There are a LOT of people taking vacations to Disney parks, which these days can pretty much be year ’round. There seem to be no “down” times to go to Disney with short lines and low crowds like in years past. And during holidays, things can be just downright crazy! If you are one of those people planning a trip to Disney, you need to be aware that all these visitors in one place at one time can affect your vacation in more ways than you may realize.
Walt Disney World will limit the amount of people they allow through the gates so guests have more fun and stay safe. What happens if you are vacationing during these crowd-intense times? Can you get shut out of the theme parks?
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Phases for Closure
The Disney Company does not currently publish any specific information regarding park closure phases. What we assume about closure phases can change at any time with no notice to anyone, so this is our best guess guide.
“Closure phases” are initiated by Disney to restrict the amount of guests coming into theme parks. There are four phases to closures. These closure phases also may not last all day long. If enough guests leave mid-afternoon or in the evening, closure restrictions can be listed and more guest will be permitted entry.
Phase One
Guests allowed to enter:
- Annual Passholders
- Multi-day or multi-park tickets holders
- Guests staying on Disney Resort property
- Guests re-entering the same park that day
- Guests who entered another park that day (park hoppers)
- Guests with in-park reservations or appointments
- Guests arriving using Disney transportation rather than personal transportation
Guests not allowed to enter:
- Visitors with no park tickets
- Visitors with one-day, single-park tickets
- Visitors intending to use Cast Member passes
Phase Two
The only guests allowed through the turnstiles and into the parking lots are:
- Annual Passholders
- Guests staying on Disney Resort property
- Guests re-entering the same park that day
- Guests who entered another park that day (park hoppers)
- Guests with in-park reservations or appointments
- Guests arriving using Disney transportation rather than personal transportation
Guests not allowed to enter:
- Visitors with no park tickets
- Visitors with one-day, single-park tickets
- Multi-day or multi-park tickets holders
- Visitors intending to use Cast Member passes
Phase Three
The only visitors allowed through the turnstiles and into the parking lots now:
- Annual Passholders
- Guests staying at a Disney Resort
- Guests with in-park reservations or appointments
Phase Four
The theme park and the parking lot is now closed to all arriving guests. You can assume the entire world is now standing inside that park.
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