News Round Up 2020

[rteetz]

Granted I am saying this as someone who loves magic bands and usually has like 10 with me each trip to switch up each day and will definitely continue to pay for them going forward

At least I’m not the only one

 

[rteetz]

News

https://dclfan.com/latest/cruise-in...uspension-of-operations-through-september-15/

 

[skeeter31]

At least I’m not the only one

I do it too. We bring a gallon size ziploc with us on each trip with all our special bands. I have specific bands for each park lol.

 

[Brianstl]

I do it too. We bring a gallon size ziploc with us on each trip with all our special bands. I have specific bands for each park lol.

The selection is pretty sparse right now for my upcoming trip.

 

[jlundeen]

Another question I have is if they are still doing finger scans at entrances? If they are concerned about touch points, isn't that one a biggie? Or do CMs wipe them down between each guest?

 

[Nikki1013]

Yup, that’s it. No more AP or ticket sales for the time being.

If you're a AAA member, APs are still available for purchase through their website. Has anyone purchased through them before? Is there any difference in hte process between purchasing through Disney and purchasing through AAA . I know they cost a bit less.

Edit: Purchased through AAA and have linked AP to MDE!

 

[unbanshee]

Another question I have is if they are still doing finger scans at entrances? If they are concerned about touch points, isn't that one a biggie? Or do CMs wipe them down between each guest?

While CM's wipe them down occasionally, even before the parks closed, policy was NOT to wipe them down after each guest.

Did you know you can bypass the finger scan?

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/how-...rld-theme-parks-without-scanning-your-finger/

 

[rteetz]

I do it too. We bring a gallon size ziploc with us on each trip with all our special bands. I have specific bands for each park lol.

Me too. I have to wear park related bands to the specific park lol.

 

[teach22180]

Yup, that’s it. No more AP or ticket sales for the time being.

But we were asking about room only reservations for those of us with APs.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I do it too. We bring a gallon size ziploc with us on each trip with all our special bands. I have specific bands for each park lol.

Yeah same here - between my wife and I we have a number of limited edition ones that trigger different colored lights and music at the different parks. Favorite might be my wife's Tiki Room one that sings "Tiki, Tiki, Tiki" when scanned anywhere in MK

 

[jpeterson]

Yeah same here - between my wife and I we have a number of limited edition ones that trigger different colored lights and music at the different parks. Favorite might be my wife's Tiki Room one that sings "Tiki, Tiki, Tiki" when scanned anywhere in MK

Absolutely my favorite one too! I love my magic bands and will be said if/when they fully do away with them. I knew it was inevitable eventually. Smart phones just do too much. I do wish they would push functionality for smart watches though. I would love my Apple Watch to be able to do FastPasses, room opening, park entry, etc

 

[rteetz]

News

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...d-reopening-of-walt-disney-world-theme-parks/

 

[jlundeen]

While CM's wipe them down occasionally, even before the parks closed, policy was NOT to wipe them down after each guest.

Did you know you can bypass the finger scan?

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/how-...rld-theme-parks-without-scanning-your-finger/

Thanks, I did not know about opting out of the finger scan, but it seems to me that just using the hand sanitizer afterwards would be a lot less hassle... but I have no problems with the finger scan other than the virus risk - perhaps those that are concerned about the data collection would find this worthwhile.

Thanks for passing this on....

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274365108752453633

 

[Brocktoon]

Some STAR WARS news ... Don't know if it's been posted or lost in the crazy Friday news blitz, but EA dropped the gameplay trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: Squadrons. Looks like an update on the classic X-Wing and Tie Fighter series with modern multiplayer thrown in. This could be amazing for the folks with VR. Let's just hope EA learned their micro-transaction lesson ...

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274369394416721920

 

[afan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274369394416721920

I didn't know this was going in. My favorite!

 

[dlavender]

Guys and gals, how did we not see this magic band change happening?

Anytime they charge for something that was once free the free version goes the way of the dodo.

 

[leholcomb]

After rereading everything, it does look like guests will be able to reserve park reservations for next year through September 2021, and it actually makes sense. How would people properly plan and schedule for their trip whether flying or driving, if they don't know if they can even get into a park?

I was on a video conference with Disney Sales yesterday. They essentially said that planning a trip around YOUR available days are no longer (aka Airfare>Hotel>Tickets>Park Planning). They now recommend planning around THEIR available days: Park Planning>Tickets>Hotel>Airfare. Basically, don’t plan on coming unless you can guarantee your park days first.

 

[Farro]

I was on a video conference with Disney Sales yesterday. They essentially said that planning a trip around YOUR available days are no longer (aka Airfare>Hotel>Tickets>Park Planning). They now recommend planning around THEIR available days: Park Planning>Tickets>Hotel>Airfare. Basically, don’t plan on coming unless you can guarantee your park days first.

Gee. Sounds fun.