What to Expect at Disney Springs' Opening Amid COVID-19
What To Expect When You Visit Disney Springs During Their Phased Reopening
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In short, yes, you should make dining reservations to be able to have lunch or dinner at your favourite Disney Springs restaurants. Now through May 31, you can either contact the restaurant directly, do a walk-up reservation or find the restaurant on OpenTable to reserve a table.
Starting on June 1, you can make reservations for Disney Springs restaurants on the official Walt Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app also.
Note that even if your family has a dining reservation you might not get into Disney Springs if the parking garages are full. Be prepared to arrive early and enjoy some time at Disney Springs before your reservation. If you've made a reservation through My Disney Experience or the Walt Disney World website and cannot get into Disney Springs because the parking garages are full and miss your reservation time, Disney is waiving the typical $10 per person charge for missing your reservation.
Some restaurants like Wine Bar George are implementing a digital check-in system, where you text the restaurant when you arrive at Disney Springs, then text again when you arrive at the restaurant to be seated to minimize contact and maintain social distancing. Restaurants are also utilising a digital QR code or single use menus to make your order.