Social Distancing

PHOTOS: Mickey Floral Planter Refreshed at Disneyland Entrance; Social Distancing Signage Installed at Disney California Adventure

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Even though a formal reopening date hasn’t been announced yet, preparations are well underway to get Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ready for guests. Over at Disneyland, the Mickey Mouse floral planter that greets guests as they enter the park has undergone a serious refreshing. With Disneyland closed since March, Mickey had started to fade, … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Barriers Added to Queue for Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom

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Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom now has Plexiglass barriers in a portion of the exterior queue where there were previously only social distancing markers. Unfortunately, the Plexiglass wall does block the Neverland map mural for anyone outside the queue wanting to view it. Guests must still socially distance, but the Plexiglass allows more people … Read more

Disneyland Could Reopen at 50% Capacity With Social Distancing

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According to estimates by Thinkwell Group’s Brad Kissling, Disneyland could accommodate approximately 50% of its pre-COVID capacity with social distancing. While Disneyland rarely shares exact figures for park attendance and capacity, an estimated 51,140 visited Disneyland per day in 2019, according to Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. Kissling estimates Disneyland attracts approximately 60,000 guests on a normal … Read more

PHOTOS: Dawa Bar Prepares to Reopen with New Safety Measures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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If you’ve been looking to wet your whistle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you may soon be in luck. Preparations are underway to reopen Dawa Bar in the park’s Africa section, according to Brooke Geiger McDonald. Cast members were seen installing social distancing markers leading up to the lounge area, which also serves as the entrance … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Universal Orlando Resort Now Loading Every Row at Attractions, Halloween Horror Nights Rumors, Universal Studios Hollywood Reopening Preparations, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from September 6 to September 13, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our … Read more

Limited Indoor Seating to Resume at Restaurants in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

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In an email to guests today, Disney confirmed that indoor seating will be opening at Downtown Disney District, following Governor Gavin Newsom moving Orange County into the “Red Tier” where indoor seating is possible. The email confirmed the reopening of some more restaurants and shopping experiences before stating that indoor seating is now permitted. More … Read more

PHOTOS: Westward Ho Prepares to Reopen at the Magic Kingdom

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Westward Ho is getting ready to say howdy to guests once again at the Magic Kingdom. Social distancing markers have been installed outside the stand in preparation for guests. The markers extend down the road in Frontierland, past the currently unavailable popcorn stand. The circular markers note where guests should stand to order while maintaining … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Halloween Decor Coming to the Magic Kingdom, “Onward” Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post Merchandise Comes to Target, and More!

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 23-30, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Social distancing markers for the character cavalcades … Read more

PHOTOS: Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous Reopens at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous has reopened today at 11:30 am at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. When the park reopened back in June, the famous big top in Seuss Landing was also reopened, but after a few short weeks, they closed their doors. We heard this was to give Team Members more room to take breaks … Read more

PHOTOS: Jaleo by José Andrés Reopens With New Social Distancing Measures at Disney Springs

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We learned earlier today that Jaleo by José Andrés would be reopening at Disney Springs, so we had to go check them out. The restaurant is currently showing hours from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursdays through Saturdays, and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sundays. Outside, the restaurant has the standard brown social distancing … Read more

PHOTOS: New Physical Distancing Dividers Added to “it’s a small world” Queue at the Magic Kingdom

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The standby queue for “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom was closed for refurbishment for six months and only recently had construction walls removed. Since then, new Plexiglass dividers have been added to the queue to further promote health and safety. The dividers are in the switchback section of the queue. This ensures … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Testing Social Distancing Markers for Character Cavalcades

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While taking a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom today, we noticed some new tape markers had been placed along one side of the street. These appear to be temporary, so it’s likely we’ll see permanent markers pop up in the parks by tomorrow or in the coming days. These taped “X” … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 8/11/20 (Social Distancing Woes, New Club 33 Door, No Curry Popcorn, & MORE!)

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We’re just over a month and a half after Tokyo Disneyland reopened to the public on July 1st, so why don’t we check out the latest from the park? We caught a few new surprises, as well as some issues that might be concerning. So, let’s take a journey through the Kingdom of Dreams and … Read more

PHOTOS: Frontier Trading Post Reopens with New Social Distancing Measures at the Magic Kingdom

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Pin traders, get ready to lasso up some pins and head on over to the Frontier Trading Post, which has officially reopened at the Magic Kingdom! Like many other smaller stores across the park, the Frontier Trading Post remained closed throughout the initial reopening, but has since opened its doors to pin aficionados and shoppers … Read more

PHOTOS: Eats at the EPCOT Experience Reopens With a Limited Snack Menu

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Eats at the EPCOT Experience has reopened after being closed for months, though not all menu items have returned. As we reported last week, the counter-service restaurant currently serves snacks and beverages, with the entrees, including the Turkey and Mozzarella Sandwich and Chopped Chicken Salad with Agave Lime Vinaigrette, now removed from the menu. Social … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Cinderella Castle Character Greeting at Tokyo Disneyland

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With Tokyo Disneyland currently adapting operations for COVID-19, short greeting shows have taken the place of full parades and meet-and-greets. One such chance is every couple of hours in front of Cinderella Castle, where Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale all come out for a few minutes to wave and pose for … Read more

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