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

[mmouse50]

During the first week of December park capacity was at 35%, I think, and everything was totally doable rode everything I wanted without extra long waits (nothing over 45 minutes) and even rode rides multiple time. Fast forward to going again at the end of June or the middle of July, any ideas of what the park capacity will be? With more hotels opening thru the beginning of June.

What is the capacity at now? Does anyone know? Do you think it might be close to 50% by summer with no fast pass?

 

[yulilin3]

During the first week of December park capacity was at 35%, I think, and everything was totally doable rode everything I wanted without extra long waits (nothing over 45 minutes) and even rode rides multiple time. Fast forward to going again at the end of June or the middle of July, any ideas of what the park capacity will be? With more hotels opening thru the beginning of June.

What is the capacity at now? Does anyone know? Do you think it might be close to 50% by summer with no fast pass?

The last update from chapek was 35% no word on when or if it will be changed. Also Disney could increase capacity without disclosing it

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Everybody seems so focused on park capacity... it’s important to remember that the parks are NOT hitting capacity every day. Probably the best indication of “capacity” crowds is to look at MK on Saturdays. But even then, we’re probably not there. Now... Presidents’ Day coming up, with the hours extensions we’re seeing, THAT might show us what capacity looks like.

If people are using crowd levels to measure safety and their willingness to go then I’d advise you to go on a weekday only trip during a non-school break time period. You’ll probably find the crowd levels to be to your liking.

In recent (normal) years, summer crowds have been down. But I’d say there is no way to predict what this summer would bring. Perhaps pent up demand and this vaccine will suddenly drive huge crowds. Perhaps the heat and masks will still keep crowds away. I personally would not trust the thoughts of “internet randos” for crowd and capacity info on an upcoming summer trip.

 

[im4pacers1]

Will they open up additional spots for park reservations if the AP reservations don’t book up on the day of or day before or sometime? Or is that only reserved for hoppers?

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

What’s the latest on the “Uber to Speedway”
Method for rope dropping HS? Does this still work to be in the front of the temp check line?

Sorry for the late reply.
Walking to DHS and standing there about 80-90 minutes prior to the official opening time will place you at the tip of the spear.
Other methods will place you at DHS later than that.......and therefore others will be standing in front of you.

 

[rockpiece]

What’s the latest on the “Uber to Speedway”
Method for rope dropping HS? Does this still work to be in the front of the temp check line?

Uber to boardwalk and walk from there.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Uber to boardwalk and walk from there.

Just a heads up that Ubering to Boardwalk requires some sort of ADR/mobile order to be allowed entrance. Ubering to Speedway or Swan avoids requiring an ADR.

 

[lovethattink]

We went to Hollywood Studios yesterday. It was 87 degrees. I overheated. With wearing a mask it’s easy to forget to drink. Just a reminder to keep hydrated and it helps to start the day before.

 

[MomOTwins]

Not sure if this is the right thread for this but just as an update on what is open, Polar Patios at Blizzard Beach are now available for booking (following March 7 of course). I had been calling to try to book one for our March trip for a couple of weeks but they weren't taking reservations when I called before. I was able to get one today though!

The phone number to book is 407-939-7529.

 

[Jonfw2]

With the whole "uber to..." discussion, it's still possible to just walk to HS from Beach Club, right?

 

[disneygirlsng]

With the whole "uber to..." discussion, it's still possible to just walk to HS from Beach Club, right?

Yes

 

[Spridell]

We went to Hollywood Studios yesterday. It was 87 degrees. I overheated. With wearing a mask it’s easy to forget to drink. Just a reminder to keep hydrated and it helps to start the day before.

It has been unusually hot and muggy down here for this time of year.

This entire week coming up also suppose to be very warm and muggy.

Glad you are ok.

 

[dachsie]

So there has been a mask update policy - you now have to wear your mask while sitting and waiting for your food at the restaurants and out back on when finished eating. Only when actively eating or drinking can you have it off. Seems like they are regressing some, especially for Florida.

 

[brockash]

So there has been a mask update policy - you now have to wear your mask while sitting and waiting for your food at the restaurants and out back on when finished eating. Only when actively eating or drinking can you have it off. Seems like they are regressing some, especially for Florida.

It'll be interesting to see how this is enforced...seems a bit odd considering the tables should be socially distanced etc.

ETA: Are you there now and they made some kind of announcement?

 

[MomOTwins]

It'll be interesting to see how this is enforced...seems a bit odd considering the tables should be socially distanced etc.

ETA: Are you there now and they made some kind of announcement?

I don’t get it. We do wear out masks until out server takes our orders and the drinks arrive, but is this saying we can’t take a sip of our drinks until our appetizer or entree arrives? What about bread bowls? Seems like once your drink has arrived you are drinking, so a bit of a moot rule.

 

[wilkydelts]

I don’t get it. We do wear out masks until out server takes our orders and the drinks arrive, but is this saying we can’t take a sip of our drinks until our appetizer or entree arrives? What about bread bowls? Seems like once your drink has arrived you are drinking, so a bit of a moot rule.

Yup you sit, moments later get water or drinks. Unenforceable or Redundant

 

[KrazeeK120]

I don’t get it. We do wear out masks until out server takes our orders and the drinks arrive, but is this saying we can’t take a sip of our drinks until our appetizer or entree arrives? What about bread bowls? Seems like once your drink has arrived you are drinking, so a bit of a moot rule.

I think it’s more to protect the servers. Like, they brought your drink and you can drink it, but it would be courteous for you to put your mask back on to interact with them while placing your food order. That sort of thing.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Masks are like so hard

And I need to have my face full at all times especially in every single line. Can't go longer than 20 minutes without a snack.

When I'm not tee hee "sipping" I mean GULPING my super sized drink.

Can I smoke at the table? It's AMURIKA last I checked. I have a right to my smoke - you can't prove it causes cancer anyway. Caaaannn I Vaaaappppee............Why do I have to wear clothes...it's tooooo hot.

When does it end? I am so dreading this trip - If DVD would give me my points back, I wouldn't set foot anywhere on that property with the general public. I have a 35 year old fit healthy friend that works for the Health Department that is down with COVID - day 12. She missed the vaccine by one day. I lost an Uncle to it last summer. Two Aunts have it. My DD's MIL, an RN, almost died from it. But...masks are so hard.

And please mods, we're supposed to follow Disney's rules - not come on here and whine about them or brag about not following them or threaten people that are going to insist on having Disney enforce them. The Dis shoudl be supporting the rules!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Sometimes I feel like these COVID related threads could use more gifs. The fun, the magic, is in the gifs people! Expressing yourself in gifs is like the 9th wonder of the world! (The backside of water is the 8th of course!)

 

[mom2rtk]

I am so dreading this trip - If DVD would give me my points back, I wouldn't set foot anywhere on that property with the general public.

When did you book this trip? Covid has been a thing for a year now. Do yourself a favor. Rent your points out. Or just take the hit and don't go. Isn't your health worth that (if you're in as much danger as you think you'll be). You’re not going to enjoy yourself in this state of mind.