I’m Here And Struggling To Enjoy

I am sorry you aren't finding it enjoyable. Perhaps you can go do some things outside of Disney to have more fun.

I hate it for you. It sounds exactly like I would expect and I won't be having any part of it. The funny thing is they are planning on increasing the amount of people they allow into the parks. I don't know how that is all supposed to work when from all accounts I have head, it is just like your experience. On top of that, you get to pay the same as you would have if everything was normal. I can't imagine wearing a mask in the parks. I can't even make it through Lowes or Walmart without pulling mine off as I am walking from one end to the other. I typically only put it back on if someone wearing one comes on the same isle as me, just to make them happy.

I'm sorry that you're not having a good time. We're planning to go in December, and it will be cooler, so I think it will be easier to have the mask on. But, i'm also used to a mask as I work on a University campus. Unless i'm alone in my office, I'm wearing a mask, and I'm working 8-10 hour days. So, a lot of mask wearing. Sometimes I forget I even have it on. I expect that's what it will be like for me at Disney.

We find the busses a terrible way to get around even when they can pack them full. I can't even imagine waiting for one now. We're driving down when we go, so we'll have our own vehicle to get around.

I heard that there are Relaxation Stations around the parks where you can go and sit without a mask on, if you need a mask break. I thought that was a good idea. The people I heard that from said that they used them, loved them, and never found one that was full. Also, I love that there is no rope drop, that they have hand sanitizer at the entrances and exits to all rides, etc. There are some things I wish they would keep once this gets back to normal.

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time with it. I've been visiting most weekends since August and haven't found the mask requirement to be a problem but I realize everyone's different.

I know Disney is doing its best. And I know they can’t continue to hemorrhage money as they have been. I’m pretty understanding. Today, though was pretty poor on their part. We are staying in Trinidad in Caribbean Beach Resort. If you’re a veteran, you know the buses in Trinidad are poorly executed. Animal kingdom opened at 8:00 am today. My son and I arrived at 7:12 to catch the bus. We were fourth in line. If you know the system, you know Trinidad is last stop and many times the bus is full already and doesn’t even come to our bus stop. There used to be a Disney Cast Member observing and would call for a dedicated bus. Not today. 7:37 before the first Animal Kingdom arrived. It till only one family. No more until I ordered an Uber and left at 8:23. I missed out on FOP. By the time we arrived, the line was shred’s long. Not their best effort today.

Super bummed! So sorry to hear that your experience hasn't been better. Hopefully Disney will get their act together in 2021!

Thank you for your honesty about the trip so far. I think it's important that people get real feedback so they know what to expect if they are going to WDW in the near future. I hope that things get better for you and you can still make some happy memories there.

I will say this: the Cast Members are doing their absolute best to make the most of a difficult situation. Kudos to them.

I was there the week before. While it is not the disney experience we have been used to, it is the new reality. When I went I told myself not to expect the same thing or what it was in the late 90s. I would do what I could and not worry about the rest. Sure, I was disappointed by some things but I would go back again right now if I could. I am lucky to have the opportunity. If you think it wont live up to your expectations then dont go. If you want a brief respite from the crazy thing this world has become, its worth it. At least it was for me.

How disappointing for both you and your son. How are the crowds and the wait times?
We are going down in November. Thanks for the heads up.

0-for-3 in Rise Of the Resistance. We arrived on Tuesday and went straight to Hollywood studios. I arrived in plenty of time, information insider tips in hand. Tried several times. “All Available Passes Have Been Distributed.” No problem I have two chances on Saturday.

Yesterday, because of how poor the buses are at Trinidad in the morning and we missed Animal Kingdom‘s opening, I was determined not to let that happen again. Park opens at 10, according to the Disney App, but guests can enter at 9. After only a few minutes of bus disappointment, I call Ūber. Mistake. Ūber isn’t allowed to enter until 9. By the time we get through security and the gates, it’s 9:40. Turns out, rides opened at 9:00 and already are at 90-120 for the main attractions. No problem. I’m here for ROTR. At 9:58, my alarm goes off to remind to switch to cellular. (I heard that helps.) 10:00 and JOIN becomes active. I go to the screen, panic and select SELECT ALL. Only two of us are here. The rest are back in Pittsburgh. All seven get selected. Nothing open. I go back. Deselect the five not attending. JOIN. Error message. Reload. JOIN. “Oops, something went wrong!” Reload. JOIN. All gone. One more shot.

1:37 and we go into Toy Story Mania. Would we miss? 1:52 exit. Quick bathroom. 1:58 reminder. Switch to cellular. 2:00. “JOIN” turns blue. Select just me and my son this time. (Incredibly nervous!) Red Box, nothing available Reload. JOIN. “Oops, something went wrong!” Reload. JOIN. Red box. Reload. JOIN “Oops, something went wrong!” Switch to WiFi. Try again. “Sorry, all passes have been distributed.”

One of many disappointments this trip.

MrPeetrie;2529171 wrote: 0-for-3 in Rise Of the Resistance. We arrived on Tuesday and went straight to Hollywood studios. I arrived in plenty of time, information insider tips in hand. Tried several times. “All Available Passes Have Been Distributed.” No problem I have two chances on Saturday.

Yesterday, because of how poor the buses are at Trinidad in the morning and we missed Animal Kingdom‘s opening, I was determined not to let that happen again. Park opens at 10, according to the Disney App, but guests can enter at 9. After only a few minutes of bus disappointment, I call Ūber. Mistake. Ūber isn’t allowed to enter until 9. By the time we get through security and the gates, it’s 9:40. Turns out, rides opened at 9:00 and already are at 90-120 for the main attractions. No problem. I’m here for ROTR. At 9:58, my alarm goes off to remind to switch to cellular. (I heard that helps.) 10:00 and JOIN becomes active. I go to the screen, panic and select SELECT ALL. Only two of us are here. The rest are back in Pittsburgh. All seven get selected. Nothing open. I go back. Deselect the five not attending. JOIN. Error message. Reload. JOIN. “Oops, something went wrong!” Reload. JOIN. All gone. One more shot.

1:37 and we go into Toy Story Mania. Would we miss? 1:52 exit. Quick bathroom. 1:58 reminder. Switch to cellular. 2:00. “JOIN” turns blue. Select just me and my son this time. (Incredibly nervous!) Red Box, nothing available Reload. JOIN. “Oops, something went wrong!” Reload. JOIN. Red box. Reload. JOIN “Oops, something went wrong!” Switch to WiFi. Try again. “Sorry, all passes have been distributed.”

One of many disappointments this trip.

I feel like they really screwed up with Rise of the Resistance. We had issues trying to get on last December. It took me 9 months to be excited about Disney again after that.

DisneyDadfromPittsburgh;2529169 wrote: How disappointing for both you and your son. How are the crowds and the wait times?
We are going down in November. Thanks for the heads up.

DisneyDad, things seemed to have changed yesterday. Hollywood Studios was Far more crowded than on Tuesday. Ride lines were shut at some points due to full capacity. Very crowded. And they had the road coned off to enter the gates for non-guests until 9:00 am so only Disney Guests could enter through their transportation, which was horrible!!! I’m dreading Magic Kingdom today. Last day though.

Thanksl for the continued updates. Sounds like a total mess. I am sure you are trying to make the most of it for your son. Hang in there.