Since reopening in July, the Walt Disney World Resort has been operating at 25% capacity or less due to COVID-19 restrictions. Now, Disney has announced that they will increase that number to 35%. The increase, which should take effect this month, will only allow 10% more guests onto the property and into the parks but will not change how they […]
Walt Disney World To Increase Park Capacity
Walt Disney World Updates Entrance Signs
“Are we there yet?” If you’ve ever traveled to Walt Disney World® Resort with children – or maybe even adults! – you’ve heard that phrase once or a hundred times. Everyone’s so excited to experience their favorite attraction or grab their best bite to eat, so the trip can feel like it takes FOREVER. When you stop and think about it for […]
TRON Lightcycle Attraction Reaches Milestone
The Magic Kingdom Park skyline looks a bit different today now that the crew from Walt Disney Imagineering has reached a major milestone in the development of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World Resort. Here you can see this image of the first piece of canopy being installed in what will become an instant iconic attraction and portal to The Grid […]
Halloween Entertainment Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World Theme Parks
We recently told you about some of the fall fun coming September 15 – October 31 to Magic Kingdom Park, and today we’re excited to share more details about seasonal entertainment experiences headed your way! Throughout the day, special Halloween cavalcades will pop up on the parade route and head down Main Street, U.S.A. Guests could come across Mickey Mouse and […]
Walt Disney World Resort Holidays Start Nov. 6
We have an update on some of the festive experiences coming to Walt Disney World Resort. Building off of their recent experiences of operating in a new environment, Disney has reimagined the holidays which will, of course, apply current their current health and safety measures while still keeping the joy and magic of the season. And while things are looking a […]
Disney World’s Capacity Problem – Diminishing Hours
For Disney, it’s the worst case scenario: reopen Walt Disney World during the COVID-19 pandemic and allow for 30% capacity at the parks and hotels. Assume you will hit that mark right away. Wrong. Since opening July 11th Disney has not even come close to their 30% mark, something they hoped they would increase slowly, over-time due to demand. Except […]
Disney World Reopening Journal Day 4 – Magic Kingdom
Today was a little bit different than the day before at Animal Kingdom theme park. But just a little. We’ve been attending the reopening of Walt Disney World for the past several days, writing about our experience here post-COVID. The last 3 days we’ve been at the resort spending time at our hotel and at the two theme parks that […]
Disney World Reopening Journal Day 2 – Arrival
After spending a Cast Preview day at Magic Kingdom, we took off to Anaheim CA for the reopening of Downtown Disney. After doing that, we flew back to Orlando to start our next several days staying on property and being there for the official reopening. Our flights went great, no issues. Everyone wore masks and everyone seemed to be okay […]
Disney World Reopening Journal Day 1 – Cast Preview
With the Disney theme parks having been closed for the past several months, and now, finally reopening at Walt Disney World, Park Savers will be detailing what it’s like to visit the resorts and theme parks post COVID. Because so many changes have occurred including entry into the parks, riding attractions and viewing shows, dining and more, you may want […]
Cinderella’s Castle Makeover Now Complete at Magic Kingdom
Several months ago we announced that Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom was going to be given a makeover on the outside. The regal look that Disney had in mind is now complete and the castle looks more stunning than ever! Imagineers selected a new royal color scheme that included gold trip, blue paint and some “pixie dust” to help the […]