Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

Odd consideration for the question of whether they would allow APs in first or Resort guests in first...what if you're both? We're going down in July and what if they specifically only allow resort guests into the parks? I could picture a scenario where we are part of the group allowed to go to the parks as resort guests, but our "tickets" are no good because APs are still paused and blocked (or if we are allowed in, what does that mean for the AP extension since we were allowed to use our pass during a time they generally weren't allowed). Not sure where I'm going here...maybe just the point that all these scenarios have such complicated technicalities that I'm hesitant to believe Disney's plans will be so convoluted.

I took it to mean you have to be a resort guest with either kind of entry, but you're right. There are several ways to interpret it.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Here we go. As most of you remember I posted up about the May 19th opening and all the guidelines I was given by my insider source. Here is the latest update I received yesterday. And to clarify, my source works for Disney though not a CM the way we view most CM's. My source is not front line, not phone, not DVC. Think above all that. Anyway,
June 1st WDW opens.
MK, AK, HS, DS and 1 water park. Mini Golf also opens. EP is on the table but may not open for a few weeks only because of the international employees they will need to bring back.
All WDW resorts open including the Wyndham resorts. Pools and Arcades will be open. Club Level lounges will be open only for coffee, soft drinks and adult beverages. Pre packaged snacks and fruits will be made available. No Breakfast, evening small plates or any CM prepared foods.
To enter a park you have to either be a resort guest with tickets or an AP holder. Everyone will be required to wear a Magic Band. If you don't have one, a complementary gray one will be issued.
All restaurants on property, except buffets, will be open with strict social distancing enforced.
Ride ques will enforce spacing between groups.
All walkways will operate like a road. Stay to the right.
No dessert parties or private tours with the exception of the VIP tour.
FP+ will be available but No single rider lines.
Busses, ferry boats, Monorail and Minnie Vans will be in operation. Uber and regular Lyft will not be available.

This is all tentative so please don't make any plans based on what I wrote. Things at WDW are very fluid and changing daily. I will update if I get any more information.

For now I am still keeping our May 21st trip because the May 19th date is "Still on the table" but will most likely not happen. I do have a June trip booked as a backup so I'm not really worried either way.

Is your source confirming that this aligns with government phases or is WDW going to act on their own? Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ngwira]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.go...9752/when-is-starbucks-reopening-coronavirus/Starbucks workers called back next month, all stores will be open by June.

 

[UOAP]

This. Florida in summer without a pool... no thanks.

I've been sitting here considering how they could social distance in the pool and the only thing I can come up with is just strictly limit how many go in it at once? They already have lifeguards, so, I suppose they could easily blow the whistle on anyone that is too close to someone else? They could then evict them from the pool after a warning if they fail to comply?

The problem is that families who share a household will still want to be close. Maybe shared colored wristbands if they want to be thorough but I suspect they will just have a rule for the pool and hope people follow it.

 

[MMSM]

The schedule came out today covering that time frame

So CM has people working that week? How do we know those aren’t the workers that have been there the whole time?

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but someone in a FB annual pass holder group posted that his company just delivered a fleet units to Disney that will be used to start the reopen process. Maybe they are trying to ramp up?View attachment 490864

Okay, dumb question: rental fleets-- like rental cars?

 

[hereforthechurros]

Yeah, I agree to this as minimum thing they would do. Other option I could see is pre portioned servings in little plastic cups or plates that you just go and grab it vs needing to handle shared servings utensils

Point Pete brought up was how do you enforce social distancing in the buffet lines while waiting to get served? Deni mentioned often seeing backups at the carving stations and things like that. Guess if they reduce capacity at the restaurant that could ease things a bit and just have to regulate, but still could be some challenges - but guess there will be challenges with any solutions

This is why I truly believe it will be family style. Items will be limited to a set buffet themed menu (think salmon, pork, mealie pap, vegetables, bread, salad at Boma). Keep people seated. Even going through a line to get food, while spaced apart, creates log jams. Less CMs you're in contact with as well. One server, maybe a hostess for family style. Where in a buffet they'd need 10 different CMs back there to be serving food.

 

[bks9581]

Okay, dumb question: rental fleets-- like rental cars?

I looked through the comments and someone asked as well.

 

[yulilin3]

So CM has people working that week? How do we know those aren’t the workers that have been there the whole time?

Ok, just to put this one to rest
The op that prompted my response on schedules wanted to know what week was put out today on the schedule
The answer was may 3rd through ther 9th
No cm have been scheduled to work other than security and light custodial which have been working since the closure.

 

[mhautz]

The problem is that families who share a household will still want to be close. Maybe shared colored wristbands if they want to be thorough but I suspect they will just have a rule for the pool and hope people follow it.

I know it's crazy, but we might have to acknowledge that to some extent, self-policing is going to be required. CMs will need to be in a position to call out obvious behavior (and have more discretion to act on it), but it just seems like it's unreasonable to expect Disney to control everything in the way everyone thinks is "necessary".

 

[Mit88]

I know it's crazy, but we might have to acknowledge that to some extent, self-policing is going to be required. CMs will need to be in a position to call out obvious behavior (and have more discretion to act on it), but it just seems like it's unreasonable to expect Disney to control everything in the way everyone thinks is "necessary".

Exactly, we shouldn’t expect CMs and Disney to tell grown adults what measures should/need to be taken to keep yourself safe. Yes, people tend to do dumb things from time to time, but I also think in times like these there will be a little more self awareness. I could be giving the human race too much credit, but CMs aren’t babysitters, nor should they feel they need to. They’re going to be under a lot of additional pressure when parks open up, I hope people stay smart and diligent to make the work of CMs a little bit easier

 

[Boardwalk III]

This thread is the wildest ride on the internet.

We went from bored, lying CM Sven who was just reading the first post of this thread to a "source" from a DISer saying everything most people want to hear.

I wish there was a way to get an alert for when DISNEY announces something on their website.

Indeed. At the very least it’s highly entertaining during Covid boredom

 

[gottalovepluto]

This thread is the wildest ride on the internet.

We went from bored, lying CM Sven who was just reading the first post of this thread to a "source" from a DISer saying everything most people want to hear.

I wish there was a way to get an alert for when DISNEY announces something on their website.

C’mon. You know love this roller coaster

 

[Sandiz08]

I read that first line from Saints Maniac in the BTMRR ride voice . So fun.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Exactly, we shouldn’t expect CMs and Disney to tell grown adults what measures should/need to be taken to keep yourself safe. Yes, people tend to do dumb things from time to time, but I also think in times like these there will be a little more self awareness. I could be giving the human race too much credit, but CMs aren’t babysitters, nor should they feel they need to. They’re going to be under a lot of additional pressure when parks open up, I hope people stay smart and diligent to make the work of CMs a little bit easier

They shouldn't have to, but by reopening during a pandemic they have a duty to keep guests safe. If people are acting in a way that is dangerous to others, then WDW has an obligation to correct that.

 

[gottalovepluto]

This makes a lot of sense.

Then it’s obviously fake!!

(Ok, sorry I’m going overboard with my sarcasm today we all cope differently lol)

 

[TomServo27]

An interesting travel survey. Also it’s a fairly large sample for a survey just over 30,000 people.
https://www.piplsay.com/covid-19-travel-impact-how-soon-will-americans-hit-the-road/

 

[JenM]

LOL...every other rumor on this thread about greatly reduced experiences could be true and my daughters wouldn't care, but all things could be open and the pools closed and we'd have to cancel our trip.

My nephew is the same way. We’re more or less resigned to the fact that we’ll need to postpone our July trip, but he asked if we can reschedule for a time when we can still go to the pool.

 

[SteffyLou]

I’m just wondering what the thoughts are on Vero Beach. We have a summer trip planned there.

 

[birostick]

Delete.