Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Eric Smith]

The WDW subreddit was overrun for weeks with people coming in to bash WDW and people going there. There are still comments almost daily. We were asked by neighbors why we went as they made sure we were quarantining. My family, who loves both WDW and DL, have all expressed that there's no reason for people to be going to a theme park right now. My sister who lives in SoCal and is a DL regular is glad DL is still closed.

I've actually had open convos about it with people in my life, have you? These boards are not exactly a reasonable sounding board for that convo. There are articles and news stories out there about travel shaming. It's a thing.

You'll get downvoted immediately on the WDW subreddit if you even talk about going to the parks.

I'm sure there are certain circles that are ok with people going on vacation. Generally, the people I talk to are against going to any large tourist areas. People who are going on vacation are renting a cabin or house near national parks or other outdoorsy type areas.

 

[MrsBooch]

FWIW there are a lot of people in our lives that are fully bashing WDW and also anyone else who goes anywhere outside of our state - and even some places IN our state (Hershey Park, Great Wolfe Lodge, Sesame Place...which...no thank you).

We also are on the fence about sharing things on FB/social media (my DH doesn't care but I am not wanting to) - I feel like it's not my job to educate other people on my choice to go on vacation and why I found it to be a good idea and at the same time, I don't have the energy to defend it and validate.

And I can always just email my mother our pictures......

and then reset her password and help her actually log in and see them...

 

[yulilin3]

Here's a pic of the theater

 

[Farro]

The WDW subreddit was overrun for weeks with people coming in to bash WDW and people going there. There are still comments almost daily. We were asked by neighbors why we went as they made sure we were quarantining. My family, who loves both WDW and DL, have all expressed that there's no reason for people to be going to a theme park right now. My sister who lives in SoCal and is a DL regular is glad DL is still closed.

I've actually had open convos about it with people in my life, have you? These boards are not exactly a reasonable sounding board for that convo. There are articles and news stories out there about travel shaming. It's a thing.

Duplicate!

 

[fatmanatee]

I'll have to ask if people's opinions have changed. Two months ago when we went it was still very new and we ran into quite a lot of negative feedback by going. From actual people in our lives not just online. My guess is if I created a poll for my friends/family the vast majority would not travel to WDW at the moment.

I know someone who went last month and with all due respect to people here who have visited, my reaction was closer to "ummm... stay safe?" than "have fun!" I think Disney has done a lot of the right things but this is still a pandemic with close to 50k new cases per day and that will continue to color people's opinions until this is done.

 

[Farro]

The WDW subreddit was overrun for weeks with people coming in to bash WDW and people going there. There are still comments almost daily. We were asked by neighbors why we went as they made sure we were quarantining. My family, who loves both WDW and DL, have all expressed that there's no reason for people to be going to a theme park right now. My sister who lives in SoCal and is a DL regular is glad DL is still closed.

I've actually had open convos about it with people in my life, have you? These boards are not exactly a reasonable sounding board for that convo. There are articles and news stories out there about travel shaming. It's a thing.

Yes, I have had conversations with people in my life. And Reddit is fun, but still its own like minded thought bubble.

No need to be so defensive, your experience is not mine, no big deal.

 

[yulilin3]

Im about to watch another showing of frozen, party of 10 behind me arguing with cm cause they want to sit together

 

[MrsBooch]

Im about to watch another showing of frozen, party of 10 behind me arguing with cm cause they want to sit together

yikes.
pls keep us posted....

 

[skeeter31]

Im about to watch another showing of frozen, party of 10 behind me arguing with cm cause they want to sit together

This is why we can’t have nice things lol! Have fun @yulilin3! I’ll be at MK next week. Staying at BLT Wednesday night. So excited!

 

[FinnsMom7]

Perhaps in areas where most things are still closed. But here, we are in phase 3 & most things are open. No one is appalled & many ppl are booking trips.

Here in NJ and still a bit of a joke where we are in reopen but I agree my friend just got back from a week long WDW trip and everyone was jealous not appalled. I have a Nov trip booked right now and all my friends/family are happy we finally booked a much needed getaway.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Here in NJ and still a bit of a joke where we are in reopen but I agree my friend just got back from a week long WDW trip and everyone was jealous not appalled. I have a Nov trip booked right now and all my friends/family are happy we finally booked a much needed getaway.

I’m in NJ too and most people I know are living life as usual, but with a mask. I don’t talk Disney with them usually but When we’ve talked about vacations everyone is fine with it. I told them I was taking my son in March and they were very excited.

I actually have one set of friends who have three non Disney trips planned in the next 3 months. My other friend is looking to book a trip to Mexico soon. Another is going to the Grand Canyon.

I haven’t seen anyone travel shamed on social media. I’ve actually seen the exact opposite. Lots of “good for you” and “how fun” or “I’m so jealous.” If someone were to travel shame me I would delete them off of social media immediately. I don’t have time for all that noise. P

 

[rpb718]

So the frozen show is pretty unchanged aside from the actors being socially distanced and no CO2 effect. The snow did go off

Ahhh the snow is the best part, glad it survived. Are they seating every other row and well as skipping three seats?

I know the snow is really soap, but I wonder if they could add some sanitizer to it too. "Sani-Snow" - brought to you by Disney.

 

[MrsBooch]

I felt the same way. I understand why we are seeing less compliance with so much mixed messaging.

Yeah i'm coming more from a place where - if it's required I'm wearing it.

I don't care to get into this but I disagree with the "findings" of the article.

 

[scrappinginontario]

When do we think Thanksgiving menu's will post this year? Typically it has been this week - but it's 2020.

Any guesses?

They posted the Halloween/Fall offerings on Disneyparks blog about 20 days prior to Sept. 15 (when they had decorations up and food offerings out).

Hopefully soon! Thanksgiving is a week from today!!

 

[Tigger's ally]

Im about to watch another showing of frozen, party of 10 behind me arguing with cm cause they want to sit together

Well, if it is a family of 10, then that is totally different.

 

[MrsBooch]

Hopefully soon! Thanksgiving is a week from today!!

LOL you got me!!

 

[mrsap]

Here in NJ and still a bit of a joke where we are in reopen but I agree my friend just got back from a week long WDW trip and everyone was jealous not appalled. I have a Nov trip booked right now and all my friends/family are happy we finally booked a much needed getaway.

Jersey here too!! Counting down the minutes until our upcoming trip! Everyone we talked to about it has also commented how they wish they were going to Disney (or on vacation.) Could honestly care less what others think about me going. I had to cancel two trips in July and August because of quarantine both in NJ/FL, otherwise, I would have went even then. Everyone has a choice... I choose to go on vacation.

 

[Brianstl]

The WDW subreddit was overrun for weeks with people coming in to bash WDW and people going there. There are still comments almost daily. We were asked by neighbors why we went as they made sure we were quarantining. My family, who loves both WDW and DL, have all expressed that there's no reason for people to be going to a theme park right now. My sister who lives in SoCal and is a DL regular is glad DL is still closed.

I've actually had open convos about it with people in my life, have you? These boards are not exactly a reasonable sounding board for that convo. There are articles and news stories out there about travel shaming. It's a thing.

We should never assume our internet bubbles and our real life bubble represent the reality of most people's thoughts on any subject. That is especially true when it comes to the internet where the most outlandish takes get rewarded with the most interaction.

 

[rteetz]

Everyone mark it on your calendar

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disn...nancial-results-via-webcast-on-november-12th/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Im not sure how extensive it'll be, most of the merch tents are 3rd party so harder to control. Im hoping some elements do come back

good point about the 3rd party element ... maybe then it will be more just regular Disney stuff? Hopefully they have some unique things though