News Magic Kingdom July 2020 reopening reports

[disneygeek90]

Did you ever see yourself in one of their videos? I popped up in a Tim Tracker video once. I was like 10 feet in front of him and had no clue lol

I saw myself in Lou Mongello’s Disney springs reopening livestream I was sat on a bench near boathouse scrolling through Facebook when I saw his livestream near the amphicars. I looked up and saw him as he walked by. I’m always kind of making a mental note when they mention the time and think of where I was at that moment haha.

I also saw Tim at HHN last year as he was walking into the yeti house.

 

[Mainahman]

I saw myself in Lou Mongello’s Disney springs reopening livestream I was sat on a bench near boathouse scrolling through Facebook when I saw his livestream near the amphicars. I looked up and saw him as he walked by. I’m always kind of making a mental note when they mention the time and think of where I was at that moment haha.

I also saw Tim at HHN last year as he was walking into the yeti house.

If you go to the boathouse alot, let's be honest you will see Lou I'm an avid WDW radio listener and lover, and the boathouse is his second home!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

It'll nice to see if they actually enforce this after these previews:

If they try to things are going to get really ugly really fast. I’ve seen literal fights (like Orange County sheriff came to respond level) at the bus stop because of some silly argument about the way the bus was boarded. Can you imagine when a bus pulls up and the ecv families take up the entire bus?

 

[brb1006]

Lou is my favorite!! Watched him all day

I enjoy his podcast, but he can be a but too positivie at times. I stick to Jim Hill Podcast, Mad Chatters Podcast, and Retro WDW when it comes to fascinating Disney history and discussions.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

I dont know. Go on Ebay and look it up. Literal happy meal toys from years ago going for $20. Plush for $100-200. That's not even just some arbitrary price people put, they all have actual bids so they will sell at those prices at the least. I dont see one store in a theme park, even if they restock every day, flooding the market and saturating. Not unless they have warehouses of Brer merch.View attachment 482459

I think the best part of this is the reluctance to just throw in free shipping. Makes me wish I had picked up some stuff on Tuesday for Ebay. Who needs a 401k when you live close to WDW?

 

[Ldno]

For those of you who were hoping to get a shot at buying some 'Splash Mountain' related merchandise....
The local AP eBay 'flippers' beat you to it.

All photos shot within an hour of today's AP Previews -

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It was my understanding that Disney was cracking down on APs using their discount for obvious multiple purchases.
Or was that only happening at Disneyland in CA...?

Seeing this makes me very angry.

They can get away with this if they use a different email from what they use on Disney.com my understanding is that Disney will revoke their AP if the email matches their AP email log in on the auction/place of sale website. Lego does this also. Scalpers are the worst they just saturate the market and kill the pricing, it’s disgusting.

but damn those plush prices on eba!!! 480 for the full set!!!! Omgggggg not to mention the pins, I honestly have been selling my toys for extra cash and was considering selling my disney pins, but wow seeing those splash mountain prices for those whoaaaa i would have felt rich if the asking price would sell haha

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

I'm all for people making a buck or two, but at some point it does start to be just plain rude. There are a very limited number of reservations available over the next several days/weeks. People might only get one chance to get in an buy something they want, because they love Splash (as they should). Quite possible they will sell out of merchandise and leave those people with no other option than to purchase something on eBay for a stupid price. When I was there on Tuesday the merchandise was already low - clearly they restocked. Funny thing is these people probably consider themselves entrepreneurs.

 

[Ldno]

If this goes by any indication of what happened with Galaxy’s Edge, well, things will be sold out for months like what happened with AP previews, that kyber crystal shortage last year was no fun and lasted two months, same thing with the legacy sabers, heck there was a point in time were the asking prices was close to 100 bucks for yellow and white each! But Splash is different, the ride is on the way out who knows if disney will make more at this rate to keep up with demand, we will see!

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

If this goes by any indication of what happened with Galaxy’s Edge, well, things will be sold out for months like what happened with AP previews, that kyber crystal shortage last year was no fun and lasted two months, same thing with the legacy sabers, heck there was a point in time were the asking prices was close to 100 bucks for yellow and white each! But Splash is different, the ride is on the way out who knows if disney will make more at this rate to keep up with demand, we will see!

That's my concern. I have most of the Splash stuff I want (not that I wouldn't buy more), but I worry about people who love that ride and can't get anything because of greed. Buy five of them if you want to resell, but I just don't think it is right to buy that many.

 

[Giss Neric]

It'll nice to see if they actually enforce this after these previews:

So what about Epcot's A Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival? Guests are not allowed to walk around with their drinks and food bought from the different stalls/booths?

 

[Giss Neric]

That's my concern. I have most of the Splash stuff I want (not that I wouldn't buy more), but I worry about people who love that ride and can't get anything because of greed. Buy five of them if you want to resell, but I just don't think it is right to buy that many.

If people would just stop patronizing buying stuff like these from eBay then they won't profit from it. Problem is most will give in even if it's overpriced cause it's more convenient.

I mean just look at what Brayden tweeted. No shame at all for these APs.

 

[LittleBuford]

I was sat on a bench

Are you British originally? I’ve never heard/read an American phrase it this way (I would expect “I was sitting on a bench” instead).

 

[mickeymiss]

So what about Epcot's A Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival? Guests are not allowed to walk around with their drinks and food bought from the different stalls/booths?

There's no reason for guests to be rude but it will be confusing since they originally said you could walk around and eat. I think they will have to be careful with this. There may not be enough seating for people to "pull over" and eat at pre-selected areas. Sometimes designating places only draws more crowding.

 

[deeevo]

So what about Epcot's A Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival? Guests are not allowed to walk around with their drinks and food bought from the different stalls/booths?

I have not seen any communication from Disney about a designated food and beverage area. If this is the case they better send something out before the parks officially reopen.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Heat stroke I’d guess. It’s quite toasty today and I didn’t even step outside until 4:45.

Honestly, it’s not that unusual to see a medical emergency at the parks.

I've never seen a stretcher in all my years going to Disney. I'd say masks had something to do with it. I mean, I can barely stay outside in the city for 30 minutes before wanting to keel over.

 

[Pyromonkey]

Disney should have cool down tents with medical personnel stations spread around the park. Regardles of what the do gooders chanting about all is fine just follow our rules I really, realy believe things will not go according to plans. Elderly fainting, foreign groups above the rules, the occasional rude loud guest going bonkers and being escorted out...even ones with bad intents...

 

[Purduevian]

I live in central Florida and still watch them. I’ll go to universal on Sunday and then watch a video posted on Tuesday of a vlogger of their experience on Sunday even though I was there. I eat, sleep and breathe it. Part of me feel I’m in the wrong profession

You should film one day an throw it on Youtube! I've been following the RotR boarding group thread and find your life super interesting. The idea of hitting HS before work to grab a boarding pass then coming back in the evening to ride is crazy and cool! My nearest amusement park is about 2 hours away and I only get there about 3ish times a year on average.

 

[Magic Feather]

Disney should have cool down tents with medical personnel stations spread around the park. Regardles of what the do gooders chanting about all is fine just follow our rules I really, realy believe things will not go according to plans. Elderly fainting, foreign groups above the rules, the occasional rude loud guest going bonkers and being escorted out...even ones with bad intents...

Anyone fainting would be because of the heat and/or lack of hydration. Foreign groups shouldn’t be an issue for the time being. A very small handful of times yesterday leadership and security were involved in removing guests that continuously refused to abide by mask requirements.

 

[joup7]

Yes. They are doing the rainy day parade for those wondering. Same setup as yesterday’s regular parades, caravans dispersed. But it’s nice to know they will send out characters in the rain.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

It'll nice to see if they actually enforce this after these previews:

Good.