Closure & Reopening Archive
This list of open & closed restaurants at Walt Disney World covers what’s operating in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and resort hotels. We update this regularly, with info on what’s coming soon, newly reopened, temporarily closing, and more. (Updated September 17, 2023.) The good news is that the vast majority of noteworthy
Bounceback deals are back for 2024 Walt Disney World vacations! These are the best way to book special offers a year in advance, and have been absent for the last 3 years since reopening. This post shares eligible 2024 stay dates & details, how to take advantage of these highly-coveted WDW deals, potential 2024 Free
Walt Disney World has announced more character meet & greets returning to Hollywood Studios with the reopening of the reimagined Pixar Place back by Toy Story Land and the old entrance to Toy Story Mania. This post shares timeframes, details, locations, and commentary. This follows a lot of character news in the last couple of
Walt Disney World fans have sky-high expectations for the changes Bob Iger will make now that he’s back in the CEO seat. Already, he has plans for an upcoming town hall with Cast Members that lays out his vision for the future and given his restructuring plans in a way that “honors and respects creativity
Walt Disney World has announced Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on September 30, 2022. This post provides park hours, dates & details, plus a rundown of all operational updates to Central Florida theme parks and attractions. With regard to the storm system itself, Hurricane Ian
All 4 theme parks and more are closed at Walt Disney World due to Hurricane Ian. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom won’t reopen until after the storm passes Orlando. Additionally, there are other closures, changes, and cancellations through at least Friday, September 30, 2022. This post provides a rundown of all operational
Due to the multi-month closure of DVC resorts and low demand following Walt Disney World’s reopening coupled with banking rules, Disney Vacation Club has a “point pool problem” and limited availability. Here we’ll address DVC’s policies and why availability is so limited for the 50th Anniversary and beyond. (Updated July 12, 2022.) During the closure,
Walt Disney World crowds can be bad. When attendance is high during holidays, school breaks, or other times of year, wait times can skyrocket, and lines can be long at popular rides. This post offers tips for beating crowds, avoiding long waits for attractions, dining, transportation, and more. It shouldn’t be too much of a
This guide to face masks at Walt Disney World offers info & tips, recommendation for best masks, rules & policy changes, and answers to frequently asked questions on wearing masks at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, plus traveling to and within Florida. (Updated April 18, 2022.) The question of “are face masks required
Rider Switch is Walt Disney World’s system that allows parents with small children to take turns experiencing thrill rides and other attractions with height requirements. In this post, we’ll cover how the service (also known as child swap, baby switch, or parent swap) works and new changes to Rider Switch at Walt Disney World. (Updated
This guide to face mask rules at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk covers official policies, our recommendation for the best masks, answers to frequently asked questions on wearing face coverings, and differences between policies and enforcement at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. (Updated February 11, 2022.) Essentially, this goes beyond answering
