Disney World Confirms Transportation Reopening Dates, Confirms Minnie Vans Will Return
In just one week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will reopen! Today, Disney has confirmed that all transportation options will eventually be available to Guests and has provide reopening dates for most option.
Walt Disney World Buses
Most of the Disney Vacation Club properties reopened their doors last month on June 22. Since that date, buses have been running to get Guests to Disney Springs and back to their Home Resort Hotels.
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Monorail Transportation
Monorails at Walt Disney World will begin operating again on Tuesday July 7. We previously reported that only the Magic Kingdom loop would be open. It is unknown when the EPCOT loop will be reopening for Guests. However, with a July 7 reopening date, Annual Passholders will be able to take advantage of the Monorails for Passholder Previews that begin next week.
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Walt Disney World Ferry Boats
Ferry boats at Walt Disney World will resume service on July 7 as well. At this time, we believe the service will only be offered to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. It is possible ferry boat service will also be available to and from the Ticketing and Transportation Center as well.
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Disney Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner will reopen on July 15. July 15 is the same day Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT are scheduled to reopen. The Disney Skyliner connects Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Disney Minnie Vans
Contrary to reports online, Walt Disney World’s Minnie Vans will resume service sometime after the Parks reopen. An official reopening date has not been announced but we will sure to bring it to you as soon as it is.
Disney World Watercraft Transportation
Also reopening at a later date is Walt Disney World watercraft transportation. Watercraft transportation includes the Friendship Boats at Disney’s BoardWalk area as well at Disney’s Yacht Club/Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. They are also offered to Disney Springs from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.
Is your favorite mode of transportation at Walt Disney World reopening date included on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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