Aloha,
Several tidbits to chew on.
Preliminaries. Toured MK on Sat (21 Nov) and Mon. DHS on Sun (22 Nov). Family of four. DW, DS and a pair of teenagers. Staying at CR.
C19. WDW has exerted great efforts. Can count one one hand to date people not complying. Overall, everyone is doing a great job.
Crowds. I believe the 35% capacity. The times are high because of the required spacing on rides, transportation, etc...
Guest Relations vs. fellow forum members. Info on this Board more reliable than Guest Relations CM. Asked Guest Relations at DS what rides open early at the parks. Told very sternly that none of the rides open prior to official park opening. I kindly responded "according the various blogs and boards, some rides open 30-45 minutes prior to official park opening". I was strongly rebuked. I'm glad I ignored him and trusted y'all.
Official waiting times. MK on Saturday, posted times were significantly inflated. 50' would actually be 35'. However, DHS on Sunday the posted times were either on the mark or slightly less than actual times.
MK strategy. Both Saturday and Monday, the park opened around 8:15, 45 minutes prior to official opening of 9 AM. Walked to MK from CR. Resort Monorail doesn't start until about 35' prior to official park opening and buses don't start until one hour prior to park opening. However, not all of the rides were open at 9:15. Open rides included but not limited to 7DMT and PP. Saturday and Monday, Splash didn't open until 10 AM. Saturday was even later. BTMRR opened about 8:30 Saturday and 8:45 Monday.
DHS strategy. The kids and I did R&RC twice and ToT by 10 AM. Park opened about 9:15 (official park opening of 10). We zigged when everyone zagged to MMRR. Son was able to snag a BG 12 while laying in bed at CR at 7 AM. Walked right on ROTR about 10:10. Crowds zoomed up FAST. Stood 90+ minutes in line for SR (thinking it would be closer to 60 but we were wrong). Times decreased in the afternoon. MMRR was down to 35' when we entered the line and it was about 35'. Accomplished all of the rides except for SDD.
Lessons learn. Take extra masks. DD lost hers and mine broke. Don't be like me and forget to put your mask back on after finishing your meal. For MK, enjoy Fantasyland and perhaps Space Mountain before the official park opening. Delay heading to Frontierland until after official park opening. Splash and BTMRR don't start until close to or at official park opening.
Mobile ordering. For CS, first select your items and order your food and time of pick-up. Secondly, notify the restaurant you are present. Third notification for them to start your meal. I didn't know about the third step. Found out the hard way.
MK vs.
Disneyland. Disneyland offers so many more rides including Matterhorn and Indy. Plus New Orleans Square. Food and park are better for us. Teenagers are already bored of MK after two days in the park with one more scheduled (Tuesday).
DHS advance arrival. Recommend drop off at Boardwalk or the Boardwalk hotels. Requires counter service meal order or dine in to gain access. Or, I've been told go to Swan and Dolphin and walk in. Tried the drop off at the Speedway gas station. Not good. No sidewalk or cross walk towards DHS. DW and teenagers didn't like the idea of walking across the grass and jay walking across the street at the Speedway intersection.
Good luck!