Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

I was always under impression that they would still be available for purchase to use instead of phone? It's just you won't get free ones automatically anymore.

How would the photo-pass work on the rides? Would we have to keep our phones outs, app open?
I know no one knows yet, just thinking aloud.

you are 100% correct that MB's will still be available and it is just the complementary ones that are no longer going to be given out complementary

But the thinking is that at some point they will be phased out - no is this 6 months, 2 years? 5 years? .... personally I think as long as people are willing to buy them they will keep making them - so I could see them being around for quite a while, just get less and less popular and evenutaully we get a note that they are no longer being supported

 

[ArielRae]

I imagine them discontinuing the Magicbands and then start giving out a rechargeable Disney themed battery bank (1) per room as a welcome gift so you can charge your phone on the go. They will save money only offering one of these instead of a Magicband for everyone in the room.

 

[disneyjr77]

Sorry if already posted, but Tambu Lounge has re-opened at Poly with a new menu!
Has some flatbreads that sound delicious.

All bar seating is gone, tables are very far apart near bar and the seating around the top floor near 'Ohana has been repurposed and they will serve you food and drinks there.

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...d-at-disney-worlds-polynesian-village-resort/

I wonder if we'll be able to get the 'Ohana items like before everything happened. We currently have a Kona Cafe adr for dinner, but i wonder if i should cancel it and just eat at Tambu lounge

 

[skeeter31]

I wonder if we'll be able to get the 'Ohana items like before everything happened. We currently have a Kona Cafe adr for dinner, but i wonder if i should cancel it and just eat at Tambu lounge

Not too sure since the Ohana kitchen isn’t running, they may not be making the Ohana food. They’re probably just serving Kona items and things made in the back kitchens, nothing off the big wood grills.

 

[Farro]

you are 100% correct that MB's will still be available and it is just the complementary ones that are no longer going to be given out complementary

But the thinking is that at some point they will be phased out - no is this 6 months, 2 years? 5 years? .... personally I think as long as people are willing to buy them they will keep making them - so I could see them being around for quite a while, just get less and less popular and evenutaully we get a note that they are no longer being supported

Probably.

As my mind wanders on a boring Monday - I'm thinking about all the people who will be fumbling with their phones in line to get in the park (assuming you use app on phone as ticket).
Trying to find in bag, finding app, opening app, unlocking phone, app taking forever to load. Would parent's have their kids tickets on their phone and just scan everyone in?


In a perfect world everyone would have app open and ready to go by the time it's their turn.
In a perfect world.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I wonder if we'll be able to get the 'Ohana items like before everything happened. We currently have a Kona Cafe adr for dinner, but i wonder if i should cancel it and just eat at Tambu lounge

New Tambu menu doesn’t have any of the Ohana items.

 

[Eric Smith]

Eventually MB’s will go away and Genie will replace it fully, but it’ll probably last a couple more years before you they become obsolete

That’s speculation. I don’t think you’ll see MB’s go away any time in the next decade. Disney makes a ton of money by selling special edition and limited edition MB’a and they’re not going to give up revenue streams. Phones also don’t work very well as tickets. Take the airlines as an example.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/shanghai-disneyland-increasing-park-capacity-to-50/

 

[anthony2k7]

The place that shall not be mentioned says DLP is considering closing the WDS park due to lack of guests and shortage of CMs

Annnnnd DLP has now denied they're considering it, again according to same site.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/flor...cond-quarter-90-drop-in-international-travel/

 

[Spridell]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/flor...cond-quarter-90-drop-in-international-travel/

Seeing lots of commercials here in Florida trying to boost the tourism industry. Seeing tons of commercials for Floriday Keys, Space Coast and tons from Universal Studios.

None from Disney yet. I know they have big discounts for Florida residents for the resorts but have not seen any commercials yet for the Parks.

I wonder if that will change soon.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Started seeing AdSense ads for Disney again where I live. They feature two little kids wearing masks and say "Returning to Magic."

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Seeing lots of commercials here in Florida trying to boost the tourism industry. Seeing tons of commercials for Floriday Keys, Space Coast and tons from Universal Studios.

None from Disney yet. I know they have big discounts for Florida residents for the resorts but have not seen any commercials yet for the Parks.

I wonder if that will change soon.

haven't seen much here - but NY just got off their "quarantine" list and FL is still on ours so we are probably not their focus area

 

[Eeyore daily]

Seeing lots of commercials here in Florida trying to boost the tourism industry. Seeing tons of commercials for Floriday Keys, Space Coast and tons from Universal Studios.

None from Disney yet. I know they have big discounts for Florida residents for the resorts but have not seen any commercials yet for the Parks.

I wonder if that will change soon.

That's interesting, I've seen lots of Disney commercials, both for the Florida Resident and for a simple "Magic is here" commercial.

 

[Farro]

Seeing zero Disney commercials in Chicago but have started seeing Universal ones.

 

[Spridell]

That's interesting, I've seen lots of Disney commercials, both for the Florida Resident and for a simple "Magic is here" commercial.

Alright now I have to watch more commercials when I am watching tv. LOL

 

[leahgoogle]

Northern Indiana here. I have seen Universal commercials, but no Disney.

 

[Live4travel]

Seeing lots of commercials here in Florida trying to boost the tourism industry. Seeing tons of commercials for Floriday Keys, Space Coast and tons from Universal Studios.

None from Disney yet. I know they have big discounts for Florida residents for the resorts but have not seen any commercials yet for the Parks.

I wonder if that will change soon.

I know a lot of people that will not go to Disney (or Universal) while masks are required in hot, humid weather. I know that is the deal breaker for us. August and September were always bad enough without masks and it is not worth risking heat exhaustion with this requirement.

 

[Funfire240]

I know a lot of people that will not go to Disney (or Universal) while masks are required in hot, humid weather. I know that is the deal breaker for us. August and September were always bad enough without masks and it is not worth risking heat exhaustion with this requirement.

This is us - but we just moved to November instead of our previously booked September trip.


I don't recall seeing any Disney commercials where I'm at in Ohio but have to be honest that I haven't watched much tv lately so could be I'm just watching less.

 

[Spridell]

I know a lot of people that will not go to Disney (or Universal) while masks are required in hot, humid weather. I know that is the deal breaker for us. August and September were always bad enough without masks and it is not worth risking heat exhaustion with this requirement.

FWIW I was at Epcot last week in the 95 degree heat and I got one of those TOMMIE COPPER masks you see on tv. First time i wore it in the heat and It held up really really well . Much better than the blue disposable ones.

Maybe something to consider for your future trips.