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

[VandVsmama]

Any ideas yet of what time this insanity begins tomorrow?

Probably 7 am Eastern time.

 

[conwaycm103]

Sorry if I missed this, but do we know for sure the reservation system opens at 7:00 AM eastern Monday? I've had two cast members online tell me "that would be a good time to check" but that they didn't know for sure.

I work night shift so I’m used to staying up and I’m gonna start checking as of midnight. I don’t at all trust the 7am info.

 

[conwaycm103]

Interesting. I bought through Expedia yesterday morning. The itinerary number from them was not the one needed to link to MDE. I wonder if you have to buy from the link you attached above to be able to link to MDE?

which resort? I booked dolphin through Priceline and had to call the dolphin directly for the right confirmation number

 

[Poohlie]

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!

My AP was in the renewal window until Disney extended the expiry due to park closure. I was ultimately able to buy DVC renewal vouchers and attach them to MDE. Call 407-566-4985 option 4 ticketing - this was ultimately handled by ticket services escalation so ask for a supervisor if CM can't help you off the bat. Be prepared to wait though - it took me 4 hours on Friday. Good Luck!

 

[brewhome]

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Where was this info posted? If this sticks, then we will be moved from ASMo in early October. I’m fine with any resort as long as it has two queen size beds or a queen and one of the new queen Murphy beds... we’ve got four adult women so full size beds at AoA or a queen and a sofa bed in a DVC studio wouldn’t be very comfortable for us. It will be interesting to see what we get moved to, assuming the All Stars will remain closed. I wonder if they are keeping it closed so they can finish the room refurbs...

 

[720L]

I think they are not announcing the time reservations start so maybe their system doesn't crash.

 

[yulilin3]

Any ideas yet of what time this insanity begins tomorrow?

7am

 

[yulilin3]

Where was this info posted? If this sticks, then we will be moved from ASMo in early October. I’m fine with any resort as long as it has two queen size beds or a queen and one of the new queen Murphy beds... we’ve got four adult women so full size beds at AoA or a queen and a sofa bed in a DVC studio wouldn’t be very comfortable for us. It will be interesting to see what we get moved to, assuming the All Stars will remain closed. I wonder if they are keeping it closed so they can finish the room refurbs...

It'll probably be released tomorrow on DPB

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

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

I saw that but don’t consider that a source, really (plus it might be where wdwyouknowwho got their report from too). Nothing from Disney Parks Blog, then? Just trying to decide which parks which day & if I can do standby for ROTR that would be fantastic.

 

[yulilin3]

I saw that but don’t consider that a source, really (plus it might be where wdwyouknowwho got their report from too). Nothing from Disney Parks Blog, then? Just trying to decide which parks which day & if I can do standby for ROTR that would be fantastic.

You will be able to do standby

 

[yulilin3]

I think they are not announcing the time reservations start so maybe their system doesn't crash.

They've told everyone calling its 7am est

 

[TongaToast21]

I expect MK and Hollywood Studios will see out in seconds for extremely busy weeks like: Christmas Week, Christmas Break, Thanksgiving Week.

you're right, i should i have clarified-- july 18th-23!

 

[wn01aa]

I called this morning to ask that same question, among others. I was told log into MDE tomorrow at 7am and the link will be clearly visible on the front page IF you qualify.

I wish there was a screenshot of what it will look like when it launches so we know where to navigate to get to the reservation page.

 

[holden]

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!

I was transferred to “ticketing” and that CM told me they were making exceptions for people who are stuck in odd situations like mine. So yes, I was able to renew way outside the 60-day window.

 

[Sandisw]

I wish there was a screenshot of what it will look like when it launches so we know where to navigate to get to the reservation page.

When you log in to the website and click on My Disney Experience, there is a link that says Disney Park Reservations. If you click today, it brings you to information.

Tomorrow it will take you to the booking.

 

[gratefulfred]

Is this reservation system going to be in mde? Can we access it with our phones? Is it better to use a laptop?

 

[wn01aa]

That is great news!

I guess this lines up with the NBA announcement. Once a third of the teams are eliminated Yacht club will open as they collapse the remaining teams to Destino/Coronado and Grand Floridian, then when they are down to the final 4 teams Grand Floridian will open and remaining teams will all be at Destino, and Coronado opens after the Finals which go to a max of October 12th.

 

[Doingitagain]

Is this reservation system going to be in mde? Can we access it with our phones? Is it better to use a laptop?

I read that it was a web browser for the initial reservation, but you could make changes on the app. All is rumored right now, with some feedback from people who have had training.

You can open a web browser like Safari on your phone.

I plan to be ready with both!!

 

[katyringo]

Pure speculation again..

but does anyone think that even tho they have canceled fastpass plus, that they might still bring fastpass to the parks via a maxpass (system)? It’s probably too much of a change too soon. But Disneyland announced their opening they did not follow with an announcement of canceling maxpass/fastpass. With only being allowed in one park per day a maxpass system would work.

 

[Doingitagain]

Pure speculation again..

but does anyone think that even tho they have canceled fastpass plus, that they might still bring fastpass to the parks via a maxpass (system)? It’s probably too much of a change too soon. But Disneyland announced their opening they did not follow with an announcement of canceling maxpass/fastpass. With only being allowed in one park per day a maxpass system would work.

They have said that FastPass could return in the future, but nobody really knows where this pandemic will play out. I assume that there won't be any changes for 2020.