News Round Up 2021

[kat_lh]

Thanks!

More of a question for the Restaurants board, but along these lines, does anyone know how long it typically takes for the restaurant hours to catch up with the park hour changes? Looking at Epcot and restaurants close 3 hours before park closing now, which I assume will not remain the case. Same thing at Magic Kingdom.

there’s a great thread on TPAS that’s been tracking the extended hours. I think the general consensus is two to four days after hours are extended.

 

[curse reversed]

FWIW my father thinks the size and length of the increases in park hours (MK was upped by almost 1/3) indicates that they are about to increase capacity.

 

[koala1966]

Bibo is the only one I really like. There are some others that are okay, but some are just gross. That Melon Fanta and Inca Cola are bad - possibly worse than Beverly really. I can tolerate Beverly more than most.

That is crazy talk, we love Inca Cola!

 

[preemiemama]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1380704724970831873

https://twitter.com/x/status/1380694052853723136

https://twitter.com/x/status/1380697540237082634

 

[preemiemama]

More of a question for the Restaurants board, but along these lines, does anyone know how long it typically takes for the restaurant hours to catch up with the park hour changes? Looking at Epcot and restaurants close 3 hours before park closing now, which I assume will not remain the case. Same thing at Magic Kingdom.

there’s a great thread on TPAS that’s been tracking the extended hours. I think the general consensus is two to four days after hours are extended.

The park hours thread is a great thread for keeping up with extended hours and when they extend ADRs! You can find it here.

 

[jlwise]

I can understand the disappointment for sure! While Stormalong Bay may be at capacity at times, you may wish to check the other 3 pools too. Pop's main pool has been reaching capacity almost every day for a month but their quiter pools not always. It could be something to look into at the times Stormalong Bay is full as they have 3 other quieter pools also. Even possibly sign up for SB then go to a quieter pool until your reservation opens?

We only booked BC because of Stormalong Bay though. I think I’m going to write an email to ask some questions. If rooms are reduced, then the pool should match those reduced numbers; I would think. We’ve always stayed at the Contemporary, and I honestly love that pool— it’s never crowded!! But the kids wanted to try the cool sand bottom pool.

 

[jlwise]

Disney World Extends Park Hours Through Mid June!

I think since I’m just now seeing this that I’m already too late to grab some dinner reservations that I was hoping to get. I’ll keep trying because maybe they haven’t added those yet. BUT yay to later park hours!! Woohoo

 

[mrsap]

Happy Saturday!


WAIT TIMES 4/9/21

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Cast to Receive “Bringing Back the Magic” Nametag for Reopening

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Announces Soft Opening for Cast Members

 

[Makmak]

ADR availability (at AK only so far) extended out the 60 days to reflect the longer park hours! (My beagle woke me up at 4am and we got Yak and yetis yay!)

 

[mrsap]

Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Opening April 14

 

[mrsap]

Work Continues to Modify Popular Structure in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

 

[Bay Max]

Work Continues to Modify Popular Structure in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

So many jokes to be made here.... must not post

 

[mrsap]

Disney Removes COVID-19 Stickers at EPCOT After Face Mask Policy Change

 

[mrsap]

So many jokes to be made here.... must not post

I have never seen this before!!!!!!

 

[mrsap]

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will be reopening to guests on May 18th!

 

[mrsap]

Universal Orlando and Brightline in Disagreement About Potential Train Path

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Paris Shares Another Sneak Peek at Its Upcoming Marvel Hotel

 

[mrsap]

Disney has started watermarking their ride photos!