Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[1GoldenSun]

My local park is Busch Gardens and I'd love to support them (especially since I have an AP) but they're doing a lousy job of enforcing mask-wearing so I'm staying away. I'll drive another hour to Universal and (soon) Disney.

 

[AmberMV]

Just want to say hub and I are checking into RIVIERA tomorrow for a much-needed Mom & Dad's day off and we can't wait! I've wanted to see this resort since it opened last year!

ETA: I will try to check in here and provide pictures if I can!

 

[Krandor]

Not disney but went back to Six Flags Georgia today and in 2 weeks they had dropped off a lot in terms of cleaning/sanitation by both employees and guests. Not impressed at all after them doing a good job week 1. On another topic the heat and wearing a mask made me leave earlier then I wanted to. Too hot (95 or so) plus a mask was to much. Left at around the 3-4 hour mark.

I'm going to the six flags white water park tomorrow and am interested to see how they are going to do the lazy river and wave pool. I'll get my slides in early and then based on what I see decide if I'm going to hang out and relax is lazy river/wave pool or leave early.

 

[dislee1164]

Just want to say hub and I are checking into RIVIERA tomorrow for a much-needed Mom & Dad's day off and we can't wait! I've wanted to see this resort since it opened last year!

ETA: I will try to check in here and provide pictures if I can!

I check in there next weekend! Have a great time and keep us posted! I really just want play by play of Bar Riva and how we secure drinks by the pool

 

[Leigh L]

Just want to say hub and I are checking into RIVIERA tomorrow for a much-needed Mom & Dad's day off and we can't wait! I've wanted to see this resort since it opened last year!

ETA: I will try to check in here and provide pictures if I can!

Have fun!!!!

 

[Makmak]

I live in a “resort city” and the big water park got permission to open but not the water slides. The company made a statement that it’s ridiculous not to allow the slides to open and that they are honoring all annual passes during this time but not “starting the clock” on them until “all features of our park are available.” Just thought I’d share since it’s yet another scenario for annual passes.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Just want to say hub and I are checking into RIVIERA tomorrow for a much-needed Mom & Dad's day off and we can't wait! I've wanted to see this resort since it opened last year!

ETA: I will try to check in here and provide pictures if I can!

Sooooooooo jelly.

We are waitlisted for Riviera, but it's not looking good. That place is like Fort Knox.

I am sure it will be amazing!

 

[Spridell]

Rumor from the "other site"

Minnie van service is done and not coming back

I wouldn't be surprised though if true.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Rumor from the "other site"

Minnie van service is done and not coming back

I wouldn't be surprised though if true.

Wow, that really stinks for people with car seat age kids, especially more than 1.

 

[JenBush]

Rumor from the "other site"

Minnie van service is done and not coming back

I wouldn't be surprised though if true.

Hmm I’d be surprised if they did this. I assumed they were making a lot of money on Minnie Vans since they’re usually 2-3x more expensive than a normal Uber/Lift. I wonder if they just weren’t getting used enough to make it worth it?

 

[disneyfan150]

Minnie van service is done and not coming back

As in 'never" coming back?

 

[JacknSally]

Rumor from the "other site"

Minnie van service is done and not coming back

I wouldn't be surprised though if true.

Forever?? (Said in my best Gonzo from MuppetVision 3D voice)

That seems like a pretty easy revenue generator that Disney would want to keep around. Hm.

 

[Runnsally]

Wow, that really stinks for people with car seat age kids, especially more than 1.

The minivan ride share model can be dismantled and reassembled pretty easily so may very well come back (if rumors are true) once conditions are more favorable unless of course it was not profitable and this is a good opportunity to shut it down.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Maybe the CMs are better utilized elsewhere, especially with CP gone? Not sure if there is overlap in any areas that would have been staffed by CP that would appeal to Minnie Van drivers.

 

[JenBush]

I wonder if Disney plans to start their own ride share service for Minnie vans and not partner with Lift anymore and that’s why they are rumored to be “done forever”

 

[mmackeymouse]

This would quite surprise me actually. Minnie Vans seemed quite popular.

The only thing I can think of is they are trying to make the easy revenue by liquidating the fleet now, making what money they can.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I was watching an Instagram story from the BLT pool (bbbrooke_) and I think what she said about mask usage may be *slightly* different than what we’ve heard so far. She was told you don’t have to wear masks in the pool or in the area of your lounger, but anywhere else in the pool area you’d need them (I assume this to just cover the bars at most pool areas). If I’m not mistaken, other reports have said masks not required in pool area period.

Thought I’d share just incase!

 

[CastAStone]

Wow, that really stinks for people with car seat age kids, especially more than 1.

YES IT DOES.

Hmm I’d be surprised if they did this. I assumed they were making a lot of money on Minnie Vans since they’re usually 2-3x more expensive than a normal Uber/Lift. I wonder if they just weren’t getting used enough to make it worth it?

See I imagine it was bleeding money. I mean How many hours a day was the average vehicle actually carrying passengers?

The fatal flaw of the ride share business model is that everyone wants to travel at the same time. So there is a ton of downtime where the expensive fixed asset (van) is sitting idle while the driver is either making money to do nothing (Minnie Vans) or not making money at all (Lyft/Uber).

Anyhoo this is a bummer for me personally. I know that site doesn’t have the best track record but it’s not like they have no sources at all. I put this at ~80% likely to be true.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Just want to say hub and I are checking into RIVIERA tomorrow for a much-needed Mom & Dad's day off and we can't wait! I've wanted to see this resort since it opened last year!

ETA: I will try to check in here and provide pictures if I can!

Have a fantastic time!! Enjoy your freedom

 

[tinkerhon]

Forever?? (Said in my best Gonzo from MuppetVision 3D voice)

That seems like a pretty easy revenue generator that Disney would want to keep around. Hm.

"Oh, bean....?"