What was it really like when the masks came off and the world returned to the parks?  In this episode of Ray Talks Live, we take a trip back to the "untypical" summer of 2021—a pivotal moment when Walt Disney World began dismantling social distancing and mask mandates while cementing the Theme Park Reservation system.

As a 10-year Annual Passholder, I review my experience visiting all four parks during this transition period. We discuss the reality of "reasonable wait times," the shift in guest experience, and I share a then-essential strategy for snagging a boarding pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Whether you're a Disney historian or a traveler looking to understand how today's booking systems were born, this episode provides a front-row seat to the evolution of the Magic Kingdom.

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