You are more likely to be turned away at a resort with easy access to one of the parks - e.g., CBR is the Skyliner hub, with easy access to both Epcot and DHS. Disney is trying to prevent people from parking at those resorts to avoid paying for parking and taking up parking spaces needed by guests at those resorts. Sometimes a mobile order will get you through the gates, sometimes it won't, and there's no clear cut answer to give you, sorry.
I know Contemporary/BLT won't even let an Uber drop you off...
I have not been since covid restrictions but since my kids were small in the eighties up to now in their 30+year you are never turned away at a moderate or value like a pop century. My kids wanted to play on the games machines and play in the pools at all-star resorts. You can't book a reservation at a till-only food hall but I am sure the new apps allow you to order your sandwich in advance. been a DVC member for 22 years. You are there to have fun and do what you want within reason.
As others mentioned, what worked in 2019 doesn’t always work in 2021, as they have changed.
I really don't understand the reasoning behind this.
Because a LOT of people lie and say they are there to eat, but are really only circumventing the TTC so they can use the walkway from Contemporary to MK. MK has no rideshare drop-off area at the main entrance, so you have to get dropped off at the TTC. It's a trick most Lyft and Uber drivers know and try to use whenever they have a rider headed to MK.
