Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[LSUmiss]

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

I was at Mk Saturday & it was busier than during the week, but most things were still walk on or short waits like 15 min. We went back in the evening about 5:30pm & it was empty again.

 

[SMRT-1]

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.

If you thought that the group that runs Savi's is called "the Gatherers," then you were not wrong. "Kembe" is the name of the lead character at Savi's that does all the narration, and is the only CM at Savi's that is an Entertainment CM and therefore part of the Actors Equity union. I think what Julie meant by "a Kembe" was "one of the many CMs who play Kembe."

 

[OKWFan88]

DHS was much more manageable yesterday after 3pm. Most rides we went on were either walk on or waited 10 minutes. Even the new Mickey ride we waited Only twenty minutes. We were on the ride and it broke down and got a multi experience pass to come back later and ride it again thru the fast pass lane. Came back around 730pm and got on immediately. Had an Oga reservation and it was awesome. Tried this provision they made that was like jello and had way too many but yummy. Very social distanced in there and the bartenders were super fantastic. Tip them well!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

If you thought that the group that runs Savi's is called "the Gatherers," then you were not wrong. "Kembe" is the name of the lead character at Savi's that does all the narration, and is the only CM at Savi's that is an Entertainment CM and therefore part of the Actors Equity union. I think what Julie meant by "a Kembe" was "one of the many CMs who play Kembe."

Yes that's it.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I wouldn't call what is going on right now "treading water"

As far as Disney goes, I would.

 

[jade1]

but DHS does seem to be a bit hotter than Epcot.

Finally an argument from the "olden days".

eta: wait shouldn't that emoji be retired? or at least have masks?

 

[jade1]

The tourism industry in FL is already in massive trouble, shut down or not.

I find this a real Pickle Rick.

 

[AmberMV]

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?

FL residents get a discount on APs so out of state APs do pay more for the same AP than FL residents do-by quite a bit. I'm not sure WDW would prefer to take the lower amount for the same ticket. But I've been surprised many times before, who knows!

 

[Helvetica]

I rode Smuggler’s Run by myself. It’s kind of cool that they programmed it to allow for one rider. Next time I’m going to see if they’ll allow me to ride it as both pilots.

 

[dancergirlsmom]

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While I’m on Magical Express to Pop I have been notified my room at Coronado Springs is ready.

How was MCO? We are flying in from Detroit this Friday and MCO is my biggest concern. DD has been flying in and out of Detroit with no problems.

 

[Carol Jackson]

How was MCO? We are flying in from Detroit this Friday and MCO is my biggest concern. DD has been flying in and out of Detroit with no problems.

I flew into MCO days ago and rented a car to stay at my condo before heading over to Disney (dreaded NYer here) then returned the rental and picked up ME. Both times MCO was very empty. I flew Southwest and had an entire row of seats to myself. Went horizontal and slept most of the flight!

 

[yulilin3]

I rode Smuggler’s Run by myself. It’s kind of cool that they programmed it to allow for one rider. Next time I’m going to see if they’ll allow me to ride it as both pilots.

Even though i was left pilot i still reached over for lightspeed

 

[only hope]

I rode Smuggler’s Run by myself. It’s kind of cool that they programmed it to allow for one rider. Next time I’m going to see if they’ll allow me to ride it as both pilots.

How many containers of coaxium did you get? I’ve read the autopilots aren’t good and it’s impossible to get two as a solo.

 

[Helvetica]

My initial impressions on DHS is that it definitely feels a lot more crowded than Epcot, but I don’t know if that’s really true. Epcot is sprawling while DHS is a postage stamp. People are keeping their distance and wearing masks, but it feels much hotter. If it wasn’t me trying to get onto Rise, I don’t think I would have tried to come early.
I’m going to try for the 1pm group and then try to get back to the resort. Maybe I’ll try again when the heat dies down a little bit.

I’ll see how I feel after lunch at 50’s Prime Time.

 

[Helvetica]

How many containers of coaxium did you get? I’ve read the autopilots aren’t good and it’s impossible to get two as a solo.

I got two.

 

[karly05]

If you thought that the group that runs Savi's is called "the Gatherers," then you were not wrong. "Kembe" is the name of the lead character at Savi's that does all the narration, and is the only CM at Savi's that is an Entertainment CM and therefore part of the Actors Equity union. I think what Julie meant by "a Kembe" was "one of the many CMs who play Kembe."

Thanks - Yes, that's who I meant, the lead presenter - I kept thinking he/she was introducing him/herself as "Kenme." I haven't been to Savi's, only seen videos.

 

[yulilin3]

My initial impressions on DHS is that it definitely feels a lot more crowded than Epcot, but I don’t know if that’s really true. Epcot is sprawling while DHS is a postage stamp. People are keeping their distance and wearing masks, but it feels much hotter. If it wasn’t me trying to get onto Rise, I don’t think I would have tried to come early.
I’m going to try for the 1pm group and then try to get back to the resort. Maybe I’ll try again when the heat dies down a little bit.

I’ll see how I feel after lunch at 50’s Prime Time.

It's hotter than it's been the past couple of days. Heat index going to 105 today

 

[MeridaAnn]

I rode Smuggler’s Run by myself. It’s kind of cool that they programmed it to allow for one rider. Next time I’m going to see if they’ll allow me to ride it as both pilots.

Spoiler: Minor Possible MFSR Spoilers

How well did the computer do taking over for the missing spots? I rode once last winter with just me and one other pilot and we got a really low score and only got one coaxium container becuase Hondo didn't do a good job "taking over" the gunners and engineers. I was hoping they would improve those computer controlled spots now that having missing positions is more common.

 

[Mal6586]

My initial impressions on DHS is that it definitely feels a lot more crowded than Epcot, but I don’t know if that’s really true. Epcot is sprawling while DHS is a postage stamp. People are keeping their distance and wearing masks, but it feels much hotter. If it wasn’t me trying to get onto Rise, I don’t think I would have tried to come early.
I’m going to try for the 1pm group and then try to get back to the resort. Maybe I’ll try again when the heat dies down a little bit.

I’ll see how I feel after lunch at 50’s Prime Time.

I would agree that DHS felt much more crowded, and it actually made me wonder if the number they decided on for park capacity was locked in assuming they would come to an agreement with the actors union and have some shows running. Because if some shows had been running to swallow up some more people, I feel like then it would have felt more comparable to the other parks.

 

[karly05]

How many containers of coaxium did you get? I’ve read the autopilots aren’t good and it’s impossible to get two as a solo.

I've seen a couple of different vloggers who flew solo and got two containers. FWIW.