Second full HS day today. Today, July 30 is the shift back to masks in some areas. I will update this thread regarding the new mask policies at the attractions we go to! We plan to get to Hollywood studios around 8 AM
Got BG 10 this morning! Our plan is to do MFSR at rope drop since that was our longest standby wait of our four days so far at 90 minutes. Then maybe MMRR before our BG is called
Walked from the Boardwalk. Through security at 7:58 AM. Let through tapstiles at 8 AM, being held in front of “Vacation Fun” next to frozen theater until 8:30am.
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Just spoke with Tran, one of the lead cast members. So far it is sounding like it is strictly inside buildings or entering an attraction marquee (which is where it lists the standby and fast pass return times) that we have to wear masks. So some of it may be outside depending on the ride. Will update
At the very front of the line for MFSR this morning.
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Very orderly progression. Crazy how some people are still jockeying for position, even still. In the ride queue at 8:40am. On ride at 8:48am. Off MFSR at 9:00am. Soooo much better doing it this way than waiting 90 minutes after we did tower of terror and rock n roller coaster the other day. Ok I just walked past the start of the line for MFSR, it is longer than the other day when it took us 90 minutes. I can’t stress enough getting to the park at 8 AM if you want to do MFSR with a little wait.
9:13 AM, in line for MMRR. Posted 85 minutes. On in 36 minutes. Touring Plans estimated 34 minutes BTW. Masks are NOT required in the extended outside portion of queues. Masks start once you go through the marquee entrance. In some cases some of that may be outside.
Loved MMRR! Fantastic visuals and imaginative.
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10:12am Going for some coffee and snacks now.
11:15 AM. Getting in line for Muppets 3-D since all the rides are at peak waits right now.
ROTR is down a lot today so far. Our group was called but it’s down again. Was told we can return any time before park close. Glad we have an early boarding group
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Prime Time Cafe at 12:10pm today. Great comfort food and the atmosphere is so cool.
1:04 OK heading to ROTR then back to the resort to nap.
I will say that mask compliance inside of the appropriate areas has been very good here at Hollywood studios today. No mean interactions with CM’s that I have seen yet.
Left the park around 3 PM and rode the Skyliner back to the Epcot stop, just for fun. it was our first time riding it. Loved it! Even in 92°, sunny weather it was comfortable in the vehicles.
Relaxed at the resort for a good while.
7 PM, back to HS. The park seems to be clearing out tonight. The line for slinky dog Dash was entirely in the formal queue. Haven’t seen that since we’ve been here.
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The same goes for Mickey Minnie runaway railway.
Scarfing down some food at Docking Bay 7. A couple new options today. Plant-based meatballs and hummus Felicia Kefta) and the spicy Tip Yip.
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We are going to try to ride one more attraction standby, and then jump in either RNRC or TOT right at park close.
7:38 PM we are in line for MMRR. At the formal Marquee entrance now. At the first movie screen scene in 16 minutes .Got off the ride just after 8 PM.
This really points out how nice it would be to have the parks open longer. Closing at 8 PM is rough because lines are finally starting to diminish because the little kiddos can’t make it that long but the adults and older kids can. It would help spread out the crowds
Successful day.
Dan