WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[jimim]

So is there anything on when u can buy new season passes yet?

 

[CanucksRock]

Well the 3 day thing sucks ...they should have had something for out of state. Oh well - I'll make our first 3 days. Then I see they are adding another month; so perhaps I'll "cancel" after we use and get 2 months refunded

 

[friendoffigment]

with all that's going on I am confused. I now have reservations onsite for April 2021. The park reservation system opening up Monday June 22. So I can make reservations starting Monday.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

Saw they added something to the learn more page:
Merchandise Locations
In merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, Guests will continue to discover favorite Disney items, with some modifications to the shopping experience that will help us manage capacity and foster physical distancing.

• New Product Launches: New collection product launches and limited-edition merchandise will not be available for in-person purchases at Walt Disney World Resort until further notice. As always, Guests can find these items on shopDisney, subject to availability.

 

[soniam]

So is there anything on when u can buy new season passes yet?

Can you not buy them now? I am out of state, so Platinum is only choice. I bought 2 this morning.

 

[osufeth24]

Saw they added something to the learn more page:
Merchandise Locations
In merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, Guests will continue to discover favorite Disney items, with some modifications to the shopping experience that will help us manage capacity and foster physical distancing.

• New Product Launches: New collection product launches and limited-edition merchandise will not be available for in-person purchases at Walt Disney World Resort until further notice. As always, Guests can find these items on shopDisney, subject to availability.

Then they really need to add the ability to get discount for passholder.

 

[SJSloan]

If you have tickets included with your April 2021 reservation then yes (as of what we know right now). This could change as Disney seems to be dumping a LOT of information on us.

 

[yulilin3]

we are keeping everything in the 3 existing threads, please don't open a new one. I will merge you to the correct thread.

 

[LovingPooh]

Ok. I will be on at 7:00 am Monday to make park reservations, fingers crossed.
I read the information on MDE. All of my reservations and tickets are already linked.
Will there be a separate tab in MDE that shows up Monday for park reservations, or does anyone know exactly where it will be on the MDE plans area?

 

[figment5]

This is the most news we have gotten in a while, first theme park reservation dates, then AP announcements. What’s next???

 

[puffkin]

This is the most news we have gotten in a while, first theme park reservation dates, then AP announcements. What’s next???

Now we need a date for dining ADR's.

 

[BeachPrincess]

I just got an e-mail that passholder previews for MK and DAK will be July 9 and 10. E-mail invitations will be out soon to register. Figures, my reservation is July 3 - 8.

PASSHOLDER PREVIEW
Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview opportunity at Magic Kingdom® Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on July 9 or 10. Email invitations with registration details will be sent out soon. Reservations are required, limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

[jimim]

Can you not buy them now? I am out of state, so Platinum is only choice. I bought 2 this morning.

How did u buy 2 when right on the website it says no purchases till June 28th unless u are renewing? I’m on the website now and checked through DVC.

 

[katyringo]

Okay got a couple emails. I’m not a pass holder.

they sent an email to everyone is Halloween party tickets on how you will be refunded.

a second email that confirms it doesn’t matter when your trip is, if you have tickets and a resort stay before 9/21/2021 you can make park passes reservations on Monday.

This is my official prediction that the system will crash.

 

[cgattis]

Remember when we thought it was stupid that you had to decide what you wanted to eat 180 days beforehand, before park hours were even set?? Now you have to pick which PARK you’ll visit which day, a year in advance, without knowing what hours, dining, or anything else will be available!! Ahhh, the good old days......

 

[katyringo]

Ok. I will be on at 7:00 am Monday to make park reservations, fingers crossed.
I read the information on MDE. All of my reservations and tickets are already linked.
Will there be a separate tab in MDE that shows up Monday for park reservations, or does anyone know exactly where it will be on the MDE plans area?

right there with you and wondering the same. There is a tab now that says park pass reservations but it just takes you to the information..

 

[Doingitagain]

OK, reading a billion posts and here is where I am at:
1. I have a reservation number and tickets linked in My Disney Experience
2. Monday at 7:00 AM EST I will log in web browser (not app)
3. I will search for where it is located, probably under the My Disney Experience dropdown
4. I will select one park per day for my ticket
5. I will select the earliest time available for arrival
6. I will be patient, because everyone with this situation, no matter the date, will be online with me
7. Then I wait to see if they move my resort since it may not be open

I did not get the email, but I am assuming that it will still work for me.

 

[katyringo]

OK, reading a billion posts and here is where I am at:
1. I have a reservation number and tickets linked in My Disney Experience
2. Monday at 7:00 AM EST I will log in web browser (not app)
3. I will search for where it is located, probably under the My Disney Experience dropdown
4. I will select one park per day for my ticket
5. I will select the earliest time available for arrival
6. I will be patient, because everyone with this situation, no matter the date, will be online with me
7. Then I wait to see if they move my resort since it may not be open

I did not get the email, but I am assuming that it will still work for me.

Sounds right to me.

 

[tinkerbell1991]

I will be curious to see what/if the no-show penalty is.

Purely hypothetically, because I don't think this will be the case for at least the early phases of reopening, but what if:

I have a 5 day ticket (with the now 9/26/21 expiration). So I must make 5 days of park reservations for our early August trip. What happens if on Day 5 of our trip I can only get AK (I won't even go into the timed entry, because I don't think that will be an issue in the early stages, but more important later when hopping comes back). I don't want to go to AK that day but I must make a reservation for all days of my ticket. If I am unsuccessful in modifying it and decide not to go to AK that day and save the unused park day for a future trip, will I be penalized? Ah, so many questions. I guess we will find out on Monday!

The only "penalty" I'm sure I read was that you need to cancel your reservation for a certain day 24 hours in advance or else you won't be able to attend your chosen park the following day

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ok then, miss a day, miss a lot. Guess I have some catching up to do.