Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[JFox]

I was the passive aggressive one, too! Also, when a man in AK pulled down his mask to burp very loudly when we were standing in line, I may or may not have said something about it very passive aggressively.

I honestly don't know if I would be able to hide a reaction verbal or non verbal if I encountered any of these situations.

 

[francie57]

I did a more passive-aggressive approach where I would look back towards them and look down at where they were standing.

We tried that first but they just ignored us and just kept getting closer to us. That is when we said something to them. We were very nice and they moved back without a problem.

 

[JFox]

Note to self: pick up extra vomit bag from the airplane and fart spray for park bag.

 

[pluto377]

We’ve spent the last two days at mk. Wednesday was brutal weather. We left akl about 8:10 and we’re in the park just before 9. We did splash first. Maybe a 15 minute wait but it felt really long. Next was btmrr. About a 30 minute wait (posted 45). This was a rough one for my 4yo because it was so much walking and he got annoyed with the start stop. Next we did hm which was about 10 minutes but again a long walk. These lines were really hard on my little guy because even though the time wasn’t that long it was so much more walking than we usually do through the fp lines. We managed to also fit it carpets and pirates before 12:30 lunch at skipper canteen. Pirates was also a rough line and I was glad to get in the ac for lunch. After lunch we did tiki room and CoP. By then ds was over it so we left. Main Street was dead at 3:30. Really nice. Mask compliance was good

Today our timing in the am was the same. So much rain this morning. My shoes were squishy all day and my feet are a wreck from being wet. We were able to ride everything in fantasyland except sdmt by noon.And also buzz and Pooh twice. Everything was basically walk on. It was great. I was able to move my Pinocchio village mobile order a bit earlier since we were done faster than expected. I was rather disappointed with the fact that we got cold food. I have major anxiety about food poisoning and this set me off. After lunch we did philharmagic which was the longest wait of the day. Probably 15 minutes. I love having space in that preshow room. We left after that and got caught in another downpour in the parking lot.

HS tomorrow. Here’s hoping we get an rotr bg. When we were here in feb I missed out bc I was in the room sick on our hs day.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Spent today at MK. We decided to sleep in and not rope drop and it turned out to be a good decision for us because it rained most of the morning. I will say today was the first day we didn't rope drop and we rode everything we wanted to and could of rode the ones we skipped easily if we had wanted to. Wait times were pretty accurate, for most we waited about 10 minutes less than what was posted. The lines do look crazy long but it really is because of the distancing so don't worry about that. There were a number of things that were basically walk-ons for us....speedway, dumbo, tea cups, barnstormer, haunted mansion. We also hit space mountain at a lucky time and it was a 15 minute wait which was basically just walking the cue. I can't remember a time where I could walk through the HUB at mid day and count so few people around. I never felt like anything was crowded today, but there were times when people could have stayed more distanced and didn't. Mostly when there are no markers people have to be conscious of how close they are getting to others and they don't always do that.

Overall observations for today- compared to HS and EP, there was definitely a different level of compliance (less) at MK with the masks and social distancing. I would still say compliance was at like 95+% but it was more noticeable today. Noses, fully removing mask in line, creeping up on people on the distancing markers, crowding when walking, etc. It was really humid today with the rain. We ate at Pecos Bills for lunch and it was the first time I felt uncomfortable on the trip because though the tables were distanced apart, there was a lot of people and while we had masks off eating, people were walking past table pretty regularly - not really any way to avoid that, but just wanted to share as people are making meal plans. I can't imagine the other QS places are any better because of the number of food options. We had a reservation at Skipper Canteen for dinner and the food was great as was the distancing.

 

[soniam]

I think my approach probably qualifies as passive aggressive also, lol. I said to the parents of a family crowding very close to us that we wouldn't mind letting them go ahead of us. I was considering asking them if they were planing on joining us, but my daughter said I shouldn't do that.

I actually heard someone ask a woman this in Julyin the 7DMT queue. We thought the woman and her older son were part of the group in front of us, she was so close. It looked suspicious, so we left a spot for her just in case. Someone from the group in front of her asked if she wanted to join their group, because she was practically in the middle of them. She seemed completely oblivious but did back off after that. I may or may not have fake coughed on people who get too close to me

 

[Akck]

I actually heard someone ask a woman this in Julyin the 7DMT queue. We thought the woman and her older son were part of the group in front of us, she was so close. It looked suspicious, so we left a spot for her just in case. Someone from the group in front of her asked if she wanted to join their group, because she was practically in the middle of them. She seemed completely oblivious but did back off after that. I may or may not have fake coughed on people who get too close to me

Good idea! Next time I may turn around and start coughing, plus reach up like I’m about to take my mask off to continue coughing.

 

[soniam]

Good idea! Next time I may turn around and start coughing, plus reach up like I’m about to take my mask off to continue coughing.

I have also thought about mentioning that I'm from Texas which has some of the highest rates in the country, but that may be a moot point being in Florida.

 

[lorileahb]

Staying at Pop - Epcot today. Lots of rain this morning so we slept in (super hard for this rope dropper!). Took the skyliner over to the International Gateway about 1:30 p.m. - no line; magical. Got a late lunch reservation at Beaches & Cream (yum!!!! though, sill have Mickey Pants Sundae as a to do... too full for dessert!). Walked over to the International Gateway - UK and Canada (first time for the Canada 360 - now one of my favorites!). Orange wine slushies for the grown ups and on to Future World - pretty much walk on for Soarin', Living on the Land, Nemo, Spaceship Earth and Mission Space - Waited maybe 25 mins for Test Track (line always moving, not bad). By this time, Frozen wait stayed over 50 mins (even on Touring Plans app) so we skipped it. Kids a little too tired for the trip around the showcase... claimed a bench in China; picked up Italy flatbread and a Germany soft pretzel and some sodas. Headed back to skyliner - stopped to walk through Mexico (one of my favorite showcase countries) and enjoyed the ambience and walk-on boat ride. One last pit stop to pick up the Nitrogen Cake Pops with Twix (between Canada and UK) - worth it! Masks weren't bad as temps stayed low. Very short wait for skyliner right around close/9 p.m. - maybe 5 mins. Enjoyed the trip back to Pop. Headed to MK in the morning - gotta go to sleep... back at the rope dropping thing (probably uber/lyft to Contempo for mobile order and walk over to MK... we shall see). Hope everyone had a great day.

 

[pluto377]

Waiting to park at hs. Third car in our lane and a cast member just held up a sign that we still have 10 minutes to wait. Left akl at 7:50. Got boarding group 38. Going to be a good day!

 

[yulilin3]

Waiting to park at hs. Third car in our lane and a cast member just held up a sign that we still have 10 minutes to wait. Left akl at 7:50. Got boarding group 38. Going to be a good day!

Have so much fun, mtfbwy

 

[dachsie]

I have also thought about mentioning that I'm from Texas which has some of the highest rates in the country, but that may be a moot point being in Florida.

I am tempted to tell them I have worked for the last 10 months in a medical center and have managed to avoid Covid and am finally getting a vacation and I don't want to contract it while I am there.

 

[figmentfinesse]

We arrive tomorrow, I am so excited! I just have a few more last minute questions that occurred to me when I was packing this morning. Thank you all for the help- this thread has been a godsend, we're Disneyland pros but new to WDW so it was definitely a learning curve getting this all planned in a hurry.

1. Can you mobile order in advance? For example, can I create my mobile orders at 8AM but pick a later afternoon time and claim it then? I would think that would cut down on any QS crazy right?

2. How early should you call your Uber to arrive at the TTC for Magic Kingdom? We don't feel like walking from one of the nearby hotels so I'm thinking we'll just Uber and go from there. Is the monorail or ferry faster to getting in from that point?

I am so happy for you! I've been following your story from over on the DL forum. Have the MOST magical trip

 

[Disneymom1126]

Animal Kingdom this morning for a 7am open...whew!

we arrived at parking at about 6:35 and it was already open and while we didn’t have to wait at the toll there were a lot of cars in front of us to park - probably about 60 cars or so. We were through temp screen, security, etc. and arrived at the Pandora line right at 7am. It looked like a long line but we only waited maybe 15 minutes and we walked continuously through the cue. The wait was a posted 30 minutes when we got off and my guess is that was pretty accurate. We walked in safari and then Everest twice after that. We could have continued to ride Everest but decided we were going to do some shopping, come back to the room, and then head back to the park this afternoon. There were many, many people coming in as we were leaving which was at about 9:20. Asia and Africa were ghost towns while we were back that way. While initially I was worried that there were a lot more people than I expected at 7, once we got in the park it became clear that wasn’t the case. We could have easily walked on everything between 7 and 9 with the exception of Na’vi and FoP. When we left Na’vi was a 45 min wait and FoP was a 30 minute wait.
If you can swing getting up early enough 7am open is worth it. We are going to have lunch, probably take a little nap, and then head back around 3:00.

 

[lovethattink]

Animal Kingdom this morning for a 7am open...whew!

we arrived at parking at about 6:35 and it was already open and while we didn’t have to wait at the toll there were a lot of cars in front of us to park - probably about 60 cars or so. We were through temp screen, security, etc. and arrived at the Pandora line right at 7am. It looked like a long line but we only waited maybe 15 minutes and we walked continuously through the cue. The wait was a posted 30 minutes when we got off and my guess is that was pretty accurate. We walked in safari and then Everest twice after that. We could have continued to ride Everest but decided we were going to do some shopping, come back to the room, and then head back to the park this afternoon. There were many, many people coming in as we were leaving which was at about 9:20. Asia and Africa were ghost towns while we were back that way. While initially I was worried that there were a lot more people than I expected at 7, once we got in the park it became clear that wasn’t the case. We could have easily walked on everything between 7 and 9 with the exception of Na’vi and FoP. When we left Na’vi was a 45 min wait and FoP was a 30 minute wait.
If you can swing getting up early enough 7am open is worth it. We are going to have lunch, probably take a little nap, and then head back around 3:00.

We’re heading to AK near closing. Haven’t seen Pandora at night in a long time! Wonder how crowds will be then? As an AP, I find that I like the last few hours there parks are open best.

 

[WendiDarling]

Waiting to park at hs. Third car in our lane and a cast member just held up a sign that we still have 10 minutes to wait. Left akl at 7:50. Got boarding group 38. Going to be a good day!

Have fun! Any tips on gettng a BG? from pluto377 or anyone who's done the 7am thing, really. We'll be there a week from today. I've been "practicing" at 7am. seems like they are gone sooo fast. I have 9 in my party - is everyone's name already pre-selected that has a park pass for the day? Or do i have to click on everyone.

 

[PirateSnowmen]

Have fun! Any tips on gettng a BG? from pluto377 or anyone who's done the 7am thing, really. We'll be there a week from today. I've been "practicing" at 7am. seems like they are gone sooo fast. I have 9 in my party - is everyone's name already pre-selected that has a park pass for the day? Or do i have to click on everyone.

I just returned from my trip. Went to DHS this past Tuesday 11/10. I had never practiced getting a boarding group and had no issues. I just hit "join" right at 7am. There were only 2 of us going and we were both pre-selected. Actually, something glitched and some random person was also selected in my group. Literally no idea who they were, so I de-selected them. Still got boarding group 45, which was called around 12:35pm that day. Good luck!

 

[francie57]

Spent today at MK. We decided to sleep in and not rope drop and it turned out to be a good decision for us because it rained most of the morning. I will say today was the first day we didn't rope drop and we rode everything we wanted to and could of rode the ones we skipped easily if we had wanted to. Wait times were pretty accurate, for most we waited about 10 minutes less than what was posted. The lines do look crazy long but it really is because of the distancing so don't worry about that. There were a number of things that were basically walk-ons for us....speedway, dumbo, tea cups, barnstormer, haunted mansion. We also hit space mountain at a lucky time and it was a 15 minute wait which was basically just walking the cue. I can't remember a time where I could walk through the HUB at mid day and count so few people around. I never felt like anything was crowded today, but there were times when people could have stayed more distanced and didn't. Mostly when there are no markers people have to be conscious of how close they are getting to others and they don't always do that.

Overall observations for today- compared to HS and EP, there was definitely a different level of compliance (less) at MK with the masks and social distancing. I would still say compliance was at like 95+% but it was more noticeable today. Noses, fully removing mask in line, creeping up on people on the distancing markers, crowding when walking, etc. It was really humid today with the rain. We ate at Pecos Bills for lunch and it was the first time I felt uncomfortable on the trip because though the tables were distanced apart, there was a lot of people and while we had masks off eating, people were walking past table pretty regularly - not really any way to avoid that, but just wanted to share as people are making meal plans. I can't imagine the other QS places are any better because of the number of food options. We had a reservation at Skipper Canteen for dinner and the food was great as was the distancing.

Pinocchio was really good for distance seating. We got a table outside and the 3 tables around us were not in use. We also did Pecos and sat outside over toward Pirates and the tables there were nicely spaced out. Skipper has done a great job with distancing.

 

[francie57]

Have fun! Any tips on gettng a BG? from pluto377 or anyone who's done the 7am thing, really. We'll be there a week from today. I've been "practicing" at 7am. seems like they are gone sooo fast. I have 9 in my party - is everyone's name already pre-selected that has a park pass for the day? Or do i have to click on everyone.

Our names were already in there. We were there last week and tried to get a boarding group on the second day of the 7 time slot. We got boarding group 24. From what I have seen think everyone now knows to try at 7 and they go fast. Good luck. I had the app open and as soon as 7 clicked I hit the join button.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

I may or may not have fake coughed on people who get too close to me

But even "fake" coughing on someone is still spreading your COVID on them. You should be thrown in jail for that! And it's unethical to even be at Disney anyway.



The acceptable solution to people crowding you is to fart pixie dust on them (how's that for a "blast" from the past?).