Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[gottalovepluto]

Not the same. Crowds at wdw are far different than Asian parks. Asian crowds are used to following rules and respecting others around them. The wdw crowd tends to be selfish

You failed to see the picture on Twitter eh?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265677165959487489

 

[tinkerhon]

Yes. A lot of pools that have reopened are requiring masks on the pool deck.

That is going to lead to some nasty tans !

 

[yulilin3]

There’s our deal breaker.

I hope I'm wrong

 

[tinkerhon]

Ok - time to cancel my July 20 dessert party -

Waaaaaahhhh !

 

[gottalovepluto]

You failed to see the picture on Twitter eh?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265677165959487489

And omg. Just keep watching the video, doesn’t disappoint

Note what Chapek means when he says social distancing at Shanghai is going spectacularly...

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Everyone is going to complain about any plan Disney puts out. Its the nature of the beast. And unfortunately dvc members and most ap holders are the most entitled bunch around. Hence why cast members dislike them

Hey, I’m an AP holder and applaud Disney for how they’re handling reopening the parks. I’ve not heard that cast members dislike AP holders (perhaps because many of them are AP holders themselves). This is all temporary and I’ll abide by the rules they set. When so many people are truly hurting cutting back on hours or a parade pale in comparison. Things will return to normal down the road. Until then I try to be more accepting and grateful of how blessed I am and try to give back to those that aren’t. This is a lesson some of us have learned going through these difficult times.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

That is going to lead to some nasty tans !

Good luck to those people trying to pretend they didn’t go on vacation to avoid mandatory quarantines when they get home.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I don't even know what to say....

I do. But it’s not allowed here

 

[fla4fun]

So many questions. Do we think FPs will remain?

I have some pre 10 am FPs at DHS and some after-7pm FPs at MK. And will we get an Anytime FP if we scheduled it for before/after hours.

I think there will be a few issues because of now needing a park reservation in order to enter. What if you can’t get one for MK on the day you have booked MK FP, but you can get one for DHS that day? Just having a pre booked FP might not be enough to secure a reservation at the park, if more people want to go to MK than they allowed space for. Personally I think if they are keeping the crowds at the really low levels I have seen rumored (as low as 20%), they could just have you use your ticket/band to tap in each time and allow everyone one ride per attraction per day and maybe not need FP at all, at least for the first phase of opening. Just a guess though. I will be doing FP for my August trip in about three weeks and I have no idea what to expect.

 

[anthony2k7]

I originally had a back up to my back up that would have us attending the 2nd MNSSHP in August.
I saw hints over on WDWMagic that lead me to believe August parties MIGHT be cancelled. So this morning I bumped my trip to Aug 3-13.
Just gives me an excuse to plan a return trip next Fall.

I wonder if we'll see week by week cancellations for parties like with resorts?

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/disney-reveals-significantly-shortened-theme-park-operating-hours/

 

[Farro]

Guys, just have hope! These restrictions won't last forever.

Believe me, 3 weeks ago I thought Chicago wouldn't open until Fall at the earliest and now our restaurants can start opening early June! Things change fast with this.

 

[andyman8]

DHS 10am to 8pm

I wonder if they're maybe staggering park openings/closings to avoid swarms of people at resort bus stops and lobbies...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265767086380453892

Green screen or is Chapek at MK?

I know at the start of his CNBC interview, they mentioned he was calling in "from Florida," so perhaps he actually is there haha.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I hope I'm wrong

Probably not. My first thought went to droid depot as soon as “high tough experiences” was mentioned. Honest to God we can roll with the rest of the punches, but not this one for our SW obsessed DSx2. We have a backup Thanksgiving week are POFQ, so hopefully they stay open and get back to closer to normal. Maybe even a MVMCP to boot

 

[SaintsManiac]

Guys, just have hope! These restrictions won't last forever.

Believe me, 3 weeks ago I thought Chicago wouldn't open until Fall at the earliest and now our restaurants can start opening early June! Things change fast with this.

Fear not! There will be complaints if the restrictions are lifted earlier than we thought because people canceled over them!

 

[Krandor]

That's exactly what I'm doing. I said earlier I'm not going. I've made my choice. I'm not going on vacation somewhere where the regulations pamphlet will be larger than the park map directory pamphlet.

actuslly there are not going to be paper park maps

 

[LSUmiss]

Everyone is going to complain about any plan Disney puts out. Its the nature of the beast. And unfortunately dvc members and most ap holders are the most entitled bunch around. Hence why cast members dislike them

“Entitled” or expect to get the product the paid for? Most loyal customers of any company expect a certain level of service & quality.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

So just as a clarification point - how are we doing on the opening status of bars? Resort bars, particularly...

I'm just saying if the parks are all closing early I know where I will be spending my evenings!

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Did they come out and say that? I didn't see.

Perhaps they aren't going to try to social distance at the pools, thus the need for masks for now.

I should have said “Yes, I *think* so.”

I don’t think they have confirmed - this has been rumored for a while, but don’t think it’s surprising. I don’t see why they wouldn’t be required if they are everywhere else, and it’s being implemented at many community, public and club pools.

Basically, I’d expect it and if not ... yay!

 

[anthony2k7]

One potentially surprising aspect of disney committing to a date so far away is what if the situation gets worse by then?

The state and Disney have committed to July, I wonder how bad a spike/wave would have to be before they reconsidered that date?