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With the p-word effectively “over” in the United States, Disney World takes its final steps towards its new normal.
Return to normal
Almost everything about the Guest experience changed with the reopening of Disney World in July 2020. From lack of FastPasses and dining plans to the implementation of various safety measures, it has been a very different experience for those who have visited in the last 2+ years.
Way back in May 2021, I (Monica) predicted Disney World would return to normal sooner rather than later. You can read that post right here.
And, for the most part, I think I was correct. We have not seen masks or plexiglass in months. Social distancing signs and temperature screenings are a thing of the past, and crowds are back to normal.
While some “new” things are here to stay (like park passes), we have largely seen Disney World return to normal rather quickly.
Covid warning gone
One area that we have not seen many changes is the Disney World website. Disney had a giant warning at the top of the website labeled Covid-19 warnings and information for several months after the parks reopened, but they were simplified a bit as time marched on.
Now, that warning is completely gone from the website. However, the “returning to a world of magic” portion of the website still remains. The removal comes just hours after President Biden declared that the pandemic was “over” in the United States.
Disney World removed its covid warning from the top of its website.
What do you think of these changes? Do you believe the pandemic is truly over? What other covid-related items online or in the parks remain? Let us know in the comments below and on Facebook. You can also join our friendly KtP Crew and continue the discussion there.
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Joe
Wednesday 21st of September 2022
C'mon man.. soon. Two years and can't park hop till 2pm... Annual passes being blocked all the time during busy times... Hardly normal... Don't mind making a reservation but as the top annual pass no one should have to worry about not getting in.
Robert J Woytek
Wednesday 21st of September 2022
The pandemic maybe over but precautions still need to happen. I was just at Epcot and I wore my mask the entire time, something I intend to do going forward.
Reuben
Wednesday 21st of September 2022
I 100% agree
Kyle
Wednesday 21st of September 2022
The reason this didn’t work isn’t because the things you listed didn’t work … it’s because soooo many people “stomped their feet, whined, and carried on like a toddler” when the CDC suggested all of them .. and DIDNT DO THEM !! This attitude lead to the mandates… and even that didn’t get some people to do them they just threw tantrums when told they couldn’t shop in a store or whatever … those people became the transmission people and kept it going in the US for far longer than it had to and far longer than other countries.
Kaley
Wednesday 21st of September 2022
I miss when we could actually afford Disney. Now the passes are ridiculous and you have to pay for that fast pass line now some rides that's the only way to be sure you get a chance to ride. I feel like Walt would be disappointed that his world where all families could have a wonderful time together has become too expensive for the average income family to visit. We miss our passes but it's just not possible now for us and a lot of families who previously had them. Okay that's my rant sorry everyone just a long time Disney nerd.