For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ “intermission” is over, so it’s time to rock out once again at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith! Upon entering, the wait time board is currently an A-frame sign. Reduced capacity means that this ride has much lower wait times than usual. When we went, it was only five minutes. Social distancing … Read more
Submitted for your approval: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After being closed for months, this attraction has suddenly roared back to life during Cast Member previews. Now, a stout-hearted WDWNT reporter investigates the newly-reopened attraction, finding changes that will help to keep guests safe as they journey… into The Twilight … Read more
After a months-long “flight delay,” Soarin’ Around the World has been cleared for takeoff at EPCOT! Naturally, adjustments have been made to the attraction to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Social distancing markers are in place well before guests enter the actual queue in anticipation of large crowds looking to ride this popular … Read more
Ready your spacecraft and prepare to lift off with Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland! We have been giving everyone in-depth looks at all the new health and safety procedures throughout Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom this week, from the Tomorrowland Speedway to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Now, let’s take a look at how Astro Orbiter’s … Read more
Annual Passholder previews are underway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we headed to Asia to see what new safety measures are in place at Expedition Everest. The first thing we spotted came long before we made it to the attraction. Because it’s consistently one of the most popular rides in the park, social distancing markers … Read more
Space Mountain has been cleared for relaunch at the Magic Kingdom, with plenty of new “flight safety” measures to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. To give you a sense of how reduced crowd sizes are, this typically popular attraction was a walk-on. Social distancing markers can be found on the standby line. Given … Read more
With our day at the Magic Kingdom Cast Member preview done, we thought we’d take a ride on the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat and see what measures they’re taking to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Markers on the ground mark two things: how far to socially distance (between markers) and what priority departure you’re … Read more
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train we go! We went for a ride during the Magic Kingdom’s cast member previews to see what changes have been made to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Guests were spaced in accordance with social distancing. As with most attractions at the Magic Kingdom, … Read more
The Haunted Mansion has made a spirited return at the Cast Member previews of the Magic Kingdom. Certain modifications to the Gracey Manor tour have been made, leading to a grim change. First, let’s see how safety precautions affected the queue. The interactive portion of the queue has been roped off for the moment, but … Read more
Ahoy, there! Cast member previews have begun at the Magic Kingdom, and it’s time to head to Adventureland and set sail with the Pirates of the Caribbean! Social distancing can be seen throughout the queue, even extending outside the building. Plenty of floor markings show guests where to stand to maintain a safe distance. Parties … Read more
With the theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort beginning their phased peopening on July 11, 2020, preparations are being made across property in order to comply with new health and safety guidelines in the wake of COVID-19. When Disney Springs reopened on May 20, the most noticeable change throughout was the addition of large … Read more
With Ikspiari reopened with increased social distancing protocols, surely the Tokyo Disney parks aren’t far behind! Well, we still aren’t sure when Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will welcome Guests once more, but we do know that they’re inching closer to their return! On a trip around the Disney Resort Line today, we noticed new … Read more
Earlier this week, Universal Studios Japan became the first major park in Japan to announce its reopening. Soft openings for Osaka Prefecture residents with Annual Passes begin on June 8th, while the park will reopen to Guests in the Kansai region of Japan on June 19th. Since concerns are still high regarding COVID-19 in Japan … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to reopen all three of their theme parks, starting with soft openings for Team Members today and registered Annual Passholders leading up to the grand reopening on June 5. CityWalk, Universal Orlando’s smaller version of a “Disney Springs” shopping and dining district, reopened earlier this month with added health and … Read more
We are still 12 days away from Universal Orlando Resort’s official reopening on June 5, 2020, but there are already signs of how the park will be handling the social distancing orders. The aerial shot above, taken by a friend of WDWNT @bioreconstruct shows markers in place in front of the outdoor stage in Hogsmeade … Read more