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[Lsdolphin]

I’m sorry to see that non-Disney resorts are included on this list!!! No real incentive to pay extra to stay on-site anymore! Seems like best bet is now to stay off site and Uber to parks

 

[Jetku]

I’m sorry to see that non-Disney resorts are included on this list!!! No real incentive to pay extra to stay on-site anymore! Seems like best bet is now to stay off site and Uber to parks

To me it’s just more of a slap to local AP holders. I’m not a local so we are always in a Disney resort when visiting, but they can NEVER get in with the crowds at rope drop to be amongst the first to experience a ride for the day, unless they stay onsite. They’ll always be at a morning disadvantage.

 

[pigletto]

Honestly with that list it almost makes early park entry look like a disadvantage .

 

[Farro]

It's only 30 minutes for early entry, but remember, it's ALL parks every day. So not everyone will be going to the same park.

And if paid fps, virtual lines and all that jazz comes into play, those 30 minutes may end up being priceless!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Yeah, you should see the chatter on the S/D thread on the Resorts Board for the past week or so since that list was posted on Disney’s website. Those folks tend to know S/D well and are loyal guests. Several have tried to reach out in various ways to get answers, but seems like inconsistent responses from what I’ve seen reported - some say it’s a mistake, some say it’s not. So

 

[zuzustargal]

To me it’s just more of a slap to local AP holders. I’m not a local so we are always in a Disney resort when visiting, but they can NEVER get in with the crowds at rope drop to be amongst the first to experience a ride for the day, unless they stay onsite. They’ll always be at a morning disadvantage.

I disagree. Locals have daily opportunities to take advantage of low crowd seasons/times. They have plenty of chances to get on the top tier rides. And they have access to VERY good deals on annual passes.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Bioreconstruct Twitter

Not a news update but some more aerial shots of MK and EP taken! I included some but there are plenty more to view!

Aerials of the castle:







Galactic Starcruiser Hotel


Tron Construction (You can see better how they are tunneling under for the Railroad)





Typhoon Lagoon

 

[cakebaker]

They’ll always be at a morning disadvantage.

And in exchange they get a significant discount on their AP’s.

Morning EMH’s with that many eligible hotels is worthless. Give me the Florida rate on AP’s and I’ll happily give up that 30 minutes.

 

[Lsdolphin]

And in exchange they get a significant discount on their AP’s.

Morning EMH’s with that many eligible hotels is worthless. Give me the Florida rate on AP’s and I’ll happily give up that 30 minutes.

Yes I can see hordes of people just waiting at entrance...seems to me like just a way for Disney to spread out crowds at park opening not a perk...

 

[HokieRaven5]

Casey Jr. Soak and Splash Station Reopened

 

[luv2cheer92]

And in exchange they get a significant discount on their AP’s.

Morning EMH’s with that many eligible hotels is worthless. Give me the Florida rate on AP’s and I’ll happily give up that 30 minutes.

I know they were an hour, but I found morning EMHs pre-Covid to be worthwhile. While it is less time, with potentially 1/4 of the people, I could still see some benefit.

 

[bookgirl2632]

Out of curiosity, anyone know what the percentage is of guests who aren’t at one of these resorts/hotels? I guess that would include locals, condo renters, all those staying at hotels not on this list.

 

[Gary Stocker]

Almost spit out my beer...locals complaining about not getting in 30 minutes early?
365 day access to the parks with an AP and being able to drive home.
Vs
Maybe a week a year with lodging and transportation.
Really?

 

[luv2cheer92]

Out of curiosity, anyone know what the percentage is of guests who aren’t at one of these resorts/hotels? I guess that would include locals, condo renters, all those staying at hotels not on this list.

Not sure about the Disney Springs resorts, but estimates I've seen in the past for onsite/offsite have been around 35-40% on and 60-65% off. There are traditionally a lot more people off site than onsite.

 

[brockash]

Casey Jr. Soak and Splash Station Reopened

About time...don't understand what the holdup was. It's definitely not a show, but I guess it's something. It's really disappointing and kinda astonishing to me just how little they've reopened in the last few months. Yes, I know all the folks that will defend them about staffing, but give me a break...they could and should've done better. The fact that we still have zero dates on any shows/parades returning is really sad.. and just feels like they're happy to take advantage if their customers and save the money. - I know it's not a popular opinion on here, but I just needed to vent, cause it's frustrating.

 

[Tigger's ally]

HNot sure about the Disney Springs resorts, but estimates I've seen in the past for onsite/offsite have been around 35-40% on and 60-65% off. There are traditionally a lot more people off site than onsite.

.Also people need to remember that more than half in the hotels wont go to rope drop let alone earlier. And then you divide the ones that do by 4 parks.

 

[cakebaker]

About time...don't understand what the holdup was. It's definitely not a show, but I guess it's something. It's really disappointing and kinda astonishing to me just how little they've reopened in the last few months. Yes, I know all the folks that will defend them about staffing, but give me a break...they could and should've done better. The fact that we still have zero dates on any shows/parades returning is really sad.. and just feels like they're happy to take advantage if their customers and save the money. - I know it's not a popular opinion on here, but I just needed to vent, cause it's frustrating.

Popular or not, it’s true. They can bring back what they want to bring back. They’ve used the covid crutch long enough.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Good Morning Everyone!

Wait Times - 7/10/21

 

[J-Dog]

.Also people need to remember that more than half in the hotels wont go to rope drop let alone earlier. And then you divide the ones that do by 4 parks.

Yes, and people like me from the West Coast will never rope drop because it essentially means that we would need to wake up at 3am-4am Pacific time to get there before RD - I'm not doing that on vacation.

So Early EMH (or whatever they're calling it) is worthless to us.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Good Morning Everyone!

Wait Times - 7/10/21

OMG, they're showing wait times for Epcot at 11:00 again. Those were missing for weeks. Now if they could only stop showing everything at Magic Kingdom as closed at 9:00.