Disney outlines the reopening plans for its Walt Disney World resort hotels with new information

Jun 06, 2020 in "The Walt Disney Company"

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Posted: Saturday June 6, 2020 5:58pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World has released a new guide outlining its plans to reopening the resort hotels from June 22.

Disney's Riviera Resort

The confirmed reopening list for June 22 will include:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort - including The Wave, Contempto Cafe and Cove Bar.
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge - including Whispering Canyon Cafe and Roaring Fork.
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village - including Sanaa, Maji Pool Bar.
Disney’s Beach Club Villas - including Beaches and Cream, Beach Club Marketplace and Martha's Vineyard. Stormalong Bay will NOT be available.
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas - including Trattoria al Forno, Pizza Window, BoardWalk Bakery, Leaping Horse Libations, AbracadaBar.
Disney's Fort Wilderness - including P&J's Southern Takeout, Meadow Snack Bar, Crocket's Tavern.
Disney’s Old Key West Resort - including Olivia's Cafe, Good's Food to Go, Gurgling Suitcase.
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows - Kona Cafe, Capt. Cook's ,Pineapple Lanai, Barefoot Pool Bar.
Disney’s Riviera Resort - including Topolino's Terrace, Primo Piatyo, Le Petit Cafe, Bar Riva.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort - including The Artist's Palette, The Paddock Grill, On the Rocks Pool Bar.
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort - including Grand Floridian Cafe, Gasparilla Island Grill, Enchanted Rose, Beaches Pool Bar.

Some of the most notable things to be aware of include:

Disney will waive its change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through October 3, 2020.
Guests entering a resort hotel will require a confirmed room reservation or a confirmed dining reservation for day guests.
Online check-in will be encouraged but not required.
Masks will be required in all public areas expect for swimming or dining for ages 2 and over.
Staying in a resort hotel does not guarantee access to the parks from July 11.
Temperature screening may be in operation.
Before the parks reopen, bus transportation will be available to Disney Springs, and then to the parks once they open.
Magical Express will be available.
Minnie Van Service will not be available.
Bell Services will deliver but luggage but will not escort guests.
Club Level service will be unavailable.
Resort airline checkin will be unavailable.
Valet Parking will not be available.
Feature Pools and Fitness Center will be operating at reduced hours.
Restaurants will not be operating any character dining with the exception of Topolino's.
The Electrical Water Pageant will not be available.

Amenities and experiences not operating at any resorts include:

Arcades
Campfires
Character experiences
Dog parks
Electrical Water Pageant
Marina rentals
Pin trading
PlaygroundsSpas, salons and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

You can view the full details and specifics for each hotel at the official site.

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JohnDOct 26, 2020

Yep. I was there all last week. Most of the time, the PA announcement is from the familiar announcer you hear on buses. However, from time to time, I would hear the recording of a British woman making the same announcement. And don't think you won't hear it in Galaxy's Edge or Pandora to preserve theming. Nope. Announcements are park-wide.

wdwmagicOct 26, 2020

Yep these have a bit out for a couple of weeks now. They have definitely had to make it clear that it isn't optional.

Sweet ThingOct 26, 2020

I visited Animal Kingdom yesterday and noticed new signage and announcements stating that guests who do not follow the mask rules will be asked to leave. I did notice more cast members firmly asking guests to stop while eating, make sure their masks were covering their noses, or put their masks back on while taking photos. I spoke to a few cast members and every single one said they just want things to return to normal as quickly as possible and these rules are the only way. I witnessed a couple of cast get ignored by guests when enforcing the rules. Those cast members contacted their supervisors to give descriptions of those guests not complying. I can't remember ever seeing the company take a firm stand like this before.

Giss NericOct 18, 2020

I'm just kidding. It's all lies. I just wanted to switch the topic for a while.

GimpYancIentOct 17, 2020

Ok, so a guy wore a mask with some wording on it. He Wore A Mask properly! No one care's what was written on it.

drizgirlOct 17, 2020

You were about to report someone wearing a mask correctly?

LilofanOct 17, 2020

Easier to fire third party for a poor job.

LilofanOct 17, 2020

If third party crews get hurt on the job, Disney doesn't have to pick up their medical / injury costs. That could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars or even more depending on the severity of the injury.

Giss NericOct 17, 2020

I saw a guy in Magic Kingdom recently with a custom made mask that says "WORN BY FORCE, NOT BY CHOICE." I kinda felt that he was trouble already. I'm was about to report it to a CM but decided to let it go since he's not doing anything wrong anyways. It's just a silent protest. I saw him two times after that while walking in Fantasyland and the other while in the queue at Big Thunder. In all fairness to him, he was wearing the mask and wearing it correctly at both times.