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

[yulilin3]

Is the magic band rumor true? Are they done? It seems silly because they were basically contactless

Not a rumor. It's on their Disney park blog article.
The complimentary mb given to resort guests is being discontinued for arrivals in 2021
You can use an old mb or buy a new one or use your phone or keys to ther world card

 

[Miffy]

I'm wondering what happens if you get to a park late. I was going to make a reservation for our arrival day (assuming we even keep this December reservation) but because of flight delays, etc., we may not get to the park before 1 p.m., and it looks like the reservation times are between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Is there any info about this? It's possible I missed something in the 6,321 posts here!

 

[MMSM]

Not a rumor. It's on their Disney park blog article.
The complimentary mb given to resort guests is being discontinued for arrivals in 2021
You can use an old mb or buy a new one or use your phone or keys to ther world card

Oh good. I misread thinking it meant they were eliminating magic bands. We have some from our april trip that was cancelled and I had already upgraded my daughters band to a design. Thanks

 

[yulilin3]

I'm wondering what happens if you get to a park late. I was going to make a reservation for our arrival day (assuming we even keep this December reservation) but because of flight delays, etc., we may not get to the park before 1 p.m., and it looks like the reservation times are between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Is there any info about this? It's possible I missed something in the 6,321 posts here!

No info on it. I don't think there will be a problem arriving later, is just they don't want everyone getting there at the same time
On the rumors thread people are thinking there won't be time slots to arrive, it's just confusing wording by Disney, which they are known for

 

[dachsie]

No info on it. I don't think there will be a problem arriving later, is just they don't want everyone getting there at the same time
On the rumors thread people are thinking there won't be time slots to arrive, it's just confusing wording by Disney, which they are known for

I called a friend last nite who is going in November to tell her about the changes because she doesn't keep up with any forums. As I was telling her, I referred to the "confusing wording" as Disney-speak.

 

[Raven01]

I THINK this is a new question. (May not know the answer)

I have 5 day Park Hopper tickets, already bought, for a 7 day trip in September.

I am booking Monday for September, based on the five days.

We will go next year too.

If I upgrade AFTER I book Park reservations, will it cancel the reservations? (My gut says no)

If I upgrade after June 22 to a 10 day park pass, can I use the other days next year? 10 day pass is cheaper than 2 five day passes....

No point in upgrading to anything than a seven day single park ticket if I can’t use them next year.

 

[dachsie]

I THINK this is a new question. (May not know the answer)

I have 5 day Park Hopper tickets, already bought, for a 7 day trip in September.

I am booking Monday for September, based on the five days.

We will go next year too.

If I upgrade AFTER I book Park reservations, will it cancel the reservations? (My gut says no)

If I upgrade after June 22 to a 10 day park pass, can I use the other days next year? 10 day pass is cheaper than 2 five day passes....

No point in upgrading to anything than a seven day single park ticket if I can’t use them next year.

My thought is no on the 10day. Disney only extended existing tickets. They would lose money in that scenario

 

[dachsie]

Does anyone think by December they will bring back extra magic hours? And do you think they would keep the same days?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Does anyone think by December they will bring back extra magic hours? And do you think they would keep the same days?

Speculating of course, but I’m going to say no on the EMHs until we get well back on track with normal operations (and by normal operations I mean virus, leisure travel, park ops, life, etc).

Obviously who knows, just seems like they’re going for the long game and it seems likely things with COVID won’t be much different come December, so a lot of these modifications will be around.

 

[FRANKTSJR]

Was there anything announced by Disney about how far in advance a Park reservation can be made?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Was there anything announced by Disney about how far in advance a Park reservation can be made?

Through 9/26/2021.

 

[shoreward]

I've just read they are getting rid of complimentary magic bands, and promoting their wonderful improved app technology. That's all very well for those who have US mobile phone contracts, but for those of us from abroad, we'll have to pay for expensive data roaming to access the app when on the bus or out of wifi range. Was this planning to happen before COVID-19? This is the first I've read about it.

A CM told me it is partially related to eliminating touch points. If you have any existing reservations to stay at a Disney property, MBs can still be ordered this year. The bands will continue to be available for purchase by anyone.

 

[PamNC]

Oh good. I misread thinking it meant they were eliminating magic bands. We have some from our april trip that was cancelled and I had already upgraded my daughters band to a design. Thanks

I think Pete is right about the magic bands - they are not sending out free new ones to save money.

 

[yulilin3]

I think Pete is right about the magic bands - they are not sending out free new ones to save money.

it also doesn't hurt the environment , I'm all for it, you don't know how many MB get tossed everyday because people lose them in the parks

 

[PamNC]

it also doesn't hurt the environment , I'm all for it, you don't know how many MB get tossed everyday because people lose them in the parks

You know what - never thought of that. You are exactly right. I keep all my magic bands, it's like an obsession. But I'd be fine with scanning my phone or using a card.

 

[FRANKTSJR]

Through 9/26/2021.

Thanks. Now, the question is about the time window for entering the Park. Difficult to know months in advance what time you would enter a Park.

 

[Ninabeano]

I THINK this is a new question. (May not know the answer)

I have 5 day Park Hopper tickets, already bought, for a 7 day trip in September.

I am booking Monday for September, based on the five days.

We will go next year too.

If I upgrade AFTER I book Park reservations, will it cancel the reservations? (My gut says no)

If I upgrade after June 22 to a 10 day park pass, can I use the other days next year? 10 day pass is cheaper than 2 five day passes....

No point in upgrading to anything than a seven day single park ticket if I can’t use them next year.

I have just spoken to a CM who has assured me that the park reservations will be linked to your tickets and not your resort reservation, therefore upgrading resort will not impact any park reservations.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

Simple question.
We have a room only with tickets already linked. Can we reserve Monday, or do we have to wait, since it‘s technically not a package?

 

[bernina]

Simple question.
We have a room only with tickets already linked. Can we reserve Monday, or do we have to wait, since it‘s technically not a package?

If you have tickets and a Disney Resort stay linked in MDE you should be good to go on Monday.

 

[Crazyhorse]

I'm sorry if I missed it somewhere...but...is there anything official posted by Disney saying absolutely no park hopping until 2021? It seems like they know it's a big issue and likely want to bring it back asap but on a FB blog, I saw someone saying no until 2021. TRUE?