Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[ScubaCat]

People are going to have fun with this policy. It might suck, but I’m here for the creativity that ensues for as long as it lasts

May as well, right? Complaining just diminishes the experience. Someday we'll have amazing stories to tell about this.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think if they don't cut way back on actual attendance in the parks (if people don't stay away on their own) vs. capacity and they have distancing measures similar to Shanghai, it's going to feel very crowded fast in regards to wait times. I don't see a reason they wouldn't load attractions in the US similar to Shanghai in that video, meaning no shared "small" ride vehicles and spacing parties out with larger attraction vehicles.

For anyone who can't watch, they showed their version of POTC with every 2nd row skipped. By small vehicles, I'm assuming that refers more to not adding single riders and filling all the spaces, which I think we already somewhat knew.

 

[Tjddis]

You touch, you buy.

In that case My sister is going to need to rent a plane for all the plush my 4 year old niece is sure to grab
Seriously forget masks. This will be the hardest thing to enforce. pressure on parents big time!

 

[LSUmiss]

I saw a meme on Facebook that same something along the lines of "It's so American to decide we're bored with COVID-19 so it's over". That's what the whole giving up on masks because people won't go reminds me of LOL.

I hope Disney doesn't back off of what they feel is a necessary precaution to opening during this pandemic for any reason besides it not being necessary anymore. And like everyone else, I hope it all winds up being unnecessary quickly.

Well imo if it’s that bad that masks are required for safety then they shouldn’t open yet. Requiring masks in essential businesses is different.

 

[LSUmiss]

That Shanghai tutorial broke my heart.. I can’t imagine visiting the parks under those conditions.

No magic...

I think more & more this is becoming a reality for me too . I have been so invested in watching when the parks will open thst I hadn’t processed the rest. The mask thing at DS really started me thinking. I have said we had a few deal breakers, but I never really thought I was going to have follow through with cancelling.

 

[Julie Amber]

well just for funsies I've been trying to get into the Shanghai DL site to buy tickets since 8pm (8am there) and it's crashing, surprise, surprise

Here's the wording from SDL

Select the Date of Your Visit


Please note that ticket prices vary by date. Select a date below to see applicable prices in the next step.

Did you notice if the price they are charging for these opening dates is the same as their regular price even without parades and nighttime spectaculars?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Well imo if it’s that bad that masks are required for safety then they shouldn’t open yet. Requiring masks in essential businesses is different.

Oh don't say that! You don't want to cross onto the negative and pessimistic side.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think more & more this is becoming a reality for me too . I have been so invested in watching when the parks will open thst I hadn’t processed the rest. The mask thing at DS really started me thinking. I have said we had a few deal breakers, but I never really thought I was going to have follow through with cancelling.

I'm sorry. It's hard to lose a trip even if it's technically your choice not Disney forcing your hand.

 

[LSUmiss]

In that case My sister is going to need to rent a plane for all the plush my 4 year old niece is sure to grab
Seriously forget masks. This will be the hardest thing to enforce. pressure on parents big time!

And that is depressing to me. We go for DS at this point in our lives & if it’s no longer a fun experience for him then there is no point. Honestly, I think wdw would do better to just wait to open.

 

[Eric Smith]

And that is depressing to me. We go for DS at this point in our lives & if it’s no longer a fun experience for him then there is no point. Honestly, I think wdw would do better to just wait to open.

I don’t think that’s true. The experience will be different for sure, but I think they’ll be able to get enough people to come to make money. This situation isn’t likely to substantially change for the better in the next 9 months and Disney would not be in a good position if they had to keep WDW closed for 9+ months.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1258598903814877184

 

[Mit88]

There’s hope!

 

[Vern60]

It's not terribly hard to start being a bit pessimistic.
I'm sure I'm not alone thinking back at how many times I cursed the never ending price increases, or the loss of favorite rides or shows. "One of these days", I would tell myself, I will be done with Disney.
I personally haven't made that decision yet, but I wonder if others might be consolidating that thought. If the restrictions are too invasive that very well could be the case.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Shanghai has basically zero cases per day. I would hope no masks if the US or Florida had no cases per day lol

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I obviously cannot understand that tweet besides the English portion, but the video said masks for the entire visit save for dining.

 

[Mit88]

It's not terribly hard to start being a bit pessimistic.
I'm sure I'm not alone thinking back at how many times I cursed the never ending price increases, or the loss of favorite rides or shows. "One of these days", I would tell myself, I will be done with Disney.
I personally haven't made that decision yet, but I wonder if others might be consolidating that thought. If the restrictions are too invasive that very well could be the case.

Most of these restrictions are purely temporary. The more they allow in, the less room there is which is going to make social distancing more and more difficult. Masks will go away, it’s just not our culture in the North America. Fireworks and parades will be back. Character meetings will be back. Most of this is temporary, and necessary to open back up as soon as they can

 

[SaintsManiac]

Interesting little instructional tutorial SDR appears to have put out on how to enter the park and how to behave once inside. The visuals may give a glimpse at some of what we'll see here once our parks start to reopen.

P.S. It's in Mandarin but has English subtitles.

I felt like I was watching a Black Mirror episode for a minute there.

 

[Mit88]

At least WDW seems to be opening soon(ish). Californians are seemingly going to be waiting much longer to go back to their parks. But they might also have a nice surprise of Avengers campus being open when they return

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1258598903814877184

Wish I could read that. Did Shanghai (the city) lift the wear a mask requirement? Otherwise I don’t see how Disney can.

 

[rteetz]

Wish I could read that. Did Shanghai (the city) lift the wear a mask requirement? Otherwise I don’t see how Disney can.

I am not sure. I would guess at the very least they are strongly encouraged. Maybe allowing guests to take photos without them on or something but as they venture around the park to wear them? We will likely learn more May 11th.