June 23, 2020

Disney Park Pass System - Alexis McLaughlin joins us to discusses her experience with the new system on launch day and other reopening announcements. All this and much more!

1 hour 13 minutes

Episode 012 ... Week in review of June 20th 2020 where we are joined by Alexis McLaughlin who shares her experience with using the new Disney Park Pass System on launch day for her upcoming WDW trip and we all discuss the following topics ...

1) Disney Park Pass System (DPPS) launches enabling people to reserve their park days:
- System went live on 6/22 starting with guests who have existing resort stays and valid theme park admission ... and there are hiccups
Source: Disney Parks Blog about the DPPS
Topic Starts @2:13 ...

2) Additional details emerge for when WDW reopens:
- What attractions and dining will be open/closed when WDW reopens?
- Parking hopping not permitted and impact to Annual Passholders
- Seasonal events update
- Dates additional resorts are reopening
Sources:
- Blog Mickey story on Dining Not Reopening and Attractions Not Reopening
- WDW Magic story on Impact to Pass Holders
Topic Starts @18:34 ...

3) The magic of a less intensely planned trip
- Alexis shares that if the parks weren't open for her trip she still would have gone; prompts discussion on benefits of a doing a WDW trip where you pre-plan less
Topic Starts @31:47 ...

4) Elimination of Complementary Magic Bands starting 1/1/21
- What do we think this means long term?
- Phil wows Jason and Alexis with the info about the special effects of LE Magic Bands
Source: MDM Magic
Topic Starts @39:48 ...

5) Disneyland (and now WDW) CM unions pushing for the parks to not reopen yet:
- Driven by safety concerns and prompts a discussion on Covid-19 cases rising in areas and an ask from the team for everyone to please wear your masks!
Source: Press Telegram article on topic
Topic Starts @50:17 ...

6) New Summer Savings for DVC points
- Discussion on the "math" - does it makes buying in attractive enough?
Source: DVC Fan article
Topic Starts @55:06 ...

7) Discussion Topic: “I'm paying the regular price of a Disney World ticket but getting so much less? Does that make sense?“
Source: DISBoards Discussion Thread
Topic Starts @1:04:23 ...

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