Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MusicalAstronaut]

Yep . .I don't think it has sunk in to a lot of people yet that have been itching to go on their big, pre-planned WDW vacation. I don't see WDW as very magical without fireworks, character M&Gs, shows, parades and every single person wearing a soulless, dehumanizing mask where I can't see anyone's smiling face and feel like I am in a hospital, not a (primarily outdoor) theme park. I could be wrong, but I am not willing to spend the amount of money it takes to find out.

I already have plans to do different vacation with the family this summer. Maybe local theme parks won't have the restrictions the big ones do -- like Little Amerricka in Wisconsin or Tweetsie Railroad in NC.

Honestly, I’m super excited to go back to SWGE & the M word won’t change that for me. I have some fun ones with fire on them that’ll go great with my BatuuBound. But I wear them all day every day at work, so it’s not the end of the world for me. If it gets too hot, I’ll retreat back to my hotel like I always do. I am really sad about no fireworks but I’m sure they’ll eventually come back. I just.....really need a vacation. Since I have an AP I’ll be going on my July trip but that’s also when I’ll decide if I’ll be renewing now or waiting until next year.
Also I’m not a people person so I don’t GAF if I don’t see other people’s smiling faces hehe. I’m that person who you pass while hiking who doesn’t say hello. Some people get really annoyed & think it’s rude, but I’m just not that social. If anything, wearing a mask has made me verbally greet people and/or wave at them instead of doing that right fake smile I’d normally do!

 

[meremac]

Tough crowd in here, man. Can’t just be excited about finally getting a date. Now we are killing the park experience permanently. Y’all are too much.

Yes! I hate the phrase "new normal" because: 1) What's "normal" changes all of the time; 2) Pandemics eventually end, but they aren't typically super quick. BUT things will be different for awhile. Some things will likely be different for a couple of years, but other things that might have changed for other reasons if we WEREN'T in the midst of a pandemic won't. It's all relative, and all I know is that I can't wait to go in September.

 

[SierraT]

If that’s the case, then frozen show, Disney jr show, Indiana Jones show, little mermaid show, & beauty & the beast show will also be cancelled. I’m thinking it’s also b/c they don’t want the transportation headache of parking closing crowds after a show.

Also, any of the night shows where you are seated like in AK and DS. Does the new Epcot show use fireworks? We were able to see illuminations one last time and so sad it’s gone.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Have we talked about monorails yet? Do you guys think they’ll be running? The cabins are so small.....

 

[jb405]

Messy Situation Reporting - I have a 6/25 - 7/3 Split stay AKL/Poly renting Points through DVCStore (AKL 3 nights) and Davids (Poly 5 nights). I fully expect that after all I have read about Davids I would be #*#*()@ on the Poly 5 night stay because the DVC resorts will be open. However, DVCStore is taking the same position also initially as of moments ago. I'm sure its in the fine print but am I really about to lose $3,000 over this? Flying from CT to stay in an expensive hotel with no theme park access? Oh...and I technically have to self-quarantine the whole time anyway because I am from CT based on the executive order. Hopefully at my request at least DVCStore via the Owner will attempt to re-book later in the summer for 3 of the nights. I don't want a refund I just want to re-book later in August!!

similar situation with dvc rental store. Still waiting to hear what their policy will be.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

But the main draw of the parties are the meet & greets, parade and fireworks show. With none of that happening not sure what they'd offer...

Trick or treating could also be... well... tricky.

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.

 

[rteetz]

Have we talked about monorails yet? Do you guys think they’ll be running? The cabins are so small.....

Disney has said yes at a limited Capacity.

 

[Methos]

We had a stay at Boulder Ridge booked starting July 15th, but we are going to cancel. The cons outweighed the pros, and we were willing to accommodate a lot of restrictions, but were hoping for an earlier opening. Oh well.

 

[LSUmiss]

What I'm interested in seeing is what effect Disney announcing reopening plans has on the borders being closed to Louisiana and to a lesser extent the New York area.

It’s set to expire 6/30 I think so it’s easier to just not renew vs lifting it early.

 

[BebopBaloo]

Seems as of now buses, monorails, and ferrys running at a limited capacity, but not gondolas?

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Good question. The amphitheater is so big, I don’t see spacing people out to be much of a problem.

Along these lines, I think the Electric Water Pageant is about to be the most popular it has ever been (assuming they keep it)

 

[VeronicaZS]

Uhh, what’s going on with park hours? MK now closes every day at 7?!?! The hits just keep on coming.

 

[LSUmiss]

Seems as of now buses, monorails, and ferrys running at a limited capacity, but not gondolas?

Have they said busses? I only saw monorails & ferries.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Uhh, what’s going on with park hours? MK now closes every day at 7?!?! The hits just keep on coming.

Completely expected.

 

[BebopBaloo]

Have they said busses? I only saw monorails & ferries.

Thought I heard/read it somewhere today...but possibly not. Maybe I heard it referenced as a 'in the future' scenario?

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Seems as of now buses, monorails, and ferrys running at a limited capacity, but not gondolas?

I don’t think busses were mentioned as running. But I’m sure they will along with the gondolas once DHS and Epcot are open. They connect the two parks plus Riviera, Pop, AOA and CBR. I’m assuming all modes of transportation will be up and running eventually

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I expect a few revisions to the park schedules between now and opening day.

 

[vinotinto]

Isn’t the point of wearing masks to have everyone do it to not infect each other? Wouldn’t people just infect each other at the relaxation station?

I’m sure they’ll limit it so they don’t have different parties anywhere near each other.

 

[5kidsmommy]

Uhh, what’s going on with park hours? MK now closes every day at 7?!?! The hits just keep on coming.

We are not morning people. We like getting to the parks a little later but now I'm going to have to drag the guys out of bed for rope drop on our September trip. Oh well.

 

[LSUmiss]

Along these lines, I think the Electric Water Pageant is about to be the most popular it has ever been (assuming they keep it)

Can you see it from Wilderness?