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

[yulilin3]

Is that official? Where did you get that info? TIA

yes I called and asked

 

[yulilin3]

@rteetz have you heard about the need to have an MDE for every single person of your family? Was watching Pete and he says everyone needs to have one
at 20:13

 

[puffkin]

I will be curious to see what/if the no-show penalty is.

Purely hypothetically, because I don't think this will be the case for at least the early phases of reopening, but what if:

I have a 5 day ticket (with the now 9/26/21 expiration). So I must make 5 days of park reservations for our early August trip. What happens if on Day 5 of our trip I can only get AK (I won't even go into the timed entry, because I don't think that will be an issue in the early stages, but more important later when hopping comes back). I don't want to go to AK that day but I must make a reservation for all days of my ticket. If I am unsuccessful in modifying it and decide not to go to AK that day and save the unused park day for a future trip, will I be penalized? Ah, so many questions. I guess we will find out on Monday!

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

If this is Thursday's bad news, what's in store for Friday?!?!

I think you got your answer. Now Mon. ought to be VERY interesting.

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz have you heard about the need to have an MDE for every single person of your family? Was watching Pete and he says everyone needs to have one
at 20:13

No and I saw that too but was also a bit confused. I think it would be smart for as many in your party to have it but obviously a five year old won’t have one lol.

 

[soniam]

We were in a similar situation this morning. November trip with 1 AP & 2 no tickets staying at BLT. We were planning on upgrading the other two to APs with their 10 day tickets on our July trip. I just bought them APs this morning after reading all of this. The July tickets are flex-date and good until 1/2022. Having 2 trips makes the AP worth it.

 

[yulilin3]

No and I saw that too but was also a bit confused. I think it would be smart for as many in your party to have it but obviously a five year old won’t have one lol.

I think he was just saying that everyone needs to be in an MDE account. You're right

 

[Hieraxx]

Plus 4 - AP's on 3 of 6 people in 2BR-DVC room, 9 days. I'm assuming they will be able to accommodate this , even if means booking tix prior to "official" dates. November stay.

 

[rteetz]

I think he was just saying that everyone needs to be in an MDE account. You're right

That would make the most sense

 

[soniam]

Just got this email DVC member services.

We continue to keep the health and well-being of our cast, Guests and communities top of mind, so as we take this measured approach to reopen our Theme Parks, we will manage attendance through our new Disney Park Pass system. This new Theme Park reservation system on DisneyWorld.com will require all Guests to make advance reservations for Theme Park entry. And in order to make your reservations, you will need a My Disney Experience account and valid Theme Park ticket linked to it. If you haven’t already, be sure to link your Resort reservation to your My Disney Experience account as well.
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BE AMONG THE FIRST
Since you’re an existing ticket holder with a Disney Resort or other select hotel reservation, we’re giving you access to the Disney Park Pass system beginning June 22. Simply log into your My Disney Experience account and check for the date and Theme Park you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid ticket or annual pass for admission to the same Park on the same date are required. You must make a separate reservation for each date you plan to visit, even with a multi-day ticket. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed. Click here for more information.
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Please remember to check the Disney Park Pass system (once available) from time to time as Theme Park reservation availability can change.
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A PHASED REOPENING
As a reminder, Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park are scheduled to reopen on July 11, followed by EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on July 15.
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TICKET OPTIONS
Upon reopening, select ticket options such as Park Hopper® Option will not be available. Click here for details.
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We know your next visit will be different. But together, we can find new ways to enjoy magical moments and create memories to last a lifetime. Before you arrive, please check out some things to Know Before You Go online or call your Travel Professional to learn more.

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Hope to see you real soon!

 

[soniam]

That would make the most sense

I think you guys are right. It's every guest needs to be in MDE, just like for FP+. I think Pete was saying this, but it didn't sound like that.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I am now glued to my IPAD checking for more updates.

Just off W-DISNEY - they said expect an answer on no tickets for others on reservation within hours as they had a cast member meeting yesterday andit was a 'hot topic'.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274061771960180742

 

[kylenne]

Do we know if Swolphin are included in "Resort reservations?" Because if they're not it's looking good for my Labor Day weekend trip considering I don't have a room yet and APs can apparently only have 2 days of park reservations.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274061935470927877

 

[SMRT-1]

Just got this email DVC member services.

We continue to keep the health and well-being of our cast, Guests and communities top of mind, so as we take this measured approach to reopen our Theme Parks, we will manage attendance through our new Disney Park Pass system. This new Theme Park reservation system on DisneyWorld.com will require all Guests to make advance reservations for Theme Park entry. And in order to make your reservations, you will need a My Disney Experience account and valid Theme Park ticket linked to it. If you haven’t already, be sure to link your Resort reservation to your My Disney Experience account as well.
‌
BE AMONG THE FIRST
Since you’re an existing ticket holder with a Disney Resort or other select hotel reservation, we’re giving you access to the Disney Park Pass system beginning June 22. Simply log into your My Disney Experience account and check for the date and Theme Park you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid ticket or annual pass for admission to the same Park on the same date are required. You must make a separate reservation for each date you plan to visit, even with a multi-day ticket. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed. Click here for more information.
‌
Please remember to check the Disney Park Pass system (once available) from time to time as Theme Park reservation availability can change.
‌
A PHASED REOPENING
As a reminder, Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park are scheduled to reopen on July 11, followed by EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on July 15.
‌
TICKET OPTIONS
Upon reopening, select ticket options such as Park Hopper® Option will not be available. Click here for details.
‌

We know your next visit will be different. But together, we can find new ways to enjoy magical moments and create memories to last a lifetime. Before you arrive, please check out some things to Know Before You Go online or call your Travel Professional to learn more.

‌

Hope to see you real soon!

I'm not DVC, but I just got the same email from Disney Destinations. My tickets/hotel reservation are for December.

 

[kiddywhompus]

Just got this email DVC member services.

We continue to keep the health and well-being of our cast, Guests and communities top of mind, so as we take this measured approach to reopen our Theme Parks, we will manage attendance through our new Disney Park Pass system. This new Theme Park reservation system on DisneyWorld.com will require all Guests to make advance reservations for Theme Park entry. And in order to make your reservations, you will need a My Disney Experience account and valid Theme Park ticket linked to it. If you haven’t already, be sure to link your Resort reservation to your My Disney Experience account as well.
‌
BE AMONG THE FIRST
Since you’re an existing ticket holder with a Disney Resort or other select hotel reservation, we’re giving you access to the Disney Park Pass system beginning June 22. Simply log into your My Disney Experience account and check for the date and Theme Park you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid ticket or annual pass for admission to the same Park on the same date are required. You must make a separate reservation for each date you plan to visit, even with a multi-day ticket. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed. Click here for more information.
‌
Please remember to check the Disney Park Pass system (once available) from time to time as Theme Park reservation availability can change.
‌
A PHASED REOPENING
As a reminder, Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park are scheduled to reopen on July 11, followed by EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on July 15.
‌
TICKET OPTIONS
Upon reopening, select ticket options such as Park Hopper® Option will not be available. Click here for details.
‌

We know your next visit will be different. But together, we can find new ways to enjoy magical moments and create memories to last a lifetime. Before you arrive, please check out some things to Know Before You Go online or call your Travel Professional to learn more.

‌

Hope to see you real soon!

Just got mine as well from Disney destinations. Travel dates August 28th to September 4th. Nervous as heck for Monday morning!

 

[petrola]

Just spoke with a CM, who told me that there will not be specific times assigned for park entry - rather once you have selected your park for the day, you can come and go at any time during park hours.

 

[SMRT-1]

Just spoke with a CM, who told me that there will not be specific times assigned for park entry - rather once you have selected your park for the day, you can come and go at any time during park hours.

You never know with phone CMs, but this page that's linked in the email I got seems to back up what you were told.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/park-reservations
It lists the steps to reserve, and under "Step 3" it just says "Select a Date and Park" nothing about picking a time.

 

[pawstat]

We have room only reservation for March, we’re military so we buy our tickets on base a few months out and link them to our reservation. Not sure what to do.... if we’re supposed to have tickets to pick our park, I don’t think we can wait a few months to get tickets and hope we’ll get into a park the days we’re there????