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

[ClapYourHands]

In hindsight I'm really glad I didn't wait for Disney to cancel our May trip and just did it myself. Also glad I rebooked for next year as soon as we figured out our dates.

2021 is too far away for me to commit, but in hindsight, I kind of wish I’d made a few refundable reservations for dates that might work. I’m a Value-resort mama, and if only DVC is open, I’m priced out of onsite rooms.

 

[Jacq7414]

2021 is too far away for me to commit, but in hindsight, I kind of wish I’d made a few refundable reservations for dates that might work. I’m a Value-resort mama, and if only DVC is open, I’m priced out of onsite rooms.

I actually do have 2 reservations for WDW for April 2021 and May 2021. I made them after I cancelled my July 2020 trip. Currently I have a cruise on the Fantasy after my April 2021 reservation (We are staying at WDW The 2 days before the cruise) and I really would like to book a backup trip at WDW for that week instead. Just didn’t think to do it at the time .
ETA: we don’t have tickets though because they couldn’t add tickets yet

 

[kylenne]

2021 is too far away for me to commit, but in hindsight, I kind of wish I’d made a few refundable reservations for dates that might work. I’m a Value-resort mama, and if only DVC is open, I’m priced out of onsite rooms.

I'm kind of wishing I did that for September of this year, at this rate if nothing is available to book for Labor Day weekend I'll probably end up looking at Swan or Dolphin.

 

[ClapYourHands]

Do we have any sense that Florida/Disney is committed to this July opening or could changing COVID numbers alter that? It looks like cases are on the rise in Florida at the moment. I’ve only seen discussions on reopening states, not adding restrictions back, but I would think it’s a possibility.

 

[Avery&Todd]

*sigh* - now I've gone grocery shopping and unpacked and I come back to..... no updates...

 

[osufeth24]

Do we have any sense that Florida/Disney is committed to this July opening or could changing COVID numbers alter that? It looks like cases are on the rise in Florida at the moment. I’ve only seen discussions on reopening states, not adding restrictions back, but I would think it’s a possibility.

I'm really tired of this narrative

 

[constanze]

*sigh* - now I've gone grocery shopping and unpacked and I come back to..... no updates...

I know? Right?! ...I hope Disney gives us a substantial update soon...

 

[Avery&Todd]

I know? Right?! ...I hope Disney gives us a substantial update soon...

I'm ready for ALL the updates! I do feel it might be a little overwhelming though - going from having nothing but guesses and speculations to instantly having ALL the answers and the ability to make park reservations and dining reservations!

I can't imagine how powerful that will be!

Maybe they'll tell us what is coming and then give us a day to get our plans together vs. just blurting it all out at the same time AND unlocking all the new features in one big swoop??!!

 

[yulilin3]

Do we have any sense that Florida/Disney is committed to this July opening or could changing COVID numbers alter that? It looks like cases are on the rise in Florida at the moment. I’ve only seen discussions on reopening states, not adding restrictions back, but I would think it’s a possibility.

The governor has said that they are looking at hospitalizations and bed availability. As of now, we're good to go. Any discussion on actual virus numbers can be done in the community board

 

[yulilin3]

I'm ready for ALL the updates! I do feel it might be a little overwhelming though - going from having nothing but guesses and speculations to instantly having ALL the answers and the ability to make park reservations and dining reservations!

I can't imagine how powerful that will be!

Maybe they'll tell us what is coming and then give us a day to get our plans together vs. just blurting it all out at the same time AND unlocking all the new features in one big swoop??!!

They have done it both ways. Where they just post availability to book something out of the blue or they give a date and time when a reservation will be open
Having experienced both I prefer the surprise attack, the system isn't overwhelmed and rarely glitches, of course that means being glued to your devices

 

[JM23457]

*sigh* - now I've gone grocery shopping and unpacked and I come back to..... no updates...

"Oh hello, hello...
It must be him, but it's not him
And then I die
That's when I die..."

That song's been in my head today. I have no idea why...

 

[constanze]

They have done it both ways. Where they just post availability to book something out of the blue or they give a date and time when a reservation will be open
Having experienced both I prefer the surprise attack, the system isn't overwhelmed and rarely glitches, of course that means being glued to your devices

If I was glued to my device any more than I was---you would have to surgically remove me ...

 

[Avery&Todd]

They have done it both ways. Where they just post availability to book something out of the blue or they give a date and time when a reservation will be open
Having experienced both I prefer the surprise attack, the system isn't overwhelmed and rarely glitches, of course that means being glued to your devices

Which explains why I've been anxious about being away from my laptop when I had to go to the store since the WiFi @ my Target isn't the b est...

But on the bright side, I did buy $200 in Disney gift cards to add to the pile!

I'm ALL IN for a surprise attack....bring it on Disney!

 

[yulilin3]

Which explains why I've been anxious about being away from my laptop when I had to go to the store since the WiFi @ my Target isn't the b est...

But on the bright side, I did buy $200 in Disney gift cards to add to the pile!

I'm ALL IN for a surprise attack....bring it on Disney!

We have beat the Disney park blog news story here plenty of times
Like Pandora previews opened up and we reported it here, everyone scrambled and got their preview times, a day later DPB published "you can now register for previews" and then all the responses on their story were like "there's no spots left"
Hahaha you've been DISsed

 

[MomOTwins]

"Oh hello, hello...
It must be him, but it's not him
And then I die
That's when I die..."

That song's been in my head today. I have no idea why...

I've had "Waiting in the Wings" from the Tangled series on repeat in my head all day. "I'll only keep on waiiiiiting"

 

[MomOTwins]

We have beat the Disney park blog news story here plenty of times
Like Pandora previews opened up and we reported it here, everyone scrambled and got their preview times, a day later DPB published "you can now register for previews" and then all the responses on their story were like "there's no spots left"
Hahaha you've been DISsed

The thing I am dreading is a repeat of the star wars activity reservations. They released those without warning and I was lucky enough to see it on the Dis when it happened, but the website kept crashing like crazy from all the traffic, and it took me two hours to actually be able to make the reservations. Plus we were after the 60-day mark so had to schedule around fastpasses which was not easy. I just really hope the new "system" actually works reasonably well.

 

[yankeesfan123]

We have beat the Disney park blog news story here plenty of times
Like Pandora previews opened up and we reported it here, everyone scrambled and got their preview times, a day later DPB published "you can now register for previews" and then all the responses on their story were like "there's no spots left"
Hahaha you've been DISsed

But we keep being told this thread is just for official news from Disney and everything else belongs in a different forum?

 

[Zeus'Headache]

But we keep being told this thread is just for official news from Disney and everything else belongs in a different forum?

Receiving official emails from Disney for registration can be considered ‘official news’. Once the link/emails drop, it will most definitely be posted here! It just so happens that the DisBoards happen to just be slightly faster that DPB

 

[yulilin3]

Good news
Park CM are starting to get callbacks to work
I have first hand info from SWGE full timers, some have been called back to start on the 28th
Remember this process goes by seniority with FT CM being called first, so it will take a while to get the cat in place. But the 28th seems to be starting date for all of them

 

[M&E]

We have a resort reservation (Pop) starting August 14th. We did not book a package and do not have tickets. We are still considering going, but having to wear masks 100% of the time in Florida heat will be a deal breaker. Waiting to see how things pan out. We would be fine wearing masks on transportation and inside shops and indoor lines. If we have to wear them even walking around the park we will cancel. But that leads me to my question, Will we be allowed to buy tickets and reserve park days? I don't want just a resort stay. I know they have temporarily stopped ticket sales, but what about for those with resorts booked? Is it just a wait and see? Also, how long before the trip do I have to cancel my resort reservation? I was thinking a month, but am hoping to wait until closer in order to know more. Thanks