In a Bank of America Securities webcast yesterday, Walt Disney Company Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy said that the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida expects to reopen “a little over 50%” of its hotels and resorts by the end of the fiscal year.
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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Disney has also announced these reopening dates for hotels that are currently unavailable:
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – September 21, 2020
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – October 14, 2020
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – November 1, 2020
Disney also notes that:
While reopening dates were previously shared for Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, these Disney Resort hotels will remain closed until further notice, as the reopening timeline continues to be reevaluated.
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If you are thinking about booking a stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel at this time, be aware that there are numerous health and safety protocols, including keyless room entry and contactless interactions with Cast Members, currently in-place.
Disney is taking steps to protect both Guests and Cast Members as the coronavirus pandemic continues to be a major concern for many travelers.
Are you excited to see over half of Disney World hotels reopening by the end of the fiscal year?