperature checks, limited hours, and social distancing protocols. Overall, we thought the reopening of CityWalk went pretty smoothly, but there were a few things that we hope NOT to see when Disney Springs begins its own phased reopening on May 20th.
Let’s check ’em out.
Disney Springs is set to have a phased re-opening of its third-party stores and restaurants on May 20th with Disney-owned locations following on May 27th.
Disney Springs
Although we’ve been keeping you up-to-date on all the restaurants and stores that will be re-opening in Disney Springs, here are all the health and safety protocols you need to know.
If you have visited Disney Springs lately, you may have noticed construction taking place in order to build another parking garage to accommodate visitors to Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
Disney Springs sign
The construction has been going on for some time now, causing traffic in the Disney Springs area.
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