Clockwise from top left: Jamie Biesiada, Travel Weekly's theme parks reporter; managing editor Rebecca Tobin and Greg Antonelle, the co-owner of MickeyTravels.
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It seemed time for a check-in on Walt Disney World: How its Covid-era protocols, including capacity caps, mask-wearing, physical distancing and alterations to the ride experience have impacted the visitor experience. We bring on two experts: Senior editor Jamie Biesiada, who covers theme parks for Travel Weekly, and Greg Antonelle, the co-owner of MickeyTravels travel agency. Jamie was in the parks just a few weeks ago for reporting on her cover story this week, "Disney's evolving new normal." And Greg, an Orlando resident, is in the parks several times a week for work.
Among our discussions on this episode: Crowding in the parks, which protocols might stay and which might go, the popularity of villa and suite bookings, and a visit to Disneyland. Plus, new attractions and old favorites and the burning question: How long would you wait in line to ride the PeopleMover at Disney's Magic Kingdom?
Further reading:
Disney's evolving new normal
Dispatch, Walt Disney World: New plan for park visits seems a lot like the old plan
Theme coasters deliver more than just thrills
Theme parks turn to special events as reopening nears
Walt Disney World launching MagicMobile service
Theme parks have cut spending on new attractions
From the archives: Dispatch, Walt Disney World: Polynesian bungalows are a new level of luxury
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This podcast was recorded May 7 and was edited for length and clarity.
Listen to our previous Folo by Travel Weekly podcast on Walt Disney World, featuring Jamie and Len Testa of TouringPlans.com: