Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[FlagrantFleur]

Sorry if this has been shared before, but does anyone have a link to the proposal meeting today? is it even a televised meeting? Thanks in advance!

 

[JacknSally]

Is their a live broadcast of this meeting? Where will the info be posted?

Livestream from Orange County

Dis Thread with Livestream Updates

Edit: Sorry, I had the wrong link posted for the livestream! Fixed now!

 

[yulilin3]

all hours have been switched through June 13th the only thing opened is DS

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if this has been shared before, but does anyone have a link to the proposal meeting today? is it even a televised meeting? Thanks in advance!

https://www.ocfl.net/OpenGovernment/OrangeTVVisionTV/OrangeTVLive.aspx#.XsaA02hKiM8

 

[FlagrantFleur]

https://www.ocfl.net/OpenGovernment/OrangeTVVisionTV/OrangeTVLive.aspx#.XsaA02hKiM8

As always, you are amazing. Thank you!!!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Don't forget the hot dog griller!

I may or may not have added hot dogs to my grocery order last night

(Disclaimer: For grilling at my home not Disney Springs)

 

[Jroceagles]

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/05/21/disney-worlds-top-rival-has-a-reopening-plan.aspx

 

[Krandor]

At this point I’d be happy if Disney gave a date for a date! Like if they gave a date today for when they think they might be ready to announce an opening dat!

Only if they are 100% sure they can meet the date to announce the date.

 

[yulilin3]

I'd like to be in the neutral tent, but I've never been to UO. I want to, just haven't had a willing co-conspirator to go with. I've loved my solo trips to WDW and DLR, but that's only because I'd been to them before (in the case of DLR many times). I'd like my first experience to be with someone.

you're welcomed too. As long as we remedy this lack of Universal experience.
In all honestly the two parks compliment each other as a vacation package. WDW is more go go go, lots to do and see, plenty of magic, Universal is a more relaxed experience that, depending on what your interests are, you could do easily in 2 days. Has some great attractions, HP areas are unbelievably detailed. IOA is absolutely beautifully themed (it was built and designed by Imagineers including Scott Trowbridge which is lead Imagineer for SWGE) and for me, has better quick service food than Disney along with how way it is to get around since verything is closed together like at DL

 

[Jrb1979]

you're welcomed too. As long as we remedy this lack of Universal experience.
In all honestly the two parks compliment each other as a vacation package. WDW is more go go go, lots to do and see, plenty of magic, Universal is a more relaxed experience that, depending on what your interests are, you could do easily in 2 days. Has some great attractions, HP areas are unbelievably detailed. IOA is absolutely beautifully themed (it was built and designed by Imagineers including Scott Trowbridge which is lead Imagineer for SWGE) and for me, has better quick service food than Disney along with how way it is to get around since verything is closed together like at DL

The other thing I love about Universal is there is express pass. I have spent a week there last year and found lots to do. Being able to ride things multiple times without having to set a schedule is a big thing for me. It sure beats having to make a spreadsheet for a vacation.

 

[skeeter31]

you're welcomed too. As long as we remedy this lack of Universal experience.
In all honestly the two parks compliment each other as a vacation package. WDW is more go go go, lots to do and see, plenty of magic, Universal is a more relaxed experience that, depending on what your interests are, you could do easily in 2 days. Has some great attractions, HP areas are unbelievably detailed. IOA is absolutely beautifully themed (it was built and designed by Imagineers including Scott Trowbridge which is lead Imagineer for SWGE) and for me, has better quick service food than Disney along with how way it is to get around since verything is closed together like at DL

Agreed. Both have their pluses and minuses. UO is definitely not somewhere you could go for a week long vacation like WDW, but for a weekend trip, day trip, or supplement to WDW its amazing.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I definitely agree with you, we should not be shaming others for their choices. Like what you like, and live your life. However, I think some frustration is valid. You are not responding like this, but others on this board are giving us frustrated fans the "well, you should've known better than to book, so quit complaining". It's frustrating to come to the boards where you think everyone can vent together, but the 2 camps come out instead: 1 camp loves everything that Disney does and they can do no wrong, while the other camp hates everything that Disney does.

Not to mention that some of the ones that were lambasting Disney all along for even thinking about opening are now mad they are not opening sooner, or at least as soon as UO or not telling a date when they are going to open. . And, some that preached patience from the beginning are getting impatient. Kind of fun sitting back and watching.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I really want to do Universal one day, but we are the suckers who don’t go off property because Disney makes it so easy and effortless the second we land, and then front loaded tickets make it so much more cost effective to just do more Disney.

This is why I tend to not threaten to not come back if they upset me. I can’t even be pulled away for a day or two to something I want to do .

 

[yulilin3]

Agreed. Both have their pluses and minuses. UO is definitely not somewhere you could go for a week long vacation like WDW, but for a weekend trip, day trip, or supplement to WDW its amazing.

And forgot to add, the best waterpark in Orlando (although I have not been to aquatica) and for people that say there's nothing for kids to do I respectfully disagree. The Jurassic Park play area, Seuss Landing, Curious George splash park and Fievel's Park are super immersive, creative and good luck getting your kids out of there. Also for little, little ones you can go into Barney's park, it's indoor, it has hands on play areas and Barney will come out every once in a while, a great surprise unless your kid is afraid of big purple dinosaurs

 

[SaintsManiac]

I really want to do Universal one day, but we are the suckers who don’t go off property because Disney makes it so easy and effortless the second we land, and then front loaded tickets make it so much more cost effective to just do more Disney.

This is why I tend to not threaten to not come back if they upset me. I can’t even be pulled away for a day or two to something I want to do .

Hard Rock is the best hotel I’ve stayed at in Orlando. We hired a car service to pick us up. Never doing DME again after that!! We wanted to get to Disney, but we definitely missed UO when we left.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Agreed. Both have their pluses and minuses. UO is definitely not somewhere you could go for a week long vacation like WDW, but for a weekend trip, day trip, or supplement to WDW its amazing.

I have this idea in my head to one day do like 3-4 days at Universal and then do a 3-4 day Disney cruise

First step would probably be checking out Universal again - haven't been there since 2000 (I understand a few things have changed since then )

 

[TheMaxRebo]

And forgot to add, the best waterpark in Orlando (although I have not been to aquatica) and for people that say there's nothing for kids to do I respectfully disagree. The Jurassic Park play area, Seuss Landing, Curious George splash park and Fievel's Park are super immersive, creative and good luck getting your kids out of there. Also for little, little ones you can go into Barney's park, it's indoor, it has hands on play areas and Barney will come out every once in a while, a great surprise unless your kid is afraid of big purple dinosaurs

Thing it seems to not have is as many "everybody things" - so more things geared at young kids or bigger rides that have height restrictions.

One reason I didn't care for DCA as I felt similarly - either things that were specific for my younger kids (Bugsland, etc) or the ride had a height restriction

 

[yulilin3]

Thing it seems to not have is as many "everybody things" - so more things geared at young kids or bigger rides that have height restrictions.

One reason I didn't care for DCA as I felt similarly - either things that were specific for my younger kids (Bugsland, etc) or the ride had a height restriction

it's definitely a decision if you're coming short on time and on a budget, but for those that have been multiple times to disney and maybe have a day to spare I recommend heading over, it's only like 20 min away. I know there are many converts to Universal that used to only visit Disney

 

[FlagrantFleur]

Livestream is on, just waiting for it to start!

 

[Sarahslay]

Where is @gottalovepluto with the "Operational Change or Disney IT" gameshow?

Either way, I had a resort stay at BC June 10-12. I have not gotten any email about it, my FP and res still show in MDE, the CM I spoke with this morning said it was odd that everyone that should have been cancelled should have gotten an email already, but my ADRs disappeared shortly after so I know it's toast. 3rd time is NOT a charm

I want to both laugh and cry about this post/reply, I'm sorry . I had a solo trip moved from March-May-End of August, and at this point I have to remind myself I even have that one planned because I've just given up all hope on trips at this point.