More than a third of all Americans are under stay-at-home orders. In the past, this might've sounded like a dream situation, but a few weeks in and we're realizing how hard it is to change our lives on this level. It's especially challenging with kids, who may not necessarily grasp what's happening.
The key for all of us to get through this is to get creative. So many wonderful brands and institutions have done what they can to bring their experiences online in the absence of their physical locations being opened. Now Disney is among them.
We could all use a little dose of "The Happiest Place on Earth" right about now. Thanks to a YouTube channel called Virtual Disney World, you can experience your favorite rides at home. The channel offers virtual online rides from both Disneyland and Disney World. Whether you're a Disney Parks regular or you've never been, it's a cool way to get the experience at home — without the lines.
A lot of families are in a funk about having to stay inside. It's understandable. This is the time of the year when many of us would be shaking off the winter frost by spending time outside. It's also spring break time, when many families would have had the chance to get away from it all for a few days.
We may not physically be able to do those kinds of things right now, but there are some ways we can still experience the joy they bring us. We can even experience things we might not be able to on a regular basis, thanks to so many attractions offering virtual counterparts online. Thanks to some dedicated Disney park-goers, you can enjoy the magical world of Disney from home.
A YouTube channel called Virtual Disney World offers 360-degree experiences for many of your favorite rides. From the old-school rides to the brand new, you can customize your Disney experience and enjoy it all from home.
It may seem a little zany, but it's a pretty great way to enjoy your favorite rides. For one, you don't have to suffer through the infamously long lines at the theme parks. You also don't have to drag cranky, hot kids from one ride to the next.
If the timing of your last Disney trip caused you to miss out on a new ride, now's your chance to catch up! Toy Story Land is pretty new, so your kids will love exploring the new rides it has. The Slinky Dog Dash seems like loads of fun!
There are even the very, very latest in rides. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened at the beginning of March. Only a handful of people got to experience the ride before the park shut down. Now you can enjoy it at home.
If you're a Disney-loving family through and through, your kids may have missed out on some of your favorite throwback rides. Maybe they missed a few because they didn't meet the height requirements. All those problems melt away with these virtual online rides.
You can also make a fun day out of it by working with a theme. Marathon both Frozen movies that you've surely already seen hundreds of times. Then jump on Frozen After Ever, as it was filmed on its opening day.
Many Disney Parks fans have only gotten to enjoy one of the two US parks. You can enjoy Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure with these virtual experiences. SoCal Attractions 360 offers a deep dive into the California parks.
There are also channels that allow you to explore international Disney Parks. Hop from Hong Kong Disneyland to Tokyo Disneyland to Disneyland Paris with ease. The Disney world is your oyster, all from the comfort of home. It's a simple way to throw something extra onto your agenda and make it easier to get through the day.
