Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

FP- didn’t give on-site guests a benefit, FP+ did but arguably with some research, effort, and a bit of luck off-site guests could have just as much success. I’m not convinced whatever new method we get will definitely benefit Disney bubble guests as much as it will definitely benefit those willing to lay out extra cash on it, although I will be thrilled if it does!

ETA - I think COVID may have changed the narrative for the better here. When this conversation happened before all this Disney was drawing in people like crazy and up charging like crazy, and they didn’t need incentives to stay on site as much as they may now.

I just don’t see a point in being outraged over something we know next to nothing about. Maybe it will suck and then I’ll put the energy into being frustrated then.

 

[RamblingMad]

I just don’t see a point in being outraged over something we know next to nothing about. Maybe it will suck and then I’ll put the energy into being frustrated then.

It’s IT related. What could possibly go wrong.

 

[anthony2k7]

Pay. To. Play....

I think whatever the replacement is, the objectives from Disneys point of view will be generally the same as FP+. They will still want people to plan long in advance and they will want to reward those who already pay more (stay on site). They may want to go further and reward deluxe hotel people with better access. But yes, there will be a paid on top option as well I suspect. They will also want to limit access to most popular rides to maybe once a day for the average user, but perhaps not for paid people?

One thing I like about Universal is how their system is so simple, especially for those staying at the eligible on site hotels.

 

[gottalovepluto]

“Congratulations, Your Wish Has Been Granted!”

I can see it now

...
*clicks on notice*
“Unfortunately your attraction is unavailable. Here is a FP to Mickey’s Philharmagic”
*clicks next*
“We’re sorry, you’ve already used a FP for this attraction today. Make another wish here!”
*makes 7DMT wish*
“Congratulations, Your Wish Has Been Granted!”
*clicks on notice*
“Unfortunately your attraction is unavailable. Here is a FP to Mickey’s Philharmagic”...

 

[anthony2k7]

Over on the rotr thread someone just posted, they had bg 1 that hurts

Especially if today was their only opportunity to go to HS due to reservations etc

 

[gottalovepluto]

Just because FP+ is going away doesn’t mean the system itself is going away. Fastpass “went away” at Disneyland and was replaced by Maxpass. Basically the same in principle, just a new name and a few changes. I could see Disney adapt the Maxpass system with a different name, and maybe a few other small changes from the way it works at DLR. I’m almost certain it’ll tie into Disney Genie though

Well DLR enhanced their system, they added a paid option while retaining value to those opting for the free version. I think the fear is if WDW does a new system if there is a free version it will be crap.

Wait and see it is...

 

[gottalovepluto]

Over on the rotr thread someone just posted, they had bg 1 that hurts

Any compensation being given?

 

[yulilin3]

Any compensation being given?

No clue but why would they? It's an act of nature

 

[Amy11401]

Anyone think they will start whatever the new FP thing is after late September 2021....the same date that you can also no longer book packages for?

 

[gottalovepluto]

No clue but why would they? It's an act of nature

Personally I don’t think they ever should have compensated anyone when ROTR broke but they were giving out one day park tickets like candy pre-COVID so I wondered if they changed their generous ways.

 

[Mit88]

Personally I don’t think they ever should have compensated anyone when ROTR broke but they were giving out one day park tickets like candy pre-COVID so I wondered if they changed their generous ways.

My sister got a 1 day ticket after crying to a CM because her and her fiance didnt get on Rise. I told her never to embarrass me like that in front of my people again...I wasn’t even there

Edit: I Just looked for the text exchange I had with her when she told me but its been deleted. I was not a fan of her trying to gain the system, especially after I told her every tip she needed to know to secure a BG

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I just don’t see a point in being outraged over something we know next to nothing about. Maybe it will suck and then I’ll put the energy into being frustrated then.

I for one am not outraged nor do I think anyone should be, just like discussing possibilities and Disney in general even if they amount to nothing (I know this must be shocking to everyone ).

 

[KBoopaloo]

Oooh, Small World without music? That's something I wish they would do for Halloween parties. Way scarier than Haunted Mansion.

I rode Small World near the end of the night at a Moonlight Magic event and I was the only person in the building besides the CMs. I unabashedly love IASW and it was a little creepy even for me. When I was going to get off the CM said “You can go again if you want” and I said “I think once was enough” and he said “I completely understand.”

 

[hereforthechurros]

random side note: on Saturday when we went back to Epcot my son’s temp registered as 100.4 so they sent us to the cool down tent. On the way the worker said that since opening day they’ve only had to send one person home for a temp that didn’t clear up after visiting the tent. My son had some ice water and sat in front of the fan and was fine but I thought that was interesting.

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1293273498450886657

We were at Oga’s when the lightening hit! We were sitting at the booth right by the door when two CMs came bolting in followed by the loudest crack of thunder I’ve ever heard. They must have seen the strike and ran inside. We then had to walk out of the park with lightening everywhere which was crazy! Insane to hear it’s down today because of that.

 

[KayMichigan]

We were at Oga’s when the lightening hit! We were sitting at the booth right by the door when two CMs came bolting in followed by the loudest crack of thunder I’ve ever heard. They must have seen the strike and ran inside. We then had to walk out of the park with lightening everywhere which was crazy! Insane to hear it’s down today because of that.

Have you seen the video of the strike? Someone was filming the lightning when it hit. The lightning bolt was MASSIVE and the noise must have been terrifying (the video ends just after the bolt hits but you can hear the start of crack).

 

[hereforthechurros]

Have you seen the video of the strike? Someone was filming the lightning when it hit. The lightning bolt was MASSIVE and the noise must have been terrifying (the video ends just after the bolt hits but you can hear the start of crack).

I have not! We’ve been traveling all day. I saw a still of it on Instagram but it wasn’t a great shot. I’ll have to seek out the vid. The noise was other worldly. To see the CMs come running in all freaked out told me it must have been a major strike like right on top of us.

 

[KayMichigan]

I have not! We’ve been traveling all day. I saw a still of it on Instagram but it wasn’t a great shot. I’ll have to seek out the vid. The noise was other worldly. To see the CMs come running in all freaked out told me it must have been a major strike like right on top of us.

I found it on Twitter. It's very short and just shows some small lightning, then the bolt, and right after the bolt hits it stops. But it's gigantic! I can see why the CMs were freaked out, although it all happened pretty fast.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1292987648429170688

 

[hereforthechurros]

I found it on Twitter. It's very short and just shows some small lightning, then the bolt, and right after the bolt hits it stops. But it's gigantic! I can see why the CMs were freaked out, although it all happened pretty fast.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1292987648429170688

Woah! Yeah I mean the CMs were just getting to the door when the thunder hit so it was bang bang. The lightening continued for another 2-3 hours. Quite the storm!

 

[mattpeto]

Anyone think they will start whatever the new FP thing is after late September 2021....the same date that you can also no longer book packages for?

I believe everything is so fluid right now, but no doubt they are working on everything around the clock.