Last month we learned Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo a major overhaul starting this fall. Now, we’re learning what the updates at the resort will entail. Disney says the updates will be complete in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October 2021. “One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front... Continue Reading →
Polynesian Village Resort Won’t Reopen Until Summer 2021
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be opening until Summer 2021. In an update to Walt Disney World’s website, the company announced a refurbishment that’s underway. As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next summer. This schedule... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Adjusts Reopening Dates for Select Hotels Including Polynesian Village & Art of Animation
As Walt Disney World continues to reopen, schedules are adjusting. Two reopening dates for hotel areas are being pushed back. Polynesian village, which was originally supposed to reopen August 12th, will now prepare for an October 4th reopening. The Art of Animation Resort was also supposed to reopen August 12th, but that date has been... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World to Start Temperature Screening Guests at Resort Dining Locations
Walt Disney World has updated its health procedures and is now requiring guests who are dining at table service restaurants at the hotels to undergo temperature checks. The new policy was added to Walt Disney World's dining page. Temperature Screenings: Guests dining in table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels will undergo a temperature screening prior to... Continue Reading →
Swan and Dolphin Resort to Reopen to Guests July 29th
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is set to reopen to guests July 29th. The resort will put a number of new health precautions in place. Thing like deep cleaning, physical distancing, mandatory face coverings and more will all be enacted. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can currently book a room at a... Continue Reading →
2020 Walt Disney World Ticket Sales Resume July 9th
As Walt Disney World theme park prepare to reopen this week, Disney is making a major update to future sales: 2020 tickets will be available starting July 9th. Guests will also be able to purchase new hotel bookings and Annual Passholders will be able to upgrade their passes. According to Disney, tickets and Disney Resort... Continue Reading →
What It’s Like Dining at Walt Disney World with New Safety Measures in Place
Day guests can now book reservations at Walt Disney World resort hotels and theme parks-- and there are several new procedures in place for both cast members and guests. First off, guests currently cannot book dining reservations through the My Disney Experience App and must do so through the Walt Disney World website. Once a... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Outlines Procedures for Hotels
Vice President of Worldwide Safety at Disney Parks Katie Kelly is outlining new safety measures being out in place as Walt Disney World hotels get ready to reopen. Many of the precautions were announced in our previous blog post. Here is a letter from Kelly to guests: Dear Guests, As we look towards reopening our... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Provides Dining Experience Update for Reopening
Walt Disney World is making sure guests are safe upon their return to the most magical place on Earth when it reopens... and that means there will be a number of changes in place. The company just released new details regarding dining experiences when restaurants on property reopen. Changes and Enhancements to Dining We’re committed... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: Walt Disney World to Close Disney Springs & Hotels
Walt Disney World is taking further action to protect the public during the coronavirus outbreak. Following new guidance from the CDC, which recommended eliminating gatherings of 5-+ people for 8 weeks, Walt Disney World will be suspending operations at Disney Springs on March 17 and at hotels March 20. Some non-Disney owned stores will continue... Continue Reading →