Magic Kingdom in Disney World officially reopens on July 11th. But we’re inside reporting LIVE today from Cast Member previews. We were invited by a friend, which means we can give you a sneak peek of what to expect when the parks officially reopen in just a few days.
MK entrance — social distancing stickers
A lot has changed…and we mean LOTS! Not only are there new health and safety procedures, but even the castle is a different color. Follow along with us as we journey through the park this week to check out what it’s like to dine, ride, and shop in Disney World.
Be sure to check back as we will be updating this post throughout the WEEK.
Parking and Transportation
When parking today, we were directed into every other spot. Disney later fills these spots in after guests have exited their vehicles.
Now, since this is just a preview, transportation is operating a bit differently. Today, the tram was not operating, but the monorail and ferryboats are available.
Monorail
We were given a number to stand on prior to boarding the monorail.
Monorail stickers
A partition has been added inside of the monorail as well.
Monorail partition
Bag Checks and Temperature Checks
Disney is now asking guests to put all electronics and anything metal into a clear plastic bag when going through the bag check. This can add a bit of time depending on how many electronics you have with you. Don’t forget, guests must have their temperatures checked prior to entering the parks as well.
Do keep in mind, this is just a preview. Therefore, procedures could always change prior to reopening. Cast Members and guests alike are still figuring these new processes out, so things may vary on a daily basis.
We know that things look pretty different. So, if you have any questions that you’d like answered, please let us know. We will do our best to get you all the answers you need!!