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[mrd7896]

This is so sad for the poor CMs! As if setting purchasing limits is something WDW invented and just *sprung* on them! What about the limits being in place so it's FAIR to everyone do these "people acting crazy" not understand? I would sooo NOT last long as a CM!

Thank you for your report. We are going to the Wave too! The last time we went there was 2016 I think. It used to be a "hidden gem" but it's becoming less "hidden" lately. Enjoy the rest of your vaca!

It did make me feel bad for the CMs too! And based on how long the line was almost all day I’m sure they had to hear it a lot.

I got the pork tenderloin at dinner and two of my family members got the fish of the day which was a blackened salmon that tasted delicious-kind of wish i had gotten that!!

I saw a PP mention iffy mask compliance at MK and i know the group she is talking about. They were a few spots behind us in philharmagic and were a mess. They were either not wearing masks completely or had it under their noses. The CM working did try to tell them (i heard multiple times) only about one or two would fix it. And a few of the older kids did try to correct the young ones.

I can totally understand feeling uncomfortable if you were around them multiple times during the day.

 

[mrd7896]

Beyond that, we were able to ride everything we wanted with wait times consistently well under what was posted. I think our longest wait was about 25 minutes for Micky and Minnie's Runaway Railway.

The highlight came at the end of the evening when we had a reservation for Oga's after park close. Reservation was for 7:45 but we weren't called in until about 8:00. By the time we finished at 8:45 we were not only the only ones left in the cantina but the last ones in GE!

Those pictures are lovely! We have dinner at 50s at 730 tomorrow and am eager to take pictures of a nearly empty park at night!

In regards to wait times i was looking frequently at the app and it showed ToT at 85, MMRR at 60, SDD at 60, MFSR at 50–did you ride all the headliners? Did you just get them at a good time? Kind of nervous if those wait times were actually that high!!

 

[Alice Sr.]

It did make me feel bad for the CMs too! And based on how long the line was almost all day I’m sure they had to hear it a lot.

I got the pork tenderloin at dinner and two of my family members got the fish of the day which was a blackened salmon that tasted delicious-kind of wish i had gotten that!!

I saw a PP mention iffy mask compliance at MK and i know the group she is talking about. They were a few spots behind us in philharmagic and were a mess. They were either not wearing masks completely or had it under their noses. The CM working did try to tell them (i heard multiple times) only about one or two would fix it. And a few of the older kids did try to correct the young ones.

I can totally understand feeling uncomfortable if you were around them multiple times during the day.

I hate that the CM's are put in that position. They aught to have backup in situations like that. It reminds me of the Brazilian groups that would become unruly and intrusive but allowed to continue their behavior unchecked despite efforts by CM's to slow their roll a bit.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Seething i forgot to mention yesterday, the plastic dividers that put on some ride vehicles. They are awful. If there was one thing that bothered me most I this it would be those. They are on the Land boat ride and on Kong at universal (I think other rides that we haven't gone on yet). The Land was so awful i wouldn't even ride again. Could hardly see anything I that ride. We were in the last row so had to look through 5 of them to try to see anything straight ahead.

King wasn't as bad because they had the more rigid plexiglass, but the video reflected which was distracting.

I hope the first thing they do when this is over is take the plastic things down! I don't even know why they have them on the Land. They aren't even seating every row.

 

[Cliff Secord]

Kind of nervous if those wait times were actually that high!!

Agreed on this count. Wondering if it's lingering Labor Day crowds, or some reductions in operating capacity. Interested to hear your take on today.

Good luck!

 

[Dentam]

Those pictures are lovely! We have dinner at 50s at 730 tomorrow and am eager to take pictures of a nearly empty park at night!

In regards to wait times i was looking frequently at the app and it showed ToT at 85, MMRR at 60, SDD at 60, MFSR at 50–did you ride all the headliners? Did you just get them at a good time? Kind of nervous if those wait times were actually that high!!

Yes we rode all of the headliners except Rock'n Roller Coaster since that one gives us headaches. Wait time was listed as 55 minutes for the railway and we only waited 25 wait time was listed as 35 I think when we did tower of terror and we only waited 15 or 20 so the times listed are longer than actual waits. Rode Slinky dog when the wait time was listed as 30 (got on when it reopened after storms went through) and it took us about 20 and that was with them stopping to do a cleaning cycle. Millennium falcon was listed as 35 minute wait when we got in line then jumped to 45 and I think we waited about 20-25 minutes. Toy Story Mania was listed as 30 and was a walk on - we rode it twice.

 

[Victoria3]

I was also at MK yesterday and I'm always surprised by the amount of people that walk around in the rain with their paper/disposable masks on. It wasn't a light sprinkle either. Waterboarding yourself doesn't sound fun.

 

[mouselovenfamily]

How are crowds post holiday? Thinning?

 

[lelew]

How are crowds post holiday? Thinning?

I did a solo trip to epcot Yesterday while kids did online work. I arrived around 1145 leaving Pop There was very little wait for the skyliner going to the park. Once their I did walkon for everyride except test track which was down at the time. Their were little waits if any at food booths. Dinner at The Springs was a little crowded but not bad at all. Today when I went to order coffee at the cafeteria in Pop the cashier said it has been very slow compared to last week.

 

[butterscotchcollins]

How are crowds post holiday? Thinning?

It’s actually busier than I was expecting but not crazy. Agree that the social distancing makes the lines look a lot longer and crazier than they actually are. We’re currently in line for MFSR and the posted time was 55 - we’re almost to the ride after about 40. A 40 min wait for a ride at Disney is definitely doable and not unheard of

 

[cheshiregoofy22]

Wondering if anyone's been over to AK with the new hours? Are all the attractions opening at 9:00 AM? Thanks in advance! Edit: Gee, guess I could just check MDE. Apologies!!

 

[yulilin3]

Just came back home from MK
Leisurely walked t FL by 10 gad done IASW, Pooh, Tea Cups and Buzz, could've done PP. 7DMT was at 30 min when I walked past. Dumbo and Barnstormer were walk ons as well

 

[emtgirl4]

We are at hollywood studios today! Its been great. Great mask compliance, a totally different feel from mk. Thanks to this group we got boarding group number 3 for rise of the resistance. This is our first time here since star wars land opened and we absolutely loved it. Having a great day and crowds are not bad!

 

[DSLRuser]

I will gladly wait my spot in line knowing someone can not jump in front of me. Posted 45 minute waits were always less than 30. The trip was so much fun not having every minute of the day scripted. most waits were less then 20 minutes. Something is awesome k=getting in line knowing I only have to worry about the line in front of me. Not all the FP+ who will jump in front.


With everyone waiting in line....we got to do so much more in any single day. you cant do that during FP+. because after you 3,4,or 5 FP+, every other attraction will be 60+ minutes.

 

[butterscotchcollins]

We are at hollywood studios today! Its been great. Great mask compliance, a totally different feel from mk. Thanks to this group we got boarding group number 3 for rise of the resistance. This is our first time here since star wars land opened and we absolutely loved it. Having a great day and crowds are not bad!

I’m not really a Star Wars fan but I find the immersion and offerings of Galaxy’s Edge to be really fun and interesting, we have had a blast the past few times. We were also there today and agree that mask compliance has been good, lots of places to pull over to have a drink or a snack, no problems with mobile ordering. The posted waits were longer than pre-Labor Day weekend but SDD posted at 50 on in 25, MFSR posted 50 on it in about 35, RnR was closer to 15 but that’s because we were held for cleaning (it only took 6 or 7 minutes and they were thorough). We left around 2:30 to take a pool break and clean up, planning to go back in a bit to finish up w/ TSMM and whatever else we can do before our 6:15 at Oga’s.

 

[DSLRuser]

we loved having a little extra space in all the lines. made the lines seem to move faster too because you were almost always on the move. And not having the sweaty family of 5 bump into you every time you stopped was just a bonus.

With the exception of Disney Transportation. The skyliner was almost unusable during peak times because of only 1 family to a car. Same with busses. They need to pack the people in. Busses are only efficient when you pack them full of people. 10 people to a bus that can hold 50 is just a waste.

 

[mom2rtk]

It's amazing what operating at 20% of capacity will do. I'm pretty sure Disney won't want to maintain that for long.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a hunch it was about crowd level more than presence or absence of FP. But yeah, wish I had been there to experience it.

 

[DSLRuser]

here is how our Saturday Morning at the studios went.

Arrived at the park and thru security by 9:25.....got in line for Minnie and Mickey RR and were off the ride by 9:55. Went o Rock n Rollercoaster and walked on...were done by 9:58. Got a boarding group for star wars #23.

Walked to toy story land and into Galaxy Edge. Had an AWEFULL Rontos Roaster...(yuck)...and waited 20 mins for Alien Saucers......were off that by 10:40am.....waited for slinky dog.....were off that by 11:30......walked onto midway mania were off that by noon.

Went back to Galaxy Edge....40 minute wait for Smugglers Run.......by that time ROR boarding group came......we had a 10 min wait for that. Were done by 1:30

went to H Brown Derby for a mediocre lunch. Were done by 2:45. Went to RNR and walked on....and left the park by 3:10 having accomplushed everything we cared about.

 

[Tormania]

Well when in line for any attraction, at any time, you can always control how close you get to people in front of you. I too prefer more personal space around me (not nearly to the extent of the current social distancing requirements though) as I don't like feeling squished and the be honest I've rarely felt too confined in most lines. Occasionally you'll get that person who's "bubble" includes your space which is annoying, but that more the exception than the rule I have found.