The Best Perks of Visiting Walt Disney World Right Now

We have all seen some major and unprecedented changes for Disney World following the global viral crisis. Not only did the resort have to close its doors for several weeks, but now that it’s open again, countless safety measures – though each of them entirely necessary – hinder the experience somewhat. But then without them, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the magic at all! However, i’s not all bad! Yes, some attractions, restaurants and events are temporarily unavailable, but Disney World normally sees scores of visitors every day, which means that, for the most part, it can be quite challenging to navigate the resort and enjoy all the experiences on offer. So, let’s take a look at the perks of visiting Disney World right now, while things are a little quieter…

6. Low Crowds

You probably beat us to it on this one. Disney World has reduced its maximum capacity, meaning less guests are allowed into the resort to help make social distancing possible. Meanwhile, there are those who are simply choosing not to visit the resort at this time – which is understandable, given that the risk of getting sick in public places is still present. The fact that there are less people at the resort might be music to your ears. Low crowds means being able to explore more of the parks than you’d be able to otherwise. And there are other benefits too, such as more photo opportunities (in other words, no ocean of heads blocking the views!) and queuing that’s much less dense than it was before.

5. Social Distancing

As well as reduced capacity, social distancing continues at Disney World. Of course, it’s not always easy – especially in a theme park resort. But you should avoid contact with anyone outside your group as much as you can. Where contact is unavoidable, the use of face coverings and gloves help make things a little bit safer. While social distancing goes hand in hand with low crowds, it does carry its own benefits, because now you have the perfect excuse to avoid people as much as you wish – and they won’t be offended! It can get slightly claustrophobic at the resort at times too, but now the likelihood of that is also less so.

 

4. New Attractions

Some attractions are sadly unavailable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy magical experiences in the form of new rides like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! There are plenty of attractions that remain open, and are no less thrilling than before. In fact, most of the classic are open too, like “it’s a small world”, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Haunted Mansion. Sure, there will be new measures in place at each attraction, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have the time of your life, all the while forgetting about your worries and your strife!

3. Reduced Wait Times & More Availability

With the new Disney Park Pass System in place, less guests are allowed into the four parks at any time. While there’s the disadvantage of not being able to hop between parks in the same day, there are definitely some perks to be taken advantage of.  Limited entry means less people, which in turn means reduced wait times for attractions. So, technically speaking, if this is what you’re after, then there has never been a better time to visit. And when you’re on the likes of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, you’ll be able to let your hair down Rapunzel-style (or throw down your hair)!

2. Health & Hygiene

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that Disney World has implemented some deeply thorough health and hygiene measures. For starters, there’s now enhanced cleaning in high-traffic areas and at popular contact points, along with some minor to major modifications at attractions and restaurants. While there is, of course, a risk in public areas, with the new hygiene measures in place, that risk has been minimized. And not just for the current virus too, but other common illnesses. To say that there’s no safer time to visit is untrue, but rest assured that Disney World will do all it can to keep you safe during your visit.

1. It’s Still Magical

The Disney World experience is very different to how it was before the viral crisis. Yes, it might be strange to visit the parks with face coverings, along with all the other various safety measures, but at least the resort is up and running, and doing its very best to bring you joy during these trying times.Yes, there’s a great deal of experiences that are temporarily unavailable, but even a shred of that Disney World magic is still enough to put a smile on our faces. And one thing’s for sure – you can’t suspend atmosphere, wonder and nostalgia – and those are the three most important ingredients to the Disney experience.

These are just a handful of the perks of visiting Disney World right now. No matter the weather, it’s still the happiest place on earth. Just be sure to stay up to date with how the resort is dealing with the current pandemic and what you need to do before your visit. In the infamous words of a famous villain, it’s always best to “be prepared”!