RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2000
What will the WDW MK, AK, DHS, & EPCOT Park daily entrance reservation system will look like?
I usually plan my annual December reservations as early as I can each yearly.
For the past couple of years, I can't seem to complete my length of stay resort reservations. I know others have had the same experiences even though I may go online or call on the first day allowed.
Sometimes it may be a little difficult to obtain a WDW Pop Century Resort Standard Roll-in Shower room with lower beds, etc.
I guess from now on, I may make these annual reservations over a year in advance.
However, I have never been able to complete my DVC BWV Standard Roll-in Shower Studio with lower beds, etc at the 11-month date for my length of stay without waitlisting or checking frequently.
I understand with these limited types of rooms guests may just have a reservation before my arrival date or because of waitlisting.
The same may hold true for Dining and Fast Pass reservations.
So I thought I would start a thread on how WDW's new Park Reservations might work and how all the other different types of reservations might change whether you buy a regular ticket or annual pass or DVC owner or staying off-site.
Previously or for now time before your arrival date...
490 days to make WDW resort reservations.
18-months to make DCL reservations.
11-months to make WDW DVC home resort reservations.
7-months to make WDW DVC non-home resort reservations.
180-days to make WDW dining reservations.
60-days to make WDW dining reservations. (05/28/2020)
60-days to make WDW fast pass reservations.
Suspended-days to make WDW fast pass reservations. (05/28/2020)
60-day(s) to make WDW park reservations.
I wonder if WDW will only allow one WDW park reservation at a time for only one day at a time?
And if they do, and if available, park hop with a new reservation after you leave the first park?
Or I wonder if WDW will only allow multiple WDW park reservations for each day of your resort stay?
I wonder how many days in advance WDW will allow a WDW park reservation(s)?
I guess I am thinking from a vacation planning point of view as far as to which WDW park to visit each day and in-park dining reservations and in-park fast pass reservations, etc.
What are your thoughts about WDW park reservations and how they might be implemented initially?
I would appreciate any suggestions for adding an open poll for those experienced at making polls and clearer questions than what I have posted.
And I appreciate how everything can change over time and this is all about the speculation of things to come.
No one really knows what will happen?
Walt Disney World Resort Phased Reopening and Important Information
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Will anyone with an existing ticket be able to enter the theme parks?
Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited as we welcome Guests back to the magic, we will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all Guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance.
At this time, we are temporarily pausing new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations so we can focus on Guests with existing tickets and reservations (Disney Vacation Club members can still make new reservations).
Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold; we’ll be reaching out to these Guests soon to provide additional details. We will resume new ticket sales and hotel reservations after that period of time.
Theme park reservations will be limited due to attendance limitations and will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.
I usually plan my annual December reservations as early as I can each yearly.
For the past couple of years, I can't seem to complete my length of stay resort reservations. I know others have had the same experiences even though I may go online or call on the first day allowed.
Sometimes it may be a little difficult to obtain a WDW Pop Century Resort Standard Roll-in Shower room with lower beds, etc.
I guess from now on, I may make these annual reservations over a year in advance.
However, I have never been able to complete my DVC BWV Standard Roll-in Shower Studio with lower beds, etc at the 11-month date for my length of stay without waitlisting or checking frequently.
I understand with these limited types of rooms guests may just have a reservation before my arrival date or because of waitlisting.
The same may hold true for Dining and Fast Pass reservations.
So I thought I would start a thread on how WDW's new Park Reservations might work and how all the other different types of reservations might change whether you buy a regular ticket or annual pass or DVC owner or staying off-site.
Previously or for now time before your arrival date...
490 days to make WDW resort reservations.
18-months to make DCL reservations.
11-months to make WDW DVC home resort reservations.
7-months to make WDW DVC non-home resort reservations.
60-days to make WDW dining reservations. (05/28/2020)
Suspended-days to make WDW fast pass reservations. (05/28/2020)
60-day(s) to make WDW park reservations.
I wonder if WDW will only allow one WDW park reservation at a time for only one day at a time?
And if they do, and if available, park hop with a new reservation after you leave the first park?
Or I wonder if WDW will only allow multiple WDW park reservations for each day of your resort stay?
I wonder how many days in advance WDW will allow a WDW park reservation(s)?
I guess I am thinking from a vacation planning point of view as far as to which WDW park to visit each day and in-park dining reservations and in-park fast pass reservations, etc.
What are your thoughts about WDW park reservations and how they might be implemented initially?
I would appreciate any suggestions for adding an open poll for those experienced at making polls and clearer questions than what I have posted.
And I appreciate how everything can change over time and this is all about the speculation of things to come.
No one really knows what will happen?
Walt Disney World Resort Phased Reopening and Important Information
• Pending approval from government officials, the phased reopening plans we submitted call for Walt Disney World theme parks to open beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. Learn more.
• Additionally, Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen to Members and Guests on June 22. Disney Vacation Club properties in Vero Beach, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, will open on June 15. Disney Springs has already begun to reopen. Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort Hotels, restaurants and other offerings may be modified, limited in capacity and subject to availability or closure. Learn more.
• We have taken enhanced health and safety measures. Follow all posted instructions while visiting Walt Disney World Resort. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. View important details.
Reopening With a New Park Reservation System
The parks will reopen with some important updates to promote physical distancing, including:
Park Reservations: Initially, park attendance will be managed through a new park reservation system. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date is required.
New Ticket Sales: At this time, new ticket sales are temporarily paused. Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold. Additional details will be shared with these Guests soon. New ticket sales will resume after that period of time.
New Disney Resort Hotel Reservations: At this time, new reservations at Disney Resort hotels are temporarily paused so we can focus on Guests with existing reservations (Disney Vacation Club Members can still make new reservations). Reservations will resume after that period of time.
Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will be limited in capacity and subject to limited availability or closure, based on direction from health experts and government officials to promote physical distancing.
Additionally, attractions, experiences (such as shows, parades and fireworks), services and amenities may have limited availability or may remain closed. We will provide more information as it becomes available. We reserve the right to cancel any reservations, admission media or purchases and provide applicable refunds. Please also see our policies regarding cancellations by Guests.
Learn about other reopening-related updates.
Top Things You Should Know
Here are the top things to know as you prepare to visit:
Some details may evolve, so be sure to check this page often.
- To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date is required
- Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members; temperature screenings are required in some locations
- Some experiences—including theme parks—may be modified or unavailable to allow for physical distancing and limited contact
- Helpful technology and the My Disney Experience app will help you make the most of the magic
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