Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mattpeto]

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

Got it, thanks for clarifying. I assumed some of them were.

 

[yulilin3]

Got it, thanks for clarifying. I assumed some of them were.

like Belle or Ariel that sing live in their shows, they are equity, but not the meet and greets.

 

[rteetz]

like Belle or Ariel that sing live in their shows, they are equity, but not the meet and greets.

Goes for parades too. That's why we have the cavalcades with princesses and such. Those CMs are not in Actors Equity.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

interesting idea and if it works properly that will make things one step easier and sort of put everyone on the same footing (whether they are solo or previously had to select from a large list) ... but I also have concerns that it will not properly work

 

[Tigger's ally]

interesting idea and if it works properly that will make things one step easier and sort of put everyone on the same footing (whether they are solo or previously had to select from a large list) ... but I also have concerns that it will not properly work

My concern would be what if my whole party is in the park but the others are wimpy, wimpy, wimpy? Will it select them and maybe hold valuable spaces that others wont get?

 

[SMRT-1]

like Belle or Ariel that sing live in their shows, they are equity, but not the meet and greets.

You should explain that to @WebmasterPete the next time you talk to him.

On this week's podcast he was saying that all face characters are Equity, which, obviously, is not the case. I was hoping someone would correct him, and I think @WebmasterJackie tried, but she was cut off, and it was never clearly explained.

 

[SMRT-1]

My concern would be what if my whole party is in the park but the others are wimpy, wimpy, wimpy? Will it select them and maybe hold valuable spaces that others wont get?

It doesn't sound like it skips the party selection screen altogether; it just automatically checks the checkboxes for everyone in the park, so you don't have to take time doing it. For those where everyone in their party wants to ride, It makes it faster to join a boarding group, but in your example, it would actually make it slower, as you would need to uncheck everyone on the party selection screen who wasn't riding before joining a boarding group

 

[brockash]

My concern would be what if my whole party is in the park but the others are wimpy, wimpy, wimpy? Will it select them and maybe hold valuable spaces that others wont get?

No...they're only loading 1 party per vehicle, so unless you have party that would be larger than the ride vehicle.

 

[anthony2k7]

No encouraging news related to the virus allowed here

So we're allowed to talk about the 10,000 deaths then?

 

[rteetz]

So we're allowed to talk about the 10,000 deaths then?

How about neither?

 

[Tigger's ally]

No...they're only loading 1 party per vehicle, so unless you have party that would be larger than the ride vehicle.

I am usually in a group of 6 or 7 when we go.

 

[osufeth24]

I am usually in a group of 6 or 7 when we go.

Vehicle seats 8, so would still be ok.

 

[brockash]

I am usually in a group of 6 or 7 when we go.

Then you definitely don't need to worry about it. You all will be in 1 vehicle.

 

[Mit88]

Just saw a ride through of RotR from today and wow, its in bad shape. Figures I’ll be there in a week and if I’m lucky enough to get on, it’ll be a shoddy experience

 

[yulilin3]

Just saw a ride through of RotR from today and wow, its in bad shape. Figures I’ll be there in a week and if I’m lucky enough to get on, it’ll be a shoddy experience

Have my park reservation for the 29th hoping on getting into the vq and celebrate all aspects of swge on its anniversary. There have been reports of a couple of elements not working since the lightning strike

 

[Mit88]

Have my park reservation for the 29th hoping on getting into the vq and celebrate all aspects of swge on its anniversary. There have been reports of a couple of elements not working since the lightning strike

Invisible Storm Troopers, No audio in certain sections, and no Kylo animatronic. Ill be there on the 29th as well, and its not a trip, or even day killer, but this is the first time I can say I’m a little bummed looking forward to going down there. I havent been on it yet, and I dont know if I want to see it if its mostly broken. I might just hold off on trying to get on until my October trip

 

[yulilin3]

Invisible Storm Troopers, No audio in certain sections, and no Kyle animatronic. Ill be there on the 29th as well, and its not a trip, or even day killer, but this is the first time I can say I’m a little bummed looking forward to going down there. I havent been on it yet, and I dont know if I want to see it if its mostly broken. I might just hold off on trying to get on until my October trip

Well you won't know if it's all working that day, I say if you're gonna be there just give it a try

 

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296168305212915714

One of the most trollish tweets of all time. Why would you do this to us, HHN?

 

[yulilin3]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296168305212915714

One of the most trollish tweets of all time. Why would you do this to us, HHN?

Not funny, i got chocked up inside the tribute store.

 

[mmackeymouse]

TheMaxRebo said:
Big reallocation of passes opens up all 4 parks for passholders through Sept 3rd

I understand why they did this but I am sooooo disappointed right now. I was just in the middle of planning a 3 night mother daughter stay for dd and I for 9/1-4 because of the low crowds and the not yet reduced hours. Now I feel like it will be just as crowded as a weekend stay (we were gonna go Tuesday thru Friday). Now I’m not sure it will be worth it....

Same, as far as being disappointed.

As far as the allocation, I wonder which bucket the CMs and family members pull from? Day guests, I would assume. And, if the day guest bucket maxes out, are they really going to turn CMs and their families away at the gate?

I just hope they ARE included in the capacities, and not in addition to.

You’ll most likely still be ok with those days. It’s not going to be weekend levels during the week. Even though they’ve opened availability to APs, locals do still have work and school during the week. Will it be a bit more crowded than it has during the weekdays, probably, but not weekend level. And as stated above, the parks will never be as empty as they were those first 2-3 weeks of being open. They will steadily look and feel more crowded.

Well, for me, who will be there over Labor Day weekend....it could be crazytown. I'm hoping not.






Parks look decent today. Hollywood studios looks particularly pleasant, so I am hoping Wednesdays are just the ticket, as we have HS 9/9.