Walt Disney World Reopening: FastPass, Dining Reservations & Dining Plans Canceled

Walt Disney World Reopening Decisions

• 🗓️ Walt Disney World has announced significant changes ahead of its mid-June reopening, including the cancellation of all existing dining reservations and dining plans.
• 💡 These cancellations extend through September 26, 2021, indicating a long ramp-up period back to normal operations.

Impact on Park Operations

• 🚫 Extra Magic Hours have been temporarily suspended to allow for enhanced hygiene and cleaning protocols within the parks.
• 🎢 All FastPasses have been canceled and suspended indefinitely, a change not seen in over 20 years, to manage social distancing in queues.
• 🚶 The FastPass queue will be utilized for regular guest flow to provide the most direct and manageable spacing for social distancing.

Mask Policy and Guest Experience

• 😷 The requirement for masks has been adjusted to include children ages two and up, aligning with ticket age requirements.
• ⚠️ This change places a greater burden on cast members to enforce mask policies politely.
• 🎨 Disney may develop special masks for children to encourage compliance and improve the guest experience.

Marketing and Future Outlook

• 📉 Marketing the parks will be challenging without traditional offerings like Extra Magic Hours, parades, fireworks, FastPass, and characters, alongside shortened hours.
• 🌟 Slogans will need to go beyond