Overview
- Disney is directing guests to call (407) 560-5000 for real‑time park capacity status before traveling or park‑hopping, with Guest Relations as another check on the ground.
- If crowds swell, Disney can enact phased closures that first shut parking lots, then allow only arrivals via Disney Transportation, then limit entry to resort guests, and ultimately restrict all entry if needed.
- Full closures remain uncommon, and Cast Members reported low expectations for phased closures this New Year’s, though a slight chance persists based on holiday demand patterns.
- Date‑based single‑ and multi‑day tickets generally do not require reservations, while Annual Passes and certain special tickets do, and entry for those categories can be curtailed sooner during capacity events.
- Guests seeking guaranteed access are advised to arrive early and minimize park‑hopping on peak days, with My Disney Experience push alerts reported to flag phased closures.