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[Leigh L]

I believe you only get the luggage tags when you book a package. At least that's how it's been in the past.

I think so too. We've only gotten tags once and it was the one time we did a ticketless package (military). Usually we do room-only bookings.

 

[LSUmiss]

Are the resorts still doing the airline check-in for luggage or do you have to bring your own luggage to the airport?

 

[Jennyonecoin]

There was a bunch of these kind at Pop next to the registers. My daughter had to have this one View attachment 569091

That’s perfect! Thank you. How much was it?

 

[DMLAINI]

How have the waits been for DME & how is mask compliance & social distancing at the Orlando International Airport?

 

[sara_s]

Hey all! I'll be hitting Epcot on Thursday for a spontaneous day trip. The posted hours say Epcot opens at 11 - has anyone gotten in earlier this past week? We'll be driving over from Titusville (to see the SpaceX launch) and would probably be in the area no later than 9am. Otherwise I'll have to figure out somewhere to hang out.

 

[iujen94]

Anyone who has been recently - any tips on seeing the Frozen Sing a Long at DHS? How far in advance of a show should I plan to line up?

 

[DCLMP]

Hey all! I'll be hitting Epcot on Thursday for a spontaneous day trip. The posted hours say Epcot opens at 11 - has anyone gotten in earlier this past week? We'll be driving over from Titusville (to see the SpaceX launch) and would probably be in the area no later than 9am. Otherwise I'll have to figure out somewhere to hang out.

They start letting people in around 10am

 

[DCLMP]

How have the waits been for DME & how is mask compliance & social distancing at the Orlando International Airport?

There is no social distancing at the airport.

 

[Leigh L]

How have the waits been for DME & how is mask compliance & social distancing at the Orlando International Airport?

It's hit and miss. We've had some great experiences (always a few people who disregard rules). In February, it was awful at our gate for our departure home. My family was in another gate area across the terminal and it was great compliance there.

One thing I'd recommend upon arrival, if another flight is heading to the tram (or even just yours), wait for the next one. Everyone crowds on the first one that arrives. Every time we've gone, we wait the four minutes and pretty much are on by ourselves - we walk as far as we can to where the last car will be.

Edited to clarify

 

[Leigh L]

Anyone who has been recently - any tips on seeing the Frozen Sing a Long at DHS? How far in advance of a show should I plan to line up?

Not super recent, but I imagine it's only gotten busier.
I'd check in with the CM at the 45-minute mark to see what the line looks like. 30 minutes has been hit or miss for us twice. One miss in January, one barely got in in February, both 30-minutes before the show.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Are the resorts still doing the airline check-in for luggage or do you have to bring your own luggage to the airport?

No airline check-in at Disney resorts. You must take your luggage with you.

How have the waits been for DME & how is mask compliance & social distancing at the Orlando International Airport?

As with all lines they change minute by minute. There were reports yesterday of people waiting more than an hour from arriving at the DME line to boarding a bus and within an hour or 2 another family arriving and almost walking right onto the bus.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I believe you only get the luggage tags when you book a package. At least that's how it's been in the past.

I think so too. We've only gotten tags once and it was the one time we did a ticketless package (military). Usually we do room-only bookings.

Just confirming y’all are correct, bag name tags and other “Magical Extras” (eg, coupons, mini-golf vouchers, etc) only come with a Package booking, not a Room Only booking.

 

[Leigh L]

Just confirming y’all are correct, bag name tags and other “Magical Extras” (eg, coupons, mini-golf vouchers, etc) only come with a Package booking, not a Room Only booking.

I was referring to the cute cartoon tags (unless I was misunderstanding the conversation ). If so, those came with the magical extras with the ticketless package I did the one time.

 

[DisneyJColeMom]

No
Yes
It's Disney Jr. Vamperina, Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, Goofy

Oh wait!! Hollywood & Vine isnt Mickey & Minnie & Co?

 

[DisneyJColeMom]

There is no social distancing at the airport.

Absolutely correct, there is not a hint of social distancing at any airport Ive been to.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I was referring to the cute cartoon tags (unless I was misunderstanding the conversation ). If so, those came with the magical extras with the ticketless package I did the one time.

Yes, those are what was being referred to (and what I was referring to). Regular Packages w/ tickets and ticketless Packages (like what you had) are both still Packages, so they get the Magical Extras. I think we’re basically saying the same thing.

(Sorry this is a little OT for this thread)

 

[scrappinginontario]

Oh wait!! Hollywood & Vine isnt Mickey & Minnie & Co?

No, it is other Disney Jr characters.

Update: Correcting my response based on what I learned from other responses.

Breakfast: Disney Jr characters

Lunch and Dinner: Minnie and friends.

 

[DisneyJColeMom]

No, it is other Disney Jr characters.

Is there a certain time of year or something that changes? I could swear i saw pics of mickey & minnie in seasonal outfits like halloween costumes? This makes me rethink our reservation, we dont watch Disney Jr stuff. Thought we’d see mickey & minnie

 

[Leigh L]

Is there a certain time of year or something that changes? I could swear i saw pics of mickey & minnie in seasonal outfits like halloween costumes? This makes me rethink our reservation, we dont watch Disney Jr stuff. Thought we’d see mickey & minnie

Lunch and Dinner are Minnie, et al. (We did this in November)
Disney Jr. is for breakfast
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-and-vine/

 

[Akck]

Is there a certain time of year or something that changes? I could swear i saw pics of mickey & minnie in seasonal outfits like halloween costumes? This makes me rethink our reservation, we dont watch Disney Jr stuff. Thought we’d see mickey & minnie

Minnie, Mickey & gang were there for Christmas and I believe Halloween. Our granddaughter just loved the socially distant character interactions.