Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[subtchr]

When we were there in April, you could not use anything other than you visa (maybe a gift card? not sure). I wanted to put it on my Magic Band and pay everything off at the end of my trip, but there wasn't an option for that. And since we only used the mobile ordering for quick service, AP discount wasn't an option.... didn't try on a table service meal.

You have never been able to charge mobile orders to a MagicBand. Mobile ordering is all within the app, available to all guests, not just those staying at a Disney resort.

Payment options are a linked credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Disney Chase Visa rewards card, or Disney gift card.

 

[subtchr]

Can anyone tell me how mobile ordering works with an AP or DVC discount? Is it applying automatically, or is there something you need to do to activate it during the ordering process?

For the few places that have mobile ordering that offer a discount (the TS locations), the discount is applied automatically. Here's a screenshot from Ale & Compass.

 

[preemiemama]

You have never been able to charge mobile orders to a MagicBand. Mobile ordering is all within the app, available to all guests, not just those staying at a Disney resort.

Payment options are a linked credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Disney Chase Visa rewards card, or Disney gift card.

We have never gone without a dining plan, so this is going to be a learning curve for us this year.

 

[MickeyFan19]

We have never gone without a dining plan, so this is going to be a learning curve for us this year.

Don't let it intimidate you, it is very easy. I don't qualify for any discounts so I didn't have to make sure those applied. The card that was saved to My Disney Experience always showed up when putting an order, it was a breeze. I would hit "prepare my order" as I would walk towards the QS location.

 

[Magnoliafan]

I hope that expanded Mobile Order, table service to go and table service check in on the app never go away. I’ve been here for a week and it’s been super convenient.

An example: 7:50 ADR for Whispering Canyon. I arrived at WL at 7:20 and sat in the lobby. In the past, I would walk up to the podium around 7:40, give my cell number, walk back to the lobby, and wait for a text. But today, I was able to relax in the lobby and check in from my phone at 7:30. Got a notification maybe a minute later that my table was ready. So easy. No back and forth, no waiting at the podium twice. Love it.

 

[bjscheel]

We went to the Lion King area at 11:45 today. Were told we would be in 1:30 show. Debated on whether to stay but we did and many times had a ledge in shade to sit in so it wasn’t too bad.

 

[hereforthechurros]

That's so funny because we have eaten at the Brown Derby many times, including last month. Every time, they tell us to take our masks off as soon as we sit down. It must be a waiter specific situation.

Tell you to remove your masks? I haven’t experienced this at any WDW restaurant.

 

[brockash]

Tell you to remove your masks? I haven’t experienced this at any WDW restaurant.

We have many times. Obviously, they're not rude about it, but yes most times that we've been seated at a table the host who seats us tells us we can take off our masks now and just to have it back on if we get up fron the table. We've eaten at about 20 ts restaurants since reopening and I'd say this was our experience before and after Disney's weird verbiage change 95% of the time. We've never had a host or waiter say anything about keeping them on until we order etc.

 

[herkyfan]

Tell you to remove your masks? I haven’t experienced this at any WDW restaurant.

We are here now and our Homecomin' waiter just mentioned that we were free to remove our masks as soon as we were at out table...otherwise we've generally just kept them on till we are ordered and drinks arrive and nobody has cared or mentioned it

 

[flipflopmom]

Anyone there now notice if the “sunscreen shortage” is over? Trying to plan my shopping/packing, leaving in 2 weeks.

 

[Becky Mouse]

Anyone there now notice if the “sunscreen shortage” is over? Trying to plan my shopping/packing, leaving in 2 weeks.

There was a sunscreen shortage? Is that why people are suddenly allowed to bring larger bottles of sunscreen onto flights? I don't know if it's over or not, but I just ordered a travel bottle of mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide) on Amazon last week without any issue.

 

[Makmak]

Anyone there now notice if the “sunscreen shortage” is over? Trying to plan my shopping/packing, leaving in 2 weeks.

We saw lots of sunscreen for sale at AK yesterday in the little shop near the KRR que

 

[flipflopmom]

We saw lots of sunscreen for sale at AK yesterday in the little shop near the KRR que

Thank you so much!!

There was a sunscreen shortage? Is that why people are suddenly allowed to bring larger bottles of sunscreen onto flights?

A few weeks ago, there was no sunscreen to be found in WDW. Someone said they were told they were switching suppliers. I just read that the full size sunscreen was a misprint, and the travel size is the only one TSA would approve.

 

[luv2cheer92]

So TS to go and at least one QS? I guess I'll just need to make sure I pay attention then? Thank you for the feedback!

Other than a couple at Disney Springs, QS restaurants do not offer AP discounts.

 

[Becky Mouse]

I just read that the full size sunscreen was a misprint, and the travel size is the only one TSA would approve.

Oh, I see you're right! I'm glad I bought the travel size.

 

[ajgardner]

We have many times. Obviously, they're not rude about it, but yes most times that we've been seated at a table the host who seats us tells us we can take off our masks now and just to have it back on if we get up fron the table. We've eaten at about 20 ts restaurants since reopening and I'd say this was our experience before and after Disney's weird verbiage change 95% of the time. We've never had a host or waiter say anything about keeping them on until we order etc.

Tell you to remove your masks? I haven’t experienced this at any WDW restaurant.

Many restaurants also said this to us, that we were free to remove our masks now that we are seated and put them on when we leave or use the restroom. We were actually quite surprised when Oga’s told us to keep them on - it was our last day and the opposite of everything we had experienced that week.

 

[limace]

We haven’t had a single restaurant say that to us during this trip (we’d keep masks on at least til water arrived regardless). Only time we’ve had it suggested we take off our masks was on the water rides at Universal.

 

[Makmak]

Headed home after a week. We have been five times since reopening and yesterday at AK was the most crowded day we have experienced. Even with a giant line at the Lion King there was a two hour wait for FoP and 60 minutes for safari and dinosaur. The vibe was very different since our most recent trip in January with many people being much more casual about safety protocols. One of the most noticeable things was that some CM are still strictly enforcing policy to the point of chasing people down while many others say nothing. This inconsistency is causing issues where individuals perceive the CM that enforces as being too strict or picking on them. We saw many instances of chin strap masks and noses out while talking to CM and even security and nothing was said. I include this so others that may not be comfortable will be prepared. Also, we saw a very sad and worrying situation at ToT right before boarding on Thursday near park close. One of the CM threw her face shield to the ground, ripped off her mask put both hands over her face and slid down the wall to a squatting position and began to cry. Very quickly she was whisked away but I thought it was important to share because others have complained that the CM are not as cheery as in normal times and I feel like this moment we witnessed is a testament to the stress level they are dealing with right now. All in all we had fun but we will wait to go again until things change a bit.
Edited because typos on a very bumpy bus!

 

[Aimeedyan]

We spent the day at MK yesterday and I saw a marked change in compliance with masks, too. We were there just a week ago and it seemed very different. If you're planning a trip under the assumption that the mask compliance is stellar and that is what makes it feel safe for your family, I would reconsider.

Lots of walking/eating (I saw one CM correct the entire visit) but I started to count chinstraps and it was about every 50 people. Lots of sitting off to the side with no food/drink but no mask. People camped at tables without them. Outdoor lines were hit and miss with people pulling them down, esp in the sun. When we got to T&TC, many on our monorail ripped the mask off upon exit and we all walked past tons of CM's who just told us goodnight - just a few weeks ago, there were CM's in the parking lots as we exited reminding us to wear the mask until we got to the car. Those are all things that would not have happened in recent months. But it was HOT. Low humidity but the sun was brutal mid-day. I think going into summer is going to be really challenging with masks outside (last July it was easy for them to monitor). I have my own feelings about masks outdoors but that's not the point of this thread - I am just sharing experiences to help you prepare for your trip

While in line for Pooh, the mom in front of us took her mask completely off and it stayed off until she got on the ride and realized it herself! Literally walked past 2 CM's who said not a word. It was an honest mistake on her end but we were shocked the CM who directed her to the ride vehicle didn't even note it.

They're tired. They're hot. They're overworked and underpaid and doing a darn good job for what they've been handed.

(BTW we had an AMAZING day & a great Mother's Day dinner at someplace we've avoided for years due to reviews, Tony's!)

 

[Haley R]

We went to mk this morning and they started letting people in around 7:10 am. We took some pictures in front of the castle then headed to the carousel but it wasn’t open so we did Peter Pan instead. It was actually the only ride we were allowed to get on before 8. I was surprised because I thought others reported getting on before that. The rides that didn’t open until exactly 8 (that we attempted) were: carousel, small world, Winnie the Pooh, tea cups, little mermaid, and dumbo. So quite a few things we couldn’t get on. After 8 we did dumbo, little mermaid, carousel, and tea cups with no wait. Crowds were good and people were great with masks this morning. We went to mk last night around 5:30 and masks and distancing were not great. Dh and I are fully vaccinated so it’s just Ds we have to worry about. I never felt too bad. We were able to get around people pretty well. The emporium last night wasn’t fun. We ended up leaving.