Know Before You Go:
Guests that do not have a park ticket tied to their My Disney Experience account cannot make a Park Pass reservation. Guests without a Park Pass reservation will not have access to the Walt Disney World theme parks.
Park tickets and access to the parks through Disney's Park Pass System are outside of the DVCR Rental Agreement; these items are the sole responsibility of the guest.
April 19th 2022 - Update to Walt Disney World's Face Covering Policy:
Face coverings are optional for guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. Disney recommends guests who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters, and on enclosed transportation.
For up to date information on Walt Disney World's policies, procedures and practices, please review Disney's Know Before You Go links located here; https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/ & https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/parks/
Walt Disney World Dining:
Walt Disney World has shifted from a 180-day booking window to a 60-day booking window for dining and experience bookings. This shift to a 60-day booking window is designed to allow Guests to make their plans closer to their visits.Travel Notice Regarding the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel:
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel has reopened and is once again welcoming guests and owners to their resort. As part of the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel's phased reopening process, restaurants, amenities, and other offerings may be modified or unavailable, limited in capacity, and subject to limited availability or closure.
Disney is strongly recommending that all guests and Cast Members wear a face covering in all indoor locations at Disneyland in the parks and resorts. It is optional to wear face coverings in outdoor common areas.
For up-to-date information on Disneyland's policies, procedures and practices, please review Disney's Know Before You Go links located here; https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/experience-updates/hotels/ and
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/experience-updates/
Aulani's Know Before You Go:
Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas in Ko Olina Hawaii, has reopened their doors and is once again welcoming guests and owners to their resort. As part of their phased reopening, rooms, experiences, restaurants, amenities, and other offerings may be modified or unavailable, limited in capacity, and subject to limited availability or closure. Offerings are not guaranteed.
Disney has taken enhanced health and safety measures. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.
There are specific instructions and requirements for all visitors to Hawaii, which may include mandated quarantine or pre-travel testing. View information about these requirements on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Website; https://www.gohawaii.com/safe-travels
State requirements are subject to change. Please continue to stay updated on the latest travel alerts leading up to your planned stay.
Please review the Aulani Travel Alert located here; https://www.disneyaulani.com/travel-advisory/
Ongoing Refurbishment at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge:
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is undergoing refurbishment. While all Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. No estimated completion date has been released by Disney at this time.Ongoing Refurbishment at Disney’s Beach Club Villas:
Disney’s Beach Club Villas is undergoing refurbishment from January 2023 through late Fall 2023. While all Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours.Ongoing Refurbishment at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas:
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas is undergoing refurbishment. While most Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours, and guests are advised to allow additional time for travel. No estimated completion date has been released by Disney at this time.Ongoing Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village:
From February 1, 2023 through September 2023, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will be undergoing refurbishment. While all resort amenities will remain open for your enjoyment, during this time you may be able to see and hear construction during the daytime hours.Ongoing Refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa & Walking Path Closure:
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is undergoing refurbishment. While most Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours, and guests are advised to allow additional time for travel. No estimated completion date has been released by Disney at this time.
The walking path between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom will be temporarily closed beginning February 13, 2023 and is expected to reopen in late Spring 2023. Boat and monorail transportation will remain available to Guests traveling to Magic Kingdom.
Ongoing Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows & Walking Path Closure:
As Disney continues to prepare for the proposed expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you may see or hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.
The walking path between Polynesian and Magic Kingdom will be temporarily closed beginning February 13, 2023 and is expected to reopen in late Spring 2023. Boat and monorail transportation will remain available to guests traveling to Magic Kingdom.
Lava Pool Slide Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows:
From January 3, 2023 through March 2023, the water slide at the Lava Pool will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, only the slide will be unavailable; both the Lava Pool and Oasis Pool will remain open for guest enjoyment.Pool Refurbishment & Closures at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa:
Beginning January 2023 and continuing through Spring 2023, High Rock Springs Pool, On the Rocks Pool Bar and the leisure pool at the Treehouse Villas will be closed for refurbishment. The Grandstand Pool, The Paddock Pool and Congress Park Pool will remain open for your enjoyment, and a shuttle will be available daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm to transport guests to the Grandstand Pool.
Feature Pool Refurbishment at Disney’s Contemporary Resort:
Guests staying at the DVC property Bay Lake Tower should be aware that the feature pool and whirlpool spas at the adjacent Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for refurbishment from January 9, 2023 through early April 2023. However, the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower will remain open for your enjoyment, as will the leisure pool and water play area at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.Planned Refurbishment at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort:
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will undergo refurbishment beginning in July 2023 to update several areas across the Resort. While most Resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Guests are advised to please allow for additional travel time.Pool Closures in 2024 at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort:
From January 8, 2024 - late March 2024, the Vero Beach Feature Pool, Pirate’s Plunge Pool Slide will be closed for refurbishment. The Tiger Lily Wet Play Area, Port Holes Miniature Golf and the whirlpool spa will also be closed while the pool is being refurbished.Traffic Restrictions or Closures during runDisney Events:
Guests should allow for additional travel time during runDisney marathon events, due to some road closures that may be in effect. The dates of these events can be found here: https://dvcrequest.com/information/upcoming-disney-eventsKnow Before You Sail:
For up-to-date information on Disney Cruise Lines policies, procedures and practices, please review Disney's Know Before You Sail link located here; Disneytraveltradeinfo.com/disneycruise.
