Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mattpeto]

The D23 panel. I think it’s tomorrow though, or maybe it is today.

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edit; it is tomorrow

That's it!

Cool, we'll get more info tomorrow.

 

[rteetz]

For some reason I thought there was a conference or virtual expo today that give us more info about Epcot. I know things came out on Monday, was that it?

Monday was the IAAPA virtual expo. There was also a D23 panel in the evening about SWGE merch. Yesterday was Marvel based panels, today there is a Mickey and Minnie panel, Tomorrow/Thursday its "Destination Tomorrow" a WDW panel about creating memorable vacations, and then after that we have "Epcot: The Magic of Possibility"

 

[mattpeto]

Monday was the IAAPA virtual expo. There was also a D23 panel in the evening about SWGE merch. Yesterday was Marvel based panels, today there is a Mickey and Minnie panel, Tomorrow/Thursday its "Destination Tomorrow" a WDW panel about creating memorable vacations, and then after that we have "Epcot: The Magic of Possibility"

I wonder if we will get an updated or more detailed timeframes on the big guys (Remy, GotG, Harm, Play Pavilion, Moana etc.) or anything new.

 

[zumfelde]

@tink2424 - I see your anger, let's have a conversation about it. Honestly, how can Disney increase capacity? Somebody please enlighten me.

Could their stance be one of the following?

A) Come at your own risk, but we're removing masks standards and social distancing protocols OR
B) Please provide proof of your immunity to Covid OR
C) We'll maintain 30% capacity (or slightly increase) until Covid is a footnote in our history.

Option A is morbid. Option C is a revenue killer. Option B infringes on privacy and will make feel people feel uncomfortable. But ultimately, I see the immunization cert as saving tourism and especially cruising. It won't always be needed.

Disney could say mask are required unless you prove you took the vaccine or have had + antibody test. those people could be given a special band to wear. Why punish people that take the vaccine or have already had covid 19.

 

[rteetz]

I wonder if we will get an updated or more detailed timeframes on the big guys (Remy, GotG, Harm, Play Pavilion, Moana etc.) or anything new.

I don't expect major news. If anything on Rat it will be "Spring 2021" but after Josh saying 2021 I am not sure I expect them to say anything there.

I don't see anything on GotG after Monday. Harmonious possibly some more concept art or music snippets. Play Pavilion now is definitely something I could see them talking a bit about considering it was skipped on Monday.

The biggest thing if anything new will be what they mention about the spine. Disney has said the festival center was being re-evaluated. What is the plan there.

 

[yulilin3]

The D23 panel. I think it’s tomorrow though, or maybe it is today.

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edit; it is tomorrow

And anyone can watch on YouTube

 

[Mit88]

And anyone can watch on YouTube

Except for the final panel on Friday for gold members, unless they’re putting that up afterwards?

The Epcot one though, yes, that will be on youtube

 

[sullivan.kscott]

While I was down there they spaced out every other skyliner car, so if they haven’t already they’ll probably load every skyliner. Putting multiple groups in one, plexiglass or not seems a little aggressive and dangerous

Yeah I wasn’t expecting changes specific to our trip, but we were asked to move on from other talk so I was trying to help out.
It will be interesting to see things like “doubling up” again, or the return of single rider lines. How that will be handled when we get there a year from now or whatever will be a fascinating study in collective PTSD type behaviors.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I don't expect major news. If anything on Rat it will be "Spring 2021" but after Josh saying 2021 I am not sure I expect them to say anything there.

I don't see anything on GotG after Monday. Harmonious possibly some more concept art or music snippets. Play Pavilion now is definitely something I could see them talking a bit about considering it was skipped on Monday.

The biggest thing if anything new will be what they mention about the spine. Disney has said the festival center was being re-evaluated. What is the plan there.

Is the Moana project big enough to bother bringing up during these panels? I’m personally very interested in how they incorporate her story/theme into EPCOT.

 

[rteetz]

Is the Moana project big enough to bother bringing up during these panels? I’m personally very interested in how they incorporate her story/theme into EPCOT.

Depends on what the plans are there as well. The spine of Epcot is the biggest uncertainty right now.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disn...-rules-all-guests-now-required-to-wear-masks/

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disney-floral-gift-resumes-operations-at-disney-world/

 

[sullivan.kscott]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disn...-rules-all-guests-now-required-to-wear-masks/

Reposting this, you only have yourself to blame for the next four pages

 

[tlmadden73]

So . .had some family go to WDW last week and this week (they actually delayed their trip by a few days due to the Tropical Storm) .. haven't gotten a lot of details but seems like they were having a good time. They left today and are sad to go .. so definitely seems like more positive than negative!

Will have to get details from them if it was overall a good trip and if the restrictions hampered their enjoyment or felt like it wasn't worth the money. They are go on a big trip a few times (compared to people like us going at least once a year). The last time they went was 2015.

Will just be interesting to get a non uber-Disney fan's perspective of the parks. How they felt the lines were, was wearing a mask all day okay. How the transportation was, etc. I mean . .they don't really know what's "different" since they aren't scanning Disney news every day and probably don't notice (or care) if the afternoon parade is missing but instead probably loved the cavalcades.

In my opinion -- this "new" Disney is probably better for families like theirs. Less crowded .. . No worries about Fast Passes .. no worries about being "efficient" and getting their at rope drop .. less stress around dining reservations (despite moving their park days, they were still able to get some dining reservations) .. they were able to shift around their trip (pushed it back 3 days) at the last minute with no issues.

 

[LSUmiss]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disn...-rules-all-guests-now-required-to-wear-masks/

That’s insane! So infants???

 

[anthony2k7]

Tokyo has raised its covid alert level to its highest.

Its purely symbolic and doesn't trigger new restrictions however an announcement is expected possibly tomorrow. The announcement if it comes will also be purely symbolic as apparently a shutdown cannot be ordered - just advised.

However the advisory in April was widely implemented by businesses.

 

[parasail_of_congress]

Disney could say mask are required unless you prove you took the vaccine or have had + antibody test. those people could be given a special band to wear. Why punish people that take the vaccine or have already had covid 19.

It would likely be easy to lie about either taking the vaccine or previously having covid.

Also, just a reminder that wearing a mask at the parks is NOT a punishment.

 

[HokieRaven5]

So . .had some family go to WDW last week and this week (they actually delayed their trip by a few days due to the Tropical Storm) .. haven't gotten a lot of details but seems like they were having a good time. They left today and are sad to go .. so definitely seems like more positive than negative!

Will have to get details from them if it was overall a good trip and if the restrictions hampered their enjoyment or felt like it wasn't worth the money. They are go on a big trip a few times (compared to people like us going at least once a year). The last time they went was 2015.

Will just be interesting to get a non uber-Disney fan's perspective of the parks. How they felt the lines were, was wearing a mask all day okay. How the transportation was, etc. I mean . .they don't really know what's "different" since they aren't scanning Disney news every day and probably don't notice (or care) if the afternoon parade is missing but instead probably loved the cavalcades.

In my opinion -- this "new" Disney is probably better for families like theirs. Less crowded .. . No worries about Fast Passes .. no worries about being "efficient" and getting their at rope drop .. less stress around dining reservations (despite moving their park days, they were still able to get some dining reservations) .. they were able to shift around their trip (pushed it back 3 days) at the last minute with no issues.

So my trip this past weekend was the first time i've really worn a mask for that long in any setting. Working from home for the majority of the time i haven't had to wear a mask much, even at work when i'm wearing a mask i'm in a controlled temperature environment so there isn't much of an issue from heat/humidity.

I can honestly say the masks weren't really a problem for me, i sweat a ton in them but that's no different than if i didn't have one on because I just sweat a lot in general.

My DW who has been very cautious about everything related to Covid who came along on the trip had a great time and felt safer than at home on this trip (mind you she hasn't really gone out much while home either). I can say mask compliance was better in Disney than in my own hometown especially in situations where distancing isn't possible outdoors.

DW noted how uncrowded certain aspects of the park felt for sure as did my mother who came along. Mom wanted Fastpass to come back and I kind of explained how Fastpass would only slow down the wait times in their current operations. We did notice certain folks were getting FP for rides while there which we found out was typically rider switch or I guess if rides shut down they are also given Fastpass for other rides. MMRR broke down towards the end of the night and a steady stream of folks came through the FP line at SDD.

For me as the uber Disney fan it was really nice to not have to be scouring my phone for Fastpasses through the day, or trying to maximize my time through a touring plan, we just kind of went where we wanted and sporadically checked the apps (MDE and Touring Plans) for what the best guess wait times were. It was much more relaxing than a typical Disney planning adventure.

Honestly after this experience I would rather the elimination of Fastpass and maybe expand the EMH given to resort guests going forward. I'd switch the fastpass lines to Single rider/Rider Swap and just go with that.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329140047954796544

 

[Eric Smith]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/11/disney-floral-gift-resumes-operations-at-disney-world/

Does anyone know how this works? Can you have them just place these in your room?