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We’ve Been in Magic Kingdom! Here are 10 HUGE Tips For Your Limited Capacity Disney World Vacation

WOW! We’ve been back inside Magic Kingdom for the first time since it closed its gates in mid-March! The experience was VERY different than what we’re used to when it comes to visiting a Disney World theme park!

Magic Kingdom

Keep in mind that while our first experience back was a Cast Member preview day with very limited crowds, one of if not THE most noticeable differences we experienced was the impact on crowds from the limited capacity. In order to accommodate physical distancing and to keep crowds at bay, Disney has drastically reduced their capacity and controls the number of people in the parks via their new Disney Park Pass Reservation System. So, what do YOU need to know about having a successful limited capacity vacation? We’re sharing 10 tips with you today!

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News: Monorail Transportation Will NOT Be Available for EPCOT When Disney World Reopens

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We’ve got another BIG transportation update for ya, and this one’s a bit of a doozy!

Magic Kingdom

Moments ago, we told you Disney Skyliner would be loading only one party per gondola and that Disney World’s parking lot trams would be unavailable when the parks reopen.

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ALL the Characters You Can Expect to See in a Reopened Disney World — And WHERE to Find Them!

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Yesterday we had our first experience watching Disney World’s new Character Cavalcades roll by at Magic Kingdom!

Aladdin and Mary Poppins!

Instead of character greetings, parades, and fireworks shows (which have been temporarily put on hold), guests can enjoy these smaller processionals which are featured randomly throughout the day. That way, folks will still have the opportunity to interact and snap of few pics of their favorite Disney friends — but from afar!

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NEWS: Here Are ALL the Restaurants and Experiences Reopening at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort!

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We’ve got some NEW updates from the Disney World hotels!

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Though some Disney World resort hotels are already open, there are a bunch that we’re still waiting on. The next hotels on the docket for reopening are Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort on July 10th. Well today, we just got an update for EVERYTHING that’s opening at Pop Century Resort! Check it out!

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NEWS: Shades of Green in Disney World Delays Reopening

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Many Walt Disney World Resort hotels have reopened in preparation for the theme parks phased reopening beginning this Saturday.

©Shades of Green Hotel Room

Shades of Green Resort, the Walt Disney World hotel reserved for members of the military, closed temporarily in March. The closure was scheduled to last until July 1st and was later postponed to July 15th.

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NEWS! MORE Disney World Restaurants (Including Some BIGGIES!) Are Opening Soon!

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We’re inching closer and closer to Disney World’s grand reopening this weekend!

Cinderella Castle

Along with things like Disney World transportation and many in-park dining locations resuming operations soo n, we’ve now learned that a few more restaurants are reopening as well!

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We Didn’t Expect to Like The New Character Cavalcades at Disney World, But We DID!

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We’ll be honest, there were a few modifications we were already a feeling a little apprehensive about before we arrived at Magic Kingdom yesterday.

Main Street, U.S.A.

One of the biggest changes we were having a hard time wrapping our heads around was the new Character Cavalcades at Disney World. A while ago, Disney told us they would be replacing their standard entertainment offerings with these unscheduled performances since character meet and greets, parades, and firework shows will be returning at a later time.

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Transportation Update! Here’s How the Disney Skyliner Gondolas Will Be Loaded

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Moments ago, we learned Disney World’s parking lot trams will not be operating for the time when the parks reopen.

Disney Skyliner

And while Disney World has previously announced Disney Skyliner service will resume on July 15th, they’ve just announced a new important safety detail!

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VIDEO: Disney World Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Reopening of the Theme Parks

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Walt Disney World is preparing to reopen this weekend. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open on July 11th with Hollywood Studios and EPCOT following closely on July 15th.

Cinderella Castle

Cast Member previews gave us insight into how dining, shopping, and attractions will be handled when the theme parks have officially opened. Disney just released a short video depicting how Cast Members are preparing for the park’s official re-opening the public since the closure in March. [Read more…]

Disney World’s Parking Trams Will Be Unavailable When Theme Parks Reopen This Weekend

By Janelle Sheetz 1 Comment

With Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom set to reopen to the general public this Saturday, July 11th, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT following next week on July 15th, we’ve been closely monitoring all the official statements Disney World has released about which transportation services will be available to guests.

Magic Kingdom

Previously, we confirmed that monorail and ferryboat service to and from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom will resume earlier than originally projected and in time for the Annual Passholder previews scheduled for July 9th and 10th. Disney World Annual Passholders, however, will be required to provide their own transportation to the parking lots and parking lot tram service will not be running.

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