Closure & Reopening Archive
Walt Disney World has reinstated its indoor face mask rule for all guests, effective July 30. In this post, we’ll share specifics of the policy change, plus the announcements, statements, and more from the CDC and Orange County leadership that preceded this decision. This rule change comes after a couple of pretty significant developments in
In a move with potentially significant implications for Walt Disney World, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance on July 27, 2021. In this post, we’ll share the changes, where they apply, and the likelihood that Disney will follow suit. The CDC’s new recommendation is that fully vaccinated people wear
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions due to concerns over the highly transmissible Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases. In this post, we’ll share details and what this means for visitors to Walt Disney World from the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. Plus, additional info about
Walt Disney World has announced the return of several shows and one nighttime spectacular in August 2021 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’ll share dates and details, and offer commentary about the additions. It’s been a busy few weeks for things returning to Walt Disney World. It seems like
Walt Disney World has revealed the reopening for Hall of Presidents, sharing details of the refurbished attraction and photos of the newly-installed President Joe Biden Audio Animatronics figure and more. In this post, we’ll cover the announcement and offer some commentary. To quickly recap, Walt Disney World quietly closed Hall of Presidents on inauguration day.
It’s the heart of the summer tourist season at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, with the parks booked for many dates in July. This post offers tips for avoiding crowds, with advice for rope drop, where to eat, how to “hack” Mobile Order, why bucket hats might be a “good” idea, and more. Despite ending
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This one covers a pricey “pay to play” option for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, concerning case numbers in Orange County, further thoughts on Christmas 2021 at Walt Disney World, and more. (Updated July 14, 2021.) As always, we’ll start with the latest
It’s true, we do! Disneyland is our favorite theme park in the US, and it was so good to be back. In this park report, we’ll share more photos and thoughts from California, including character encounters, food, attraction maintenance, atmosphere & vibes, and why you should take a summer or early fall trip to Disneyland
Walt Disney World continues its return to normalcy while also gearing up for the 50th Anniversary celebration that starts on October 1, 2021. To those ends, Disney has announced the reopening timeline ALL currently closed hotels with new dates for resorts that were previously TBD. This looks at the schedule and offers commentary about why
Epcot Forever is back, filling the sky above World Showcase to end every night. We attended for Independence Day at Walt Disney World, and will share photos of the fireworks and other random stuff, plus thoughts on our experience, crowds & congestion, and more. As you’re likely aware, after a year-plus hiatus, fireworks have returned
Happily Ever After has made its heartwarming, emotional, and triumphant return to Magic Kingdom. We were on hand for the first night of fireworks in over a year at Walt Disney World, and will share photos of the crowds and pyro, plus thoughts on our experience and how this was about more than just fireworks–it
