Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[scrappinginontario]

Those are 3 days, multiple people in my group trying. The people outside, not using WiFi, always got it. Today daughter was too early, but I wasn’t.

Curious, were all your people pre-selected today? We had a report on the main rise thread that in one case this morning their family was not pre-selected. Only people in their group had park passes today so they clicked, 'select all' and it still glitched on them asking them to remove people.

You've had a few BGs this week (yay!! ) Did you notice the app behaving differently today?

Thanks!

 

[PortieOwner]

What an insane system.

My husband got a new phone and has been practicing for weeks for our mid Sept trip. I kid you not. He's even talked me into getting a new phone though my motivations have nothing to do with RotR. Insanity I tell ya. Insanity.

He will probably do better if he gets a 5g iPhone.

 

[ckb_nc]

Lots of schools in the south have started (Florida) or will be starting this week. Just back from North Myrtle, and it felt like everyone was from Ohio, Maryland, New York or PA.

 

[Chavaleh]

He will probably do better if he gets a 5g iPhone.

"There are lines I'm not willing to cross."

We have Samsung S21 Ultras. 5g if we change our plan which he's now considering.

 

[The Iron Giant]

Has anyone been to SciFi diner lately? I have a reservation for next week but I’m thinking of cancelling because I’m going solo and I am assuming they are putting more than 1 party in a car. Back in May they were doing the 1 party per car, so does anyone know if it’s still that way? It might be too close for comfort for me. Thanks!

We have an ADR at Sci-Fi for tomorrow. Be happy to report back shortly!

 

[rlk]

Has anyone been to SciFi diner lately? I have a reservation for next week but I’m thinking of cancelling because I’m going solo and I am assuming they are putting more than 1 party in a car. Back in May they were doing the 1 party per car, so does anyone know if it’s still that way? It might be too close for comfort for me. Thanks!

We(party of 2) were given our own car on 7/28. The CM seating us confirmed they are only seating one party per car.

edit: correct autocorrect

 

[TexanInTheMidwest]

Lots of schools in the south have started (Florida) or will be starting this week. Just back from North Myrtle, and it felt like everyone was from Ohio, Maryland, New York or PA.

Most of the schools in our area - South Ohio (Dayton, Cincinnati) begin this week.

 

[The13thLetter]

Looks like the new lobster booth opened early in epcot today

 

[luv2cheer92]

Looks like the new lobster booth opened early in epcot today

There were a few that did. Mac and Eats, India, and Ireland also did.

 

[Turksmom]

There were a few that did. Mac and Eats, India, and Ireland also did.

I changed my September trip to November so I wouldn't miss the lobster and Ireland booths. I could have had a discounted room rate
Well, I'll have Christmas decorations and (hopefully) the deluxe EMH.

 

[The13thLetter]

There were a few that did. Mac and Eats, India, and Ireland also did.

wow.so awesome.i hope they stay open and it wasnt a 1 time weekend only thing. are there any left to open on oct 1 now?

 

[luv2cheer92]

wow.so awesome.i hope they stay open and it wasnt a 1 time weekend only thing. are there any left to open on oct 1 now?

Just saw Kenya is also open today. I'm not sure what else is left or whether it could just be for this weekend.

 

[123SA]

Curious, were all your people pre-selected today? We had a report on the main rise thread that in one case this morning their family was not pre-selected. Only people in their group had park passes today so they clicked, 'select all' and it still glitched on them asking them to remove people.

You've had a few BGs this week (yay!! ) Did you notice the app behaving differently today?

Thanks!

I’m sorry. I don’t remember. Your question is was it like practice? If it was, I’m not sure I would have noticed since I am actually more familiar with the practice routine.
I didn’t notice anything strange and my entire did end up with a boarding group.

 

[The13thLetter]

Just saw Kenya is also open today. I'm not sure what else is left or whether it could just be for this weekend.

I just looked it up, and if kenya is open too I think that leaves just brazil and belgium.

 

[123SA]

When I arrived last week, when, the crowds were much bigger, the touring plans app had the more reliable wait times. Now that the crowds are less, I think the posted times are more reliable. (Posted 60 for slinky, expected 30….it’s been 30 minutes and I am nowhere near loading)


however, when we got in line the FP line was huge…I’ve seen this more than once. Do they tend to give out the DAS passes in a block? Like all of the return times will be at 3:30 instead of spread out? I can’t figure out why it seems like the FP lines are either empty or backed up. Im now thinking that I shouldn’t get on standby line when I see that back up. Just go somewhere else and come back half hour later

 

[wdwlvrinAZ]

I changed my September trip to November so I wouldn't miss the lobster and Ireland booths. I could have had a discounted room rate
Well, I'll have Christmas decorations and (hopefully) the deluxe EMH.

Oh that’s a bummer! Bright side is, it should be cooler while we attack the F&W Festival 77 days away for us!

 

[Ecomommy09]

I'm not certain this is the best board for this question, but I'm not sure what would be a better place. I fly with only a carry-on and I pack light on the toiletries, but I like to zip in Publix and get sunscreen, water, granola bars, and a few other essentials for the trip. With the COVID, I think getting in the grocery might be risky? What's the best grocery delivery service for these kinds of items and how soon do I need to make my order? Thank you

 

[Makmak]

When I arrived last week, when, the crowds were much bigger, the touring plans app had the more reliable wait times. Now that the crowds are less, I think the posted times are more reliable. (Posted 60 for slinky, expected 30….it’s been 30 minutes and I am nowhere near loading)


however, when we got in line the FP line was huge…I’ve seen this more than once. Do they tend to give out the DAS passes in a block? Like all of the return times will be at 3:30 instead of spread out? I can’t figure out why it seems like the FP lines are either empty or backed up. Im now thinking that I shouldn’t get on standby line when I see that back up. Just go somewhere else and come back half hour later

It could be there was an issue with the ride (like a breakdown) and they were given recovery passes and were all back upon the ride reopening or by chance around the same time? Just a thought

 

[Makmak]

I'm not certain this is the best board for this question, but I'm not sure what would be a better place. I fly with only a carry-on and I pack light on the toiletries, but I like to zip in Publix and get sunscreen, water, granola bars, and a few other essentials for the trip. With the COVID, I think getting in the grocery might be risky? What's the best grocery delivery service for these kinds of items and how soon do I need to make my order? Thank you

I use Instacart. You can schedule a delivery time well in advance. I’ve heard people on these boards use some other services. I know you can have the stuff dropped at bell services but I usually just meet them out front (I put that in the notes that I’ll meet them and when I get the “driver is on the way” text I head out.

 

[DisneyOma]

I just looked it up, and if kenya is open too I think that leaves just brazil and belgium.

And Ireland I think, too?