Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[WonderlandisReality]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1280962570770358275

Looks like the Pop Peasantry Pool rave at Petals is a go.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Maybe that’s why they haven’t released the menus? They’re just going to keep the ones from F&G? At least that way we can all eat Frushi

hopefully they aren't just going to use the same food they had already in stock for F&G before the closure!

 

[slothlord]

Any news on the people mover? Next week will be my first WDW trip and I have always wanted to ride that...

 

[hertamaniac]

Any news on the people mover? Next week will be my first WDW trip and I have always wanted to ride that...

I cannot answer your question on the Peoplemover.

That being said, I would like to nominate you as giving us a trip report being a first time guest at WDW and give your insights. This would be very welcomed for, at least me, a veteran. Enjoy your trip!

 

[kylenne]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1280965272380289029

Do we know if California Grill brunch is coming back?

 

[brockash]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1280962570770358275

Is this just for the first few days? I thought the Epcot monorail was to be opened with the park...has that changed?

 

[only hope]

What a rip off.

That’s rather inexpensive compared to some character meals. To each their own.

Normal price yes, but not a normal experience. The value of the meals drops significantly when you can’t interact closely with characters and get signatures.

Disney is my coping mechanism for stress -- not having it these past few, incredibly stressful, months has been difficult, that's for sure.

Yep, me too. Aside from summer months, I go to Uni or Disney 2-3 times a month. It’s not a vacation destination for me, it’s part of my lifestyle. It’s just abou the only thing I do to relax and have fun. I don’t often spend money on other forms of entertainment because annual passes are so expensive.

It’s a little sexist for Disney to have no male face characters in the entertainment at any of the parks. They need to work on some gender equality.

It sounds like more make face characters are our now than there are normally, but yes, it is something that needs to be improved when m&g’s go back to normal. I think in normal times the only male face characters out regularly for m&g’s are Gaston, Peter Pan, and Jack Sparrow.

Boo to the confirmation of monorail transport not available for Epcot I hope that isn't a super long-term thing. Pop looks to be in good shape though, so that's good!

I wouldn’t expect it to come back until park hopping resumes.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Does anyone here remember the lime green Mickey head paint chips you used to be able to get at Home Depot (I think?)... somehow those became the official “DISer in the park insignia” years ago lol. I remember my mom tying one to a bag or siblings’ stroller for a couple of trips when I was younger. Idk if anyone on the boards still does anything like that in the parks, though.

I had one of those green Mickey's years ago. I never had too many people introduce themselves to me.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Too bad the Epcot monorail is down when they finally fixed the security bubble and double security for the MK resorts.

 

[andyman8]

Chef Mickey's will be family-style modified character dining. Just confirmed.

ETA: Got ahead of myself. Family-style is confirmed. Still waiting to hear on character dinning

 

[rteetz]

Is this just for the first few days? I thought the Epcot monorail was to be opened with the park...has that changed?

No the Epcot monorail never has an opening date.

 

[rteetz]

Do we know if California Grill brunch is coming back?

I am not sure yet.

 

[slothlord]

I cannot answer your question on the Peoplemover.

That being said, I would like to nominate you as giving us a trip report being a first time guest at WDW and give your insights. This would be very welcomed for, at least me, a veteran. Enjoy your trip!

I would be happy to do a trip report! I'm coming from California and have been to Disneyland countless times. I'm so curious to see all the differences, and also to see how I handle the very different weather and all the safety measures. I'll be at the parks 7/12-7/17 then 2 days at Universal.

 

[rteetz]

Any news on the people mover? Next week will be my first WDW trip and I have always wanted to ride that...

CMs were telling guests yesterday it would open next week.

 

[hertamaniac]

I would be happy to do a trip report! I'm coming from California and have been to Disneyland countless times. I'm so curious to see all the differences, and also to see how I handle the very different weather and all the safety measures. I'll be at the parks 7/12-7/17 then 2 days at Universal.

All we need is a second. Anyone? LOL!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I much prefer family style meals with characters and especially when your kids are little. If they could somehow keep the variety of the buffets and don’t standardize the menus across the buffets I would welcome it as a permanent change.

I like what they did with the different AYCTE platter choices at Whispering Canyon (well I like the change in theory, our ADR was in late March lol).

 

[OKWFan88]

I'm not familiar with Poly but staying there next week for the first time... so no options for a ferry to the other parks that allow that since the water taxi won't be running?

 

[andyman8]

Do we know if California Grill brunch is coming back?

I've been told dinner only initially, but it seems like decisions were just made this morning about official reopening plans for CM's and CG, so this could change. No word on when reservations will be available, but I'd guess before Friday.

 

[AmberMV]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1280962570770358275

@IceSkatingPrincess your Pheasant Party at Pop's Petals Pool Bar is ON!

 

[Jen0107c]

Chef Mickey's will be family-style modified character dining. Just confirmed.

Do we know when this will be open for reservations?