During the Coronavirus pandemic, Disney has decided to reopen their parks with new rules and restrictions to keep guests safe. Here is everything you need to know about visiting the Hollywood Studios during this time.
When and How to Visit the Parks
Hollywood Studios park is reopening on July 15, 2020 as a part of a staggered Disney World reopening.
If you are planning on visiting this (or any) park, you will need to make a park reservation. In order to do this you will need the following:
- You’ll need a My Disney Experience account, as this is where your Walt Disney World Resort plans are stored and managed.
- You’ll also need a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass that’s linked to your My Disney Experience account.
- If you have a Disney Resort hotel reservation, be sure to link it to your My Disney Experience account beforehand, as well.
Reservations are made on the My Disney Experience website.
To read the full article on park reservations click here.
Safety Measures
New measures have been implemented across Walt Disney World parks to promote health and hygiene, including:
- Enhanced Cleaning
- Face Coverings required for all guests ages 2 and up
- Temperature checks
- Social distancing markers and limited capacity in stores, restaurants, and more
There will be Cast Members at the parks helping guests stay safe and follow these safety measures while at the parks.
Attractions
Not all attractions will be open when the parks reopen. This is a list of the attractions that Disney has noted as open during this time:
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Muppet*Vision 3D
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
- Toy Story Mania!
- Vacation Fun (at Mickey Shorts Theater)
- Walt Disney Presents
FastPass+ will not be used during this time, so all rides will be standby only. And you can expect rides to not run at capacity so that guests can be spaced out. Also expect social distancing markers in the ride queues.
Also know that Rise of the Resistance will NOT be using the virtual boarding pass system that was used before the parks closure.
Entertainment
While Disney has made it clear that you will not be able to experience the typical parades, fireworks, or character meets, they do have several entertainment options available. Here is what you can expect:
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Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with favorite Disney friends appearing along Hollywood Boulevard—including:
- Disney Junior Stars Motorcade
- Mickey & Friends Motorcade
- Pixar Motorcade
These shows and character cavalcades (think of a smaller parade that Disney might use when the regular parade is rained out) sound like they will be more of a fun pop up experience. This should make for fewer crowds so that distancing can be achieved by all guests.
Shopping
Shops at Disney World will be open during this time. Expect masks to be required, social distancing markers, and suggested touchless pay (things like magic bands, apple pay, or credit cards instead of cash).
The following shops will be open at Hollywood Studios:
- Celebrity 5 & 10
- Crossroads of the World
- Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities
- Droid Depot Experience
- Droid Depot Store
- In Character
- Legends of Hollywood
- Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Mickey's Of Hollywood
- Movieland Memorabilia
- Once Upon A Time
- Sid Cahuenga's One-of-a-Kind
- Rock Around The Shop
- Rubio Arts
- Strollers & Wheelchairs
- Tatooine Traders
- The Market
- Tower Hotel Gifts
- Toy Story Mania Shop
Photopass Photographers
If you head to Hollywood Studios photopass photographers will be available, but with a few changes:
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Masks Required: You will be required to wear a mask even when taking photos. If you remove your mask for a photopass photo (with a photographer or on a ride) you will not receive that photo in your My Disney Experience account.
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Handling Guest's Personal Devices: Disney PhotoPass photographers will not handle Guests’ personal devices such as cellphones and cameras.
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Photo Prop Usage: Where photo props are in use, they will be thoroughly cleaned between Guests. For select props, your photographer may request that you stand next to or behind the prop without making contact with it. In these scenarios, your photographer will endeavor to capture your photos with the best angles and perspective in mind.
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Photo Linking: Before the photographer takes your photo, please have your MagicBand or Card ready for the photographer to scan so they can quickly link your photos to your account. Photographers will keep as much distance as possible during this process.
Cancellations, Changes, and Refunds
If this experience doesn't sound like what you were planning, and you want to cancel or change your trip, you can find full cancellation information here.
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