Theme Parks & Shopping Districts Reopening General Thread

[Allison]

I gave up. It’s either broken or availability is gone. Although to answer your last question I’ve heard an email wasn’t necessary and as a premier pass holder who couldn’t secure a reservation I’m kinda irritated.

Yeah, I downloaded 3 different browsers and it’s still giving me the same Error message that the store is unavailable and to try back later. Phone lines seem to also be down. I’m only Preferred, but I never get passholder emails so that’s why I asked.

 

[HandsomePete]

When you get to the pass number validation screen, try changing to webstore7. It seems like the email link then routes you to a specific area of the online store - don't know if it helps or not but I was just able to load a time into my cart and all appeared available.

Edit: maybe it appears there's 1-8... don't know if one is "better" but it does seem to be trying to disperse traffic to different storefronts.

 

[Mad Dog]

NBA looking at July 31st tentative opening date....CNBC

 

[OLSinFLA]

I got as far as "pick a delivery option" (of which there were none) and it just stuck there.

 

[Allison]

When you get to the pass number validation screen, try changing to webstore7. It seems like the email link then routes you to a specific area of the online store - don't know if it helps or not but I was just able to load a time into my cart and all appeared available.

Edit: maybe it appears there's 1-8... don't know if one is "better" but it does seem to be trying to disperse traffic to different storefronts.

I tried this but it’s giving me a Pass is Blocked message now so :shrug: Idk what’s going on.

 

[Nick]

WDW & Sea World got approval:

 

[ssirin88]

No surprise there.

 

[Viator]

LA County will be presenting their guidelines for the sake of entertainment, particular note in that of the theme parks..

 

[awhen]

When you get to the pass number validation screen, try changing to webstore7. It seems like the email link then routes you to a specific area of the online store - don't know if it helps or not but I was just able to load a time into my cart and all appeared available.

Edit: maybe it appears there's 1-8... don't know if one is "better" but it does seem to be trying to disperse traffic to different storefronts.

Got through this time. Just waiting for some confirmation emails. I’m a little worried because I couldn’t see a way to enter 4 passes in one transaction (wife and kids) so hopefully I didn’t mess any of them up.

Edit: it was webstore 7 if we’re keeping score.

 

[Brian G.]

FWIW - here's the official article on UOR hotels reopening.

Universal Orlando Resort to reopen select hotels on June 2

Universal Orlando has announced that select hotels will reopen to guests beginning June 2, 2020. The phased reopening of the hotels will include Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, Sapphire Falls Resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Aventura Hotel, and Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suit

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[joerodriguez]

 

[Scott W.]

As much of a shambles as it seemed to be for people to get early access to UOR before the 5th June, I think Universal are in a prime position to steal a lot of the market share here and after a week of opening, hopefully it will be smooth sailing. Disney seem to be handling it very poorly from what I've seen and as much as things are going to be different for a while, Universal seem to be aiming for the most 'normal' park experience and the hotels opening is an added bonus.

For myself and a lot of people, theme parks are an escape from reality and aiming for normality as much as possible is what the world needs right now.

 

[GAcoaster]

Heard from a DVC person that they're planning a trip down 4th of July weekend. I said "you know the parks won't be open". They were told the parks would be soft opening for DVC members to test the new procedures.

 

[Alicia]

Heard from a DVC person that they're planning a trip down 4th of July weekend. I said "you know the parks won't be open". They were told the parks would be soft opening for DVC members to test the new procedures.

Hmmm. Well, we know Annual Passholders are going to be getting a preview for sure. They even sent out emails teasing it tonight.

 

[Teebin]

I’ll be interested in reports of how UOR parks feel a week or two after opening. Theme parks develop their own “uncanny valley” when there are abnormally few people. They can become almost creepy as I once found visiting the day before a hurricane was to hit.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Isn't August still summer?

Im surprised if the parks in CA arent open by late July but who knows but doubt they will be closed The first weekend of September

 

[Magic Feather]

Did Universal ever say anything about spacing people out on rides or in shows? I remember hearing something about those for Disney and SeaWorld, but couldn’t find anything for Uni.

 

[Alicia]

Did Universal ever say anything about spacing people out on rides or in shows? I remember hearing something about those for Disney and SeaWorld, but couldn’t find anything for Uni.

It says “Space travel parties as appropriate” in their proposal for attractions and entertainment. Guess that pretty much covers it.

 

[lowbudget]

What are the weekend crowd levels at City Walk now that some of the hype has worn off?

 

[Magic Feather]

Universal App recently updated with more Virtual Queue Capabilities. So far, Rockit, Minions, Mummy, Fallon, and Supercharged have it at USF, with Forbidden Journey and Hagrid having it at IOA.

Curiously, on the app, actual Virtual Line capabilities (able to open the attraction page and see a “Reserve Virtual Line Pass” option) was pulled from Hagrid and FJ, while being added to Kong and Hulk.

Meanwhile, in lieu of the Closed or 5 min wait header, a lot of attractions without the above capability now say “Virtual Line”. It’s very odd.