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

[eeyoreandtink]

Any idea when face mask / face covering will be lifted? I have a mid-August trip booked (August 13-21) and don't want to wear a covering. I flat out refuse.

I don't think that will go away until there is widespread use of a vaccine, and frankly that the way is SHOULD be. Its for everyone's safety and is a medically sound decision. No way should anyone be in that kind of crowd without one. If you simply won't wear a mask, I advise cancelling. I get that it's hot. I am not going until Feb. because I know I cannot do the parks in a mask when it is that hot. We are waiting for a convenient time for us with cooler weather to ensure we can be safe.

 

[emily nicole]

Any idea when face mask / face covering will be lifted? I have a mid-August trip booked (August 13-21) and don't want to wear a covering. I flat out refuse.

I'm 100% expecting to have to wear a mask during my December trip (if we go). I think masks will be the new normal, for awhile.

Edit to say: I'd probably flat out refuse to wear one in August in FL, too. I can't imagine how miserable that will be. Yikes.

 

[DanielNYC]

Any idea when face mask / face covering will be lifted? I have a mid-August trip booked (August 13-21) and don't want to wear a covering. I flat out refuse.

With cases now spiking in Florida, we'll be lucky if the resort is still open in August. There's no way that face masks will be gone by August.

 

[VandVsmama]

Any idea when face mask / face covering will be lifted? I have a mid-August trip booked (August 13-21) and don't want to wear a covering. I flat out refuse.

You should probably plan on cancelling or rescheduling. They're not going to do away with the mask requirement for quite awhile.

 

[CastAStone]

Any idea when face mask / face covering will be lifted? I have a mid-August trip booked (August 13-21) and don't want to wear a covering. I flat out refuse.

You will want to reschedule then.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

I’m wondering how far out the park reservation system is going when it opens up next week?? Are they allowing EVERYONE that have room & tickets even into next year to reserve their park days?? We have room only reservations for March 2021, we get tickets through our base being military. If we can’t get tickets for a month or two at the earliest, I’m hoping our days will still be available to get in.

From what I understand yes for everyone up to Sep 2021. this is when the tickets for those with cancelled trips expire. We have Feb 2021 reservations and got an email saying we will be able to book tomorrow

 

[yulilin3]

And since we have, once again, made our way back to mask talk, a quick reminder
If you're coming to WDW anytime through next year expect to HAVE TO wear it. Please be sure you are comfortable enough to do so. Practice at home, walk around outside with them on, have your kids do the same. PLEASE don't come if you're not prepared to wear them.

 

[Ninabeano]

On Disney's website. Go to WDW's planning page and it is there. Just scroll down.

Thanks for that but none of us in my family can find these videos. We are wondering if they are on the US site only, which we can't access unfortunately

 

[armerida]

My APs now expire in December (soon to be January with the extension). I was able to renew yesterday so I can book park reservations for our December trip.

Ooh! You were able to renew your passes before the usual 60 day window?! Did a regular CM help you with this or did you have to speak with Guest Services? We have a Christmas-New Years day trip booked but with the 117 day extension, our Platinum APs now expire at the end of November versus early August. I assumed I would be shut out of booking park reservations tomorrow, but if I can renew now, maybe not!

 

[CastAStone]

And since we have, once again, made our way back to mask talk, a quick reminder
If you're coming to WDW anytime through next year expect to HAVE TO wear it. Please be sure you are comfortable enough to do so. Practice at home, walk around outside with them on, have your kids do the same. PLEASE don't come if you're not prepared to wear them.

Speaking from my experience on a blazing hot day at the zoo this weekend, I’d suggest bringing several per person into the parks, so you can swap them out as they get waterlogged with sweat or humidity or breath or mist. Costco and Target are selling boxes of surgical style masks.

 

[dalerb]

We have a DVC reservation booked in March 2021. Our APs expire in January and February with the 117 day extension. One additional month will be added in October 2020, extending our AP expiration dates to March and February. We always renew our APs on the monthly payment plan (Florida Residents) so we don't want to purchase separate tickets for March. It doesn't appear we will be able to make Park Reservations for our trip in March since we won't have active passes or tickets in March. Any one else facing a similar issue? What's the solution?

 

[yulilin3]

We have a DVC reservation booked in March 2021. Our APs expire in January and February with the 117 day extension. One additional month will be added in October 2020, extending our AP expiration dates to March and February. We always renew our APs on the monthly payment plan (Florida Residents) so we don't want to purchase separate tickets for March. It doesn't appear we will be able to make Park Reservations for our trip in March since we won't have active passes or tickets in March. Any one else facing a similar issue? What's the solution?

Merged you to the existing thread
The solution is to wait for the extension or the renewal process. For next year we don't know how capacity will be, people rushing to book reservations for trips next year might not even be necessary
But in short, you just have to wait to have a valid, active ticket for your travel period
Remember you can still make a reservation for 3 days without having a resort stay from July on

 

[masswdwfan]

Thank you. Thinking of February 2021, but now re-thinking even that regarding face mask / face coverings in place then.

 

[catzle]

Did I just read that the Poly will not be open. July 15th? We have club level reservations but have heard nothing about not being able to go etc.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Been off here for a few days, besides the site that shall not be named reporting it, have there been other sources saying there will be no virtual queues? I’d really love to ride ROTR more than once a day, if possible, considering that we can’t park hop.

 

[yulilin3]

Been off here for a few days, besides the site that shall not be named reporting it, have there been other sources saying there will be no virtual queues? I’d really love to ride ROTR more than once a day, if possible, considering that we can’t park hop.

Yes it's on the hub faq. No vq

 

[mdsouth]

What am I missing please? Where are the "Learn before you go" videos please? Thanks

Thanks for that but none of us in my family can find these videos. We are wondering if they are on the US site only, which we can't access unfortunately

Here is a link to the video. I hope it works for you.
Know before you go learning video link

 

[merry_nbright]

Any ideas yet of what time this insanity begins tomorrow?

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Been off here for a few days, besides the site that shall not be named reporting it, have there been other sources saying there will be no virtual queues? I’d really love to ride ROTR more than once a day, if possible, considering that we can’t park hop.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274396133549359106

 

[conwaycm103]

We are APs and staying at AKL for three nights in August. We have a reservation the last night of our stay at the Disney Springs Holiday Inn, an “official” Disney Springs hotel. I am assuming that I will NOT be able to schedule a park the day of the Holiday Inn stay this Monday since it is not something that could be connected on MDE and not a true Disney Resort, correct? Secondly, since I have three days that will be reserved on my resort stay trip, will that also mean I would not be able to reserve a park that Holiday Inn day during the AP booking window because of the three day rule? I am just not sure if my resort stay park reservations are “counting” in that three-day reservation rule for APs . . .

I read that if a hotel has 60 day fast pass privileges, you should connect it and try on Monday.