So I'm throwing out this theory (not rumor):
Is it possible the Dessert Party section along the back railing, and maybe even some of the reserved dining area in the center, is needed for WOC queuing while PTN passes by that area up to/around 9:45 PM? At least until they know how Summer crowds will flow? Seems like a crazy bottleneck with all the queues setup outside the WOC area.
This assumes the broken component still allows part of all of the "old" show to run. Has anyone confirmed if the bay is drained right now?