New Disney Theme Park reservation system

[Drewferin]

Ok, can someone help me understand. So we have a DVC res and park hopper passes. All attached to MDE. Will I be able to make park reservations and just not use the hopper aspect and make reservations for one park per day?

Yes that is my understanding

 

[Sandisw]

Why can't you buy tickets on 6/28 and secure your park reservation? You can book your room when inside of the window.

Not selling any tickets yet for the rest of 2020. Won’t be available until later in summer.

 

[Sandisw]

Ok, can someone help me understand. So we have a DVC res and park hopper passes. All attached to MDE. Will I be able to make park reservations and just not use the hopper aspect and make reservations for one park per day?

Yes...you can.

 

[Drewferin]

Sounds like AP holders will get a free 13th month due to the theme park reservation system and the lack of park hopping.

 

[RalphRR]

Just saw the email to start making park reservations on Monday. My annual pass has been updated, my wife’s was updated twice. I will see how it goes when I get up early on Monday morning.

RalphRR

 

[Sandisw]

I'm back to what I said a month ago. There's no way they are going to not allow resort guests (ESPECIALLY DVC members and guests with a resort reservation) to buy tickets for the party staying there. My bet would be further clarification is coming. If they don't , they're going to be shocked at cancellations in the DVC resorts, essentially the only thing that's open. If all they want is local APs, it's all well and fine, but I'm betting a surprising number of DVC members are NOT AP holders and certainly DVC members often bring guests that most certainly are not.

There are going to be a lot of DVC members unwilling to travel that far for a resort-only stay, points lost or not. It's not going to matter. We may be willing, but the Dis is only a small subset of DVC and a very definable microcosm of DVC that is much different from the average DVC member.

Disney missed the boat on their guinea pigs. They may think they have the numbers to back up what they're doing, but my bet is they're going to have to punt on this one.

I got some clarification from sources I have and no one will be allowed To buy tickets until they open up later if you have a 2020 trip.

Once sales open up, you will buy based on what is available to book for parks...this way, someone knows what they are getting before buying,

Some of my sources are in the same boat with reservations and no tickets...some DVC and some other special types.

Until existing ticket holders...those offsite or local...have a chance to book, there will be no way to buy. Now, they have said later this summer...that could be in a few weeks or not until later...it’s an unknown until people actual start booking.

It will be based on what is actual still available for capacity limits.

So, on Monday, it sounds like pretty much all onsite guests.,,and some offsite that have Disney privilege...with tickets can go in and book and it even seems like all dates...can we say IT crash?

 

[OtherFigment]

Why can't you buy tickets on 6/28 and secure your park reservation? You can book your room when inside of the window.

Well, one, we have annual passes, so don't want to buy additional park tickets. Also, concerned that by the time we can make a full complement of dates for that trip, there won't be availability. But I've calmed myself down. If we can't get park reservations, we'll either upgrade another trip or rent out our points.

 

[Pens Fan]

I don’t see a problem with them still selling APs at this point. The problem is paying that price for a reduced product!!

The optics are pretty bad, though. In our case the people on our reservation that don't have tickets are not DVC members. I've tried two different online chats with two different groups (DVC and the ticket folks) and both said Disney would happily sell them a full price (non DVC, non FL resident) AP, but not the simple 7 day park ticket they actually need.

That's not cool.

 

[Pirate Granny]

They haven't stated when the clock on APs will start. All we have to go off of is SDL where they have said they won't start the clock while the reservation system is in effect.

My annual pass has already been extended...

 

[Mzpalmtree]

The optics are pretty bad, though. In our case the people on our reservation that don't have tickets are not DVC members. I've tried two different online chats with two different groups (DVC and the ticket folks) and both said Disney would happily sell them a full price (non DVC, non FL resident) AP, but not the simple 7 day park ticket they actually need.

That's not cool.

Actually, as of about an hour ago they won't even sell them a full price AP. I just got off the phone and they have officially ceased AP sales as well.

 

[Drewferin]

I can confirm they will not even let you upgrade your AP right now. Just got off the phone with ticket services.

 

[New Mouse]

I don’t see a problem with them still selling APs at this point. The problem is paying that price for a reduced product!!

I have a problem with them selling aps with false advertising.

 

[Pens Fan]

Actually, as of about an hour ago they won't even sell them a full price AP. I just got off the phone and they have officially ceased AP sales as well.

Do you know if they are still selling the DVC gold ones? My son is a DVC member and is considering purchasing one and then transferring his 7 day ticket to one of his guests. That way at least two of them will be able to get in.

 

[philbrody]

perhaps I missed this but how far ahead can park reservations be made? I have a DVC stay May of 2021. is that going to open up Monday or will those open up on a 60 day window basis?

 

[Drewferin]

perhaps I missed this but how far ahead can park reservations be made? I have a DVC stay May of 2021. is that going to open up Monday or will those open up on a 60 day window basis?

Monday will open for theme park reservations through Sept 2021. So yes you need to be online for a May 2021 stay.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Well, this will be a cluster for me...I have DVC reservations for October (7 nights) for 4 people, rebooked from May; November (9 nights for two people) and December 16 nights (8 nights for 10 peeps and 8 nights for 2 peeps). I and everyone in my party are all APs, and all linked; so does this mean on Monday, I’m going to have to book park reservations for 32 days...

 

[Drewferin]

Well, this will be a cluster for me...I have DVC reservations for October (7 nights) for 4 people, rebooked from May; November (9 nights for two people) and December 16 nights (8 nights for 10 peeps and 8 nights for 2 peeps). I and everyone in my party are all APs, and all linked; so does this mean on Monday, I’m going to have to book park reservations for 32 days...

Yeap welcome to the club... Maybe split the booking up with your spouse or friends if your all linked correctly in MDE.

 

[Meglen]

opening the park reservations is going to explode the internet monday.. Right now anyone who is set and ready to make a res has a HUGE advantage if the park reservation system continues for over a year. Say someone books a 2021 in dec.. its been 5 months since reservations.. are there gonna be any days left?

 

[ajksmom]

The optics are pretty bad, though. In our case the people on our reservation that don't have tickets are not DVC members. I've tried two different online chats with two different groups (DVC and the ticket folks) and both said Disney would happily sell them a full price (non DVC, non FL resident) AP, but not the simple 7 day park ticket they actually need.

That's not cool.

I totally agree with you.

Since we also do not have tickets (for our 8/10-22 stay) I had reached out to MS by email. It took 16 days for their answer which was to spend $700+ on Gold APs for 7 of us.

For my reply I took a screenshot of the Gold AP description and asked what the new price would be considering their description was no longer correct. Cautioned them that continuing to allow DVC members to book without the ability to buy regular tickets was not going to go so well. Haven’t heard back and have sent another email today.
APs are just not worth it for my family as we go every other year.

 

[aokeefe]

Sounds like AP holders will get a free 13th month due to the theme park reservation system and the lack of park hopping.

Yes- just read that.
If you are an Annual Passholder that has paid in full, your options include:

• You will receive a one month extension to your pass (unless you choose one of the alternative options below). This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020.
• Alternatively, and in lieu of the one month extension, Passholders who have paid in full may choose to cancel their annual pass and receive a partial refund.