# Walt Disney World operational and reservation issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/walt-disney-world-operational-and-reservation-issues > Updated: 2026-09-26T16:30:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Walt Disney World experienced operational challenges regarding guest management and reservation systems in late September 2026. On September 20, congestion occurred at EPCOT when the Lightning Lane queue for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction overflowed its designated area, extending into the World Discovery section. Staff members utilized signage to manage the queue length as the premium line exceeded the standard standby line. By September 26, capacity issues shifted to the reservation system. Annual Passholders were unable to secure reservations for EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios after the specific inventory allocated to them was exhausted. While this lockout did not reflect physical park capacity or a total closure, it prevented Passholders from selecting those specific parks as their initial daily location. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Walt Disney World Passholders hit reservation limits at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Annual Passholders were unable to secure morning reservations for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on September 26, 2026, due to capacity limits in the specific reservation pool allocated to them. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-passholders-hit-reservation-limits-at-epcot-and-hollywood-studios ### 2026-09-20: Walt Disney World adjusts operations after Lightning Lane overflow at EPCOT Walt Disney World staff had to manage an overflow of the paid Lightning Lane queue at EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind attraction after the line stretched beyond its normal area. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-adjusts-operations-after-lightning-lane-overflow-at-epcot --- Cite as: Walt Disney World operational and reservation issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/walt-disney-world-operational-and-reservation-issues