Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jpeterson]

I'm going to assume that until FL puts indoor restaurant capacity back to 100%, we aren't going to see V&A opening. I could be wrong, but I don't see how 50% capacity is financial viable seeing as capacity is limited in there already. My plan was to go there for my 50th birthday in mid-November, but I've all but given up on it. My ADR day was yesterday and I decided to go with Spice Road instead. Not V&A, of course, but most of the seating is outdoors, the food is good and I can happily stare at Spaceship Earth during the meal. After 6 months of covid, I'm getting used to the lemons-into-lemonade scenario. Honestly, anything at WDW for my birthday would be absolutely terrific at this point!

Definitely enjoy your "lemonade" . I had a trip booked over my birthday this year. Was so excited to spend it in WDW. That was in April...

 

[osufeth24]

Be interesting to see crowds next week during my staycation. Doing Ak wed, HS Thurs, Epcot Fri, and now MK Sat.

If I can survive HS on Fri of Labor Day and Epcot on that Sat, I would think this would be a breeze. But we'll see. But I've always had much lower expectations (or maybe more realistic?) than many others I keep thinking things will be more crowded so I haven't been disappointed yet.

 

[Pksmom03]

Be interesting to see crowds next week during my staycation. Doing Ak wed, HS Thurs, Epcot Fri, and now MK Sat.

If I can survive HS on Fri of Labor Day and Epcot on that Sat, I would think this would be a breeze. But we'll see. But I've always had much lower expectations (or maybe more realistic?) than many others I keep thinking things will be more crowded so I haven't been disappointed yet.

Our trips overlap somewhat- Epcot Sat, MK Sun, HS Mon, MK Wed and AK Thur. The crowds this past weekend have me nervous but cautiously optimistic.

 

[twinmom13]

We are currently waiting for the HS bus at Contemporary. They are saying they cannot call the bus yet because they are not letting the buses drop off until 9:30. I am glad we are here already, though, because there is already a line. There is a lady organizing everyone into AK people and HS people, so it is as orderly as possible.

 

[twinmom13]

The lady just informed us they are sending the bus now! She is baffled why they just told her it was too early but now are sending it. She said it changes every day!

 

[Dentam]

Be interesting to see crowds next week during my staycation. Doing Ak wed, HS Thurs, Epcot Fri, and now MK Sat.

If I can survive HS on Fri of Labor Day and Epcot on that Sat, I would think this would be a breeze. But we'll see. But I've always had much lower expectations (or maybe more realistic?) than many others I keep thinking things will be more crowded so I haven't been disappointed yet.

I think this past weekend was more crowded with longer waits than Labor Day weekend from what we saw on Friday at MK and reports from the other parks over the weekend. I could be wrong though since we did Epcot and AK on LBD weekend to avoid the worst of the crowds.

 

[jlwhitney]

I'm going to assume that until FL puts indoor restaurant capacity back to 100%, we aren't going to see V&A opening. I could be wrong, but I don't see how 50% capacity is financial viable seeing as capacity is limited in there already. My plan was to go there for my 50th birthday in mid-November, but I've all but given up on it. My ADR day was yesterday and I decided to go with Spice Road instead. Not V&A, of course, but most of the seating is outdoors, the food is good and I can happily stare at Spaceship Earth during the meal. After 6 months of covid, I'm getting used to the lemons-into-lemonade scenario. Honestly, anything at WDW for my birthday would be absolutely terrific at this point!

Florida allowing restaurants back to 100% is not far away, but the bigger will be when Disney feelsl ike it will be worth opening V&A and if they will adapt the 100% in any of their restaurants for awhile.

 

[Sarahslay]

I'm going to assume that until FL puts indoor restaurant capacity back to 100%, we aren't going to see V&A opening. I could be wrong, but I don't see how 50% capacity is financial viable seeing as capacity is limited in there already. My plan was to go there for my 50th birthday in mid-November, but I've all but given up on it. My ADR day was yesterday and I decided to go with Spice Road instead. Not V&A, of course, but most of the seating is outdoors, the food is good and I can happily stare at Spaceship Earth during the meal. After 6 months of covid, I'm getting used to the lemons-into-lemonade scenario. Honestly, anything at WDW for my birthday would be absolutely terrific at this point!

We already have spice road table down for a nice lunch one day, but that’s not really anniversary worthy for me (as much as I love it, it’s just not special enough). I was there two weeks ago and had no issues eating inside, and Le Cellier May have to do for now (it’s DHs favorite), or Brown Derby which was awesome on my latest solo trip. I feel like the tables are already spread out enough at V&A that it’s not as huge of an issue, it’s not like places like Cali Grill or Le Cellier where you’re practically dining with the people next to you. We’ll see what happens though. I have a night or two where I will make dinner ADRs that I won’t be upset about canceling should certain places open up before thanksgiving (obviously not going to book hard to get places for that purpose, that’s not fair to other people).

 

[gottalovepluto]

Florida allowing restaurants back to 100% is not far away, but the bigger will be when Disney feelsl ike it will be worth opening V&A and if they will adapt the 100% in any of their restaurants for awhile.

Woah. I have no issues indoor dining now but WDW 100% restaurant capacity would make me cancel. Their tables are jammed on top of one another! Heck when klutzy me knocked my water over at Liberty Tree last fall the gal at the table next to me got most of the mess on her. No way am I doing that right now!

Personally I hope FL waits a few weeks before loosening anything else to see if numbers spike with bars & large sporting events starting up again.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We already have spice road table down for a nice lunch one day, but that’s not really anniversary worthy for me (as much as I love it, it’s just not special enough). I was there two weeks ago and had no issues eating inside, and Le Cellier May have to do for now (it’s DHs favorite), or Brown Derby which was awesome on my latest solo trip. I feel like the tables are already spread out enough at V&A that it’s not as huge of an issue, it’s not like places like Cali Grill or Le Cellier where you’re practically dining with the people next to you. We’ll see what happens though. I have a night or two where I will make dinner ADRs that I won’t be upset about canceling should certain places open up before thanksgiving (obviously not going to book hard to get places for that purpose, that’s not fair to other people).

I think Spice Road Table WITH a fireworks/nighttime show that you watch from your table with some wine, etc is pretty good for an anniversary, but as is, I get what you are saying

Also agree about the table spacing at V&A - they are already way more than 6' apart so not sure how much they would need to limit things there vs other Disney TS restaurants

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1305503496339361792

 

[JacknSally]

Bright side - looks like good distancing, at least.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1305511435141873665

 

[twinmom13]

Bright side - looks like good distancing, at least.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1305511435141873665

Does anyone know, when this happens, do you have to go to Guest Experience or can they take care of it at the ride? We got group 6 and 1-5 just got called, but we just checked in to Oga’s. I assume our group will be called before we are done, and we might not have time to wait in that huge line before our hour is up.

 

[jemtx]

The lady just informed us they are sending the bus now! She is baffled why they just told her it was too early but now are sending it. She said it changes every day!

I’m glad to hear that there is some staff to try to help and keep things orderly. It’s nice to know that Disney is really trying to make things run smoothly and keep people informed.

 

[Disneytrippin']

I am wondering about updated park hours for December 2020. My window opens up to book dining in two weeks yet no hours are posted on the website. I am not sure how to strategize without knowing park hours. I can't seem to find a thread with this answer. Thank You in advance.

 

[Mit88]

Sounds like the Big Thunder Mountain refurb is finally happening. Let’s see if they actually carry through this time.

 

[rteetz]

I am wondering about updated park hours for December 2020. My window opens up to book dining in two weeks yet no hours are posted on the website. I am not sure how to strategize without knowing park hours. I can't seem to find a thread with this answer. Thank You in advance.

I would expect similar hours to late November.

 

[twinmom13]

Does anyone know, when this happens, do you have to go to Guest Experience or can they take care of it at the ride? We got group 6 and 1-5 just got called, but we just checked in to Oga’s. I assume our group will be called before we are done, and we might not have time to wait in that huge line before our hour is up.

If anyone else has a similar issue, I now know the answer: they can take care of it at the ride, no need to wait in the big GE line.

 

[Farro]

Sounds like the Big Thunder Mountain refurb is finally happening. Let’s see if they actually carry through this time.

Where do you see this?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Bright side - looks like good distancing, at least.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1305511435141873665

Yikes! And I thought I was annoyed at Disney IT when I couldn’t make dining reservations today because of like 3 different errors...