Disney World has released more information about what to expect when the parks reopen!
Select Disney Resort hotels will begin to reopen starting June 22nd, and Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will welcome back guests on July 11th, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios following on July 11th. In order to ensure the safety of guests, a number of new health measures will be implemented upon reopening, including some NEW info about dining.
Disney has stated that during the reopening period, many dining experiences will be unavailable or altered in order to promote cleanliness and physical distancing. Thanks to our friend @ScottGustin on Twitter, we now know some of the changes we can expect.
Guest Requirements for Dining
Disney World table-service restaurants will require guests to comply with the following measures:
Face Coverings
In order to dine in Disney World face coverings are required for all guests age two and up. They must be worn in all public areas, including as guests are entering and exiting the restaurant, but masks may be removed while dining.
Resort Hotel Dining Reservations
Guests who wish to dine at a table-service restaurant in a Disney Resort hotel must have a confirmed dining reservation if they are not staying overnight. Guests will not be permitted to enter a Disney hotel without either a confirmed hotel reservation or a confirmed dining reservation.
In-Park Dining Reservations
At this time dining reservations are not available for in-park restaurants, but reservations will return at a later date. When in-park dining does become available, guests will need valid park admission, a reservation for park entry, and a dining reservation to dine at an in-park, table-service restaurant.
New Health Measures
New health and hygiene measures that will be implemented include enhanced cleaning, reduced contact menus, and temporary removal of self-serve items.
Enhanced Technology
Disney will also utilize technology to allow guests to minimize their contact with others. In addition to Mobile Order, select restaurants will also offer digital menus, and guests are encouraged to use cashless payment methods.
Additional Dining Experience Changes
Disney has also noted that guests may experience a number of additional changes. Menu items may vary and guests are encouraged to check online menus upon reopening.
Character dining will not be offered when Disney World initially reopens, with one exception — Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort will offer a modified Character dining experience.
Dinner shows will also not be offered upon the initial reopening.
Dining locations will be limited in capacity and some will remain temporarily closed. Also, private dining and in-room delivery will not be available initially.
Modifications, Cancellations, and Refunds
Given the unprecedented circumstances, Disney has modified some of its policies. All pre-paid dining and experience reservations impacted by the closure will be automatically refunded. Also, guests with reservations at locations impacted by the closure will not be charged a cancellation or no-show fees. As was previously announced, all Disney Dining Plans have been canceled and are temporarily unavailable.
As the reopening of Disney World continues to approach, we’re keeping an eye out for additional updates and announcements!
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RE: Mobile ordering service. what are people who don’t have access to “MOBILE ORDERING SERVICE” supposed to do in regards to ordering food while in the parks or at disney springs.
Lucille, Quick Service restaurants should still have queues for those who don’t Mobile Order. It may take longer in some cases because of the physical distancing that’s required.
They canceled my bibbiddi boutique reservation for oct I almost cried. Not sure why but it stinks. They also canceled for oct our dinning reservations and we are annual pass holders. Any advice?
With reservations/mobile orders will gluten-free options be available?
Cyndi, we would expect Disney to make accommodations for dietary needs, but we haven’t seen the menus in the Parks or Resorts yet, so we don’t know. I’ll make a note for the team to look into it when we start exploring.
Amy, when the new reservation system goes live, reach out to see if you can re-make your reservations. Disney has said that those with cancelled reservations will get priority access, so hopefully you’ll be able to get those back for October. We’ll update when we know the system is up and running!
Cyndi and Sara if you need a dietary menu for food Disney is great about it they want you to be happy and healthy . I have been going to Disney Parks for 20 years they care about people’s health issues . If you are in a dining room tell cast member’s about your needs . Quick food there should be a write in section to let them know about it . If anyone has any DVC. question’ s let me know I can help. I’ve been a MEMBER since 2006 .
Is Chef MIckey opening with modified like home style .Some one put it on the DFB comments of it is true or not I would be interested !
Mr. John, Chef Mickey’s is expected to be Family Style. We will be checking on-site when we can.