Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

Are they doing any of the boardwalk side show acts like Coney Island Chris? He’s our family’s favorite.

Not that i know of, I believe he's equity actor and none of them can come back until the union dispute is over

 

[Karin1984]

Well they stayed open last time until they had no choice. At this point I would guess they will do the same again.

I don't get the concern currently with France though, their numbers don't appear to have changed much yet?

I think it's more a precaution from the BE government, as it is so easy to travel to Paris for the weekend or just even a day of shopping. Not sure, but it could be just to discourage people. France is not doing worse than Italy or Germany. Yes, of course Paris is more a hotspot than anywhere else in France, but that can be said for most big cities.

 

[lisa12000]

The situation is changing daily throughout Europe at the moment.

I saw one newspaper article say UK may spike in two weeks - I guess partly from people who have already imported it from Spain.

DLP is certainly going to be quiet for a while.

Just been - certainly wasn’t quiet at the weekend! It was pretty manic tbh but had an absolute blast there! Belgium are very cautious - they put the whole midlands area of the uk under orange when it was only Leicester seeing a spike! It seems very arbitrary tbh and they don’t show their reasoning

I guess they didn’t just put a whole country into the red zone with two hours notice like the uk did! Affecting 1.8 million travellers including our own transport secretary who was out there on holiday....

 

[lisa12000]

I think it's more a precaution from the BE government, as it is so easy to travel to Paris for the weekend or just even a day of shopping. Not sure, but it could be just to discourage people. France is not doing worse than Italy or Germany. Yes, of course Paris is more a hotspot than anywhere else in France, but that can be said for most big cities.

Actually Paris isn’t - it’s the coastal resorts of Brittany and Marseille that have seen spikes more than Paris - the French govt seem very on top of local spikes though so hopefully will get it under control quickly

 

[bks9581]

How was transportation? We’re they running busses to DHS?

We drove to Disney so didn't use the buses. I saw buses coming and going and never many people waiting for them. We did the monorail, skyliner and ferry boat to MK during this stay. Walked to DHS and Epcot, drove to MK.

 

[bks9581]

Are they doing any of the boardwalk side show acts like Coney Island Chris? He’s our family’s favorite.

They are not. The Boardwalk is VERY quiet at night...almost a bit sad compared to normal. No games, no performers, no food stands...

 

[New Mouse]

You would have to think that the next slow progression is to add limited park-hopping, especially for Epcot. Epcot is the perfect park to cap the night (eat dinner, have some drinks - and basically give Disney your precious dollar). It will also take pressure off Disney Springs.

Not sure how the Epcot After 4 works for locals, my assumption is they will be able to book reservations for Epcot only once the silver/next level tiers opens for AP owners. But this will at least add some foot traffic to Epcot at night.

I also think Epcot Forever will be the first nightime spectacular to return, it's way easier to space people around World Showcase then in front of the CC at MK.

Problem is you cant just add epcot due to the amount of people who will want to hop there.

 

[osufeth24]

ya, adding one park to be able to hop to would be a bad idea imo.

 

[Farro]

I do think if they keep these early closing times and no hopping for some time, picking the right hotel will become pretty important if you aren't early to bed people.

I guess we would plan dinners at 7 where we could eat (other hotels, Disney Springs) and then relax with wine at our hotel afterwards. Hopefully Gran Destino has the bars open, especially the upstairs one with outside balcony. Or the restaurant on the lake. That would be a nice way to end most nights.

I used to feel like Beach Club was almost a tomb after 9 on a normal visit, I can't imagine now...

 

[yulilin3]

for anyone interested, I'll be live streaming from Volcano Bay at noon today and weather permitting, riding the skyliner later today

 

[mattpeto]

Problem is you cant just add epcot due to the amount of people who will want to hop there.

There is a specific annual pass for this sort of thing (Epcot After 4), so certainly it's a need/money maker., especially for locals.

I would imagine they would have a some sort of reservation system for park-hopping. Maybe if you are staying at a DVC or property around Crescent Lake, they would be eligible first. It's also solves the transportation issue, people can walk to Epcot.

 

[Dentam]

There is a specific annual pass for this sort of thing (Epcot After 4), so certainly it's a need/money maker., especially for locals.

Is this in effect right now though? Seems like it wouldn't be due to keeping numbers limited and knowing exactly what numbers to expect each day via the park reservation system?

 

[mattpeto]

Is this in effect right now though? Seems like it wouldn't be due to keeping numbers limited and knowing exactly what numbers to expect each day via the park reservation system?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passes/blockout-dates/epcot-after4-pass/
Epcot After 4 have to reserve Epcot, but they must make reservations for it. I don't know when this option opens up though to be honest.

 

[birostick]

boarding group number 1!

 

[delmar411]

Word must be out about the "low crowds" because Magic Kingdom was much busier today than I expected. I struggled to find a stroller spot a couple of times; waits were 15-25 minutes on things like Winnie, Small World, Carousel, Dumbo, etc. I had my 9 month old with me so our rides were really lame

I really struggled with whether or not to go but felt 100% safe with the precautions Disney was taking (mainly with the forced social distancing - can that never go away???) + my own "rules" that I stick to right now.

But it was not deserted; you'll stand in lines (often in the sun due to the extended queues), you will have to dodge people in some areas like Fantasyland, and the stores are pretty busy (it is air-conditioned, afterall). I was okay with that. We got there at 930 and left right as the 2pm storms were rolling in.

I saw 98% mask wearing, but didn't notice very many CM's out actually wandering/monitoring so everyone was simply on good behavior. I opted for a paper mask (from Costco) and honestly forgot I had it on by the end.

We're semi-local so we'll be back again soon!

That's because they lifted Cast block outs and this is the only week that cast have been able to use self-admission to go to the parks. Everyone is heading there if they can book a slot.

 

[delmar411]

How was transportation? We’re they running busses to DHS?

You would walk or take the skyliner to DHS. There aren't buses at BC or BW for Epcot or DHS.

 

[NoTime42]

Group 46. (estimated 255 wait)
FYI, driving up to the DHS entrance at 9:30 is way too late. DW didn’t want to ride, so we left the car (for DW to park) along the tram way and barely made it into the park.

 

[birostick]

Group 46. (estimated 255 wait)
FYI, driving up to the DHS entrance at 9:30 is way too late. DW didn’t want to ride, so we left the car along the tram way and barely made it into the park.

So, we got to parking at 9.22. Parked at 9.49 and ran like hell to get in the park by 10.

Now parking is an issue. I dont believe it was last week or so. Get here 9.15 or before if you are driving

 

[jenjersnap]

If I wasn’t blocked, I’d definitely go. Hurricane days were empty before the pandemic.

The extra emptiness may be the only upside to lots of rain and wind, although we will be at DHS on Saturday and kids really want to ride SDD (for the first time! ) so I hope it holds off a little. Also, we are changing resorts on Sunday, no parks, and I don’t know what to do during our “homelessness“ since hanging at pool seems unlikely...any locals have suggestions for rainy day stuff that is actually open now...museums, etc? We have a car.

 

[only hope]

The extra emptiness may be the only upside to lots of rain and wind, although we will be at DHS on Saturday and kids really want to ride SDD (for the first time! ) so I hope it holds off a little. Also, we are changing resorts on Sunday, no parks, and I don’t know what to do during our “homelessness“ since hanging at pool seems unlikely...any locals have suggestions for rainy day stuff that is actually open now...museums, etc? We have a car.

I dunno whats open but theres a Wonderworks and a complex with a Madam Tussads, the Orlando ferris wheel, an aquarium and I think there’s a giant swings now too. There’s probably a science museum somewhere too.