News Round Up 2021

[CouponGirl]

The butterfly house is now mask free. Last Saturday I think you had to wear your mask, so I’m not sure when that changed.

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wait... there’s a butterfly house? Where is that located?

 

[HokieRaven5]

wait... there’s a butterfly house? Where is that located?

It's between the Land Pavilion and the Imagination Pavilion.

 

[CouponGirl]

It's between the Land Pavilion and the Imagination Pavilion.

Thanks, somehow I've always missed that!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Thanks, somehow I've always missed that!

Yeah with distancing for characters, Winnie the Pooh has also out in the grass there with his butterfly net.

Edit: I hope this sticks around after Flower and Garden festival removes the butterfly house.

 

[OSUZorba]

Thanks, somehow I've always missed that!

I think it's just there for the Garden festival. I saw them putting it up in Feb.

 

[BrianL]

I think it's just there for the Garden festival. I saw them putting it up in Feb.

Yes, it is a staple of the Flower & Garden Festival. It used to be on the backside of Club Cool, but it was moved this year obviously. I think it has moved around before.

 

[Moliphino]

I extended it three more days. I’d much rather be at Disney than Six Flags Over Georgia or Dollywood right now. Everyday something changes. The only sad part is that they kicked me out of Riviera this morning so I’m going to have to stay offsite since all of Disney World is booked solid.

Plus I get to abuse… I mean use my AP some more.

Also… They opened up a Backstage Safari Line!

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They were using that at the beginning of the month. It was ungodly hot in that part of the line, direct sunlight and black pavement made for a miserable few minutes.

 

[figmentfinesse]

@Helvetica Did you get a BG?

 

[hereforthechurros]

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They removed the social distancing stickers and the ropes from the American Theater in Epcot. People just distanced themselves and it seemed to work fine.

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Latin Ambition finished their set at Epcot. They’re really good. They will be back July 2nd - 5th. So if you’re there be sure to go see them.

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They have started to remove the stickers in the Seas Pavilion. The social distancing dots in the aquarium are gone and only arrows remain. I’m not exactly sure when they started removing them.

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Spaceship Earth appears to increased capacity. It’s not at 100% yet, but it’s close. They won’t sit someone directly behind you in the same car, but I’m sure that’s coming.

The photo thing where they put you into the future never worked during my trip. I know it doesn’t work well with masks, but I don’t know when they stopped doing it.

…That’s it from Epcot. I’ll be back in September. Tomorrow I’m going to see what’s different at DHS and see if I can finally get onto Rise this trip.

Appreciate the micro level updates! This seems like a long trip, how long are you there? Are you solo?

 

[Jellybass]

I humbly ask forgiveness from mrsap and all the Newsies here but I tried to ask two questions in other forums with no answer but the people here are great.

Do all standard view queen rooms at BWI have 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa?

Can you still book reservations for dining for your whole trip at the 60 day mark of check in or is it now limited to just 60 days from the actual date?

 

[Helvetica]

Appreciate the micro level updates! This seems like a long trip, how long are you there? Are you solo?

11 Days, solo. I leave tomorrow.

 

[hereforthechurros]

11 Days, solo. I leave tomorrow.

Enjoy the last full day at HS!

 

[Helvetica]

@Helvetica Did you get a BG?

No. After three DHS days, zero boarding groups. I’m 0-5 so far, I have one more shot at 1pm.

 

[hereforthechurros]

No Tusker House news yet right? So odd they announced it like three weeks ago, very quickly reopened Chef Mickey's Dinner and Cape May, then just ghosted us on TH updates. Cmon Disney!

 

[mrsap]

I humbly ask forgiveness from mrsap and all the Newsies here but I tried to ask two questions in other forums with no answer but the people here are great.

Do all standard view queen rooms at BWI have 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa?

Can you still book reservations for dining for your whole trip at the 60 day mark of check in or is it now limited to just 60 days from the actual date?

Ask away!!!!!! As far as dining reservations, it’s 60 days from check in date. You can book for whole trip, as long as it’s not a split stay.

As far as BWI, here’s the breakdown ...BWI Booking Site


Enjoy!

 

[CouponGirl]

I think it's just there for the Garden festival. I saw them putting it up in Feb.

Oh, lol, that explains how I’ve always managed to miss it (since I’ve never been during that time)!

 

[mrsap]

Disney World Theme Parks Hit Capacity for Rest of May 2021

 

[Jellybass]

Ask away!!!!!! As far as dining reservations, it’s 60 days from check in date. You can book for whole trip, as long as it’s not a split stay.

As far as BWI, here’s the breakdown ...BWI Booking Site
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Enjoy!

Mrsap is steeped in awesomeness, thank you

 

[Helvetica]

Tower of Terror appears to have increased capacity. They’re actively looking for single riders to fill in more seats. So in a row of four they will sit a group of 2 with a group of 1 with one seat in between them.

I haven’t seen them do that before.

Disney World Theme Parks Hit Capacity for Rest of May 2021

Epcot is also the only park available (select days) for the month of June for day guests and resort guests. AP is much better.

 

[Sara W]

No. After three DHS days, zero boarding groups. I’m 0-5 so far, I have one more shot at 1pm.

Someone posted a Youtube video link from Park Hop Till We Drop (How to get a boarding group tutorial) in another forum the other day. He shows how to maximize your phone and some other tidbits. I learned things I didn't know know before. I emailed myself the link. Let's see if this works -