Geo-82 has been dropping more into the system in batches, I missed out on my trip last month and initially for this trip but I had alerts set up on mouse dining and was able to snag one for fireworks time. Definitely worth springing for one of those alert services to let you know when a new batch is in.
I wish they had limited it to one reservation per party, or staggered the booking dates, or given a MNSSHP or on-site advantage. I’m still stuck in the queue and have little hope of getting anything at this point.
I got in but not for the time I wanted or for 2 (reduced to 1). I kept changing party size, and times on 9/2 popped up. I'll keep it and try to modify it. If not, I'll drop it.
I'm noticing availability popping back up, maybe because people are letting go of some of their held reservations, so if you didn't get what you want, maybe keep checking for a bit.
I wish they had limited it to one reservation per party, or staggered the booking dates, or given a MNSSHP or on-site advantage. I’m still stuck in the queue and have little hope of getting anything at this point.
I was just telling my friends that when they drop reservations for something well within the 60 day booking window, they should only open it to those with Disney hotel reservations for the first day or two. It would in theory help with crazy demand at the first drop, and give back a bit of a benefit for on-site people.