Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Shelby Schroepfer]

I truly wonder if that will help the huge lines at park open too. It seems like the park fills up because people want a BG then they disperse to headliners to wait until their called.

 

[JacknSally]

Speak dumb to me. I haven't gone since rise opened and am going in TEN DAYS! What changes? We actually have 10 park days and went form 2 HS days down to 1 because it seemed like such a nightmare there.

We haven't been since Rise (or even Galaxy's Edge) opened, either, and while it wouldn't be the end of the world if we couldn't ride it, we really want to since we aren't sure when we'll be back.

From what I've been reading here on the boards, especially in the intense RotR tip thread lol, it seemed like our best hope of getting in a boarding group on our one DHS day was to Uber from Copper Creek to the Speedway near DHS (in case the buses weren't running early enough or were too full for us to get on an early bus) and walk to DHS so we could be in line by 8:30 to get into the park and find a spot with good signal by 10a to try for the first batch of boarding groups.

Now we can try at 7am from Copper Creek and if we don't get one, we don't have to rush to the park for rope drop or worry about missing an early bus or any of that. Much more relaxed now - I am thrilled!

 

[MrsBooch]

Me too! Christmas week with two weeks and an earlier open was going to be tough with my whole family. I've ridden it twice now, they've never even been since GE opened, so I was dreading the process since they HAVE to ride it. Now I can just go out on the balcony with my coffee and try my best.

you said it! Thanksgiving week for us - i was researching where to stand, wifi or no wifi, PHEW what a releif.
I was freaking out too bc I wanted to ride Runaway Railway but then I was nervous that we wouldn't be out in time for the 10am boarding group call. DOUBLE PHEW.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I truly wonder if that will help the huge lines at park open too. It seems like the park fills up because people want a BG then they disperse to headliners to wait until their called.

Before Covid it had a huge impact on rope drop crowds at DHS. That park could really benefit from getting its full rope drop touring advantage back if this encourages people to come later.

 

[MrsBooch]

I truly wonder if that will help the huge lines at park open too. It seems like the park fills up because people want a BG then they disperse to headliners to wait until their called.

I think it will do exactly that - from all of the vlogs i've watched people rush to get in to be able to hit Railway soon enough to get out to get the 10am group.

 

[osufeth24]

I truly wonder if that will help the huge lines at park open too. It seems like the park fills up because people want a BG then they disperse to headliners to wait until their called.

It should, to me this was the reason why they had to change something.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

You don’t have to be in DHS in order to obtain a group starting Nov. 3rd. You can do it from your house or room at 7AM. There still will be a 2PM drop.

What is considered “near” HS? I’m only asking because I really hope this gives a real preference to resort guests and whoever is in nearby hotels , maybe even as far as UOR guests coming over for the day.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

We haven't been since Rise opened, either, and while it wouldn't be the end of the world if we couldn't ride it, we really want to since we aren't sure when we'll be back.

From what I've been reading here on the boards, especially in the intense RotR tip thread lol, it seemed like our best hope of getting in a boarding group on our one DHS day was to Uber from Copper Creek to the Speedway near DHS (in case the buses weren't running early enough or were too full for us to get on an early bus) and walk to DHS so we could be in line by 8:30 to get into the park and find a spot with good signal by 10a to try for the first batch of boarding groups.

Now we can try at 7am from Copper Creek and if we don't get one, we don't have to rush to the park for rope drop or worry about missing an early bus or any of that. Much more relaxed now - I am thrilled!

Our trip never happened (obviously, lol), but the only hiccup I anticipated pre trip was how the heck we were going to successfully make it from the Poly by bus to DHS with enough time to get a BG. It was the fairest way at the time so whatever, but with the park reservation system preventing everybody from grabbing a just in case BG, I hope this method sticks around.

 

[Vern60]

I feel much more relaxed about our DHS day now!

Me Too!! < Two exclamation marks

 

[osufeth24]

What is considered “near” HS? I’m only asking because I really hope this gives a real preference to resort guests and whoever is in nearby hotels , maybe even as far as UOR guests coming over for the day.

With it being at 7am there's no way you can limit it like that.

 

[rteetz]

What is considered “near” HS? I’m only asking because I really hope this gives a real preference to resort guests and whoever is in nearby hotels , maybe even as far as UOR guests coming over for the day.

Obviously not defined. If an AP local is not staying on property but has a reservation I don’t see why they wouldn’t be able to join the boarding groups.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

This change for ROTR is great news! I sure wish it was that way in February when the kids were sleeping and we didn’t want to wake them up to go get a BG. Sent my husband & brother in law off on their own. If only I could have booked that BG from BLT!

 

[Vern60]

Me too! Christmas week with two weeks and an earlier open was going to be tough with my whole family. I've ridden it twice now, they've never even been since GE opened, so I was dreading the process since they HAVE to ride it. Now I can just go out on the balcony with my coffee and try my best.

I know what you mean, so great! We'll be staying at CBR Christmas week and I was dreading trying to get in the skyliner line, rushing to the park, etc etc. I had already warned my kids that we probably won't be riding that, and I was thinking of just skipping it entirely. Now, at least we know if we get a boarding group or not. Either way it sounds like a more relaxing breakfast!!

 

[hereforthechurros]

Now I’m sitting in shop Disney’s virtual waiting room for I have no idea what but I may want it

Sorry but y'all have NO chill

 

[PrincessV]

Great news about ROTR! I think this must have come about due to complaints - when I was there last week and got a BG, I heard a couple near me say they didn't get in and were really mad because ROTR was the only reason they were in DHS that day. If folks can know ahead of time if they get a BG or not, that could cut down on both complaints, and Guests burning a park reservation/ticket day on something they don't even want - which just may ease the congestion in DHS.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

That line about wherever else nearby you may be just seems to me like an catch all for your offsite hotel, breakfast, your house, whatever. That would be big yikes if they attempted anything more complicated than allowing a park reservation holder to book a BG, IMO. I do not trust their systems to do that.

You should theoretically be able to book a BG from Canada (hi ) if you have a reservation attached to you, just like I could get a BG from here if I was logged into someone’s account who was in DHS.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

This is great news about ROTR!!

If only we could get park hopping !

 

[hereforthechurros]

Booking ADRs looks totally different today. New design!

 

[sullivan.kscott]

Obviously not defined. If an AP local is not staying on property but has a reservation I don’t see why they wouldn’t be able to join the boarding groups.

Oh. I saw something about being “in proximity.” That’s why I asked. Either way, the morning crush and aimless milling about should be alleviated a little. Might even help with Skyliner lines.
I think it’s a great idea either way.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Great news about ROTR! I think this must have come about due to complaints - when I was there last week and got a BG, I heard a couple near me say they didn't get in and were really mad because ROTR was the only reason they were in DHS that day. If folks can know ahead of time if they get a BG or not, that could cut down on both complaints, and Guests burning a park reservation/ticket day on something they don't even want - which just may ease the congestion in DHS.

Asking everyone to arrive at rope drop was never a good idea in the time of COVID. Sooo glad they're rectifying that.