Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Do masks cover your ears? Mine all stop at my jaw and then loop around my ears? My ears remain open

If you were trying to be funny, you failed miserably. Maybe an emoji to convey that next time?

If you were being a jerk, you succeeded!

If you honestly didn't understand what I was saying, I apologize. I thought it was clear enough that people could figure out what I was saying.

 

[Marionnette]

Are there any limitations on visiting resorts right now? Do you have to have an overnight stay or an ADR to get into the hotel to limit guests? My husband and I have talked about getting a Dole Whip at the Poly or riding the Skyliner just because, but I wasn’t sure if you have to have a reservation at one of those hotels in order to park there right now.

In order to park at a resort you are not staying at, you would need an ADR. But you can park at the TTC and walk to Poly for the Dole Whip or at HS to ride the Skyliner.

ETA: You can also park at Disney Springs and take a bus to the resort you want to visit.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

In other news ....

Tokyo Disneyland to have lottery for Annual Passholders to get access to the parks starting August 7th

https://blogmickey.com/2020/07/annu...ysea-via-lottery-system-beginning-august-7th/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Florida residents save up to 35% at WDW resorts this Sept.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285184290087739394

 

[yulilin3]

In other news ....

Tokyo Disneyland to have lottery for Annual Passholders to get access to the parks starting August 7th

https://blogmickey.com/2020/07/annu...ysea-via-lottery-system-beginning-august-7th/

I wonder what their AP percentage of visitors is, I'm assuming it's very high

 

[anthony2k7]

In other news ....

Tokyo Disneyland to have lottery for Annual Passholders to get access to the parks starting August 7th

https://blogmickey.com/2020/07/annu...ysea-via-lottery-system-beginning-august-7th/

Seems to me that if capped capacity is to remain then the whole concept of APs needs to change or just end entirely.

The lottery system is definitely a different way of doing it but ultimately some people may still own APs and not get to access the parks on any date that suits them.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wonder what their AP percentage of visitors is, I'm assuming it's very high

I tried to find out but couldn't find any stats - but my guess would be the same as yours

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Seems to me that if capped capacity is to remain then the who concept of APs needs to change or just end entirely.

The lottery system is definitely a different way of doing it but ultimately some people may still own APs and not get to access the parks on any date that suits them.

Yeah that was my thought too - is this like extra time on their passes or are they paying full price now? I mean, I know there are issues with WDW passholders and how much access they get to the parks with the reservation system but would seem if you just don't win the lottery and then cannot go at all that seems off to still charge someone

Maybe Chris from that site will cover this and explain it more

 

[karly05]

a Kembe from Savi's workshop

OT- So THAT'S what they're called! I've had the name wrong all along. Thank you!!

I hope everything works out well for your friends and their fellow CMs. They are an awesome part of the Disney magic.

 

[TropicalDIS]

How were the parks over the weekend in terms of crowds?

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

How were the parks over the weekend in terms of crowds?

I heard there were only around 5000 guests per park. Does anyone know how many guests Disney wants per park at this time?

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I wonder what their AP percentage of visitors is, I'm assuming it's very high

I’ve been to Tokyo Disneyland and it reminds me of Disneyland in California guest wise. Both parks rely heavily on local guests. I never heard a percentage though.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

How were the parks over the weekend in terms of crowds?

I have some friends there and they all talk about how empty the parks are. Even for rides with somewhat higher posted wait times the actual wait times seems to be lower

Two exceptions seem to be:
1) DHS, particularly for ripe drop and getting there (saw long backups for the Skyliner prior to park opening for example)
2) Disney Springs, in the evening seems very crowded and at least some people felt not as "safe"

Not sure what the answer for DS is but for DHS if they can figure out how to spread out the rope drop crowds (maybe some sort of way to get your Rise boarding groups ahead of time?) then the parks should be pretty smooth

 

[Llama mama]

I would wait a little later and not rope drop right now. Weird for us since we almost always rope drop. Also, we ate at Chef Mickey's and really liked it. There was bacon, as well as two types of sausage and ham. The scrambled eggs were even good. We really liked the cinnamon rolls. Everything just seemed really fresh. You also get French toast sticks, pancakes, and mickey waffles. I much prefer this version to the buffet.

Was the reservation at Chef Mickey running on time? I heard some ADR really really running behind on seating. Thanks

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

On a COMPLETELY different topic......I can't remember if anyone posted this earlier.....

I received a survey from Universal asking about my preferences between an offer for a discount over 40% or an offer to save $1500. Also of course wanted to know when I planned to go next, if I had a trip cancelled due to covid shut down, and gave me several statements regarding my feelings toward the current pandemic climate and getting back to life and travel norms.

I know both Disney and Uni often send out surveys but this one has me excited. If Uni were to do a blanket 40+% discount, it could actually spur our family to do a long weekend trip in Dec. We haven't been there in years and were planning to go in the middle of a long Disney vacation probably in Sept '21 but the low crowds and more tolerable temperatures could make the masks more "wearable" for our family.

I don't think a 40% discount would spur us to do a Disney vacation until park hopping and fireworks return....even though we WERE using the opening of Tron as our benchmark. I could be persuaded

 

[Mike1082]

Was the reservation at Chef Mickey running on time? I heard some ADR really really running behind on seating. Thanks

We had 8:15am reservations on Sunday and were seated right on time

 

[TheMaxRebo]

On a COMPLETELY different topic......I can't remember if anyone posted this earlier.....

I received a survey from Universal asking about my preferences between an offer for a discount over 40% or an offer to save $1500. Also of course wanted to know when I planned to go next, if I had a trip cancelled due to covid shut down, and gave me several statements regarding my feelings toward the current pandemic climate and getting back to life and travel norms.

I know both Disney and Uni often send out surveys but this one has me excited. If Uni were to do a blanket 40+% discount, it could actually spur our family to do a long weekend trip in Dec. We haven't been there in years and were planning to go in the middle of a long Disney vacation probably in Sept '21 but the low crowds and more tolerable temperatures could make the masks more "wearable" for our family.

I don't think a 40% discount would spur us to do a Disney vacation until park hopping and fireworks return....even though we WERE using the opening of Tron as our benchmark. I could be persuaded

Was that 40% off tickets and everything or just resorts?

If it included tickets and Uni went through with it I think that would be interesting (I know they do a lot of "buy two days get two days" things already but a flat our discount would be interesting)

 

[Alicefan]

On a COMPLETELY different topic......I can't remember if anyone posted this earlier.....

I received a survey from Universal asking about my preferences between an offer for a discount over 40% or an offer to save $1500. Also of course wanted to know when I planned to go next, if I had a trip cancelled due to covid shut down, and gave me several statements regarding my feelings toward the current pandemic climate and getting back to life and travel norms.

I know both Disney and Uni often send out surveys but this one has me excited. If Uni were to do a blanket 40+% discount, it could actually spur our family to do a long weekend trip in Dec. We haven't been there in years and were planning to go in the middle of a long Disney vacation probably in Sept '21 but the low crowds and more tolerable temperatures could make the masks more "wearable" for our family.

I don't think a 40% discount would spur us to do a Disney vacation until park hopping and fireworks return....even though we WERE using the opening of Tron as our benchmark. I could be persuaded

The temps will be exactly the same in September as they are now. They don't get tolerable until November. PLUS you get to see all of the decorations.

 

[hertamaniac]

Seems to me that if capped capacity is to remain then the whole concept of APs needs to change or just end entirely.

The lottery system is definitely a different way of doing it but ultimately some people may still own APs and not get to access the parks on any date that suits them.

I am not sure how the randomization would be governed?

I also don't have a sense of how many WDW AP's are Florida residents vs. non-Florida residents (versus is probably not the right way to state this, but maybe should use the word "compares"). Is it even an option for WDW to do away with non-Florida AP's as to limit the access and keep the local market?

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Was that 40% off tickets and everything or just resorts?

If it included tickets and Uni went through with it I think that would be interesting (I know they do a lot of "buy two days get two days" things already but a flat our discount would be interesting)

The survey did not expound on the deals. It had a logo of Universal Orlando resorts and one had over 40% off and the other had $1500 off. After choosing which promo pic would be more preferable, it then asked me to explain why I chose that promo. I chose the 40+% off because I said I preferred to get a percentage off the choices I make for a vacation rather than saving $1500 on a package already laid out.

I was doing the survey on my phone so hopefully I didn't miss a part of the survey that would have explained it more?? But the choice was made by "touching" the promo pic and there didn't seem to be a drop down with any more info.