Step-by-Step Directions For New Disney Park Pass System

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Via: DisDining.com

Monday, June 22, Walt Disney World’s new Park Pass System launched for Disney Resort Guests with valid park admission. Before you rush to the Disney website, check out 8 easy steps and photos to help you navigate the new system!

The main entrance to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Photo courtesy, Walt Disney World)

First things first, there are date restrictions for booking a park reservation as Disney is releasing the program in phases to different groups with valid theme park admission. Click here to learn more about who is and is not allowed to begin booking at the present time. You MUST have a valid ticket linked to your account to book at the allotted time. No ticket? Disney has said they will begin selling tickets once again “later this summer”.

Alright! STEP 1: Go to the Walt Disney World website and log-in. Under the MyDisneyExperience drop down you’ll find “Disney Park Pass System”.

STEP 2: Click “Make a Disney Park Pass Reservation” (blue box). If you click this link when the system is busy, you may get a Castle saying you are in a holding queue. Try this link to attempt to bypass the holding queue.

STEP 3: Create Your Party! Be sure you’ve already linked the family and friends to your account that you are traveling with. Select who is in your party from your family and friends list, then press “Continue” at the bottom of the page.

STEP 4: Select a Date and Park. The calendar currently goes through September 2021.

STEP 5: Select a time. On all our selections only one time slot came available.

STEP 6: Review and Confirm. Make sure to check the terms and conditions box in order to proceed with the “Confirm” button at the bottom of the page.

STEP 7: Congratulations! (the most wonderful screen of them all!)

STEP 8: Click “Make Another Park Pass” if ready to make more reservations. Remember, one park per day with limitations to how many days you can book. If you’re done and don’t need another pass, click “View My Plans”.

And that’s it! You’ve done it. Last little note… if you’d like to check availability for a select day, you can do so by going to “My Plans”. Under your profile name and picture, you’ll see the option to “View Availability”. If you’re having troubles with that link, try this link here to view the availability calendar.

Be in the know! Check out all of the details about Disney’s new Park Pass System by visiting the Disney Park Pass page here.

Packages & Room Reservations Now Available For 2021

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

We woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning. Disney World reservations are back open and 2021 room and package reservations available. Be aware that reservations are not available at all resorts. You should also be aware that with indefinite capacity limitations the number of rooms available may also be limited.

Available Resorts

2021 Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages are available to book for select Disney Resort hotels including:

  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Beach Club Villas
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Please note:

  • Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas such as the water parks, that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. Disney will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.
  • Currently, due to capacity limitation in the parks, a park reservation is required in addition to theme park tickets. Booking a 2021 room or package does not guarantee theme park reservations. You should book your 2021 tickets and park reservations in your MyDisney account immediately following making your room reservation.
  • Normal terms and conditions for final payments, cancelations and change fees will apply for all 2021 vacation bookings.
  • Dining packages continue to be unavailable at this time.

Limited Resort Opening Schedule Announced

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Monday, June 22, was a big day for Walt Disney World Resort. Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground reopened bringing many guests back to Disney World for the first time in over three months. Ahead of the reopening, Disney has released a tentative schedule for more Disney resorts to open in the coming months. Catch all the details below.

Here information that is given on the Walt Disney World website:

Resorts Opening on June 22

On June 22, select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will reopen. These select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts include:

  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
  • Disney’s Beach Club Villas
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Additional Resort Openings

As we open these hotels, we are taking a measured and deliberate approach to implement a number of health and safety measures based on guidance from various governmental authorities and health agencies. In addition, we currently plan to open the following Disney Resort hotels to booked guests on the following dates.

Please note that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels if needed.

  • July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • July 29  – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • August 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • August 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
  • September 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • October 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
  • October 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Given the current situation, there are some Disney Resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.

Complete List of Restaurants Available During Reopening

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

As we get closer and closer to the theme parks reopening, Disney is continuing to release new information. We’ve had the list of opening restaurants at Disney resorts for some time, but now we also know what restaurants will be open at the theme parks when they reopen. Catch all the details below.

Here is the information from the Walt Disney World website:

When the theme parks initially reopen, the following dining locations will also reopen. Additional carts and kiosks may also be available during your visit.

Magic Kingdom – Reopening July 11

  • Aloha Isle
  • Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
  • Be Our Guest Restaurant (Lunch and dinner only. Breakfast is no longer available).
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
  • Liberty Square Market
  • Liberty Tree Tavern
  • Main Street Bakery
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • The Plaza Restaurant
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Storybook Treats
  • Sunshine Tree Terrace
  • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Animal Kingdom – Reopening July 11

  • Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
  • Creature Comforts
  • Dawa Bar
  • Dino-Bite Snacks
  • Flame Tree Barbecue
  • Harambe Fruit Market
  • Isle of Java
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Mr. Kamal’s
  • Nomad Lounge
  • Pongu Pongu
  • Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
  • Restaurantosaurus
  • Satu’li Canteen
  • Tamu Tamu Refreshments
  • Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks
  • Tiffins Restaurant
  • Trilo-Bites
  • Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes
  • Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Reopening July 15

  • 50’s Prime Time Café
  • Anaheim Produce
  • Backlot Express
  • BaseLine Tap House
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
  • Milk Stand
  • Oga’s Cantina at the Walt Disney World Resort
  • Peevy’s Polar Pipeline
  • PizzeRizzo
  • Ronto Roasters
  • Rosie’s All-American Café
  • Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
  • Sunshine Day Bar
  • The Trolley Car Café

EPCOT – Reopening July 15

  • Biergarten Restaurant
  • Choza de Margarita
  • Coral Reef Restaurant
  • Crepes des Chefs de France
  • Fife & Drum Tavern
  • Funnel Cake
  • Garden Grill Restaurant
  • Gelati
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Joy of Tea
  • Kabuki Café
  • Katsura Grill
  • L’Artisan des Glaces
  • La Cantina de San Angel
  • La Cava de Tequila
  • La Hacienda de San Angel
  • The Land Cart
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse
  • Popcorn in Canada
  • Refreshment Outpost
  • Refreshment Port
  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
  • Rose & Crown Dining Room
  • Rose & Crown Pub
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante
  • Spice Road Table
  • Sunshine Seasons
  • Tangierine Café
  • Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kiosks
  • Traveler’s Café
  • UK Beer Cart
  • Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

More Information

At this time, dining reservations are not available for in-park dining experiences. Reservations will resume at a later date.

When in-park dining initially becomes available, you’ll need valid park admission and a reservation for park entry. Additionally, you’ll need a dining reservation to dine at a table-service restaurant. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.