Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283785617592254466

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283780882126589952

 

[dd316]

I have a friend who is there now. On the bus home from DHS yesterday a teen sitting close to her didn't have the mask on, so she politely reminded him to do so. He didn't comply and his dad got all up in arms with her, telling her that if she was so worried about people wearing masks, she shouldn't be there. It scared her and she reported the incident when she got back to the resort. I'm honestly a little afraid to say something because you never know who is going to fly off the handle.

If the teen was so worried about NOT wearing masks maybe he shouldn't be there.

I feel for those who are towing the line having to deal with ignorant or threatening guests.

 

[only hope]

Keeping the faith that AP numbers remain controlled. We have an August trip booked and the only reason we are keeping it for now is the low crowds and ability to distance. If that changes, we'll be canceling and taking our thousands back.

AP numbers controlled? AP’s are being screwed over right now with park reservations. Disney needs to permanently shift availability from tickets to ap, not just for “select dates” in July and August. Locals and other ap holders have just as much right as anyone else but we’re not being given fair treatment. If crowds are too high for anyones liking, it’s an overall capacity problem between all three groups. Please don’t blame passholders.

 

[gotomu212]

AP numbers controlled? AP’s are being screwed over right now with park reservations. Disney needs to permanently shift availability from tickets to ap, not just for “select dates” in July and August. Locals and other ap holders have just as much right as anyone else but we’re not being given fair treatment. If crowds are too high for anyones liking, it’s an overall capacity problem between all three groups. Please don’t blame passholders.

You aren’t wrong that APs are getting a crappy deal, but the Parks can’t operate off just AP visits. They need ticket sales and non-local resort sales to make it worthwhile to operate. I think the shift to more APs means they aren’t getting the demand they expected/needed. The fact that it’s July/August only makes me think they’ve only seen the drop from people who finally pulled the trigger to cancel but later fall people are still holding their reservations.

 

[andyman8]

AP numbers controlled? AP’s are being screwed over right now with park reservations. Disney needs to permanently shift availability from tickets to ap, not just for “select dates” in July and August. Locals and other ap holders have just as much right as anyone else but we’re not being given fair treatment. If crowds are too high for anyones liking, it’s an overall capacity problem between all three groups. Please don’t blame passholders.

As a reminder, all APholders are able to request a refund at the moment. It’s not the perfect solution, but I think it’s fair, especially with this morning’s added availability. If that’s not enough, you’re more than welcome to book a Disney Resort (there are plenty of rooms available) for additional availability. I also hope that these changes don’t result in palpable increases in park attendance, especially with what we’ve seen with DHS. As much as this sucks for AP holders (myself included), it’s better than having the parks closed, so Disney needs to be careful about the optics coming out of the parks for the next few weeks. Disney has gone out of their way to say that they’re just shifting availability between the different “buckets,” so given the limits on how many reservations APs can make, I don’t think it will have that drastic of an effect. Mind you, nobody is “blaming” AP holders. If anything, some may be concerned that Disney might get a little too eager further fill the parks.

 

[andyman8]

You aren’t wrong that APs are getting a crappy deal, but the Parks can’t operate off just AP visits. They need ticket sales and non-local resort sales to make it worthwhile to operate. I think the shift to more APs means they aren’t getting the demand they expected/needed. The fact that it’s July/August only makes me think they’ve only seen the drop from people who finally pulled the trigger to cancel but later fall people are still holding their reservations.

This assessment is correct.

 

[hereforthechurros]

AP numbers controlled? AP’s are being screwed over right now with park reservations. Disney needs to permanently shift availability from tickets to ap, not just for “select dates” in July and August. Locals and other ap holders have just as much right as anyone else but we’re not being given fair treatment. If crowds are too high for anyones liking, it’s an overall capacity problem between all three groups. Please don’t blame passholders.

Controlled meaning capacity isn't expanded but instead pulled from different buckets. I am not blaming passholders, I would blame Disney for upping capacity too soon.

 

[anthony2k7]

You aren’t wrong that APs are getting a crappy deal, but the Parks can’t operate off just AP visits. They need ticket sales and non-local resort sales to make it worthwhile to operate. I think the shift to more APs means they aren’t getting the demand they expected/needed. The fact that it’s July/August only makes me think they’ve only seen the drop from people who finally pulled the trigger to cancel but later fall people are still holding their reservations.

But those fall bookings may still yet cancel.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

MMRR preshow not running

Spoiler

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283795700891951104

 

[Ksims616]

Land pavilion is a little crazy right now. But major props to CM’s who have come down to control the chaos and make it far more manageable!

 

[hereforthechurros]

MMRR preshow not running

Spoiler

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283795700891951104

Someone reported this yesterday as well. We haven't ridden it yet, if we do anytime soon what will we miss in the pre-show?

EDIT: don't need hard details, just whether or not the preshow really matters or if the ride is fine without it.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Land pavilion is a little crazy right now. But major props to CM’s who have come down to control the chaos and make it far more manageable!

Even in the before times I was always surprised by how many people/larger groups would just post up in there for hours, seemingly.

 

[Arym]

If the teen was so worried about NOT wearing masks maybe he shouldn't be there.

I feel for those who are towing the line having to deal with ignorant or threatening guests.

I thought the exact same thing. They knew the rules when deciding to come. How they feel about masks is irrelevant; they agreed to wear them when they entered WDW!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Someone reported this yesterday as well. We haven't ridden it yet, if we do anytime soon what will we miss in the pre-show?

Please PM for that question. Many who have not ridden are trying to avoid spoilers.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283686133168250880

 

[yulilin3]

Someone reported this yesterday as well. We haven't ridden it yet, if we do anytime soon what will we miss in the pre-show?

EDIT: don't need hard details, just whether or not the preshow really matters or if the ride is fine without it.

It's a cool effect and begins the story with a nice bang

 

[hereforthechurros]

Please PM for that question. Many who have not ridden are trying to avoid spoilers.

I clarified I am not looking for details. If anyone answers in detail they can spoiler their response.

 

[rteetz]

Please PM for that question. Many who have not ridden are trying to avoid spoilers.

You can answer that question without spoilers IMO.

 

[Tjddis]

I have a friend who is there now. On the bus home from DHS yesterday a teen sitting close to her didn't have the mask on, so she politely reminded him to do so. He didn't comply and his dad got all up in arms with her, telling her that if she was so worried about people wearing masks, she shouldn't be there. It scared her and she reported the incident when she got back to the resort. I'm honestly a little afraid to say something because you never know who is going to fly off the handle.

Terrible. This is why we can’t have nice things as somebody said yesterday. This is the next evolution of the great m debate. The new debate is whether or not people should be called out...