When Will Disney World Reopen?

‘When Will Disney World Reopen?’- This has easily been the biggest question in the Disney fandom throughout the global Coronavirus lockdowns. Whether you had a spring trip canceled, have a summer trip planned, or are just looking to the resort reopening as a sign of a return to relative normalcy, we are all asking the question.

So here is the quick answer: Nobody knows an actual date. Probably not even Disney.

You can currently book a resort stay for dates beginning June 1st, 2020. While this is in no way an indication that the resorts will be open then, we can make a reasonable guess that Disney World will not open prior to then. It is worth noting that June dining reservations and Fastpass+ selections are open as well.

So that is all what we don’t know. Onto what we do know. The rest of this post will serve as a running, daily update of central Florida developments and any other Disney World news leading up to an official announcement. I’ll also include any announcements made about what visitors can expect once Disney World reopens and any deals they may be offering to those who have had to reschedule. Below is where we currently stand in this daily-evolving situation. Be sure to check back regularly as I will be updating this post very regularly.

Orlando/Central Florida Updates:

• 5/11/20: Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements
• 5/11/20: Mayor Demings Updates Orange County During Phase One of Re-Opening Florida
• 5/1/20: Mayor Demings Extends Curfew and Announces Reopening Plan For Orange County in Florida
• 4/30/20: Orange County’s Mayor Is Expected To Announce His Phased Approach To Reopen Orlando Tomorrow
• 4/30/20: Re-Open Florida Task Force Recommends Theme Parks Begin Re-Opening in Phase Two
• 4/29/20: Phase 1 Opening of Florida Businesses Begins May 4th; Restaurants and Retail Reopening with Limited Capacity, Unclear If Any of Walt Disney World Can or Will
• 4/28/20: Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce plans to reopen Florida
• 4/28/20: Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Shares Guidelines For Reopening Theme Parks in Central Florida
• 4/28/20: Latest Florida COVID-19 Projection Model Suggests “Relaxed Social Distancing” Possible After June 21
• 4/23/20: Latest IHME COVID-19 model pushes easing of social distancing restrictions for Florida further into June
• 4/17/20: IHME Paints Optimistic Outlook For Florida

Disney World Closure Specific Updates:

• 5/14/20: Disney Retail Shops and Dining Establishments at Disney Springs to Reopen on May 27th
• 5/14/20: Disney Now Canceling Reservations that Start in Early June
• 5/13/20: Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia, and Vivoli il Gelato Reopening at Disney Springs on May 22
• 5/9/20: Disney World Only Allowing New Dining Reservations for July and Later
• 5/8/20: Disney World Resort No Longer Accepting Hotel Reservations for Arrivals Before July 1st
• 5/8/20: These Restaurants Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th
• 5/7/20: Disney Springs Begins Phased Reopening on May 20
• 5/7/20: Disney Vacation Club is Accepting Vacation Bookings for June 1 And Beyond
• 5/7/20: Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through May 30
• 5/5/20: Disney: There is “Limited Visibility” For When Disneyland and Disney World Will Reopen
• 5/4/20: First signs of a Disney Springs reopening as one of the parking garages reopens for Cast Members
• 5/4/20: Walt Disney World Reiterates “No Reopening Date” Established Yet During Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Meeting
• 5/4/20: Senior VP of Disney Resorts Confirms June Reservations Being Accepted at Disney World But No Opening Date
• 5/1/20: Disney Cancels Villains After Hours Party Through July- Refunds Going To All Paid Guests
• 4/25/20: AMC Theatres at Disney Springs To Remain Closed Until Just Weeks Before New Blockbusters Are Released
• 4/23/20: Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through May 16
• 4/22/20: Re-Open Florida Task Force Meeting Today to Determine Timetable on Theme Park Reopenings, Including Walt Disney World Resort Opening First to Floridians
• 4/21/20: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says Walt Disney World is “Far Ahead of the Curve” on Reopening
• 4/21/20: Disney Begins Canceling Mid-May Trips Due to Ongoing Park Closures
• 4/19/20: Disney Furloughs Go Into Effect for 100,000 Employees
• 4/18/20: Disney World President Discusses Furloughs and Theme Parks in New Statement
• 4/13/20: Bob Iger Is Retaking Control of the Walt Disney Company as They Face the Current Crisis

Disney World Post-Opening Updates:

• 5/13/20: Required Face Masks, Temperature Checks, and Plexiglass Dividers- This is What Disney Springs Will Look Like on May 20th
• 5/9/20: Shanghai Disneyland Vice President Gives Tour of New Safety Measures
• 5/8/20: Use OpenTable (Not the Disney World App) for Disney Springs Reservations
• 5/8/20: Disney World President Clarifies That Face Coverings Will Be ‘Required’ for Guests and Cast Members When Disney Springs Re-Opens
• 5/8/20: Shanghai Disneyland Shows What Social Distancing Will Look Like At Theme Parks
• 5/5/20: A Message about Disney Parks from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel
• 5/5/20: Virtual Queues Being Considered Once Disney World and Disneyland Reopen
• 5/5/20: Disney to heavily reduce Capital Expenditures in the parks throughout 2020 during COVID-19 crisis
• 4/25/20: Online Check-In Will Be Required For Future Walt Disney World Resort Room Reservations Following COVID-19 Pandemic
• 4/21/20: Social Distancing Tests Take Place At An Overseas Disney Park
• 4/20/20: Analysts Offer Glimpse Into the Future of Disney Parks, Including Possible Precautions and Crowd Numbers
• 4/15/20: 2020 Epcot Moonlight Magic Registration Delayed Indefinitely
• 4/8/20: Registration for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Event Has Been Quietly Pushed Back
• 4/7/20: Bob Iger Speaks to Potential Screening Procedures When Disney Parks Reopen

News About any Deals and Other Accommodations for Visitors or Passholders:

• 5/9/20: Disney World Discontinues Free Dining Offer For Reservations Affected By Closures
• 5/9/20: Florida Resident Discover Disney World Tickets Eligibility Date Extended
• 4/16/20: Disney announces details on how to receive partial refunds on Annual Passes
• 4/1/20: Disney Hotel Promotion Targets June 1 Reopening
• 3/30/20: Walt Disney World now accepting reservations from June 1 and later and offers Free Dining Plan
• 3/14/20: Tables in Wonderland Memberships Will Be Extended Due to Disney World Park Closures!

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