Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[LSUmiss]

if you have a child in a stroller are they allowed to eat a snack while being pushed or do you have to find a place to stop to allow them to eat/drink?

Not sure the official rule, but here now & have seen many kids sleeping or eating in the stroller while moving with no issues.

 

[Disneytrippin']

Saw on Facebook that the Clown from the Boardwalk (Luna) Pool is getting chopped up. There’s a picture of the pieces, but take it with a ground of salt.

Oh Thank God

 

[Vern60]

Just read new signs in parks saying if you aren't wearing mask you will be asked to leave...

"Guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave"

Not messing around!

I wonder if this will in anyway affect alcohol sales. I read one of Tom Brickers reports saying Epcot was less than desirable on the weekends due to the crowds, many of whom become inebriated and thus mask compliance goes out the window. He seemed to believe it wasn't very family friendly. Further he lightly mentioned the irony that Disney won't allow fireworks or parades, yet very profitable alcohol sales which most certainly lead to less mask compliance/social distancing are no problem at all. I thought it was a good take.

 

[Vern60]

Oh Thank God

So maybe we will actually be able to stay there now? All my kids vote a big NO for boardwalk with that "creepy" clown pool.

 

[Vern60]

I wonder if they’re going to open Remy’s ride soon. They added so many extra hours at Epcot.

Man, I can only hope, that would be the icing on the cake for our trip, I think I'm going to love Remy's.

 

[Disneytrippin']

So maybe we will actually be able to stay there now? All my kids vote a big NO for boardwalk with that "creepy" clown pool.

Last year they gave us a clown facing room. I said "NOPE" and we got moved.

 

[Farro]

I wonder if this will in anyway affect alcohol sales. I read one of Tom Brickers reports saying Epcot was less than desirable on the weekends due to the crowds, many of whom become inebriated and thus mask compliance goes out the window. He seemed to believe it wasn't very family friendly. Further he lightly mentioned the irony that Disney won't allow fireworks or parades, yet very profitable alcohol sales which most certainly lead to less mask compliance/social distancing are no problem at all. I thought it was a good take.

Better not affect alcohol sales. They would lose even more customers.

Sounds like the guy doesn't like alcohol at Disney ever, not just during a pandemic.

 

[HokieRaven5]

I know the virus is real so I’m not one of those ppl, but I think with reasonable precautions it’s not as bad as some worry.

As someone involved in the tracking of cases at my own place of employment and having already been knowingly low risk exposed to it by someone who is anti the big M word previously I'm aware of the efforts needed to track this.

If that had been an article put out by Disney as a company I'd have said it was just noise from Disney, but this is multiple unions vouching for the practices in place by Disney.

 

[Vern60]

Better not affect alcohol sales. They would lose even more customers.

Sounds like the guy doesn't like alcohol at Disney ever, not just during a pandemic.

If I'm allowed to post this here it's an interesting read. He mentioned that it makes it extremely difficult on the cast members as he apparently saw quite a few inebriated folks just out and out ignore them.
The point is though, if Disney starts kicking people out of the park that might give the cast members directions a bit more teeth.
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/epcot-photo-report-avoid-weekends/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This makes me so so sad but I can’t say I’m surprised. Frozen performances had been cut down to four days a week (if I remember correctly) and we had specifically planned out January trip to cover one of the days so we could see it with our Frozen obsessed daughter. Unfortunately, the afternoon we had planned to see it they canceled the performances anyway. Her favourite thing of the trip ended up being Mickey and the Magical Map. But there have long been calls for new show or a revamp in that theatre. I just feel that, with these things, it will be a long time before we see this caliber of entertainment come back. I hope I’m wrong.

I do think it will be a while before a lot of entertainment comes back. I do think high quality entertainment will return, maybe just not as many shows and maybe fewer shows a day - so more efficiency. But I do think the quality fo what entertainer is provided is something closely associated with Disney parks and will return

 

[Sara W]

If I buy 2020 tickets to use in December but then something happens and we can’t use them, does anyone know what becomes of those tickets? Can I roll them to 2021?

 

[Disneytrippin']

If I'm allowed to post this here it's an interesting read. He mentioned that it makes it extremely difficult on the cast members as he apparently saw quite a few inebriated folks just out and out ignore them.
The point is though, if Disney starts kicking people out of the park that might give the cast members directions a bit more teeth.
https://www.disneytouristblog.com/epcot-photo-report-avoid-weekends/

Yes everyone within the sound of my voice please stay away on weekends. I however will be going.

 

[Disneytrippin']

I wonder if this will in anyway affect alcohol sales. I read one of Tom Brickers reports saying Epcot was less than desirable on the weekends due to the crowds, many of whom become inebriated and thus mask compliance goes out the window. He seemed to believe it wasn't very family friendly. Further he lightly mentioned the irony that Disney won't allow fireworks or parades, yet very profitable alcohol sales which most certainly lead to less mask compliance/social distancing are no problem at all. I thought it was a good take.

And, how will they check for appropriate masks I wonder? I mean I would have to guess that it is just based on appearance? Most people don't wear effective masks and are more about style.

 

[Sandisw]

If I buy 2020 tickets to use in December but then something happens and we can’t use them, does anyone know what becomes of those tickets? Can I roll them to 2021?

They will allow you to apply the value of what you paid to new 2021 tickets.

 

[bo59rt]

If I'm allowed to post this here it's an interesting read. He mentioned that it makes it extremely difficult on the cast members as he apparently saw quite a few inebriated folks just out and out ignore them.
The point is though, if Disney starts kicking people out of the park that might give the cast members directions a bit more teeth.

Months ago I originally set up my park reservations at EPCOT on Saturday 10/24. I am actively trying to get a Yak and yeti reservation on Saturday so I can switch my EPCOT and AK days (surprisingly hard to do). I would love to enjoy EPCOT on a less crowded day since I have never done Disney in the fall. why did my husband have to fall in love with yak & yeti!

 

[HikingFam]

Months ago I originally set up my park reservations at EPCOT on Saturday 10/24. I am actively trying to get a Yak and yeti reservation on Saturday so I can switch my EPCOT and AK days (surprisingly hard to do). I would love to enjoy EPCOT on a less crowded day since I have never done Disney in the fall. why did my husband have to fall in love with yak & yeti!

Get a Landry’s card, problem solved!

 

[HikingFam]

Better not affect alcohol sales. They would lose even more customers.

Sounds like the guy doesn't like alcohol at Disney ever, not just during a pandemic.

I am by no means a prude, but I was a little surprised at how hammered people were at Epcot last Friday at 8:00 (I guess this was my first F&W weekend day ever!). The idea of drunk people in Epcot doesn’t bother me at all, but it definitely had an impact on mask compliance, and I don’t just mean while people had a drink in hand. Most of the folks stumbling towards the exit at closing time had theirs around their neck or totally MIA.

 

[Vern60]

Months ago I originally set up my park reservations at EPCOT on Saturday 10/24. I am actively trying to get a Yak and yeti reservation on Saturday so I can switch my EPCOT and AK days (surprisingly hard to do). I would love to enjoy EPCOT on a less crowded day since I have never done Disney in the fall. why did my husband have to fall in love with yak & yeti!

I can kind of relate, I mean our plans have Epcot listed for Saturday and now I'm second guessing things .... I did put AK down for Christmas Day, as I think it will most likely be the least crowded. I had originally also thought about Yak and Yeti, but ... being Christmas dinner, (and if they close pretty early), I'm seriously considering going to Disney Springs and trying the Boathouse, followed by hot fudge sundaes at Ghiradellis.... I love Yak and Yeti but thinking that might be a better plan.
Why was or is it hard to switch plans? Do you mean because of dining reservation? I'm afraid to switch anything for fear of cancelling the one day and then finding the other park I wanted just filled out, that would be bad!

 

[bo59rt]

Get a Landry’s card, problem solved!

I am currently awaiting it in the mail. I am trying all avenues. My husband was not a fan in Disney when I took him two years ago for his first trip (i am someone who grew up with yearly trips). I was surprised when he said "lets go!! here are my terms":
-Galaxy's edge
-Yak and Yeti

 

[bo59rt]

I can kind of relate, I mean our plans have Epcot listed for Saturday and now I'm second guessing things .... I did put AK down for Christmas Day, as I think it will most likely be the least crowded. I had originally also thought about Yak and Yeti, but ... being Christmas dinner, (and if they close pretty early), I'm seriously considering going to Disney Springs and trying the Boathouse, followed by hot fudge sundaes at Ghiradellis.... I love Yak and Yeti but thinking that might be a better plan.
Why was or is it hard to switch plans? Do you mean because of dining reservation? I'm afraid to switch anything for fear of cancelling the one day and then finding the other park I wanted just filled out, that would be bad!

Yes i can switch the days at the parks with no problem.... its that darn yak & yeti reservation I need to attain