Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296071141191290880

 

[MickeyWaffles]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296071141191290880

Never thought I’d be so happy to see a button We only book a few favorite character meals in advance, anything else TS is usually on the fly as the spirit moves us. I hope this sticks around.

 

[only hope]

Definitely concerned.


The thing that is sort of confusing is conventional wisdom has always been that Disneyland is a locals park; Disney World is a visitors' resort. Obviously, there are exceptions on both sides, but that's the general perception at least.

Now, it just seems like demand for AP members (mostly locals, I'd presume) is just crazy high. I don't know if it's just pent up demand or what.

IMO- Partly pent up demand, partly there’s no events/concerts going on, and partly many people don’t want to travel. The travel issue that is keeping tourists away is driving Floridians to the parks- it is a local destination for us. No need for flights, rental cars, and in many cases, a hotel; no need to quarantine afterwards.

 

[Dentam]

I think people really need to check their expectations. There's not going to be empty parks like the first couple of weeks of reopened (maybe later in Sept there could be)

I've been hearing that the parks still clear out pretty well during the last couple of hours each day since most in attendance are locals. Hoping that will be the case Labor Day week. Was really hoping for the empty park experience, but oh well.

 

[osufeth24]

I've been hearing that the parks still clear out pretty well during the last couple of hours each day since most in attendance are locals. Hoping that will be the case Labor Day week. Was really hoping for the empty park experience, but oh well.

Yes , i know when I've gone, I usually spend 2-3 hrs and Im out. It's just too hot to stick around longer. I still don't see the wait times being 60+ min for everything though. And as mentioned, the wait times generally are posted higher than what it is. With the capacity and distancing, it's hard for them to gauge a time.

 

[shoegal9]

Wow, they’ve really scaled back the resort reopening plans. I’m surprised by no YS but I’m even more surprised that they’re essentially re-closing BC Marketplace and that they’re opting for a bar-only model for Hurricane Hanna’s. Just goes to show resort traffic is not even close to what they expected.

I read somewhere on the boards that CMs said the BC Marketplace closure was for a refurb of some sort/to remove the Coca Cola Freestyle machines. So, they are moving some items to the solarium in the meantime. Only expected to last a few weeks.

 

[Erica Ladd]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296071141191290880

I’m guessing this is only an option if you are on or near property?

 

[Brianstl]

Wow, they’ve really scaled back the resort reopening plans. I’m surprised by no YS but I’m even more surprised that they’re essentially re-closing BC Marketplace and that they’re opting for a bar-only model for Hurricane Hanna’s. Just goes to show resort traffic is not even close to what they expected.

Moving the quick service to the solarium from BC Marketplace makes sense right now given how little space BC Marketplace has. It stops people getting something to eat from creating a unsafe situation there.

 

[Erica Ladd]

Are buses still running from the parks to DS after 4pm or has that been suspended? I thought I read it on some thread

 

[GXIncognto]

Wow, they’ve really scaled back the resort reopening plans. I’m surprised by no YS but I’m even more surprised that they’re essentially re-closing BC Marketplace and that they’re opting for a bar-only model for Hurricane Hanna’s. Just goes to show resort traffic is not even close to what they expected.

Does anybody have a reopening date for the Dolphin? I can at least hold out hope for Shula's and then just wait for my next trip to try Yachtsman. Otherwise I might be "stuck" doing Topolino's twice. Going to some signature dinners is a big part of our trip and since we'd need to burn a park reservation on a "rest day" to do an in-park signature and we've all heard that the (maskless) freaks come out at night over at Disney Springs, our choices right now are super limited.

We're at Poly Villas at the end of our trip and I was certain they'd open at least one of Citricos or Narcoossee's because they wouldn't DARE open the Grand Floridian without a signature, but now I'm not so sure. I've got backups of backups reserved because that's how I am, but it's still disappointing to see them choose not to open certain things (that I'd be willing to give them more money for!).

 

[JacknSally]

Does anybody have a reopening date for the Dolphin?

Dolphin is currently scheduled to reopen 9/1.

 

[mattpeto]

I wonder if we will get some character meals back soon with the AE deal, especially Princesses.

Princesses with facemasks at Akerhaus or CRT?

I really doubt there won’t be more character experiences until the pandemic is over. I expect some new and safe scenarios to unfold soon.

 

[osufeth24]

If you don't read the thread, I just saw on the Rise of the Resistance thread MDE had an update apparently to now it'll preselect everyone in your F&F who are scanned into the park, instead of having to scroll and choose

So doesn't seem like they'll be changing opening procedures anytime soon for Rise

 

[Brianstl]

Trendlines really moving in the right direction for both Florida and Orange County.

Florida:


Orange County:

 

[yulilin3]

Are buses still running from the parks to DS after 4pm or has that been suspended? I thought I read it on some thread

they are not

 

[yulilin3]

I wonder if we will get some character meals back soon with the AE deal, especially Princesses.

Princesses with facemasks at Akerhaus or CRT?

I really doubt there won’t be more character experiences until the pandemic is over. I expect some new and safe scenarios to unfold soon.

what's AE deal?

 

[Mit88]

Trendlines really moving in the right direction for both Florida and Orange County.

Florida:


Orange County:

No encouraging news related to the virus allowed here

 

[osufeth24]

No encouraging news related to the virus allowed here

Gotta wait 2 weeks...

 

[mattpeto]

what's AE deal?

The Actor’s Equity deal announced last week, sorry.

 

[yulilin3]

The Actor’s Equity deal announced last week, sorry.

I see, yeah the characters are not part of that union. Unless they perform live