Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[GusGusTheMouse]

So I have a question, which I admittedly took the last 24 hours off after only getting 2 hours sleep Sunday night so this may have already been discussed, but what about rope drop? Will there be thousands of us packed in to get into HS at 10am?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

The bus situation is exactly the way I envisioned it to be when they announced the reopening of the parks. They couldn’t just abandon SD once you board a bus

Yup. Its one of the most important scenarios to make sure people are distancing, IMO.

Transport and restaurants are two scenarios that will exist right off the top where people are potential spending a lot of time in the same closed in area. They shouldn’t force people to be in close proximity to other guests for extended amounts of time, masked or not.

 

[npatellye]

If I interpreted the pictures correctly, there can only be five separate parties on a bus.

That’s also how I interpreted it: 5 or 6 parties depending on if it has 5 or 6 zones.

We initially were not going to rent a car since we are at Poly in August but now I think we may need a car after all to avoid waiting for who knows how long with the kids. I’m just hoping the monorail won’t be as bad...but I’m sure it will

 

[SaintsManiac]

@Farro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275583988250349569

 

[Dulcee]

Disney really REALLY lucked out with that Skyliner going to big resorts opening shortly before this. Not having to deal with busing guests from those resorts to two parks has to be very helpful.

I'm really grateful we ended up at a skyliner resort with all this.

 

[Llama mama]

We will probably sleep late every day and get to the park when we get there. This will probably be the first time on a Disney vacation where we won’t be setting morning alarms. Better yet , maybe I will also add a leisurely breakfast too. Hoping by 11 the bus situation is clear , if not, grab an Uber.

 

[Farro]

@Farro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275583988250349569

Thank you!!!

 

[Dulcee]

We will probably sleep late every day and get to the park when we get there. This will probably be the first time on a Disney vacation where we won’t be setting morning alarms. Better yet , maybe I will also add a leisurely breakfast too. Hoping by 11 the bus situation is clear , if not, grab an Uber.

Us too. My husband is literally overjoyed that I won't be setting daily 6 am alarms on our trip this year

 

[Tjddis]

That may prove to be completely unnecessary when we see how many people will actually be there and how the stand by lines end up working in practice, and would be absolutely maddening from a planning perspective (which I hope Disney would realize).

I think if anything the thing they may really regret not micromanaging is transport (save for the skyliner).

Of course you may be correct.

As far as the planning not sure how it would be a nightmare? You throw your dining reservations and ride preferences into an interface like the Touring Plans optimizer and it spits back a bunch of ride time windows. You are already committed to the park for the day, and no hopping. Would it not make planning easier? Plus you would be guaranteed to ride with a minimal wait. No?
Will be very interested in the rope drop crowds at DHS for ROTR and MMRR and SDD....

 

[SaintsManiac]

I wonder if they’ll load the buses like they do rides. “Anyone party of 2? Got room for a party of 2!”

Glad I already decided to always have a car there in the future after our last trip!

 

[runningstitch]

Forgive me if this is posted elsewhere, but I can't find this on the Disney site...will the ferry from the TTC to MK be running when parks open?

 

[rteetz]

Forgive me if this is posted elsewhere, but I can't find this on the Disney site...will the ferry from the TTC to MK be running when parks open?

It is supposed to be I believe.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Of course you may be correct.

As far as the planning not sure how it would be a nightmare? You throw your dining reservations and ride preferences into an interface like the Touring Plans optimizer and it spits back a bunch of ride time windows. You are already committed to the park for the day, and no hopping. Would it not make planning easier? Plus you would be guaranteed to ride with a minimal wait. No?
Will be very interested in the rope drop crowds at DHS for ROTR and MMRR and SDD....

I think a heavily scheduled day (either one that needs to be planned yourself or one that is given to you) in the midst of all the rest of this unknown and up in the air stuff would be too much. To each their own though.

Hopefully those who are willing to go to Disney during this time and deal with all the downsides and risk are rewarded with a really easy experience once they’re actually in the park.

 

[LSUmiss]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275442761022312448

Have they said if Minnie vans will be available yet?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Have they said if Minnie vans will be available yet?

They will not. At least not at first.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

@Farro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275583988250349569

This is all still only until September 26, 2021, correct?

I don't remember that part changing but I feel like I can't be sure of anything anymore.

 

[SaintsManiac]

This is all still only until September 26, 2021, correct?

I don't remember that part changing but I feel like I can't be sure of anything anymore.

Correct

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I wonder if they’ll load the buses like they do rides. “Anyone party of 2? Got room for a party of 2!”

Glad I already decided to always have a car there in the future after our last trip!

I love when they do this because I'm always a party of 2 and that generally works out very well for me

 

[Katrina Y]

I remember somebody here posting about how s/he was worried about resort airline check-in not being available. It will be available starting on July 12, so that's good news!

My daughter is flying in on July 11th, does this mean they won’t have Magic Express until this 12th?

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

@Farro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275583988250349569

Curious how park hoppers will work with the park reservation system...