Three Walt Disney World Resort Reopening Dates

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As we continue to follow along with Walt Disney World’s phased reopening, new reopening dates have been listed for Disney’s All-Star Movies, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

As updated on the Walt Disney World website:

We previously shared the exciting news that All-Star Movies Resort was scheduled to reopen beginning February 9, 2021. It looks like the update now shows that reopening date has been pushed back to March 22.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is listed to reopen to on May 30, 2021. Until May 30, Disney Vacation Club guests can stay at the Beach Club Villas. We’re excited to see Beach Club will reopen to all guests beginning May 30.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is listed to reopen to on June 6, 2021. Until June 6, Disney Vacation Club guests can stay at the Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek Villas.

Disney World Announces Reopening Date of Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf

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Calling all mini-golf fans! Disney has announced the reopening date Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, while Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will take a break and come back in January. Catch all the details below.

With the fall and winter seasons approaching in Florida, Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will reopen to guests beginning November 6 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Winter Summerland Miniature Golf offers two uniquely themed 18-hole courses, each with their own distinct musical soundtrack. As the name suggests, the first course draws inspiration from the winter season, including snow castles and ice hockey rinks. The second course represents all things summer. Guests navigate surfboards, sand sculptures, and even a melted snowman.

As Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf reopens next month, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will close for the season on November 5 and reopen on January 31, 2021.

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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“The Snow Must Go On!” For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened their doors today, October 5, 2020, after months long closure due to COVID-19.

The 30-minute show is a favorite for many, as it shares the heartwarming celebration of Frozen with a flurry of stories, songs and special guests. Talented performers take to the stage to share not only their beautiful voices but fantastic storytelling.

Showtimes today, October 5, 2020, are 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm. Social distancing is kept in mind while guests wait to enter and throughout the theater with appropriate spacing of seats.

As shared on the Walt Disney World website: “Drift over to your seat in the theater and listen spellbound as the Royal Historians of Arendelle recount the frosty story of their enchanted kingdom. Watch as thrilling moments from the movie play on-screen, then cheer as Anna, Elsa and Kristoff appear to sing along with the audience! Projected lyrics make it easy to belt out irresistible show-stoppers like “Let It Go.” Other special surprises and magical touches make this show a real royal treat!”

Disneyland Asks Governor NOT to Finalize Theme Park Reopening Plans

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Via wdwnt.com

It has been announced that California would be issuing theme park reopening guidelines sometime this week—considering the timeline, that’d probably mean tomorrow. While this comes as a relief for guests and Passholders eagerly awaiting a theme park reopening, it appears the theme parks themselves, like Disneyland, aren’t as eager about the sudden announcement.

Sleeping Beauty Castle – Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland is the centerpiece of Fantasyland, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and whimsical topiary, the Disneyland landmark beckons park visitors to explore the different realms of the place “Where Dreams Come True.” Walt Disney wanted this castle to be a friendly and welcoming presence in his park so it was built on a smaller scale than its European counterparts. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

According to Brady MacDonald of The Orange County Register, the California Attractions and Parks Association has actually asked state officials to not finalize plans just yet—not before conferring with park operators and modifying certain protocols before officially issuing guidelines.

 In a statement to the OC Register, CAPA Executive Director Erin Guerrero said the following:

We ask the governor not to finalize guidance for amusement parks before engaging the industry in a more earnest manner, listening to park operators’ expertise and collaborating with the industry on a plan that will allow for amusement parks to reopen responsibly while still keeping the health and safety of park employees and guests a top priority. While we are aligned on many of the protocols and health and safety requirements, there are many others that need to be modified if they are to lead to a responsible and reasonable amusement park reopening plan.

It seems the parks have been given a chance to overview a draft of the guidelines, and are not happy with what can only be assumed are strict or overly restrictive guidelines, considering the note about a “reasonable” reopening plan. Guidelines will reportedly vary between counties, possibly limiting who can visit the parks in order to discourage long-distance or out-of-state travel.

Theme park reopening plans will be issued by the California Department of Public Health and ultimately incorporated into the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

No specific date for the release of these guidelines has been issued, but it is likely to take place tomorrow during Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 update. Reopening dates can then be officially announced for local theme parks such as Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Earlier today, Disneyland Resort began sending cancellation emails for reservations through October 17.

Movie Theaters Return with Reopening of AMC Theatres at Disney Springs

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After months of unprecedented closures, guests can once again head on over to AMC Theatres, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a viewing of Ghostbusters on the big screen. Is it 1984 again? No, but it’s felt like decades since we last set foot inside of a movie theater.

For Yesterday only, the theater in Disney Springs offered special 15 cent tickets to various re-runs of popular recent films and some throwbacks, as well.

Outside, social distancing markers were set up along the queue to the ticket windows, however mobile ticketing is encouraged. While old Sonic the Hedgehog posters lined the exterior of the theater, there is an adorable Soul banner…“Coming Soon to Theaters”.

In the Concessions, where there are a few notable changes. First off is a simplified menu for shorter lines and quicker service. Condiments like ketchup, relish, and butter for popcorn are available by request, as are things like napkins, lids, and straws.

Grab & Go items are still available, as are Mobile Ordering Pick-Up windows.

Cash is no longer accepted at the Concessions stand. If needed, guests can use cash at the ticket booth to buy an AMC card, and then they can use that to purchase concessions.

Refills on popcorn and Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks are temporarily unavailable, and Crew Members fill up your drink or ICEE orders.