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Orlando Theme Park Reopenings

We are excited to share the latest reopening updates for the Orlando Theme Parks. You can click on the links below for more specific details for each park and the reopening procedures.

LEGOLAND Park, Water Park, & Resorts – Reopening June 1

Universal Orlando Parks – Reopening on June 5

Disney World Parks – Reopening on July 11 and July 15

Our travel agency is right down the road from your favorite parks. We will continue to update this post with any new details about the Orlando Theme Parks.

If you are ready to book your family vacation to Orlando and beyond, call us at 877-918-8941 or request a quote online. Our team of family experts is ready to help you plan your family vacation.

LEGOLAND Reopening Guidelines

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LEGOLAND Park is the first theme park in the Orlando area to open. They are scheduled to open on June 1. This includes the park, water park, and resorts.

They are adjusting their hours. LEGOLAND Park will be open from 10-5.

LEGOLAND has an extensive plan of enhanced health and safety measures includes reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes.

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LEGOLAND Reopening Details:

LEGOLAND is going cashless (They will take debit or credit cards only)
Face masks recommended
LEGOLAND has introduced enhanced cleaning measures throughout the day, which seek to disinfect high-frequency touch points, such as tables and chairs, service counters, LEGO^® Bricks, ride restraints, door handles and more.
Hygiene stations/hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the resorts and parks
Additional space in the parking lot to exit your vehicle
Additional signage throughout the resorts and parks
Temperature checks
Encourage social distancing
Limited capacity in the restaurants, shops, Guest Services, etc.
Certain areas of the park and waterpark may be suspended due to safe social distancing practices

You will not be admitted to the park if you have:

Coughing, fever (over 100.4 º F), or difficulty breathing
Traveled internationally in the last 14 days
Been on a cruise ship in the last 14 days
Been in a location with widespread COVID-19 transmission in the last 14 days
Been in close contact with a person known or suspected of having COVID-19 in the last 14 days
Tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days
More details on travel guidance can be found on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

Our team is here to help you navigate the reopening procedures at the Orlando Theme Parks. Call us at 877-918-8941 or email us at questions@destinationsinflorida.com if you have any questions about LEGOLAND reopening or if you are ready to book your family vacation.

Disney World Reopening Guidelines

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Disney World presented their proposal for reopening the Disney World Parks. This reopening will be in phases. Disney Springs is ready open. The next opening will be on July 11 with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

We know Disney fans are anxious to visit Disney World. We share all of the new guidelines and updates for the Disney World reopening.

Disney Springs is Open

Let’s start with Disney Springs. It is already open with phase one and two.

Our owner and family were at Disney Springs for reopening day. She shared 11 things that are new at Disney World for the reopening.

Disney World Reopening Proposal

For the Disney World Parks, here are the proposed opening dates and parks. Each park will be similar to other international Disney Theme Parks with an attendance reservation system.

July 11 Proposed reopening date for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
July 15 Proposed reopening date for Epcot and Hollywood Studios

Disney World Reopening Details:

There are several new reopening guidelines to keep you and your family safe.

Face masks required
Significant reductions in capacity in parks and at restaurants and attractions
More frequent cleaning protocols on stage and backstage
Guest and Cast Temperature Checks
Limited-Contact Enhancements in High Touch Areas – Increased mobile food ordering and cashless transactions, temporarily pausing meet and greets and not opening play areas
Transportation will exist but be limited in capacity
Parades and fireworks will be on hold initially
Enhanced Communication to Guests before and during vacations
A new social distancing squad of Cast Members will be dedicated to encouraging social distancing in a positive way, similar to what has been implemented in Disney Springs.
Signage and Messaging Throughout Property

Disney World Resorts

Disney World Resort hotels will be opening in phases starting with Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on June 22.

Our team is here to help you navigate the reopening procedures at the Orlando Theme Parks. Call us at 877-918-8941 or email us at questions@destinationsinflorida.com if you have any questions about the Disney World Parks reopening or if you are ready to book your family vacation.

Universal Orlando Resort Reopening Guidelines

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Universal Orlando Resort is the first theme park in Orlando to reopen with Universal CityWalk.

The Universal Orlando Parks are set to reopen next on June 5.

We know we have a lot of excited Universal Orlando fans! We wanted to share some of the new guidelines for visiting Universal Orlando and some of the extra safety precautions Universal is implementing to keep you safe.

Universal Orlando Reopening Dates:

June 1: Open to team members for a dry run
June 3-4: Open to annual passholders and invited guests
June 5: Open to general public

Hours of Operation:

These are the tentative hours of operations at the parks. They are subject to change.

Universal Studios Florida: 9 AM-6 PM
Universal’s Islands of Adventure: 9 AM-6 PM
Universal’s Volcano Bay: 10 AM – 5 PM
Universal CityWalk Orlando: 8 AM – 10 PM

Universal Orlando Safety Precautions:

Guests and team members will be required to wear masks
Temperature checks will be performed upon entering CityWalk; guests with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be able to enter
Staggered parking
Managed and reduced daily park attendance
Managed and reduced attraction ridership, show attendance and restaurant seating. Some areas and events may remain closed for now.
Increased cleaning and disinfection of food locations, ride vehicles, restrooms and other frequent “touch points” that go beyond Universal’s already aggressive cleaning procedures
Social distancing practices at all locations through the parks, within attractions and queues and at restaurants
Use of virtual lines at select attractions
Cashless payments and “no touch” policies where possible

Additional Universal Orlando Details:

Universal’s Resort are an important part of the guest experience. Reopening plans are being finalized and details will be shared soon.

All Universal guests are urged to follow CDC guidelines and conduct temperature checks prior to their arrival. Guests should evaluate their own risk before they visit – and it is not recommended that older adults or individuals at high-risk with serious underlying medical conditions visit the destination. People who show no symptoms can still spread COVID-19 if they are infected. Any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and Universal cannot guarantee guests will not be exposed during their visit.

For information on CDC guidelines, click here. For more information about Universal Orlando’s policies during this time, visit Universal’s website. Due to the evolving nature of this situation, details are subject to change without notice.

- UOR strongly encourages all guests to download and utilize the Official Universal Orlando Resort App for their visit. With the app, they’ll be able to make cashless transactions, order food and beverage from select dining venues, utilize Virtual Line for select attractions, and more.
- UOR will convert all menus to single-use in dining venues.
- Mobile Food & Drink Ordering will be available for select venues in the parks and Universal CityWalk as UOR works to make contactless options available for guests. Mobile Food & Drink Ordering and available venues can be accessed through the Official Universal Orlando Resort App.
- Select rides and attractions will utilize Virtual Line – which allows guests to select a time to experience an attraction via the Official Universal Orlando Resort App so they’re minimizing the time they’re actually waiting in Guests can access Virtual Line while onsite at the theme parks and can view available attractions through the app.
- Guests will be required to use hand sanitizer before boarding ride vehicles. For any 3-D attraction, Universal Orlando team members will individually hand out 3-D glasses instead of guests having to pick them up themselves.
- There will be staggered spacing on ride vehicles and in queue lines to help place distance between groups. Please note that this may cause wait times to be longer than usual.

Universal CityWalk Reopening

Our owner (Allison) and her family were at Universal CityWalk for reopening day. She shares 12 things you should know about the Universal Orlando Reopening.

Our team is here to help you navigate the reopening procedures at the Orlando Theme Parks.

Call us at 877-918-8941 or email us at questions@destinationsinflorida.com if you have any questions about the Universal Orlando reopening or if you are ready to book your family vacation.

Ultimate Christmas Vacation at Disney World – NEW Disney Christmas Package!

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Call us at 877-918-8941 or request a price below to start planning your Disney World Christmas!

Hurry – this discount will book up quickly.

Free Disney Gift Card with your 2020 Disney World Package Booking

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Disney World just released packages for 2020. We know it is early and you may not be thinking about a Disney World vacation or really any vacation in 2020. But, for Disney World vacations…it is the perfect time!

You can reserve your hotel, tickets, and dining with just a $200 deposit. You can then pay monthly payments on your package up until your final payment. This makes a Disney World vacation much more affordable.

Plus, our team watches for any future discounts that may save you money (even after you are booked). This is just one of our FREE services.

Click here to learn more about the 2020 Disney World Packages.

Our agents have over 10,000 hours of Disney World vacation planning under our belt, so we truly are the experts in planning your Disney World vacation. Plus, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year! That is a lot of magical vacations we have planned over the past 20 years.

2020 Disney World Package BONUS (Free Disney Gift Card) for One Week ONLY!

As a bonus, if you book your Disney World 2020 package from June 18-June 25 you can be eligible for a Disney Gift Card. You will receive this free Disney Gift Card a few weeks (before you leave for your Disney World vacation). You can use this free Disney Gift Card for Mickey Mouse ice cream bars, Character Dining, a D & B purse, or even a day at the spa.

The amount of your Disney Gift Card is based on your package total, before tax and airfare. Your package must include at least a 3-Day ticket.

Package Total Amount of Gift Card

$2000-2999.99 $50 Disney Gift Card
$3000-3999.99 $75 Disney Gift Card
$4000-4999.99 $100 Disney Gift Card
$5000-up $150 Disney Gift Card

Are you ready for a 2020 Disney World vacation? Call us at 877-918-8941 or request a price below.

Request a Price Today!

Free Disney Dining Plans – A Delicious Offer for Disney® Visa® Cardmembers

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Free Disney Dining Plans with Booking for Disney® Visa® Cardmembers

Savor the magic this summer during a fun-filled vacation at Walt Disney World® Resort! As a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can enjoy a FREE dining plan when they purchase a non-discounted 4-night/5-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room for 4 nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and 5-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® Option.

Book through June 16, 2019 for arrivals most nights Aug. 1-21, 2019. Note: packages for other lengths of stay may be available.

Select Disney Value Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Only
Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

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 Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Booking Window: Now-June 16, 2019

Arrival Window: For arrivals most nights Aug. 1-21, 2019

You can book now through June 16, 2019 with your Disney Visa Credit Card.

Package Includes:

Room
Theme park ticket(s) with a Park Hopper Option
Dining Plan
- Disney Quick Service Dining Plan with Value and Moderate Resort hotel packages includes 2 quick-service meals and 2 snacks per person, per night of stay. Several beverage options are available – including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine and cocktails.
- Disney Dining Plan with Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotel packages includes one quick-service meal, one table-service meal and 2 snacks per person, per night of stay. Table-service meals can be redeemed for Character Dining and other magical dining experiences. Several beverage options are available – including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine and cocktails.

Call us at 877-918-8941 or Request a Price Online

Important Details:

Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts.
Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Little Mermaid standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Gratuities are not included.
Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Tickets valid for admission beginning date of check-in and must be used within a limited period of time, depending on the length of stay and ticket; visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Must purchase a Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket package, and must mention the offer when calling to book. Must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in room.

Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Summer

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This summer, stay in the magic at Walt Disney World Resort with this great room offer.

Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights May 28 through August 28, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019.

When you book this offer for arrivals May 28 to June 30, 2019, you’ll receive a Disney Gift Card at check-in—so you can enjoy more magic during your stay! The value of your Disney Gift Card will vary based on Resort Category and original length of stay:

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per room per night
Disney Deluxe Resorts: $20 per room per night
Disney Moderate Resorts: $15 per room per night
Disney Value Resorts: $10 per room per night

See Important Details below about the Discount and Disney Gift Card.

If this offer isn’t right for you, ask us about the Free Meal offer on most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019. Other offers may also be available.

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Important Details About the Room Discount

Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Advance reservations required.
Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Important Details About the Disney Gift Card

One Disney Gift Card per reservation.
If you complete online check-in in advance, the digital Disney Gift Card will be emailed to you on the day of your arrival. Otherwise, you’ll be asked for your email address when you check in at the Front Desk of your Disney Resort hotel—and the digital Disney Gift Card will be sent to that email address. The email will contain a bar code for using the digital Disney Gift Card, and the usage locations will be listed in the disclaimer. If you don’t receive your Disney Gift Card in your inbox, please check your spam folder or stop by the Front Desk for assistance.
Disney Gift Card is usable only to buy goods and services at participating locations including the Disneyland Resort; Walt Disney World Resort; Disney Cruise Line; Disney store locations in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico; and shopDisney.com.
Not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law.
Not redeemable to purchase another gift card or towards previously purchased goods or services. Not a credit or debit card.
Does not expire and no fees apply.
Lost, stolen, or damaged gift cards cannot be replaced without required proof of purchase and complete gift card number.
Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. (“DGCS”) is the card issuer and sole obligor to cardholder and is not responsible for any unauthorized use of card.
Card is valid only if obtained at select Disney locations in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico or authorized third-party distributors.
Card is not valid and will not be honored if obtained from unauthorized sellers or resellers, including through Internet auction sites.
For balance inquiry, participating locations, and additional terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement) for this gift card, visit DisneyGiftCard.com or call (877) 650-4327.
DGCS reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the gift card upon notice at DisneyGiftCard.com.
Purchase, use or acceptance of card constitutes acceptance of these terms.

Savor Your Summer with a Tempting Offer at WALT DISNEY WORLD

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New Walt Disney World Dining Offer

This summer, enjoy a little extra flavor during a fun-filled stay that’s sure to delight little ones and grown-ups alike.

Receive a FREE meal per person (ages 3 and up), per night at a select Walt Disney World Resort quick-service dining location when you purchase a non-discounted, Walt Disney World Travel Co. Package that includes a room for 4-nights at a select Disney Moderate or Value Resort Hotel and a 5-day theme park ticket. Ask about other lengths of stay.

Offer valid for arrivals most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019.

Book through June 30, 2019.

Important Details

Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Offer excludes Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.
Most beer, wine and cocktails included. Some exceptions apply. Must present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. May only be redeemed with the quick-service meal.
Gratuities are not included.

If this offer isn’t right for you, ask us about the 25% Off Rooms Offer on most nights May 28 through August 28, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019. Other offers may also be available.

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Save Up to 30% on Walt Disney World Stays—and Soak Up the Sun and Fun

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ave up to 30 percent on rooms with the “Sun & Fun Room Offer” at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights April 28-Sept. 30, 2019, when you book through March 24, 2019.*

Enjoy sun, fun and savings when you stay in the middle of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort!With this offer, you can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels:

Save up to 25% for stays most nights April 28 through May 27, 2019 when you book through May 27, 2019
Save up to 30% for stays most nights May 28 through September 30, 2019 when you book through March 24, 2019

With so many unique and exciting things for you to discover at all 4 theme parks in the new year, NOW—more than ever—is a terrific time to visit. When you add valid theme park admission to this room offer, you’ll be able to play big in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, soak up a variety of new, limited-time experiences at Magic Kingdom park and celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park!

Book through March 24, 2019 to take advantage of the greatest savings.

Resort Category	Resort Savings
Select Disney Deluxe Villas	Save up to 30%
Select Disney Deluxe Resorts	Save up to 30%
Select Disney Moderate Resorts	Save up to 25%
Select Disney Value Resort Hotels	Save up to 20%
Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort	Save up to 20%

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Length of stay requirements may apply. See Important Details.

If this offer isn’t right for you, ask us about the Free Dining offer on select nights Jul 5 – Sep 30, 2019.