Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[tuckymom]

We drove over last week and were parked by 9:10. In line for Slinky Dog at 9:30. Got on the ride about 10:05. Toy Story Mania done about 10:35-10:40. Multiple Alien Swirling Saucers by 11:00. Then went to the Disney Jr. Dance Party at 11:15 (I think). Then RotR.

MMR had a consistent line of 60-70 minutes. While eating dinner, we overheard the next table say they waited over an hour and half due to cleaning. Its gonna be hard to squeeze that and SDD in but it may be possible.

 

[goodeats]

I should have expected it, but Epcot is a zoo today. Even by pre-Covid standards. I was shocked by the number of people in the pub.

 

[Brittney Cornwell]

What time do I need to arrive at the parks to have time to rope drop? Do they open any earlier then the stated opening times?

 

[goodeats]

At Epcot and HS there was no rope drop. HS let people in at 9:15 and at least MMRR was taking guests right away. At Epcot I got in around 10:15 (not sure when they opened) and TT held us until 10:30.

I got to MK and AK around opening and not too much earlier.

 

[Shellbells]

Hi! How was the Sun Country flight as far as safety precautions went? We fly for Thanksgiving week. Our flight departs at 7am on a Friday and returns at 2 on Sunday after.

How was Terminal 2? We will plan to hit Starbucks



Oh No!!! Man, this sucks! I’m so sorry! I changed a Homecomin brunch reservation by 20 minutes so I’m concerned about losing that now after seeing this and similar reports! That’s very frustrating! I hope you are enjoying yourselves-your tips are of high value to us! We have been off and on debating canceling this trip due to safety concerns in the airports, flights, Disney queues, restaurants and our general comfort.

Aww, thank you. It wasn't the best situation but it worked out ok. I've been able to find a few other ADRs to fill in the gaps. We got 150 in gift cards and that was nice.
So far, even with the large crowds today and yesterday at HS we've felt safe. For the most part people are socially distancing in lines. The one thing we are having trouble with is wearing the masks. I don't know how people did it during the really hot months. My face is constantly sweaty under the mask. Overall we're enjoying ourselves and we're glad we came but until fastpasses and shows are back and masks are over, I'd rather not come back. My husband thinks we should come back in February.

 

[nw6675]

I should have expected it, but Epcot is a zoo today. Even by pre-Covid standards. I was shocked by the number of people in the pub.

I have never seen that many people in line for a margarita in my life! I've been to F&W multiple times in the past, but it was definitely a zoo like you said! And this was early in the day LOL

At Epcot and HS there was no rope drop. HS let people in at 9:15 and at least MMRR was taking guests right away. At Epcot I got in around 10:15 (not sure when they opened) and TT held us until 10:30.

I got to MK and AK around opening and not too much earlier.

We were the very first resort bus family in line for temp checks and getting in this morning. They opened for bus resort guests at 10:05 AM sharp for temp check and security and 10:10ish for actual entry. They said parking lot would open at 10:30. Official posted opening was 11 AM. Got to Soarin' shortly after 10, but they said it would be almost 11 before they boarded....however, we were done with it and the Land by 11.

 

[dachsie]

Question - if we walk over from BWV to DHS (we are staying there) at 8am, are one of the first people in, can we possibly do MMRR, Slinky Dog, TSM, Alien Saucers prior to 11am? In a perfect world, lol? What's everyone else's timing been? This is, of course, if we get a BG and it doesn't get called in that time! We want to eat lunch at 11am and are trying to time how many rides we can do before that. If we need to, we're happy to leave off Saucers. So it would be MMRR, Slinky Dog, and TSM in that case. Possible?

You could probably get 3 of the 4. You will need to choose SDD or MMRR but doubtful you could do both before 11 with the other rides. But you could catch it on a good day and get them all in. I would get there super early and get in line for MMRR, then you could see how SDD looked when you get out. if super long then do the other two rides

 

[armerida]

Question - if we walk over from BWV to DHS (we are staying there) at 8am, are one of the first people in, can we possibly do MMRR, Slinky Dog, TSM, Alien Saucers prior to 11am? In a perfect world, lol? What's everyone else's timing been? This is, of course, if we get a BG and it doesn't get called in that time! We want to eat lunch at 11am and are trying to time how many rides we can do before that. If we need to, we're happy to leave off Saucers. So it would be MMRR, Slinky Dog, and TSM in that case. Possible?

Yes, we just did a similar itinerary. Left Swan at 8, arrived HS 8:15. Led to temp check at 8:45, through security at 9:00. We went right to MMRR and it was a walk on since we were at the front of the pack. (Just has to wait a little bit for them to start the ride since it was so early) Then did SDD 10 minute wait, moving the whole time. Off that around 9:45 and we walked through Toy Story Land to Galaxy’s Edge. Got in line for MFSR - everyone was waiting around outside for the 10:00 boarding group. We got group 8 from inside the queue. It was a walk on and we were off at 10:10. When we walked by TSM and AS2 there was little to no wait, so you should be good with that early arrival. You can get a lot done in the first 2-ish hours before waits get crazy.

 

[SheSingsAlong]

Question - if we walk over from BWV to DHS (we are staying there) at 8am, are one of the first people in, can we possibly do MMRR, Slinky Dog, TSM, Alien Saucers prior to 11am? In a perfect world, lol? What's everyone else's timing been? This is, of course, if we get a BG and it doesn't get called in that time! We want to eat lunch at 11am and are trying to time how many rides we can do before that. If we need to, we're happy to leave off Saucers. So it would be MMRR, Slinky Dog, and TSM in that case. Possible?

IF you are the front of the pack at temp check where they hold the line until 9:15, and IF you can make it through security with no delays, you can power walk to MMRR and walk on it (any "wait time" is just how long it takes to walk through the queue). Once off, if you immediately dash over to SDD you should get through the line and off the ride around 10:30 (+ or - 15 minutes). Will you have time to do TSMM and be off the ride by 11am? I feel doubtful about that. But 2 headliner rides in 1.5 hours isn't bad at DHS.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

I managed to snag a 7:55PM reservation for Sci Fi next week. HS closes at 7PM that day, is this another glitch or has this been common to get dining times after park close?

 

[Shellbells]

I'm at Disney Springs right now. Had an amazing breakfast at Homecomin. Now we're walking around. Walked right into the Co-OP. Was turned away at World of Disney. They said the line is closed and to come back in 15 or 20 minutes. Guess I'll save some money then.
Heading to Goofys now.
Lots of people but everyone is wearing masks. It's hard to get pictures of the trees because people are sitting in front of them.

 

[nw6675]

I managed to snag a 7:55PM reservation for Sci Fi next week. HS closes at 7PM that day, is this another glitch or has this been common to get dining times after park close?

Yes, they have them after hours.

 

[smelton521]

We will have our car but if we want to go to DS, are we more likely to get in on a busy night if we take Disney transportation from Poly? Do buses run from Poly to DS?

 

[yulilin3]

We will have our car but if we want to go to DS, are we more likely to get in on a busy night if we take Disney transportation from Poly? Do buses run from Poly to DS?

There are buses from the resorts to DS, I'm assuming if DS is closed ro capacity they won't run and the parking garages will be closed so i don't think it'll matter but i have no fist hand experience on the resort side of things

 

[scrappinginontario]

How often is DS reaching capacity?

 

[WendiDarling]

I managed to snag a 7:55PM reservation for Sci Fi next week. HS closes at 7PM that day, is this another glitch or has this been common to get dining times after park close?

Lol, I'm the same as you. I got a Beaches and Cream for 8 people Thanksgiving week and I was like "uh-oh. Too good to be true??" we are gun shy now.

 

[nw6675]

Someone had asked how Sundays are for MK. Today was blah for us. We have been spoiled by the weekdays so today felt really busy. The queues seemed discombobulated even though posted times were only 30-40 minutes usually. The Pirates queue started waaaaayyyyy farther from the main entrance than it did Thursday and people just seemed confused. So many instances of groups of people stopping in main flow and no social distancing.

On a good note the mini parades were nice. We are headed back to MK in a little while for BOG. Also going tomorrow for CRT and to hopefully have short waits.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

With the extended queues all over, there are a lot of locations where a CM is "directing traffic" to allow people to cross the street and then send some more people in the ride queue across.

I kept walking up to where I thought a line ended and then had to apologize profusely for accidentally cutting (and, of course, heading to where the line actually ended) once I realized that it was just a "break" in the queue. I had to reprogram myself to look for the CM holding the sign. On one occasion, I thought I was about to get in line at the end, only to discover that there was what seemed like another mile of people lined up on the other side of the "crosswalk."

I was embarrassed enough as it was so, thankfully, I realized my mistake almost instantly each time and didn't have to be told by someone else that I was cutting.

 

[nw6675]

This evening at MK is much nicer! Even in the sprinkles!

ETA: day was saved! Got done at BOG at 8 with 9 Park close. Rode Peter Pan HM Splash and Pirates in an hour. Fantastic night!

 

[tuckymom]

We did that for 2 different restaurants during our stay last week (October 30-November 6). Then they released new hours which extended the park hours. So who knows!