Temporary Closure of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks
In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of Disney's Guests and Cast Members, they are proceeding with the closure of their theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort, beginning March 16, through the end of the month. Disney Resort hotels will remain open until further notice. Disney Springs™ will also remain open. Walt Disney World will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts.
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Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
There are a total of four theme parks and two water parks at Walt Disney World.
Magic Kingdom® Park
Explore six lands of never-ending enchantment, one-of-a-kind attractions and unforgettable moments here at the place where storybook fantasy becomes everyday reality. Children of all ages – this means you too – will delight in various live performances throughout the park, Happily Ever After, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Festival of Fantasy Parade and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Epcot®
From Frozen-themed adventures to gliding the world and the solar system, Epcot has an adventure for everyone. Plus, if you plan your trip accordingly, you can even make it for the world-renowned Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!
Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Come experience your favorite stories and characters in a place where you, your friends, and family all become part of the story itself. Let your adventure begin. Enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Now Open Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in addition to Toy Story Land.
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Guests may view thousands of animals in their natural habitats. Also exciting nighttime experiences. Aside from the usual Disney suspects, you can explore themed experiences such as The Lion King and Pandora – The World of Avatar, a distant world where you can float down a mystical bioluminescent river and fly on the back of banshees that soar past floating mountains.
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
One half of Disney’s take on the classic summer cool-down, Disney's Blizzard Beach offers rides and pools for all sizes and ages such as Teamboat Springs – one of the world’s longest group whitewater raft rides and Summit Plummet - a 120-ft. high waterslide. Challenge the whole family to a slide race in the 8-lane waterslide Toboggan Racers, or tube through the Runoff Rapids.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
The other half of Disney’s water park offerings, Typhoon Lagoon has an amazing wave pool, a waterslide ride that behaves more like a roller coaster, the Crush ‘n’ Gusher Water Thrill Ride, and a space just for the little ones at Ketchakiddee Creek. Enhance your stay with private Beachcomber Shacks and Umbrellas for when it’s time to catch your breath.
Disney Theme Park Tickets
4 Park Magic Ticket
Explore all 4 parks in 4 days with our 4-Park Magic ticket for only $89 per day.2 A 4-Park Magic ticket includes one admission to each of the Walt Disney World® theme parks, Disney’s Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
You can also add one admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and one admission to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs™ to your ticket for just $40 more, plus tax.
Planning a Walt Disney World® vacation? Here are some things to know:
What time does Walt Disney World open?
Operating hours vary by season and from park to park. Hours are subject to change and may do so at any time without notice. Magic Kingdom®, Epcot® Future World, and Animal Kingdom® tend to open at 9 a.m. while Epcot - World Showcase opens at 11 a.m. The Extra Magic Hours benefit allows registered Guests - with valid theme park admission - of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels to experience select attractions at the theme parks before or after the parks are open to the general public.
How many attractions and rides are at Walt Disney World?
There are over 170+ attractions and rides at Walt Disney World. Now open - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, parades, It’s a Small World and Avatar – Flight of Passage
How much is parking at Walt Disney World?
Short answer: depends. If you’re staying at Walt Disney World hotel, parking is free. If you’re staying at any of the nearby hotels that aren’t Walt Disney World, they may offer a free shuttle. Otherwise, standard parking is $25 a day.
What should I wear to Walt Disney World?
Like any destination, this depends on the weather. While Southern Florida is warmer than most, it can still get cold (and wet) so check the weather for your scheduled stay. Whatever the weather, brings comfortable walking shoes, you’ll need them.
What should I pack for Walt Disney World?
Every family is different, but some of the essentials are:
- Sunscreen/sunglasses/hat - southern Florida sun
- Antibacterial wipes - you’ll be eating among thousands
- Pocket umbrella and/or thin raincoat - it can rain from time to time
- Tissues/wipes - this isn’t Disney-specific as much as it is life-specific
- Light jacket - the AC can be real inside some venues
- Water bottle - unless you want to buy theme-park-priced bottled water
Can you bring food and water into Walt Disney World?
Short answer: yes. Anything that doesn’t require heating (or you like it cold), no alcohol, nothing in glass containers. From their own FAQ they also forbid anything with "pungent odors". You will need to declare your food items at the entrance, where security will be scanning your bags.
When is the best time to go to Walt Disney World?
If you want to avoid as much of the summer push of park crowding, then shoot for September and October right after school starts and January and February after the holidays and still wintertime. Note that in January some park attractions and water rides may be closed for renovation.
Is Walt Disney World open on Christmas?
Is it ever. In fact, if you aren’t a fan of the crowds, you may want to rethink visiting the Magic Kingdom this week as it regularly tops the charts as the park’s busiest period. That said, there’s a reason why it’s so popular complete with a Disney-fied Christmas Day Parade, the fireworks displays, and so much more, all of which starts up as early as the second week in November.
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