Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MrsBooch]

Going next week, and would really not like to have to comb through 2,800 posts. Will we have to wear masks ON the rides at DW? How about Universal?
Thank you.

No need to review these threads thoroughly but I do suggest reviewing these updates and guidelines

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/travel-information/

 

[rteetz]

No need to review these threads thoroughly but I do suggest reviewing these updates and guidelines

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/travel-information/

We also have the news only thread that’s pinned to the top of this board.

 

[yulilin3]

Disney "refills" park passes

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/disn...ers-full-availability-for-other-ticket-types/

Yep, grabbed dhs for the 26 and my dd grabbed mk for the 20th with her MEP and guest passes, after check every day

 

[TheMaxRebo]

more details on Disney Halloween entertainment including Cadaver Dans

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/more...-magic-kingdom-dapper-cadaver-dans-returning/
I notice it says "select days" - is that just as it only starts on a certain time or do you think some days during this period will have the villains and some will not?

"On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington! "

 

[skeeter31]

They have officially cancelled it.

https://orlando.halloweenhorrornigh...ncements/halloween-horror-nights-cancellation
https://universal.wdwinfo.com/halloween-horror-nights-2020-is-officially-cancelled/

Yes, they officially cancelled it a month or so ago, but there have been more and more rumors circulating since the cancellation announcement that they may be doing something on a much smaller scale. Having a few houses, but actually calling it HHN. They may even just have the houses available during park hours. But that’s what was being discussed above by @Mit88

 

[MrsBooch]

I checked out the updated Disney Parks post from today (linked below) and I'm not a huge Halloween person - but this sounds awesome - and I would go nuts if I randomly caught this in MK - I know we focus a lot on what ISN'T happening - and I'm super biased sure - but they're really bringing as much of these special seasons as they can - between this and the Cadaver Dans - it's beginning to look a lot like Halloween....

On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...g-to-walt-disney-world-theme-parks-this-fall/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I checked out the updated Disney Parks post from today (linked below) and I'm not a huge Halloween person - but this sounds awesome - and I would go nuts if I randomly caught this in MK - I know we focus a lot on what ISN'T happening - and I'm super biased sure - but they're really bringing as much of these special seasons as they can - between this and the Cadaver Dans - it's beginning to look a lot like Halloween....

On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...g-to-walt-disney-world-theme-parks-this-fall/

haha, great minds as I just posted about this ... though I am curious about the wording "on select days"

 

[MrsBooch]

haha, great minds as I just posted about this ... though I am curious about the wording "on select days"

hmmm....yeah good question.

i'm sure on actual Halloween they'll do it - other than that I would bet it would be totally random to discourage plans to crowd and watch.

 

[skeeter31]

hmmm....yeah good question.

i'm sure on actual Halloween they'll do it - other than that I would bet it would be totally random to discourage plans to crowd and watch.

Yeah, I’m thinking totally random days to prevent crowding. Wouldn’t surprise me to see it mainly on weekdays and not weekends. But I do think Halloween is a pretty safe bet.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/disn...YbgwS2NzeknH2848SwjkCmOPjMurUvffaQmtj7DnbLV10

 

[JacknSally]

"On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington! "

This sounds VERY VERY COOL. But also like something out of the Kingdom Keepers

 

[NashvilleMama]

Disney "refills" park passes

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/disn...ers-full-availability-for-other-ticket-types/

AKA they just increased capacity, yes?

 

[unbanshee]

AKA they just increased capacity, yes?

Not necessarily. There could be cancellations that they've been holding to redistribute

 

[Krandor]

Yes, they officially cancelled it a month or so ago, but there have been more and more rumors circulating since the cancellation announcement that they may be doing something on a much smaller scale. Having a few houses, but actually calling it HHN. They may even just have the houses available during park hours. But that’s what was being discussed above by @Mit88

I don't see how you can do a house and maintain anything close to 6 feet separation. Maybe just a house you walk through with creepy stuff but no actors? I'm having a hard time seeing logistically how you can do that.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't see how you can do a house and maintain anything close to 6 feet separation. Maybe just a house you walk through with creepy stuff but no actors? I'm having a hard time seeing logistically how you can do that.

or a gap b/w you and the actors ... almost thinking like at a zoo where there is one fence for the guests and then a gap and then another fence for the animals .... no way to do those jump scares where the actors touch you (or get really close)

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Apropos of nothing, we just realized tonight that our 5 year old refers to the pandemic as the Granola Virus.

This is what I come to these boards for love it.

 

[Krandor]

or a gap b/w you and the actors ... almost thinking like at a zoo where there is one fence for the guests and then a gap and then another fence for the animals .... no way to do those jump scares where the actors touch you (or get really close)

That doesn't sound too fun for a house and wouldn't give room to have very many rooms that way. We'll what they come up with. i give them credit for being creative and trying.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That doesn't sound too fun for a house and wouldn't give room to have very many rooms that way. We'll what they come up with. i give them credit for being creative and trying.

I was thinking maybe a house could have one or two scenes that are in larger rooms that have some element of "performance" to them that feature actors at a distance ... but yeah, I would think the bulk of the houses would likely need to be puppets or just atmosphere creating the scares

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not Disney, but Hersheypark announced their Holiday offerings:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1304076919961538561

Halloween: Hersheypark in the dark .... Join us for the 5 sweetest weekends of the season! Hersheypark In The Dark is filled with your favorite rides and coasters, chocolatey trick or treat adventures, wild zoo visits, and festive Hershey Character experiences. (will include trick or treat trails)

Christmas season: Christmas Candylane: .... We’ve decked the halls with more than 5 million lights for the most merry event of the year, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane®! Join us for your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa, festive Hershey Character experiences, and more.

 

[Mit88]

They have officially cancelled it.

https://orlando.halloweenhorrornigh...ncements/halloween-horror-nights-cancellation
https://universal.wdwinfo.com/halloween-horror-nights-2020-is-officially-cancelled/

They cancelled the full event. Everything in my post is the stuff being discussed by reliable sources. Universal has called back HHN cast for “second opportunity”. A version of HHN is almost certainly happening, named “HHNForever”, a lot of people are expecting an announcement any moment, but could come as late as Saturday