Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[midnight star]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1301994042016886791

Is it all Sea World locations or just Orlando?

 

[yulilin3]

That is a big factor. The inability to drink in line is no problem at all when you're walking onto rides, or waiting 5-10 minutes. Once you get up over 30 minutes, you really feel it more. And the more times you need to stop and drink out of the way, the more you notice it. So the combined effect of increased crowds and high temperatures has a much bigger impact than you may realize until you're in it.

And the poor CMs who are stuck in masks and heavy costumes all day, with all of these other factors....

Just an FYI, CM are told to step to the side and drink water whenever they feel they need it, also they can briefly pull their shields off and get in front of the fans.

 

[Mit88]

You can still drink and eat in lines. Just wait for a spot where you can turn and not impede on people’s space and make it as quick as possible. If people are keeping their masks off and drinking and eating casually, that’s the problem. When you’re in an hour line when it’s very hot out, it would be irresponsible to tell guests they can’t hydrate at all

 

[rteetz]

Is it all Sea World locations or just Orlando?

Company wide

 

[Wreckem]

Unless reservations aren’t returned to the system without IT putting them back in?

If you don’t cancel the reservations when you cancel a resort stay ticket package they do not auto cancel. I know this because I booked two trips, later canceled, and then three week I later rebooked and all my reservations were still there.

 

[20yBWDW]

You can still drink and eat in lines. Just wait for a spot where you can turn and not impede on people’s space and make it as quick as possible. If people are keeping their masks off and drinking and eating casually, that’s the problem. When you’re in an hour line when it’s very hot out, it would be irresponsible to tell guests they can’t hydrate at all

No, I don't fault people for taking a sip of water as needed. This was eating snacks, drinking other than water, masks off completely, not replaced as they moved from spot to spot. I am not overly sensitive to it. I expected to see sipping of water, quick breaks for breathing. This far exceeded that. Whole families eating popcorn, frozen lemonades, ice cream, chips, some even pulling out the cooler to have their packed lunch.

 

[20yBWDW]

Just an FYI, CM are told to step to the side and drink water whenever they feel they need it, also they can briefly pull their shields off and get in front of the fans.

I'm glad to hear it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am not sure we should take that post as gospel. According to MDE waits haven't been bad today at DHS. The waits for the most parts have been pretty similar to yesterday a few rides were five to ten minutes longer than yesterday for about an hour earlier today, but it doesn't look all that bad at all at least on MDE.

Yeah, my first thought was that bring stuck on Rise for an hour might taint one's view

 

[osufeth24]

BTW, biggest news of the day

They FINALLY had some XL masks in the parks!!!

The Halloween ones are a completely different material and SOOOOO much more comfy than the other material

 

[Dentam]

BTW, biggest news of the day

They FINALLY had some XL masks in the parks!!!

The Halloween ones are a completely different material and SOOOOO much more comfy than the other material

I'm bringing a box of disposable blue ones but I may have to get a Halloween one - thanks for the info!

 

[Mit88]

No, I don't fault people for taking a sip of water as needed. This was eating snacks, drinking other than water, masks off completely, not replaced as they moved from spot to spot. I am not overly sensitive to it. I expected to see sipping of water, quick breaks for breathing. This far exceeded that. Whole families eating popcorn, frozen lemonades, ice cream, chips, some even pulling out the cooler to have their packed lunch.

That should not be allowed. And its not just on the guests to know better. Yes, there are signs everywhere and messages over the PA, but lets be real, not many people look at the signs or listen to messages. They know they have to wear their masks, but not necessarily in what situations. Unless you’re on a site like this, guests probably just assume theyre allowed to remove the masks to eat and drink. CMs need to keep on top of guests, but it shouldn’t be assumed that CMs can catch everyone either.

This is just my personal opinion, but the whole mask thing is just so much unnecessary drama. I dont know everyone else’s breathing ability so I can only speak for myself. But I’m a smoker of over 10 years, my lungs probably arent in great shape. There was not a single second during my trip that I even thought I needed to get to a relaxation station to take my mask off. It was very, very hot. But my body temperature wasn’t exceeding because of wearing the mask. Is it preferable to wear a mask? Absolutely not. But the only time(s) I had an issue with it was when the metal nose clamp broke and stuck through the inside of the mask, and when I rode Rip Ride Rockit at Universal. Thats the only attraction where it almost fell off.

BTW, biggest news of the day

They FINALLY had some XL masks in the parks!!!

The Halloween ones are a completely different material and SOOOOO much more comfy than the other material

The first batch were way too small. I got larges, and I have a small(ish) face and it was super tight. I also dont like the cloth straps, I prefer the elastic where it has some give

 

[osufeth24]

So far only had one of the Halloween ones in XL that I saw. Hopefully more are coming.

From what I saw between HS and Disney Springs, XLs were some of the character faces, tie dye mickey, BOO Halloween, baby yoda, and possibly one other?

 

[20yBWDW]

Yeah, my first thought was that bring stuck on Rise for an hour might taint one's view

Also not wrong. We had been extremely pleased with things overall through yesterday. It was a 180 today. At first, we were "oh, those glorious days are over for our trip." But the RotR experience was bad. We found out it was closed by going on MDE after being stuck awhile. No communication, at least not that could be heard in the section we were stuck in. Which was very narrow, very crowded, had no exits or even ways to escape and, as I mentioned, people taking off masks and saying hell with social distancing. After an hour, we moved, got to ride, but still not a word of apology or explanation. That definitely tainted my view.

That said, I was checking myself. I probably paid far more attention than I otherwise would have, but late afternoon, there were moments of such bad behavior, we decided to sleep in tomorrow and probably avoid the parks and have a pool day (until the pool gets crowded).

 

[osufeth24]

Also not wrong. We had been extremely pleased with things overall through yesterday. It was a 180 today. At first, we were "oh, those glorious days are over for our trip." But the RotR experience was bad. We found out it was closed by going on MDE after being stuck awhile. No communication, at least not that could be heard in the section we were stuck in. Which was very narrow, very crowded, had no exits or even ways to escape and, as I mentioned, people taking off masks and saying hell with social distancing. After an hour, we moved, got to ride, but still not a word of apology or explanation. That definitely tainted my view.

That said, I was checking myself. I probably paid far more attention than I otherwise would have, but late afternoon, there were moments of such bad behavior, we decided to sleep in tomorrow and probably avoid the parks and have a pool day (until the pool gets crowded).

Sorry to hear that.

I had group 22 today, and had no issues, but I do remember seeing it went down not long after we got off

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Also not wrong. We had been extremely pleased with things overall through yesterday. It was a 180 today. At first, we were "oh, those glorious days are over for our trip." But the RotR experience was bad. We found out it was closed by going on MDE after being stuck awhile. No communication, at least not that could be heard in the section we were stuck in. Which was very narrow, very crowded, had no exits or even ways to escape and, as I mentioned, people taking off masks and saying hell with social distancing. After an hour, we moved, got to ride, but still not a word of apology or explanation. That definitely tainted my view.

That said, I was checking myself. I probably paid far more attention than I otherwise would have, but late afternoon, there were moments of such bad behavior, we decided to sleep in tomorrow and probably avoid the parks and have a pool day (until the pool gets crowded).

To me when I saw people not properly earring mask, etc, as long as there was tons of room to separate myself and socially distance, I felt fine, but when I areas that was challenging I has issues

And as the crowds grow (and when in situations like on Rise) that ability to "space myself" is challenged

 

[skeeter31]

So far only had one of the Halloween ones in XL that I saw. Hopefully more are coming.

From what I saw between HS and Disney Springs, XLs were some of the character faces, tie dye mickey, BOO Halloween, baby yoda, and possibly one other?

Those original masks didn’t fit anyone in my family. We had bought 4 sets of the larges (all different sets) when they first released at the end of April/beginning of May and none of them fit. Wound up contacting ShopDisney and was given a giftcard for a little bit more then I spent on the 4 sets. Can’t wait to get to the parks now and get some in the XL size.

 

[brockash]

I’m checking in today and just got a push notification that now I can’t find and it disappeared to quickly for me to soak it all in before linking to a Disney webpage. But I think it said that park reservations are not needed for the this weekend. Did anyone else get this?

No, I did receive a message on my phone at the Polynesian that they're expecting high crowds this weekend and it is strongly suggested to find private transportation... that was different. We checked in today as well.

 

[20yBWDW]

To me when I saw people not properly earring mask, etc, as long as there was tons of room to separate myself and socially distance, I felt fine, but when I areas that was challenging I has issues

And as the crowds grow (and when in situations like on Rise) that ability to "space myself" is challenged

That very well may have been the crux of my problem today. I have been relatively laid back about coronavirus up until now. And the first several days of our trip, I felt safe everywhere we went. If there were noses out, or people who ripped them off as soon as they could do so without consequence, I could get away from them. Today, that was not the case. Too many situations where we were packed in too tight with nowhere to go, with people taking off their masks. Add to it that some of those people were coughing and sneezing, and my entire comfort level shifted.

 

[Mit88]

That very well may have been the crux of my problem today. I have been relatively laid back about coronavirus up until now. And the first several days of our trip, I felt safe everywhere we went. If there were noses out, or people who ripped them off as soon as they could do so without consequence, I could get away from them. Today, that was not the case. Too many situations where we were packed in too tight with nowhere to go, with people taking off their masks. Add to it that some of those people were coughing and sneezing, and my entire comfort level shifted.

It’s crazy how different things can change in the matter of days. I’m hopeful that they heard the issues and will adjust tomorrow because I’m guessing those crowds are going to be even larger tomorrow and Sunday

 

[20yBWDW]

It’s crazy how different things can change in the matter of days. I’m hopeful that they heard the issues and will adjust tomorrow because I’m guessing those crowds are going to be even larger tomorrow and Sunday

I hope so. I heard several people say today that they would be sharing concerns/feedback with Disney.