Walt Disney World Sets Additional Reopening Policies

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 04:58

3. Annual Pass reservation system quietly debuts

Walt Disney World has confirmed that when it reopens in July, guests will need to use a new theme park reservation system to visit their parks. Every guest will need a reservation time, and entry will not be given to guests who just show up to the parks without a reservation, even if they have tickets.

Many have wondered how this new reservation system will work for annual passholders, who should be guaranteed entry to the theme parks on non-blockout days, and though we don't have any details yet, Disney has updated its admission calendar inside the My Disney Experience app to include 'Reservations Required' in addition to the standard blockout dates for annual passholders.

Right now the calendar shows that all passes will require reservations from reopening through to June 2021. This of course could change in the future, but right now it looks like Disney is planning to keep this system in place for quite awhile.

As we've said previously, there is no way to know exactly how long theme parks will be dealing with the effects of Coronavirus, but while this situation is continuing, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread.

As always, while this situation is evolving, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread.

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Managing editor of Theme Park Tourist and dark ride enthusiast. Amanda is a lifelong theme parks fan who lives just outside Orlando. When she’s not booking FastPass+ reservations, standing in a queue or eating the latest specialty cupcake, you can find her watching a Marvel movie, reading a book (probably by Neil Gaiman) or singing along to showtunes in her car. Contact: [email protected]