Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[yulilin3]

Did anyone happen to notice if the refillable water stations were working? We are debating what do for water on our upcoming trip.

like at quick services? You go to the fountain and ask the CM there to give you a cup of water, you can also ask for water at Starbucks or go into first aid and get water from the water cooler

 

[aweehughes]

like at quick services? You go to the fountain and ask the CM there to give you a cup of water, you can also ask for water at Starbucks or go into first aid and get water from the water cooler

Thanks for the info about QS. I was referencing the bottle refill stations that were around the parks in December, like this one.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the info about QS. I was referencing the bottle refill stations that were around the parks in December, like this one.
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No, these are not around. Only some left in fop queue and exit to mfsr, maybe some other ones i can't remember

 

[Alice Sr.]

Hi Alice, can't speak to the Grill for 1 and 3 but we took my grandkids to Tiffins and they were fine, although I think they were 2 and 3 at the time. It wasn't busy when we went, we went in at opening and didn't have an ADR but now I think that's more necessary.

As far as any restaurant, I've taken ours wherever I want to go if the restaurant doesn't prohibit children. Same with my own when they were small - my youngest who is 28 this month dined happily at CG when she was 4 and onward. It's me that's sort of burned out on CG, not that it isn't good, I just want to try everything.

The only place I ever had to remove with a grand was a Sunday brunch in a very casual tavern - she went all wackadoodle on us, plus knocked over my orange juice onto the bench seat where I was sitting, screamed and generally caused a ruckus. Didn't see that before and haven't seen it since, but it can happen. I took her out so the rest could eat in some kind of peace and I was all wet anyway. Made me wary for the following dining events but they turned out okay.

Hi @Judique! We're going to book Tiffins, thanks for the recommendation, we'll see if we can get an outside table. He's a happy little guy but oh so vocal. I was changing my Delta flight the other day and the agent asked if I had a parrot. There was a closed door and two rooms between us, and the phone wasn't on speaker. Are you keeping your Nov trip? If so hope you have a great time.

 

[mcomber7]

I am just wondering how many people are in your party and how the people behind your husband reacted when the group arrived after 50 mins of him being in line. Was this a problem at all?

Great question, we are a party of 6, and they are only doing one party per gondola. One person takes the same as six people ....just one gondola, so this is not an issue. Does that make sense? It seemed like this was the thing to do as most people sent one person early and families joined them later. It doesn’t affect anyone’s place in line, it’s still just one gondola.

 

[mcomber7]

Just wanted to give people coming a heads up, the busses have been a bit frustrating for us. We are here now and really overall enjoying the parks and short lines. People have been great, CM’s very kind. However, the busses are rough! The lines are long and with the small number of people (understandably) that can go on each bus, waits are really long too. I think it’s confusing for some of the drivers too. Today, after waiting for the MK bus for over an hour, a driver asked our party of 6 to step aside for 2 parties of 3. We told him we would split up, but he said no. We had to wait for the next bus. We usually love the busses, but I wish we would have rented a car this time. We are staying at Pop, maybe other resorts are different!

 

[brockash]

Just wanted to give people coming a heads up, the busses have been a bit frustrating for us. We are here now and really overall enjoying the parks and short lines. People have been great, CM’s very kind. However, the busses are rough! The lines are long and with the small number of people (understandably) that can go on each bus, waits are really long too. I think it’s confusing for some of the drivers too. Today, after waiting for the MK bus for over an hour, a driver asked our party of 6 to step aside for 2 parties of 3. We told him we would split up, but he said no. We had to wait for the next bus. We usually love the busses, but I wish we would have rented a car this time. We are staying at Pop, maybe other resorts are different!

Argh...that not thinking and not using common sense is one of my biggest pet peeves. There is absolutely no reason your party of 6 should've had to wait while they took 2 parties of 3 ahead of you. We have a large party going in Sept. I'm wondering if we should just board as separate parties...so frustrating.

 

[mcomber7]

Argh...that not thinking and not using common sense is one of my biggest pet peeves. There is absolutely no reason your party of 6 should've had to wait while they took 2 parties of 3 ahead of you. We have a large party going in Sept. I'm wondering if we should just board as separate parties...so frustrating.

We’re trying to be conscientious about being extra kind and patient, but that was a rough one today! I think large parties throw them for a loop, the biggest section on the busses right now is 5 people. Crazy times....

 

[cmp1976]

Does anyone know how late are buses running from Magic Kingdom back to CBR? We have a dining reservation that’s close to 7pm in Magic Kingdom.

 

[constanze]

Does anyone know how late are buses running from Magic Kingdom back to CBR? We have a dining reservation that’s close to 7pm in Magic Kingdom.

We had late park ADR’s too—- posted times For busses are 90 minutes after park close— but one night we got out super late from a BOG res— almost 2 hours past park close and were lucky to still catch a bus back to the Riviera

 

[cmp1976]

We had late park ADR’s too—- posted times For busses are 90 minutes after park close— but one night we got out super late from a BOG res— almost 2 hours past park close and were lucky to still catch a bus back to the Riviera

Thanks for the info. I was a little concerned about how late they would run.

 

[wendow]

If your masks are sliding down, you really need a new mask. A well fitted one or one with a nose wire will not slide down. A mask that slips down exposes your nose is like an umbrella with a giant hole in the middle—it does not offer protection to you or anyone else.

I was wearing the mask Disney sells. In a size L. The M size fits my 11yo. It really does fit well overall. Just a few rides messed with it.

 

[wendow]

if your mask is soaking wet and you move your mouth it will certainly slide beneath your nose because its literally plastered to your face. We both had cloth masks that fit securely, behind the ears and under the chin.

My ds was in the front and his got wet too. My dh's mask (which does have the wire over the nose) slid down on RnRC. Can't control that kind of thing.

 

[yulilin3]

Great question, we are a party of 6, and they are only doing one party per gondola. One person takes the same as six people ....just one gondola, so this is not an issue. Does that make sense? It seemed like this was the thing to do as most people sent one person early and families joined them later. It doesn’t affect anyone’s place in line, it’s still just one gondola.

And just to be clear each gondola fits 8-10 unless there's a stroller or ecv So parties of that size will be in the same gondola so no worries there.

 

[Alice Sr.]

I know your babies won’t terrorize anyone, you seem very conscientious! I hope you all have a fabulous trip and some great meals. (And I truly apologize if I made it seem like your toddlers would offend anyone!)

Not at all, I appreciated your comments and they helped me feel more comfortable about resv Tiffins. Thanks!

 

[achang2001]

Great question, we are a party of 6, and they are only doing one party per gondola. One person takes the same as six people ....just one gondola, so this is not an issue. Does that make sense? It seemed like this was the thing to do as most people sent one person early and families joined them later. It doesn’t affect anyone’s place in line, it’s still just one gondola.

Is the queue for the skyliner set up in a manner where the 5 of you were able to walk past a line of people that has formed over the course of an hour and stay 6 feet away???

 

[Alice Sr.]

You can go to your Disney experience app, go to the map, instead of looking for wait times, look at merchandise. It will tell you what is open and what is closed ('temporarily unavailable'). Same for dining options. I should have done that myself before the trip. We didn't notice that Backlot Express closed early, so I missed out on getting a Wookie Cookie

Great idea, would have never of thought of using the shopping feature to identify open stores. I have used it to scope out the menus for mobile ordering options but have not been able to fine the TS. Are on the app also?

 

[yulilin3]

Great idea, would have never of thought of using the shopping feature to identify open stores. I have used it to scope out the menus for mobile ordering options but have not been able to fine the TS. Are on the app also?

On the top you have a drop menu. You can filter that to wait times, attractions, dining, shops, etc. You can also filter on the side by park

 

[yulilin3]

Is the queue for the skyliner set up in a manner where the 5 of you were able to walk past a line of people that has formed over the course of an hour and stay 6 feet away???

The queue is set up next to the railing so there's plenty of space to walk

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Hi @Judique! We're going to book Tiffins, thanks for the recommendation, we'll see if we can get an outside table. He's a happy little guy but oh so vocal. I was changing my Delta flight the other day and the agent asked if I had a parrot. There was a closed door and two rooms between us, and the phone wasn't on speaker. Are you keeping your Nov trip? If so hope you have a great time.

Just FYI, Tiffins doesn't have outdoor seating. The connected lounge - Nomad Lounge - does, but not Tiffins.

I eat at Tiffins almost every trip - it is usually not crowded and it's a rather quiet place with somewhat of an adult feel to it. It's so quiet that unfortunately with a little one it sort of makes every little noise feel amplified. But there are always children of all ages there. Mine are older now (10 and 6) but I never thought twice about taking mine when they were younger. They know it's daddy's adult place so sit down, behave, enjoy the A/C, and they can act up later.