Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

If this were to continue it would prove to Disney that people are willing to pay full prices for a reduced experience. They can continue to cut hours and expenses without having to worry about impacting revenue.

‘That’s the scariest thing. Especially with Chapek in charge.

 

[Mit88]

Long line for the Peoplemover

 

[Dentam]

Epcot is pretty busy. Long line to get into the Mexico pavilion, it wraps down into the service entrance next to the pavilion. So far we've done Mission Space as a walk on, looked in mouse gears and got a margarita at Mexico. In the relaxation station at Akershaus and it is divine! Barely anyone in here, ac, good music playing and a chance to see the inside of this restaurant that we haven't been in for years. Line for Frozen goes over to China outside.

 

[Disdreamprincess]

Imagine having to wait 75 minutes for Red Fish Blue Fish when you can wait 20 minutes for a far superior ride in Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Love One Fish, Two Fish

 

[yulilin3]

ugh I'm gonna go ahead and sayt it, I really hate people sometimes. Sea World is honestly the most vocal of all the theme parks in terms of reminding people the rules, showing people the rules, have more Ambassadors patrolling and yet people are just blatantly breaking them, it's so frustrating, and if an outbreak or even just a case gets linked back to SW it'll be the parks fault.
I didn't do any rides just the 2 main shows and some of the animal exhibits and the craft beer festival, it wasn't horribly busy in any of those locations although the food kiosks had longer queues than what I've seen at Epcot so far
So kudos to SW for trying their best and booo to all the idiots who cannot adhere by the rules

 

[yulilin3]

DHS is fully booked for all 3 buckets through next Sunday

I see some availability for resort guests right now

 

[Tiggr88]

ugh I'm gonna go ahead and sayt it, I really hate people sometimes. Sea World is honestly the most vocal of all the theme parks in terms of reminding people the rules, showing people the rules, have more Ambassadors patrolling and yet people are just blatantly breaking them, it's so frustrating, and if an outbreak or even just a case gets linked back to SW it'll be the parks fault.
I didn't do any rides just the 2 main shows and some of the animal exhibits and the craft beer festival, it wasn't horribly busy in any of those locations although the food kiosks had longer queues than what I've seen at Epcot so far
So kudos to SW for trying their best and booo to all the idiots who cannot adhere by the rules

I'm curious. Are the ambassadors (or other employees) actually saying anything to the non-complying people? Do they need even more ambassadors?

 

[yulilin3]

I'm curious. Are the ambassadors (or other employees) actually saying anything to the non-complying people? Do they need even more ambassadors?

they were telling everyone. Like in each stadium they have like 6 Ambassadors and then they have the squad walking around telling people. Some would pull the mask up and some. They definitely don't need more people for that.

 

[Karin1984]

I have just returned from my 2nd visit to Disneyland Paris.
Not much news to report, the 2 shows they had are still cancelled.
More CMs at the hub with signs to remind people to wear their masks, and it was better this time than in July. SAturday it was fairly busy. Today it was quiet.

Due to the laws/quarantines some countries have in place again the Brits and the Germans are not going. Belgians and the Dutch are seriously discouraged to come (and I have to go in a 10 day quarantine now), so the park was very French. Some CMs automatically started in French and shortened their English explanations. My guess is that 90-95% of the guests was French.
Not many people with young children, mainly young adults & adults, friends & couples.

We had many new photospots, Minnie in her Jungle outfit, magic shots with Pocahontas, Olaf, a spot at Dumbo.

There were still some sales going on, got a new dress, the background books on Pirates and on Phantom Manor, and a Pascal & Bruni plushie with a magnet in it to pin it on your shoulder.
We also noticed that DLP doesn't sell the Disney branded masks, they are only available on Disneystore.co.uk/.fr etc. but not in the parks. In the parks they only sell the simple blue ones.

We were approached upon entry for an extensive survey, like last visit, but this time it wasn't about the measures but about our reasons to come and would we have come if... like the shows being cancelled, shops being closed. How many visits did we had in total, how many visits since last October.

Overall, CMs were cheerful and happy. Great atmosphere. Coco decorations for Halloween were already up, some other Halloween stuff was slowly appearing. It was a good visit
5 weeks till the next!

Oh I forgot: Disneyland Paris has put the music of the Lion King Show on Spotify and Apple music. The show is called Rhythms of the Pride Lands

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If this were to continue I think they’d have to add hours or at things to do. By all indications though this is mainly this weekend only.

Yeah, I agree - though couldn't they expand the hours just for this weekend (and any other potential high crowd weekends)

 

[rteetz]

Yeah, I agree - though couldn't they expand the hours just for this weekend (and any other potential high crowd weekends)

I’m sort of surprised they didn’t.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

ugh I'm gonna go ahead and sayt it, I really hate people sometimes. Sea World is honestly the most vocal of all the theme parks in terms of reminding people the rules, showing people the rules, have more Ambassadors patrolling and yet people are just blatantly breaking them, it's so frustrating, and if an outbreak or even just a case gets linked back to SW it'll be the parks fault.
I didn't do any rides just the 2 main shows and some of the animal exhibits and the craft beer festival, it wasn't horribly busy in any of those locations although the food kiosks had longer queues than what I've seen at Epcot so far
So kudos to SW for trying their best and booo to all the idiots who cannot adhere by the rules

I struggle to know what they can do beyond like kicking people out, making an example of them ... But even is that in their best interest to be constantly making scenes?

 

[Marionnette]

I struggle to know what they can do beyond like kicking people out, making an example of them ... But even is that in their best interest to be constantly making scenes?

I think it’s a balancing act. How many people are less likely to go to SW if it becomes evident that their mask rules have no teeth? How many are more likely to go if they think that they can get away without complying? Wouldn’t “making an example” of those who ignore the rules send a message to those who think they might be able to get away with it later? To that end, strict enforcement and consequences now could mean that they won’t have to constantly remind guests later.

 

[Anna_Sh]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1302407660122320896

I don’t know..... It doesn’t look like a whole lot of social distancing is going on at City Walk. Maybe it’s just a weird angle?

Do you have to exit that way?

 

[TexasErin]

and I think they wouldn't need to drop it a ton, as getting to eat in the Castle is still part of the specialness of this. But $75 for dinner / $62 for breakfast with no characters is a lot. Drop that to $55 / $42 and I bet people would be ok paying that

I would gladly jump on CRT at that price. My kids are 17 and 23 and neither one of them want to pose for pictures with characters anymore. I am the only one who wants to go back to the castle. I have been enchanted with all things castle my whole life. It has been several years since we have been there.

 

[yulilin3]

I struggle to know what they can do beyond like kicking people out, making an example of them ... But even is that in their best interest to be constantly making scenes?

exactly, there really isn't anything they can do aside from what they are doing. It's so frustrating.

 

[yulilin3]

Do you have to exit that way?

yes, it's the only exit unless you are staying in the resorts that are within walking distance or by boat. Everyone parked in the garage goes that way

 

[yulilin3]

I think it’s a balancing act. How many people are less likely to go to SW if it becomes evident that their mask rules have no teeth? How many are more likely to go if they think that they can get away without complying? Wouldn’t “making an example” of those who ignore the rules send a message to those who think they might be able to get away with it later? To that end, strict enforcement and consequences now could mean that they won’t have to constantly remind guests later.

Not sure that would work at SW, if there's a locals park it is SW. So new visitors are the minority. To make a true impact they would have to kick out a lot of people, maybe 20% of the visitors in one day, I don't think it's likely they will do it.

 

[Ricker182]

and I think they wouldn't need to drop it a ton, as getting to eat in the Castle is still part of the specialness of this. But $75 for dinner / $62 for breakfast with no characters is a lot. Drop that to $55 / $42 and I bet people would be ok paying that

I'm all over breakfast in there at $42. Haven't been in there in 25 years!

The no characters is a plus for our family.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I also take offense to this post. Get off your high horse newb.

Fact check.. Not a “newb” Daisy has been a member 7 years longer then you! Joined in 2007 lol.. She’s just not a frequent poster. Wonder why?