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Hong Kong Disneyland’s New Castle Stage Show ‘Follow Your Dreams’ to Debut June 30

 

[zacharyleo34]

“Standby” Added to Wait Times in My Disney Experience App, Could FastPass+ Return Soon (or Paid Option)

Disney has implemented an update in the My Disney Experience app that may suggest that a skip-the-line option may be returning soon.

I really wonder how they'd willy nilly roll this out - the whole ability to get the fastpasses you want is all about time/when you're going, so for trips that generally within that normal fastpass booking timeframe... are they SOL? Does everyone get the same shot?

I would be PISSED if so. Honestly, I don't mind not having any FastPass system (even though I consider myself pretty solid at nabbing them), the waits are shorter without them!

 

[disny_luvr]

I really wonder how they'd willy nilly roll this out - the whole ability to get the fastpasses you want is all about time/when you're going, so for trips that generally within that normal fastpass booking timeframe... are they SOL? Does everyone get the same shot?

I would be PISSED if so. Honestly, I don't mind not having any FastPass system (even though I consider myself pretty solid at nabbing them), the waits are shorter without them!

Yeah, the rollout could be interesting. If FP+ comes back before our trip (which is well within 60 days from now), I hate to think of the mess that surely would ensue on the website/app that day. Disney IT at its finest! At this point, I’m totally okay going without FP+. It seems that most people who have visited without FP+ didn’t miss it at all. At this point, I’d rather more guest experiences, shows, restaurants, and fireworks return before FP+.

 

[zacharyleo34]

Yeah, the rollout could be interesting. If FP+ comes back before our trip (which is well within 60 days from now), I hate to think of the mess that surely would ensue on the website/app that day. Disney IT at its finest! At this point, I’m totally okay going without FP+. It seems that most people who have visited without FP+ didn’t miss it at all. At this point, I’d rather more guest experiences, shows, restaurants, and fireworks return before FP+.

I'm in that boat - I've gone twice during COVID and the waits have been infinitely better. Now obviously some of this is because of literal attendance numbers, but the ratio of FP+ folks getting in line to standby folks is high enough that it just clogs stuff up. Not to mention some of these rides have a terrible return on FP but also need a FP (looking at you test track).

Idk, maybe I'm in the minority.

 

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Disney Introduces new Imagination Campus for Students

 

[Loro]

I really wonder how they'd willy nilly roll this out - the whole ability to get the fastpasses you want is all about time/when you're going, so for trips that generally within that normal fastpass booking timeframe... are they SOL? Does everyone get the same shot?

I would be PISSED if so. Honestly, I don't mind not having any FastPass system (even though I consider myself pretty solid at nabbing them), the waits are shorter without them!

Yeah, the rollout could be interesting. If FP+ comes back before our trip (which is well within 60 days from now), I hate to think of the mess that surely would ensue on the website/app that day. Disney IT at its finest! At this point, I’m totally okay going without FP+. It seems that most people who have visited without FP+ didn’t miss it at all. At this point, I’d rather more guest experiences, shows, restaurants, and fireworks return before FP+.

I'm in that boat - I've gone twice during COVID and the waits have been infinitely better. Now obviously some of this is because of literal attendance numbers, but the ratio of FP+ folks getting in line to standby folks is high enough that it just clogs stuff up. Not to mention some of these rides have a terrible return on FP but also need a FP (looking at you test track).

Idk, maybe I'm in the minority.

How to roll it out is the million $ question. Perhaps they can follow the lead of the dining reservations and shorten the window. Making it 15/30 instead of 30/60 may help, or limiting them for a couple days to those with onsite hotel stays only and then opening it up to everyone else. I don't know what they'll do, but these are just a couple ideas off the top of my head.

As crowds increase, even with more experiences showing up, I would think they'd need/want FP+ coming back. Only so much waiting in the summer sun that people will be willing to take imo.

 

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Eight NEW Food Booths Coming to 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, Including Indoor Kiosks

 

[mi*vida*loca]

How to roll it out is the million $ question. Perhaps they can follow the lead of the dining reservations and shorten the window. Making it 15/30 instead of 30/60 may help, or limiting them for a couple days to those with onsite hotel stays only and then opening it up to everyone else. I don't know what they'll do, but these are just a couple ideas off the top of my head.

As crowds increase, even with more experiences showing up, I would think they'd need/want FP+ coming back. Only so much waiting in the summer sun that people will be willing to take imo.

After the boo bash debacle I don’t have much faith in them trying to make it better and easier. I’m afraid It’ll probably be a free for all. It’d be nice if they staggered it so their systems don’t crash.

 

[zacharyleo34]

How to roll it out is the million $ question. Perhaps they can follow the lead of the dining reservations and shorten the window. Making it 15/30 instead of 30/60 may help, or limiting them for a couple days to those with onsite hotel stays only and then opening it up to everyone else. I don't know what they'll do, but these are just a couple ideas off the top of my head.

As crowds increase, even with more experiences showing up, I would think they'd need/want FP+ coming back. Only so much waiting in the summer sun that people will be willing to take imo.

Yeah, I can just see the outrage now. I really wonder how you change the window without putting a solid group of people at a disadvantage... it'll be interesting.

Also someone correct me if I'm wrong, but its something like 3 FP+ parties to every 1 Standby line party, I'm not necessarily sure FP+ saves anyone time outside of potentially putting more folks in line inside a building (a la Space Mountain). Maybe I'm off - but just from watching vloggers you can really tell how much FP+ slows things down, especially between your FP reservations.

 

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Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended for Late June, Early July

 

[Loro]

Yeah, I can just see the outrage now. I really wonder how you change the window without putting a solid group of people at a disadvantage... it'll be interesting.

Also someone correct me if I'm wrong, but its something like 3 FP+ parties to every 1 Standby line party, I'm not necessarily sure FP+ saves anyone time outside of potentially putting more folks in line inside a building (a la Space Mountain). Maybe I'm off - but just from watching vloggers you can really tell how much FP+ slows things down, especially between your FP reservations.

Part of it is perception, and part of it is planning. Being able to have shorter waits at 3 attractions, and then maybe going on a couple other long wait rides and/or doing shows is something that a lot of guests do. Some people like it and some don't. With proper planning though it does reduce wait times overall for individual guests imo... Just unfortunately many don't properly plan it.

 

[zacharyleo34]

Eight NEW Food Booths Coming to 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, Including Indoor Kiosks

Do y'all think that Lobster Landing means no Lobster outside of this booth? Actually... in general... with these very specifically themed booths (Lobster Landing, Mac and Eats, Noodle Exchange) that won't be opening until Oct. 1st are we assuming that booths that previously had things like Lobster/etc. won't have them any longer?

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended for Late June, Early July

Good start to the morning! Extended hours, arcade opening, excellent excellent..... now come on the "big one"!

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I desperately miss FP+. We go frequently enough that we do our 3, play the refresh game to maybe get a few extras, then leave and enjoy the resort/springs. FP+ definitely benefitted those who knew how to "work the system", but for those of us that could, waits were always minimal. It's weird now having to go wait in real lines for extended periods of time

We actually took a resort only trip last month because we just didn't have an interest in doing the standby lines over a weekend. Obviously if FP dies we will adjust, but I miss it dearly.

Also please nobody tell my husband about the arcades. We are going to just let him think those are still closed for the time being!

 

[OhStuffandFluff]

Good start to the morning! Extended hours, arcade opening, excellent excellent..... now come on the "big one"!

Yes come on fireworks !!

 

[Loro]

I desperately miss FP+. We go frequently enough that we do our 3, play the refresh game to maybe get a few extras, then leave and enjoy the resort/springs. FP+ definitely benefitted those who knew how to "work the system", but for those of us that could, waits were always minimal. It's weird now having to go wait in real lines for extended periods of time

We actually took a resort only trip last month because we just didn't have an interest in doing the standby lines over a weekend. Obviously if FP dies we will adjust, but I miss it dearly.

Also please nobody tell my husband about the arcades. We are going to just let him think those are still closed for the time being!

Yep, this is exactly the plan that many experienced users took. It's a laid back way to get done what you want and relax about the rest. It's a lot easier to do with FP+ than without.

 

[Jcsquirrel]

Has anyone seen, are the menus out yet for Food and Wine?

 

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Disney World Releases Park Hours Through Late August

 

[ladyderks]

Disney World Releases Park Hours Through Late August

I’ll be there mid-September, hoping there are some later hours (but not hopeful). We love parks at night.

 

[mrsap]

Has anyone seen, are the menus out yet for Food and Wine?

Not yet, but there are little descriptions of each booth on their site. I’ll be sure to update if anything comes up.

FOOD AND WINE 2021