Disney Springs Set to Re-Open

Walt Disney World has announced the beginning of their slow re-opening process!

UPDATE: 5/16 Added details about Disney location openings on 5/27 and health details.

It will begin with the opening of third-party operating participants (non-Disney owned restaurants and stores) at Disney Springs on 20 May 2020.

During the initial opening phase, Disney Springs will have limitations on capacity, parking and operating hours.

The Disney operated locations at Disney Springs to follow About a week later.

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Second Step

Disney has announced that some Disney owned shops and restaurants (World of Disney, D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and the Marketplace Co-Op) will open on 24 May 2020. 

Next Steps

What happens next depends on how Disney plans to phase back into full operation.

Local/Florida day guests might be the first to get to experience the theme parks again as WDW eases back into operation. This is most likely if people are not allowed or unable to travel by air.

Another possibility is Disney World opening up their resorts and then the parks a day or so later and limiting park entry to only on property guests only. This way they could distribute and control guest numbers in individual parks by assigning guests to a park each day.

Details

For the May openings the following are in effect:

• Parking and Entrances: During this initial phase, Guests will be directed to self-park in the Orange and Lime Garages. All surface lots will be closed. Disney will also reduce the number of entrances for Disney Springs to four locations: Orange and Lime Garages, along with the Hotel Plaza Boulevard pedestrian bridge and ride share location.
• Appropriate Face Coverings: All Guests 3 years of age and older, along with Cast Members and third-party operating-participant employees, will be required to wear an appropriate face covering while visiting Disney Springs. This is an important part of protecting both our Guests and our cast. Please be sure you have an ample amount of face coverings for yourself and your party before you arrive, as you’ll need to wear them over your nose and mouth at all times (except when sitting at a dining table).
• Temperature Screenings: Once you arrive at Disney Springs, you and your party will be required to undergo temperature screenings. Based on guidance from health authorities, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will be directed to an additional location for rescreening and assistance; those who again measure 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed entry, nor will those in their party. Disney encourages you to check temperatures of yourself and your party prior to leaving home, as an extra layer of precaution.
• Physical Distancing and Capacity Measures: To maintain appropriate physical distancing throughout Disney Springs during this initial phase, Disney will limit the number of Guests visiting the property, as well as within each location. In addition, ground markings will help promote proper distancing when queuing is necessary. We will also add physical barriers in select places where it’s difficult to maintain physical distancing.
• Cleanliness: Disney will increase cleaning and disinfection procedures in high-traffic areas such as elevators and escalators, handrails, benches, tables, handles, restrooms and more. We will also have hand-washing stations and hand sanitizer available, and encourage you to use these frequently.
• Cashless Transactions: Disney is recommending you use cashless payment options whenever possible during your visit to Disney Springs, including debit cards, credit cards, Disney gift cards, etc. You can also opt for contactless payment options or use cash to purchase a Disney gift card at the Welcome Center and select merchandise locations.

Stay Tuned

All we can do is stand by to see what Disney announces next.

Disney Springs has a re-opening page.

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