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This morning, guests with resort reservations between now and September 26, 2021 logged on to make their park reservations with the new system. Read on for pictures of the steps in the process.
My fellow writer, Susan, did a great post the other day on the step by step process of booking park reservations. Now that the system has gone live, such that it is, I wanted to build on her work to show readers exactly what each screen looks like.
First thing’s first, when trying to do anything in My Disney Experience today (for instance, trying to log in) you will first see this screen:
I have dubbed this screen the “Pink Castle of Doom” and plan to make a t-shirt of it. Also “Just a Moment” is in the running for the understatement of the century.
However, part of the way through waiting on the castle screen, the leader of our Pirate crew sent this link, which is a direct link to the reservation system.
This resulted in the slightly improved “You’re Almost in Orbit!” screen with a countdown. The countdown frequently went up and down, but as it states it is only an estimate:
I was exulted to finally see this screen! I could select my party to make park reservations:
The next screen was the calendar:
As you can see, the only parks available for July 11 are Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. That isn’t because they are “sold out” but because Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios don’t open until July 15. So, in my example I only had these 2 choices.
When I select a park, I’m asked to select a time, but the time is simply the park’s operating hours for that particular day. You do not have to choose a specific entry time as some had feared.
Next, you will see this screen. You are asked to confirm your selection and click that you have read and agree to the COVID-19 liability waiver.
Finally, you will get a confirmation of your selection! And you can then go in and book another day’s park reservation!
As previously reported and stated on the Disney World Website, park reservations are open through September 2021:
As long as you have a resort reservation and a valid ticket, you can book your time today. Passholder reservations are coming soon on June 26, 2020 followed by all regular ticket guests who do not have current resort reservations on June 28, 2020.
What questions do you have for us? Ask away on Facebook and in our Facebook group!
-Rebecca W Davis
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Carrie
Tuesday 23rd of June 2020
So I have a resort military discount room only reservation for a week in October. It was my understanding that I had to get my military discount ticket either upon arrival or order them through shades of green??? Am I now completely out of luck because I don’t have tickets?
Imaginette
Monday 22nd of June 2020
I got reservations for (2) members of our reservation in September - yay! Chat function came up on MDE at some point, and I talked to a cast member. KtP info was accurate, as usual (and thanks Rebecca!), and your team had more and better information than they were offering. I don't have tix yet for my Son, but DH and I have AP's. The CM said that tix would be on sale at some point later this Summer, but nothing else was offered... just a lot of silence. I'm sure they're both busy and inundated with unhappy guests, so I wished the CM well and thanks. HEADS UP, they said I could buy an AP for my Son so we could schedule his park reservation (even though you can't see that option on the MDE). I am going to just wait, and see, because there's so much in the air right now. Thanks so much for the blog entries and the FP posts!
Rebecca Davis
Monday 22nd of June 2020
You’re so welcome! We love to help.
Are you saying they would sell you an AP today for him? On Friday (Saturday? Who knows what day it is anymore) I talked to ticketing, guest services AND they all said they would note my special request but they could not sell me a ticket for our foster/adopted daughter who is coming home in July. They basically said book your stuff now for your family and then once AP sales come back they will add her to our reservations so we can all celebrate together at the parks. So do let me know if that’s back online! Thanks.
Amanda
Monday 22nd of June 2020
We have park hopper tickets and it will only let us book one park on the first day and then it says all parks are not available for the rest of our 7 day trip when the calendar shows green. Anyone else have this issue?
Rebecca Davis
Monday 22nd of June 2020
It seems a lot of guests are having that issue. But to see park availability you can check this out. I’m guessing it’s just glitching for you, only a few DHS days are “sold out” at the beginning of the reopening period. https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020/06/22/how-to-check-which-disney-parks-have-availability-for-your-trip/
Casey
Monday 22nd of June 2020
Still haven’t been able to do al of them. Just tells me no availability over and over and over. Beyond frustrating.
Rebecca Davis
Monday 22nd of June 2020
Thanks for reading and commenting! Very few parks are unavailable. So far just a couple DHS days right at the reopening period. Check this out and remember you still have 4 days until the next wave of guests (annual passholders without resort reservations) can book. https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020/06/22/how-to-check-which-disney-parks-have-availability-for-your-trip/
linda hesser
Monday 22nd of June 2020
DON't GIVE UP.. 5 hours of staring at the castle and I got everything I wanted Thanksgiving week !!!!!!! All at once the screen changed !!!
Rebecca Davis
Monday 22nd of June 2020
At last I see the light, and it’s like a fog has lifted!!! So glad you got in!!! Thanks for reading and for your comment!