Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Marionnette]

I would love to see a Rita’s Water Ice instead of an ice cream shop.

 

[wvaspartan]

Yes!! Perfect! Ben and Jerry's on the boardwalk would be amazing

Isn't there a Ben and Jerry's inside Universal Studios Theme Park itself? If there is I have a hard time believing there isnt something in their lease at Universal not allowing them on property at Disney but who knows....I mean there is a Starbucks in Universal and at Disney as well.

 

[Disney Bobby]

I'd rather it just be something original Disney, not a chain or brand. I can get Ben and Jerry's at the grocery store if I want it.

 

[jkh36619]

My vote would be a frozen custard shop

 

[Kadorto]

At WDW now.. I really underestimated how wearing a mask all day was going to effect our visit. Definitely not pleasant. The parks seem dark and a bit dreary with so much closed. And they make a annoying “health reminder” update announcement about every 30 mins or so... or at least it seems that way. Most of the rides are practically walk-ons. But even with that, we’ve found ourselves leaving much earlier than the closing times.

They’ve spent a lot of money and put in considerable effort for this, so I think Disney is in it for the long haul. Not sure what they’re expecting but some of the social distance markers for lines go really far out. I couldn’t imagine being here if the parks are busy enough to use those.

 

[NoTime42]

At WDW now.. I really underestimated how wearing a mask all day was going to effect our visit. Definitely not pleasant. The parks seem dark and a bit dreary with so much closed. And they make a annoying “health reminder” update announcement about every 30 mins or so... or at least it seems that way. Most of the rides are practically walk-ons. But even with that, we’ve found ourselves leaving much earlier than the closing times.

They’ve spent a lot of money and put in considerable effort for this, so I think Disney is in it for the long haul. Not sure what they’re expecting but some of the social distance markers for lines go really far out. I couldn’t imagine being here if the parks are busy enough to use those.

After the infamous Food Blog picture of 7DMT from the cast preview, Disney probably added the excessive social distance markers for safety when a ride closed (maintenance or storms) so guests don’t bunch up outside a ride before it reopens.

 

[AmberMV]

After the infamous Food Blog picture of 7DMT from the cast preview, Disney probably added the excessive social distance markers for safety when a ride closed (maintenance or storms) so guests don’t bunch up outside a ride before it reopens.

Yeah, quite possible. Tim Tracker went to MK a couple days ago and showed the line for Jungle Cruise stretched all the way out to almost Carpets of Aladdin, because of the social distancing markers.

 

[osufeth24]

At WDW now.. I really underestimated how wearing a mask all day was going to effect our visit. Definitely not pleasant. The parks seem dark and a bit dreary with so much closed. And they make a annoying “health reminder” update announcement about every 30 mins or so... or at least it seems that way. Most of the rides are practically walk-ons. But even with that, we’ve found ourselves leaving much earlier than the closing times.

They’ve spent a lot of money and put in considerable effort for this, so I think Disney is in it for the long haul. Not sure what they’re expecting but some of the social distance markers for lines go really far out. I couldn’t imagine being here if the parks are busy enough to use those.

Don't think it means they're in it for the long hall, it's just something they HAVE to do to open and stay open. The second social distancing measures are allowed to be relaxed (whenver that will be), they'll drop all that

 

[Betty Rohrer]

At WDW now.. I really underestimated how wearing a mask all day was going to effect our visit. Definitely not pleasant. The parks seem dark and a bit dreary with so much closed. And they make a annoying “health reminder” update announcement about every 30 mins or so... or at least it seems that way. Most of the rides are practically walk-ons. But even with that, we’ve found ourselves leaving much earlier than the closing times.

They’ve spent a lot of money and put in considerable effort for this, so I think Disney is in it for the long haul. Not sure what they’re expecting but some of the social distance markers for lines go really far out. I couldn’t imagine being here if the parks are busy enough to use those.

based on small park I work at the distancing markers are required to go out way past where I thought they would but it is what is required

 

[Disney Bobby]

At WDW now.. I really underestimated how wearing a mask all day was going to effect our visit. Definitely not pleasant. The parks seem dark and a bit dreary with so much closed. And they make a annoying “health reminder” update announcement about every 30 mins or so... or at least it seems that way. Most of the rides are practically walk-ons. But even with that, we’ve found ourselves leaving much earlier than the closing times.

They’ve spent a lot of money and put in considerable effort for this, so I think Disney is in it for the long haul. Not sure what they’re expecting but some of the social distance markers for lines go really far out. I couldn’t imagine being here if the parks are busy enough to use those.

Just asking for your opinion. Would you still have gone if you know what you know now?

 

[Farro]

Regarding Ample Hills...I don't think they need another ice cream shop. You've got the one in France (delicious), Beaches and Cream and one in Swan/Dolphin.

I would vote for something that's still a cold treat, but maybe Paletas or Italian Ice! You can make many varieties of those and it's something different for people to try.
And it lends itself to a boardwalk feel.

 

[Brianstl]

Jose has left the building.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285731056604327938

Off to Betty Ford.

 

[Kadorto]

Just asking for your opinion. Would you still have gone if you know what you know now?

Probably not.. we have leftover non
expiring tickets from 2008, if it wasn’t for those we wouldn’t have gone at all. Plus it’s the last chance for us to take a Disney vacation as a family for quite awhile. My boys head off in different directions next month. I definitely wouldn’t come here with small children, with the masks and lack of character interaction, no fireworks, parades, etc.. The parks definitely don’t feel like they have that Disney Vibe

 

[Kadorto]

based on small park I work at the distancing markers are required to go out way past where I thought they would but it is what is required

In Pandora the ones for the flight ride stretch all the way into Africa .., maybe required but definitely feels like overkill.. or they’re expecting much larger crowds this fall

 

[osufeth24]

In Pandora the ones for the flight ride stretch all the way into Africa .., maybe required but definitely feels like overkill.. or they’re expecting much larger crowds this fall

I think it's also just in case.

They got caught with their pants down in regards to 7DMT. The next day they extended the queue. They know any time their most popular rides could get long, so better safe than sorry.

I'm guessing MMRR wasn't originally as long as it was either, but they saw how long it was getting, and had to make shift some extended. You can tell because at certain places it's just pieces of tape rather than an actual marker.

 

[Disney Bobby]

Probably not.. we have leftover non
expiring tickets from 2008, if it wasn’t for those we wouldn’t have gone at all. Plus it’s the last chance for us to take a Disney vacation as a family for quite awhile. My boys head off in different directions next month. I definitely wouldn’t come here with small children, with the masks and lack of character interaction, no fireworks, parades, etc.. The parks definitely don’t feel like they have that Disney Vibe

I understand. Sometimes you have to get those moments when you can because time waits for no one, even if the situation is less than ideal. Have fun and be safe.

 

[jpeterson]

In Pandora the ones for the flight ride stretch all the way into Africa .., maybe required but definitely feels like overkill.. or they’re expecting much larger crowds this fall

To be fair, the non-socially distanced line often used to stretch to the bridge to Africa. Not hard to imagine it getting there again with 6 feet buffers between parties.

 

[pepperandchips]

I can’t see Disney bringing in a true chain franchise like Cold Stone, Marble Slab, or Ben and Jerry’s, Universal agreements aside. I’m hoping maybe we get Salt and Straw at WDW as it is massively popular on the west coast. Or a Disney-developed option - Amorette’s has done really well. Maybe an upscale ice cream shop in the same vein.

 

[LSUmiss]

Probably not.. we have leftover non
expiring tickets from 2008, if it wasn’t for those we wouldn’t have gone at all. Plus it’s the last chance for us to take a Disney vacation as a family for quite awhile. My boys head off in different directions next month. I definitely wouldn’t come here with small children, with the masks and lack of character interaction, no fireworks, parades, etc.. The parks definitely don’t feel like they have that Disney Vibe

I think that varies & depends on age. We just came back & had a 2 yr old with us & it was the best trip we ever had. He could walk around on his own without being trampled by someone rushing to get to an ADR or FP, we saw just enough characters for him, & everything was walk-on. It was a wonderful experience for us.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

new Florida Resident Disney Flex ticket option ... so guess they are looking for more non-passholders to come

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...W9hFgGkuiqW8sfX_VUsQmC9oxwtjS0tjF_ZZuu2O86Ras