It’s been a year since Disney closed its theme parks due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t a small thing – since 2016, Disney parks accounted for 40% of its annual revenue, so the company was wisely looking forward to reopening as soon as possible – especially given the closures came shortly after the 2019 bilateral opening of its new major Star Wars attraction, Galaxy’s Edge, which was designed to attract thousands of additional participants to parks in California and Florida.
In June 2020 Disney has reopened two of Florida’s four theme parks for tens of thousands of guests, with the last one two parks opening not long after. At a time when Florida saw registration numbers in the COVID-19 cases, guests were still willing to risk everything for a piece of that Disney magic. And now, with increasing vaccine distribution and the restrictions on the capacity of the park are decreasing, the tickets to the park are again sale. Even if you’re not ready to face the crowds yet, it’s time to start planning ahead if a trip is on your post-COVID wish list: Now is the time to book your Disney 2022 trip before the inevitable travel boom.
Plan a visit further for better chances of a dream vacation
Before you can do anything Disney World website, you are struck with a warning at the top of the page: “Certain parks, hotels, restaurants and other offers may be modified or unavailable, with limited capacity and subject to limited availability or closure, and access to the park and offers are not guaranteed. . “Since February 2021, Disney World has only been operating 35% of capacity. Some resorts, dining options, and park attractions aren’t yet open to alleviate crowds and promote a safer parking experience – not exactly what you’re looking for after you’ve pulled your whole family to Florida and spent hundreds on tickets and hotels .
So wait a minute: Disney CEO Bob Chapek thinks the herd’s immunity will be considerably reduces the need for masks and social distancing to parks by 2022. Chapek’s sentiment does not mean that park operations will return to “normal” pre-pandemics by then, but there may be more benefits and comforts that you remember from previous visits, from certain dining options at the resort’s increased availability.
Use the site booking calendar to see park availability for travel date. Although there are still a few slots open next summer, you can now make reservations well in advance of January 2023 – and if things haven’t improved by then, taking a favorite room at Grand Floridian will be the least of our worries.
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Know before you leave
Before making concrete plans, explore “You know before you go“The site, which provides detailed information on COVID-19 park policies and provides tools to help you plan your trip safely. “My Disney experience“The app has built-in features to personalize your Disney trip, including up-to-date information about the rules and procedures you’ll need to follow as a guest. Download this tool as you make your plans so that you are fully informed about the potential aspect of your trip, even on the move months.
Take advantage of all of Disney’s planning features. “planDisneyThe site “has a lot of information about activities, special attractions, events and more and can connect you with a” planDisney panelist “to answer any questions that arise along the way.
Make ticket reservations
In order to regulate the number of parks and ensure social distancing, all ticket buyers must also have pre-existing reservations. The website states, “Due to limited availability of park reservations, it is recommended that you make theme park reservations immediately after purchasing your admission.” Once you have purchased a ticket, use it Disney Park Pass reservation system to secure your place. Again, given the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it is unclear when these restrictions may be weakened – so it is best to enter with your eyes open.
Disney offers a wide range of ticket options. You can buy one-day tickets, multi-day tickets and park bunker tickets, along with a multitude of packages that include meals and special services. But even if you have a park ticket for the park, you will need to make a reservation for the park you are going to visit, which means that planning your trip will require a certain level of attention to detail. Disney’s booking restrictions state: “The ability to visit a park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations. At this time it is not necessary to book a park after the first park, however, the booking requirements are subject to change. “Make sure you have a backup plan for your second or third park if your first choice is at capacity.
Choose an available resort
If you are looking forward to staying at one of the many Disney World resorts, keep in mind that currently only select resorts are available for reservation. (Looks like my dream of waking up with a luxurious view of the giraffes grazing at Animal Kingdom is waiting for the moment.) You can wait and see when your favorite camera will be available again, but you’ll risk lose out amid the ensuing travel explosion.
Disney offered booking flexibility until April 30, waiving all cancellation and modification fees. If this offer is extended, you may be able to change your reservation in your preferred room as the resorts continue to open.