Any updates on resort hopping?

[EpcotNerd]

The last post I saw about resort hopping was over a month old. I've read some blogs that some hotels are allowing guests without reservations (hotel or dining) to come in and others are being strict. Does anyone have any current experiences with this?

We'd be driving so I assume it's being able to park there that will be the issue? We'd love to check out the All-Stars, AKL, maybe WL or Fort Wilderness with the plan to really just walk around outside and check things out.

 

[Brett Wyman]

The are still being fairly strict without an ADR at the resorts. But you can always just ask the gate guard and see what happens. I don't know if Id say, "just to walk around". But perhaps let them know you want to eat at one of the QS locations. Have a backup plan. You're sure to be told no at least one of those properties!

Also All Stars are still closed with no known reopening date.
AKL most everything is closed as only DVC rooms are open.
WL is only DVC too, but most of their shops and restaurants are open.
Fort Wilderness does not allow cars in to drive around. You have to park WAY out front and walk or take the internal bus around.

A guaranteed way to access any resort is always via bus from DS or a park!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Jambo is a ghost town. Kidani, Sanaa is really overwhelmed.

 

[EpcotNerd]

The are still being fairly strict without an ADR at the resorts. But you can always just ask the gate guard and see what happens. I don't know if Id say, "just to walk around". But perhaps let them know you want to eat at one of the QS locations. Have a backup plan. You're sure to be told no at least one of those properties!

Also All Stars are still closed with no known reopening date.
AKL most everything is closed as only DVC rooms are open.
WL is only DVC too, but most of their shops and restaurants are open.
Fort Wilderness does not allow cars in to drive around. You have to park WAY out front and walk or take the internal bus around.

A guaranteed way to access any resort is always via bus from DS or a park!

The are still being fairly strict without an ADR at the resorts. But you can always just ask the gate guard and see what happens. I don't know if Id say, "just to walk around". But perhaps let them know you want to eat at one of the QS locations. Have a backup plan. You're sure to be told no at least one of those properties!

Also All Stars are still closed with no known reopening date.
AKL most everything is closed as only DVC rooms are open.
WL is only DVC too, but most of their shops and restaurants are open.
Fort Wilderness does not allow cars in to drive around. You have to park WAY out front and walk or take the internal bus around.

A guaranteed way to access any resort is always via bus from DS or a park!

Thanks, I clearly need to brush up on my resort knowledge, this is really really helpful.

 

[Ross Kratter]

Also All Stars are still closed with no known reopening date.

All Star Movies is set to reopen on February 9; the announcement was just made late last week.

 

[DisGuy101]

What about annual pass holders or DVC members? Can they get in to resorts without an ADR or hotel reservation?
I am wondering about getting in based on a quick service order as well

 

[GADisneyDad14]

What about annual pass holders or DVC members? Can they get in to resorts without an ADR or hotel reservation?
I am wondering about getting in based on a quick service order as well

No, no special treatment for AP or DVC non-resort or dining guests.

Reports are mixed about being let in with a mobile order, so YMMV there.

With the usual caveat about Disney sometimes being inconsistent in their practices, generally speaking Disney hasn’t been playing around when it comes to accessing the resorts via personal vehicle since reopening.

 

[DisGuy101]

No, no special treatment for AP or DVC non-resort or dining guests.

Reports are mixed about being let in with a mobile order, so YMMV there.

With the usual caveat about Disney sometimes being inconsistent in their practices, generally speaking Disney hasn’t been playing around when it comes to accessing the resorts via personal vehicle since reopening.

I will try mobile ordering and report back here on what happened.

 

[DisGuy101]

I will try mobile ordering and report back here on what happened.

Success!!

 

[EpcotNerd]

Success!!

Ohh great! Which resort/restaurant? Did they give you a time limit to park? Details please!

 

[DisGuy101]

Ohh great! Which resort/restaurant? Did they give you a time limit to park? Details please!

I purposely left out specifics because I didn’t want to get the guard in trouble. You always have to think twice when posting on the boards with something that could potentially endanger a castmember’s job. I suppose, if there was a restriction, they would have told me. Technically, you can try it at any resort. We sat inside the restaurant and ate. Hardly anyone was there. Afterwards we spent some time enjoying the resort.

 

[EpcotNerd]

I purposely left out specifics because I didn’t want to get the guard in trouble. You always have to think twice when posting on the boards with something that could potentially endanger a castmember’s job. I suppose, if there was a restriction, they would have told me. Technically, you can try it at any resort. We sat inside the restaurant and ate. Hardly anyone was there. Afterwards we spent some time enjoying the resort.

AHh good point, thanks for sharing that you were successful though! I'd love to try quick service at other places

 

[DisGuy101]

AHh good point, thanks for sharing that you were successful though! I'd love to try quick service at other places

I basically drove up and said I had a mobile order. They just told me to go on in. Didn’t mention any restrictions on parking or anything like that. I did have my mobile order ready to show in case they asked.