Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

Will this increase the capacity?

Theoretically

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Hadn't seen this posted yet (sorry if I missed it) - looks like plexiglass on the Friendship boats as well

 

[RamblingRabbit]

Will this increase the capacity?

Hypothetically it would double it

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1323029765897523207

Hey, I’ll be there in two weeks! ...although I can’t decide if this plexiglass thing is good or bad

 

[Brianstl]

Hey, I’ll be there in two weeks! ...although I can’t decide if this plexiglass thing is good or bad

If it means you don’t have to wait 75 minutes for MMRR like we did at the end of September, it will be a great thing.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Hey, I’ll be there in two weeks! ...although I can’t decide if this plexiglass thing is good or bad

I see it as a slight negative to the actual ride experience but more than compensated by the positive impact to wait times and physical length of queue

 

[rpb718]

I believe there will come a time where all the plexiglass may become a point of contention for certain rides or attractions. What I mean is there will slowly be a steadily rising number of folks annoyed enough with the plexiglass placed in particular areas and how it alters their "ride/attraction experience" to begin to express their disappointment. I imagine the Rat ride vehicles are on the blocks to be altered as well. I base this on my trip and how I did end up backing out of going on KS in AK due to the plexiglass and my feeling that my views of the animals would be compromised. (Also it's sometimes tough enough to get good pictures and avoiding the plexiglass could have been difficult depending on my seating.)

I'm all for it as it will increase ride capacity and the lines should move even faster. However, I'm sure this is in preparation for an increase to park capacity so in the end the size of the lines will end up being about the same (but with hopefully shorter wait times).

 

[rpb718]

I had another thought - wouldn't it be something if the addition of plexiglass to the ROTR vehicles somehow manages to create the right conditions and fixes the issues with the ride.

 

[Vern60]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...te-the-holidays-at-walt-disney-world-parks-2/
Full foodie guide to come next week.

My 8 yr old daughter saw the Santa Mickey Mousse and informed me under no uncertain terms that she IS going to have one of those. Though I'm doing all the planning and paying, her tone, (cute as it is) leads me to believe I don't have much choice in the matter Personally, that white chocolate peppermint cream cheese mouse looks might tempting to me!

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

What is the plexiglass actually doing when you're in constant motion? Is this just safety theater?

 

[sullivan.kscott]

What is the plexiglass actually doing when you're in constant motion? Is this just safety theater?

A little bit, maybe. But it’s theater I’m ok with if it adds even 10% more safety. Maybe the party behind me has a damp mask (less effective), or it inadvertently slips as they chuckle and scream during the ride. One extra layer doesn’t hurt, and most plexiglass is recyclable. That was my biggest concern when this all started, but it can be repurposed into insulation films and similar products. So plexiglass it up, for now. I just hope (and think, tbh) that they’ll remove a lot of it going forward. The one place I kind of see it sticking around is cashier and resort CS stands.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Theoretically

Ah, I see all that schooling has taught you something?

 

[Tigger's ally]

I believe there will come a time where all the plexiglass may become a point of contention for certain rides or attractions. What I mean is there will slowly be a steadily rising number of folks annoyed enough with the plexiglass placed in particular areas and how it alters their "ride/attraction experience" to begin to express their disappointment. I imagine the Rat ride vehicles are on the blocks to be altered as well. I base this on my trip and how I did end up backing out of going on KS in AK due to the plexiglass and my feeling that my views of the animals would be compromised. (Also it's sometimes tough enough to get good pictures and avoiding the plexiglass could have been difficult depending on my seating.)

I'm all for it as it will increase ride capacity and the lines should move even faster. However, I'm sure this is in preparation for an increase to park capacity so in the end the size of the lines will end up being about the same (but with hopefully shorter wait times).

you speak as though it is permanent. I am guessing it is not.

 

[Tigger's ally]

My 8 yr old daughter saw the Santa Mickey Mousse and informed me under no uncertain terms that she IS going to have one of those. Though I'm doing all the planning and paying, her tone, (cute as it is) leads me to believe I don't have much choice in the matter Personally, that white chocolate peppermint cream cheese mouse looks might tempting to me!

My grandtinker said the same thing about the Churro, and the Chocolate Taco....and others. I can handle her. But, my wife wants everyflippinthing....twice. No way I can handle her. Well, outside of a thicker wallet.

 

[Sarahslay]

My grandtinker said the same thing about the Churro, and the Chocolate Taco....and others. I can handle her. But, my wife wants everyflippinthing....twice. No way I can handle her. Well, outside of a thicker wallet.

My kids nodded, humored me for a minute, and then kicked me out of their room (temporarily sharing a room, that I'm apparently not allowed in). I assume this means they won't be wanting anything and I can spend that cash on myself. I will eat all I can on the Thanksgiving trip with the hubs, and then let the kids watch me eat what I didn't get to previously when we go at Christmas. I'm sure they'll love it, I know I will.

 

[rpb718]

you speak as though it is permanent. I am guessing it is not.

I hope it's not permanent, but similarly to other current mitigation factors it could be viewed as another item on the side of lessening the already diluted WDW experience.

It's way too early to even speculate on whether the plexiglass could be permanent. Very early on, back in March, I mentioned that WDW will be making changes and wouldn't want to be caught with their pants down, so to speak, in the future. I mean since the year 2000 we've seen HINI swine flu, bird flu, SARS, Ebola, Zika and maybe others I'm forgetting. Yes most were contained fast and/or not as contagious or harmful, but not COVID-19. Are we looking at another 100 years before the next one that isn't contained, or a much shorter timespan. As such the thought that more plexiglass at WDW than one would think necessary is kept is not out of the realm of possibility.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

you speak as though it is permanent. I am guessing it is not.

While probably not permanent, I think the plexiglass will be used for a pretty long time. It’s definitely not going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

Personally I am not a fan of the plexiglass. It totally ruined King Kong at UO in October and I've never rode it before. I would rather wait in a longer line but that's just me. I guess we will see how much it affects the rides when we go to WDW in December. I just hope they are offering room service when we go back. It was so hard to get food at The Contemporary in July and October. UO offers room service so I don't understand why WDW doesn't. Eating in your room is about as "social distanced" as you can get from others.

 

[Brianstl]

Jim Hill on Len Testa’s Disney Dish podcast has said they are trying to get HarmoniUS ready to debut in December.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

While probably not permanent, I think the plexiglass will be used for a pretty long time. It’s definitely not going anywhere anytime soon.

That was my thought - and I am sure longer than some people feel is necessary and complaints will happen

But,I mean it is people so I also suspect complaints will happen whenever they take them down