Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Tiki Birdland]

I think we might be at the point where the parks are holding the maximum number of people they can without opening up more hours or more things for people to do to absorb crowds, when the end of the line for Splash Mountain meets the end of the line for Pirates:

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If the lines meet, do you suppose some pirates might hijack the Splash boats?

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

They did social distance on TOT (at least last Thursday). me (alone) and 3 other groups for a total of 8 people.

They were distancing parties on TOT in July/Aug, too. I couldn't tell what the comment was trying to say (just that it was a comment about TOT).

 

[rteetz]

Surface parking now open at Disney Springs

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ce-parking-has-reopened-at-disney-springs.htm

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If the lines meet, do you suppose some pirates might hijack the Splash boats?

Don't cross the streams!!!!

 

[gottalovepluto]

yup i totally misunderstood that

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We have ALL been there!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Yes it's so strange that they won't extend hours at HS. Hopefully they will add more shows to make up for it.

Wonder if the logic is the park is at max capacity and from their experience watching crowds they know they’re gone by the end of the day. No reason to stay open later if barely anyone is left + you have no more capacity at the beginning of the day to add anymore guests.

 

[FrankieWinthrop]

We’re at DHS, too. Got BG 25 and got on about 12:30, but got stuck in the first room and escorted off. We got a Multiple Experience pass and may end up using it on MMRR since we’ve done ROTR several times already.

I hadn’t heard about how different the Disney Jr party is. I knew they removed the DJ characters but it was very short and sweet and kinda sad. There was a guy on stage leading dances and each character came out for about 2 minutes. Only bubbles from the ceiling. We’re in Frozen now, waiting for it to start.

We’ve been here 6 hours and done 5 1/2 attractions - TSM, AS2, MFSR, ROTR (1/2), Dis Jr, and waiting on Frozen.

 

[Farro]

So someone just posted on Facebook that El Mercado is not opening at CSR.
All the places @yulilin3 mentioned and Rix Bar/Grill are all that's opening.

That's bizarre...no quick service at the entire CSR? No breakfast? Barcelona only has pastries and such. I mean I'm sure you can order to go from Three Bridges, but there's only about 4 options.

Is El Mercado run by an outside group? Perhaps they aren't ready to open? Not sure if the places opening are run by Disney or another group...

This is just weird. Either NO ONE is staying there so they don't think they need to feed anyone, or else it's going to be opening soon after. I can't imagine not offering a quick/counter service option at a moderate hotel. Or maybe only GDT is opening? They will move everyone there?

 

[hereforthechurros]

Chocolate Studio @ F&W is actually a waffle booth this year! Open as of today, probably just for weekends.

 

[yulilin3]

Disney will begin bus reconfiguration so don't be surprised if they start taking more people

 

[sullivan.kscott]

How could we


I do wish they would lighten the requirement where it is very easily socially distant. Fantasia Gardens mini golf, where you are golfing with only your own party and not near the next party. Easy to pace out start time at hole 1 and keep parties a few holes apart, I can't imagine demand is that high. And things like riding a bike around Fort Wilderness.

Perhaps that's where they'll loosen the rules WHEN they're ready. Definitely not there yet, so I'm not trying to open a can of worms. But for all the reasons hashed out already, it is much easier to say "in the park gates, it's on."

 

[andyman8]

So someone just posted on Facebook that El Mercado is not opening at CSR.
All the places @yulilin3 mentioned and Rix Bar/Grill are all that's opening.

That's bizarre...no quick service at the entire CSR? No breakfast? Barcelona only has pastries and such. I mean I'm sure you can order to go from Three Bridges, but there's only about 4 options.

Is El Mercado run by an outside group? Perhaps they aren't ready to open? Not sure if the places opening are run by Disney or another group...

This is just weird. Either NO ONE is staying there so they don't think they need to feed anyone, or else it's going to be opening soon after. I can't imagine not offering a quick/counter service option at a moderate hotel. Or maybe only GDT is opening? They will move everyone there?

It’s very strange. El Mercado is run by Palmas so perhaps they’re sticking with a conservative reopening strategy (or just don’t have the staffing?). It’s the same group that runs Rix Sports Bar & Grill (which is opening), so it’s not that they can’t open facilities at CSR. Wouldn’t be surprised if El Mercado is open by Thanksgiving but who knows?

 

[sullivan.kscott]

So someone just posted on Facebook that El Mercado is not opening at CSR.
All the places @yulilin3 mentioned and Rix Bar/Grill are all that's opening.

That's bizarre...no quick service at the entire CSR? No breakfast? Barcelona only has pastries and such. I mean I'm sure you can order to go from Three Bridges, but there's only about 4 options.

Is El Mercado run by an outside group? Perhaps they aren't ready to open? Not sure if the places opening are run by Disney or another group...

This is just weird. Either NO ONE is staying there so they don't think they need to feed anyone, or else it's going to be opening soon after. I can't imagine not offering a quick/counter service option at a moderate hotel. Or maybe only GDT is opening? They will move everyone there?

I had the exact same thought. If they open El Mercado between now and Thanksgiving, we're jumping ship and heading to CSR.
We were most excited to see the fitness centers opening! Because we're those fools that work out on vacation. It makes the Cheshire Cat Tails taste better!

 

[sullivan.kscott]

Disney will begin bus reconfiguration so don't be surprised if they start taking more people

Can you please clarify? Is this resort-park transportation or DME?

 

[yulilin3]

Can you please clarify? Is this resort-park transportation or DME?

resort

 

[mi*vida*loca]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...sneys-coronado-springs-resort-upon-reopening/

 

[Farro]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...sneys-coronado-springs-resort-upon-reopening/

I can't get over no breakfast options besides pastries at Barcelona!
Like...I want bacon!

 

[andyman8]

I can't get over no breakfast options besides pastries at Barcelona!
Like...I want bacon!

I believe Rix Sports Bar & Grill will be open for breakfast.

(No that’s not a joke. The sports bar actually serves breakfast lol)

 

[Farro]

I believe Rix Sports Bar & Grill will be open for breakfast.

(No that’s not a joke. The sports bar actually serves breakfast lol)

Oh good! Bacon and breakfast potatoes!

 

[J-Dog]

And I think it will be this way for a while so better to just get used to it, and learn to live with it, enjoy it as you can, and stop wondering when they won't be needed ( and I mean the universal "you", not you specifically)

Thanks, but I'm going to continue to "wonder when they won't be needed" because I'm not going to police a 2-year-old about mask wearing while on vacation.

Would you rather us "wonder when they won't be needed", or just show up now and be mask non-compliant?