{"id":79996,"date":"2021-01-21T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=79996"},"modified":"2022-02-21T10:56:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:56:43","slug":"5-disney-travel-tips-for-2021-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/5-disney-travel-tips-for-2021-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Disney Travel Tips for 2021 – What You Need To Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney Travel Tips For 2021<\/h1>\n

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It\u2019s a relief to know that while the world experiences monumental changes, Disney still stands. Some things never change, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, kind of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Walt Disney World<\/a> is open, there are 5 Disney Travel Tips that you NEED to know before arriving Home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disney Travel Tips For 2021:<\/h2>\n

#1: Travel Restrictions<\/h2>\n

While all of the Disney travel tips we mention are important, this is #1 for a reason. You need to know your state\u2019s travel restriction rules. These are in flux and change pretty regularly.\u00a0 Currently, at the time of this publication, the state of Florida does not have travel restrictions in place, but depending on where you are traveling <\/span>from<\/span><\/i>, it\u2019s likely your area does. These restrictions and regulations are not just for travelers who fly, either. If you choose to drive (<\/span>I Can Go the Distance <\/span><\/i>comes to mind because I think you may need the mental stamina to be in the car with kiddos!) and stay longer than 24 hours in specific locations, you may be required to quarantine upon arrival to Disney. While we cannot highlight every state restriction and rule here, you need to be aware of the laws surrounding where you are traveling from before you go! (Editor’s Note: In addition, you need to check your work policy on traveling out of state, as well. Some companies have strict policies for returning to work.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Mask Wearing<\/h2>\n

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Orange Country, where Walt Disney World is located, is under an Executive Order requiring Face Coverings. This means that you, and your children (unless under the age of 2), are legally required to wear a mask while in the parks, whether indoors or outdoors, and in common areas of your resort. We know that Florida is warm all year \u2018round – isn\u2019t that part of its magic? So, your traditional masks may need more frequent changes due to sweat (or how much you\u2019re smiling behind the mask!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out <\/span>this blog post<\/span><\/a> which has great tips on on how to make mask wearing more magical!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The exceptions to this mask policy are when you are dining or swimming. Disney has specified dining to be <\/span>actively <\/span><\/i>eating or drinking while you are stationary and maintaining social distancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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And not just any mask will do. They need to have two layers of breathable material, fully cover the nose and mouth (securing under the chin), fit snugly (no gaps!), and be secured behind the ears or with ties to ensure you can be hands-free. Gaiters, bandanas, and valve-based face masks are not considered acceptable forms of face coverings. Take a look at our guide<\/a> for face coverings that are acceptable at Walt Disney World.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, hot tip: don\u2019t wait until the last minute to place orders for what you need!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Park Reservations & Park Hopping<\/h2>\n

Park hopping<\/a> officially returned to Walt Disney World on January 1, 2021! But unlike it\u2019s carefree, go-where-you-please attitude of the past, there are new rules put in place to make sure that parks are not overrun with guests who cannot socially distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first rule is that you MUST have a Disney Park Pass reservation<\/a> for a park during the day. Unfortunately, you cannot simply arrive to a park and expect to be let in. Disney Parks, in this stage of the phased opening, are operating at a 35% capacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The second detail to note is that Park Hopping doesn\u2019t begin until 2:00 p.m. So, you will spend the morning at your first park of choice (where you have a reservation) and then at 2:00, head to your second park of the day! In theory, you could visit all four parks in one day, but three of them would be between 2:00 pm and closing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note to the fandom of Star Wars – you are ineligible to get Rise of Resistance boarding passes<\/a> if you are Park Hopping to Disney’s Hollywood Studios<\/a>. The force is NOT with you on this one!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Exception<\/h3>\n

The caveat here is that the parks you\u2019re trying to hop to need to have capacity for you to go there. There are two ways to tell if a park is at capacity:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n