I would rather have them say.
"Testing for RoL is ongoing. We are doing everything possible to make the show available on that day and remain confindent that our guests will be able to enjoy the show. We will be releasing updated park hours, schedules, Fastpass availability and dining packages efective immediately. Should we be unable to meet the target date, we will still continue with all the other evening activities and do everything in our power to ensure our guests have a fantastic evening."
That is what I would like to see them say and also what I think they should do.
I think everyone planning trips (especially for that first week) could accept the risk of a now show, and gamble on tying up a fastpass as long as we could secure plans.
Exactly! A person's frustration level while planning their trip will affect their overall happiness with the trip as a whole. Disney knows how frustrating we are all finding this, so easing that by admitting there are issues would not be admitting some major fault as far as I'm concerned. It's not like they could have planned for the technical issues they are facing now. Seriously, how many shopping stores have difficulties with their registers at random times? And those are nowhere near as complicated as RoL! Just be upfront and honest.
There isn't a single ADR to be had so far in September. Unless you got CRAZY lucky. I don't want to go on a party night and I couldn't get one. And it's not just BOG - it's all restaurants in MK. They only had them open from 4-6 pm and I guess they booked up within seconds. I got everything I wanted but BOG.
Ok, pure speculation on my part, so take it for what it is: We have all heard the complaints from party guests who are upset that day guests can make an ADR at 6:55p on a party night and essentially "linger" and enjoy the parade and fireworks on their way out. And I saw day guests at both
MNSSHP's we went to last year doing this, so yes, it is frustrating. Is it possible that the lack of ADR's after 6p are in anticipation of Disney finding some way to close that loophole? Is there a way for them to find a way to prevent guests from making an ADR after a certain time unless they have a party ticket? Or could they be finding a way to load it into the system that there is a hour to hour and a half of time blocked out before dinner openings resume on party nights to put a stop to this very common party guest complaint?
Just a thought. maybe AK isn't ready for the rest of the nighttime stuff? Maybe ROL will be ready but there won't be enough things open that late at night?
It's possible, but not likely, from what we have heard. A lot of the nighttime offerings are things that have been done at the park for other special occasions (ie. Harambe Nights, AKL Nighttime Safari), so they already have an understanding of what is required for those things and would know what would need to be in place and when. And the technical stuff is what is delaying RoL; from what I understand, the other offerings do not have a technical aspect beyond speakers and lights (which, again, they already know how to set up) and the "sunset" screens for the safari which have been put up and tested for at least a couple of weeks (IIRC) and have not seemed to come up against any issues.
To be honest, I am just glad they are reaching for that April 22 date for RoL and not trying to put it off until Tiffins catches up.
On another note:
Thanks to
@HopperFan for everything you've done for the Lounge! DH doesn't really understand my obsession, but he is wiling to wear a pin on our trip in honor of all the Loungers who put so much time and effort into the thread.
@KateP85 So glad you, Grayson and your family are doing well. And thanks for the updates from your friend; it's gotta be as frustrating to them as it is to us.
To the Loungers who have had weather issues, health issues and car troubles recently, you are in my thoughts and I hope everything gets better for you all soon.
And to all the other Loungers, thank you so much for proving that there can be a thread on the Dis where posters are kind and respectful, even when they disagree! That's what the Lounge is all about!
I know a room request isn't a guarantee but wanted to see if any Loungers had favorite area/Savannah/Trail (whatever all those choices are).
Anyway, we absolutely LOVED Paris and would return again in a heartbeat. We did sooo much on our own - I planned out our days with the help of a few touring books (left bank one day and the right bank the next day). Booked a tiny little old boutique hotel in the city in the St. Germain des Pres area (walkable to Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens & several metro stops). Did a special below ground tour of the Eiffel Tower then went to the top and then ate dinner at a littlte cafe with view of the tower at night - spectacular. We went up in the Arc de Triompe, visited the Louvre, the Army museum, the D'Orsay, Sacre Coeur, the Pantheon, Notre Dame and Luxembourg Gardens - Paris is so much fun! EUROPE is so much fun!! My personal vote would be for Paris...and maybe then consider a Med cruise too to make it a full European experience.
I've got a lot to discuss with DH when he gets home today!
. We all love Disney that's why we are here. Let's get back to what this thread was about having a great time dealing with ROL frustration and supporting each other in our day to day life! It's been so awesome to see the love and support for the challenges and new blessings in each other's life. I've loved it!!
Paris is beautiful and magical and Barcelona is one of my favourite cities in Europe - I have an event to manage there next week - looking forward to it.
