Reported new theme park booking system

[Memories4You]

I’ve come across this link giving potential details of reservation system going forward wdwnt.news/20200616014

[Beechwood Babe]

It certainly shows up on MDE for my annual pass.

[itsmeGAV]

Can't wait to open up MDE and not be able to book any days as they'll already be maxed out.

[Bellasmummy]

I’m an APH and really hope they’ll take into account resort stays when limiting the number of reservations that APH can hold.

[Nimbus]

Originally Posted by Memories4You

I’ve come across this link giving potential details of reservation system going forward wdwnt.news/20200616014

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That doesn’t really show anything about the reservation system? It just shows the AP calendar and the dates when a park reservation is required.

There is a little bit more information on a link from that page which says:

“During the limited capacity period, it may be difficult for Annual Passholders to get park reservations to visit on certain dates. To manage capacity, total reservation days held at one time will be limited."

This is something I’ve suggested previously - that Disney might limit the number of days anyone can book at any one time. So, for example, they might allow people to book up to 14 days in advance but you can only select 6 days from those 14. (numbers are just random)

[lmartin]

Originally Posted by Bellasmummy

I’m an APH and really hope they’ll take into account resort stays when limiting the number of reservations that APH can hold.

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I'm an APH too but I'm the only one in our travel party - we're planning to go in Oct as a group of 7 - the others have 14 or 21 day Ultimate tickets. If I can't book the same or as many days as them - that could make things difficult! I'd be distraught to have to drive them to the park and then not actually be able to join them in there!

I really hope they think about international Annual Passholders in their rules. We can't just go any old time, it's focused around a 2 to 3 week holiday. I bought mine as we originally intended to go 3 times in 12 months. The first time was Christmas 2019, the second time was supposed to be in April and the third time is supposed to be in October.

[a11mark]

Originally Posted by Bellasmummy

I’m an APH and really hope they’ll take into account resort stays when limiting the number of reservations that APH can hold.

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Disney were quick to announce that staying onsite does not guarentee you park entry

[sarahc]

Originally Posted by a11mark

Disney were quick to announce that staying onsite does not guarentee you park entry

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True but you’re never guaranteed entry due to potential capacity or even weather issues. What they might do is give resort guests priority booking though, they’ve stripped every other perk so it’s a possibility.

[TeeKayDawn]

Originally Posted by sarahc

True but you’re never guaranteed entry due to potential capacity or even weather issues. What they might do is give resort guests priority booking though, they’ve stripped every other perk so it’s a possibility.

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True but playing devil’s advocate they’ve stripped down off site guests perks as well so in fairness if they prioritise onsite guests, they’re opening themselves up to a lot of issues.
Unlike Universal, Disney have so many properties that could mean no off-site guests get a bite of the cherry.

I don’t want to get into the whole on-site / off-site argument. But reality is that everyone is on an even playing field so temporarily I think this is fair.