Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[indylaw99]

Here are the ones I was talking about that are 2 for $70 where you test at home and they watch you. Your result pops up almost immediately and then the person on the video certifies it. Insurance MAY cover at least some of it, and they are FSA eligible:

https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-emed-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/

 

[jpeterson]

Here are the ones I was talking about that are 2 for $70 where you test at home and they watch you. Your result pops up almost immediately and then the person on the video certifies it. Insurance MAY cover at least some of it, and they are FSA eligible:

https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-emed-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/

Perfect! That's what I found via googling too. Cost isn't really an issue (at least compared to the cost of the cruise!), but I just want to make sure I have the logistics worked out.

 

[jpeterson]

Here are the ones I was talking about that are 2 for $70 where you test at home and they watch you. Your result pops up almost immediately and then the person on the video certifies it. Insurance MAY cover at least some of it, and they are FSA eligible:

https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-emed-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/

Do you happen to know if the 2-pack covers 2 people? e.g. Can I buy 3 packs for my party of 6 and be covered?

 

[Moliphino]

Do you happen to know if the 2-pack covers 2 people? e.g. Can I buy 3 packs for my party of 6 and be covered?

Yes. You can also get 6 packs of the same test here:
https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack

 

[MissLiss279]

Do you happen to know if the 2-pack covers 2 people? e.g. Can I buy 3 packs for my party of 6 and be covered?

Just know that it is possible that some of the kits could be missing pieces. I’ve heard rumors of this. Then if you don’t have any extras, you may be scrambling to try and find a test. Since you can’t open the test box until the proctor tells you, you won’t know ahead of time if all parts are there. I would probably want at least one extra…

 

[mrsap]

Plexiglass Partitions Removed in Gran Fiesta Tour Queue Area​

 

[BrianL]

Plexiglass Partitions Removed in Gran Fiesta Tour Queue Area​

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Yes! Take all the plexi - destroy it!

 

[jpeterson]

Yes! Take all the plexi - destroy it!

It's time

 

[mrsap]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Have 7am, 1pm, and 6pm (Select Dates) Virtual Queue Openings​

Disney has released more information regarding the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind virtual queue. Here’s the latest:

How to enter the virtual queue

Beginning at 7 a.m. on the day of their park reservation, guests with a valid ticket or pass and a Disney Park Pass Reservation for EPCOT will be able to check for an available boarding group via the My Disney Experience app* and request access to the virtual queue. This can be done before you leave your Resort hotel or on your way to the park.
At 1 p.m., there will be another opportunity to join the virtual queue for anyone who wasn’t able to join a boarding group earlier in the day. Keep in mind, guests must be inside EPCOT to access this second virtual queue opportunity.
In order to give as many guests as possible the opportunity to save the galaxy, each guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day during regular park hours. Please note that joining the virtual queue does not guarantee the ability to experience Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.


Virtual queue during extended evening hours

Registered guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels will have an additional opportunity to request to join the virtual queue at 6 p.m. on select dates during extended evening theme park hours. Guests with this benefit do not need to be in EPCOT to request to join at that time.

How to purchase individual Lightning Lane entry

Guests with valid park admission and a park reservation can purchase individual Lightning Lane entry in the My Disney Experience app* via the Disney Genie service on the same day of their visit, subject to availability. To learn more about Lightning Lane entrance access at Walt Disney World, visit disneyworld.disney.go.com/genie/lightning-lane/.

Virtual queue and individual Lightning Lane entry are only accessible via the My Disney Experience app*. If you have questions or need assistance registering for virtual queue or purchasing an individual Lightning Lane entry, look for one of the Guest Experience Team cast members throughout the park, who will be happy to assist you with your plans.

 

[mrsap]

Facade Modifications Continue for Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. at Magic Kingdom​

 

[mrsap]

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Moving to Genie+ For a Limited Time May 31; EPCOT Experiences Confusing Lightning Lane Shakeup

Starting May 31, 2022, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be “demoted” from an Individual Lightning Lane attraction selection to being included in the Disney Genie+ bundle.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will remain a part of Disney Genie+ until August 7, 2022 when it will then move back to being an Individual Lightning Lane selection. Here are the dates you need to know:


Now – May 26

• Frozen Ever After – Disney Genie+
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – Individual Lightning Lane

May 27 – May 30

• Frozen Ever After – Disney Genie+
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – Individual Lightning Lane
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Individual Lightning Lane

May 31 – August 6

• Frozen Ever After – Disney Genie+
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – Disney Genie+
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Individual Lightning Lane

August 7 – Who Knows When

• Frozen Ever After – Individual Lighting Lane
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – Individual Lightning Lane
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Individual Lightning Lane

 

[BrianL]

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Lightning Lane access will soon be included with Genie+​

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure will move from Individual Lightning Lane purchase to be included with Genie+ from May 31 2022.

Well, at least they will do this - no doubt becasue GOTG will become the paid LL option, but I could just as easily seen them keeping RAT as paid too!

 

[mrsap]

Galactic Coming-of-Age ‘Star Wars’ Series Directed by Jon Watts in Development​

The previously rumored “Star Wars” series directed by Jon Watts has been confirmed by Vanity Fair.

The new series will be a “galactic version of classic Amblin coming-of-age adventure films of the ’80s.” It doesn’t have a title, but is going by the codename “Grammar Rodeo,” a reference to an episode of “The Simpsons” in which Bart and his friends steal a car and run away for a week. The series will take place during the reconstruction era following “Return of the Jedi,” around the same time as “The Mandalorian.”

The casting notice calls for four children around 11 to 12 years old.

 

[snikki]

I hope they are testing this whole ILL thing and will extend it past August 7 and make it permanent. You really only need one in each park and it gives you more G+ selections and makes G+ more valuable. But I bet they’d raise the price of G+ if they do that. I added G+ to our 9 day tickets since I have a feeling the prices are going to go up before our trip.

 

[BrianL]

Galactic Coming-of-Age ‘Star Wars’ Series Directed by Jon Watts in Development​

The previously rumored “Star Wars” series directed by Jon Watts has been confirmed by Vanity Fair.

The new series will be a “galactic version of classic Amblin coming-of-age adventure films of the ’80s.” It doesn’t have a title, but is going by the codename “Grammar Rodeo,” a reference to an episode of “The Simpsons” in which Bart and his friends steal a car and run away for a week. The series will take place during the reconstruction era following “Return of the Jedi,” around the same time as “The Mandalorian.”

The casting notice calls for four children around 11 to 12 years old.

Sounds liek John Watts left Fantastic Four for Star Wars - trading up in my opinion!

His Spidey movies are great too so I have high hopes for this. I kind of wish it was a movie though.

 

[mikalkwin]

I sure hope that the ILL for EPCOT will not stay with 3 rides when you cannot book more than 2 each day...

 

[mrsap]

Well, at least they will do this - no doubt becasue GOTG will become the paid LL option, but I could jsut as easily seen them keeping RAT as paid too!

Just wanted to let you know I updated the Remy post to include some more information that the other one did not provide.

 

[BrianL]

Just wanted to let you know I updated the Remy post to include some more information that the other one did not provide.

Oh, so it reverts on August 7? They really make all of this confusing, don't they?

 

[mrsap]

Oh, so it reverts on August 7? They really make all of this confusing, don't they?

They sure do!!!

 

[mrsap]

Complimentary World of Color PhotoPass Magic Shot Available to Magic Key Holders at Disney California Adventure​

Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can take advantage of a special World of ColorPhotoPass Magic Shot and complimentary download now through May 31.

Guests can find the Magic Shot near Silly Symphony Swings at Disney California Adventure daily from 7:00 p.m. through park close.