Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Remy is Up]

Nothing specific, I just like to stay up to date on the rumors lol.

Lol. Can't help you with rumors.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Hey, we loved it as young kids in the 70s when we went! I don’t think there were fireworks (maybe, but my parents made us leave so they could put us to bed and go drink at the lounge) There was NO Disney Springs, I don’t remember swimming, lol, but I’m sure there was a pool! It was just “rides” and , while we didnt wear masks, it was still pretty magical!

You are absolutely correct. First time we went we were out by dinner time to eat at Shoney’s or something, stayed offsite in a Comfort Inn, were all smashed into a Geo Metro, and had the time of our lives, We still talk about that trip 30 years later. It will not be the Disney trip we planned but it will be fun in its own way.

 

[LSUmiss]

I think you are absolutely right. Things will just come back and change, probably without notice. Like characterpallooza it will just happen. Lol. Hey will pitch it as part of the “Magic”. If you are a planner, this is not a great scenario. Planners want certainty so they can...you know plan. And Disney has trained us to plan. So if a lack of clarity makes you nuts, and that describes me, postpone tfn. If it doesn’t bother you have a great time.

I also think they’ll be watching UO & Seaworld esp on the mask thing. If ppl are mostly noncompliant in these parks or they’re empty b/c of masks, I wonder if that gets relaxed at least when outdoors.

 

[Remy is Up]

If Disney goes Virtual, will the standby lines ever come back? Is Virtual even possible for 50000 people in a park at some point?

They can currently handle more attractions across the 4 parks on the system sge is on. They were working to upgrade it. I believe that fp will be reconfigured much like das with return times or shorter windows and majority of eride level attractions will require this. At least its one of the ideas on the table. And the one that makes the most sense

 

[Remy is Up]

I also think they’ll be watching UO & Seaworld esp on the mask thing. If ppl are mostly noncompliant in these parks or they’re empty b/c of masks, I wonder if that gets relaxed at least when outdoors.

None of the parks will be lax on this point. You'll be asked to leave if you refuse. Expect universal to set a very disciplined tone

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I also think they’ll be watching UO & Seaworld esp on the mask thing. If ppl are mostly noncompliant in these parks or they’re empty b/c of masks, I wonder if that gets relaxed at least when outdoors.

I don’t think noncompliance or lowered demand due to masks is going to surprise Disney and alter their plans. I’d have to think their current plans and especially the execution part that we don’t really know a lot about has already taken that into account.

 

[Remy is Up]

I don’t think noncompliance or lowered demand due to masks is going to surprise Disney and alter their plans. I’d have to think their current plans and especially the execution part that we don’t really know a lot about has already taken that into account.

Wiser words could not be posted

 

[Jacq7414]

So are they really going to keep the Early Morning Magic for July 11? That kind of stinks to not have a true opening to everyone at the same time. It’s still listed on the schedule though.

I had this booked . But our trip started July 7 . That would be cool for the people who have it booked and can still go

 

[fla4fun]

People with resort reservations will be able to book days.

And I, for one, don’t plan to go to the parks every day of my trip. So just because I have an 11 day trip, I will only be going to the parks a maximum of 8 days. I just need a break every three days or so, both physically and, as an introvert, to recover from being around more people than normal. So I am hopeful I can book park reservations for the 8 days, and then the other three will be available for someone else.

I know some people may be concerned about the reservation system, but I would rather know I am going to be able to get in than to just show up to be told “Sorry. We’re full.”. If I know ahead of time that I can’t get in for my August trip, then I still have the option to cancel and go elsewhere. I do feel for people who may be planning an offsite trip and are not following this situation closely. They may get a big surprise when they just show up . . .

 

[jbreen2010]

I'm still confused why there's not true messaging put out yet to disney guests. Can't they get one big communcaiton out about this stuff...like hey we modified park hours, we will or will not have magic express transportation, we can confirm your resort will open up, etc. Did they even announce if fast passes have any value anymore? I'm wondering if all of this watching i've been doing this week of planning out restaurants/rides is even worth it.

 

[e_yerger]

I'm still confused why there's not true messaging put out yet to disney guests. Can't they get one big communcaiton out about this stuff...like hey we modified park hours, we will or will not have magic express transportation, we can confirm your resort will open up, etc. Did they even announce if fast passes have any value anymore? I'm wondering if all of this watching i've been doing this week of planning out restaurants/rides is even worth it.

Considering their opening plan isnt approved yet by the governor, that’s probably why they havent announced anything yet.

 

[PPFlight75]

You are absolutely correct. First time we went we were out by dinner time to eat at Shoney’s or something, stayed offsite in a Comfort Inn, were all smashed into a Geo Metro, and had the time of our lives, We still talk about that trip 30 years later. It will not be the Disney trip we planned but it will be fun in its own way.

You can’t get any better than Shoneys and your Geo Metro!

 

[Dis5150]

Its expected. Noone is going to be happy. Are you wondering about something specific

I am.. Any idea if stays impacted by the shutdown will get to book before they open to the public?

 

[LSUmiss]

So your paying for an AP ticket with a park hopper option and got to book the day in advance, pay extra to stay on property, and still have no assurances that you will get in?

Be careful...you sound “entitled”

 

[hereforthechurros]

Do we think resorts guests will have top priority as far as capacity in this new reservation system? Or APs?

 

[abnihon]

So confused about where people are seeing these FAQs that say no waterparks.
I see waterpark hours online from June 14th on.

 

[Remy is Up]

I'm still confused why there's not true messaging put out yet to disney guests. Can't they get one big communcaiton out about this stuff...like hey we modified park hours, we will or will not have magic express transportation, we can confirm your resort will open up, etc. Did they even announce if fast passes have any value anymore? I'm wondering if all of this watching i've been doing this week of planning out restaurants/rides is even worth it.

Patience. So much still in process. Disney works on their own timetable. I get your frustration but they have a lot to get going

 

[tinkerhon]

Wow, didn't take them long to delete the fireworks/parades from the events/park hours calendar.! Very depressing to look at - maybe I will stare at my dessert party ADR for a bit longer before I cancel

 

[Remy is Up]

So confused about where people are seeing these FAQs that say no waterparks.
I see waterpark hours online from June 14th on.

LoL

 

[mmackeymouse]

Those park hours are awful!!! In July/August, it's necessary to have early mornings and late evenings to deal with the oppressive heat.

Its also necessary to keep people as safe as possible as well as protect cms so that closing again due to more spikes isn't necessary. See what I mentioned earlier about those with a sense of entitlement and look in the mirror

I'm not exactly sure what it has to do with safety necessarily. If 10,000 people are able to go into the MK, then 10,000 people are going in, whether the park hours are 9-7 or 9-10. Now, there may be other legitimate reasons for it. But, I don't know that short hours are inherently safer than longer hours.

So Remy >> Sven/Finn/Flynn

It makes me chuckle, this inside joke. Years from now, on these boards, there will be mentions of Sven/Finn, and a small gaggle of us...it will be our "Where were you when" moment.

Hey, we loved it as young kids in the 70s when we went! I don’t think there were fireworks (maybe, but my parents made us leave so they could put us to bed and go drink at the lounge) There was NO Disney Springs, I don’t remember swimming, lol, but I’m sure there was a pool! It was just “rides” and , while we didnt wear masks, it was still pretty magical!

Absolutely. Bare bones Disney can absolutely be magical. But...we pay a lot because we GET a lot. Even relative to inflation, we are paying more now than we did then, because we get more during the experience. A streamlined old-school Disney experience is fine, and I'd be all for it....but at half the price a ticket.

It would be like a car company selling a new car with no airbags and the window crank and 8 track tape player. Could it be nice? Could it be charming? Sure. Would I buy it? Maybe. But, not for 40K a pop. If I'm spending 40K on a car (which I never would by the way), I want the GPS and the backup camera and the airbags and seat warmers and the whole jazz. That's the best comparison I can give.

so it looks like this
MK 9am to 7pm
Epcot 11am to 9pm
DHS 10am to 8pm
AK 8am to 6pm

So I have two complaints here. And, if people want to call me entitled, fine. I'm entitled. But, my two complaints: one is personal and one is logistical.

Logistically first, those of us familiar with the parks know there is what we'll affectionately called a rope drop crowd and the sleep in crowd. So, by nature, this already creates a sort of easing/thinning of the crowds. At DHS and Epcot especially, you are going to see both rope drop and sleep in people arriving at essentially the same time. Which, in my mind, creates more of a crowd, more of a logjam, more of a mess, than opening earlier and allowing the natural "trickle in" (as if anything at WDW trickles ha) of guests. To me, having all these people arriving at the same time sounds like an absolute nightmare waiting to happen.

Also, even for the earlier openings...I could see people who are normally sleep in people actually arriving at rope drop, specifically because they know they are on limited hours, and they want to get their money's worth. So, I think even the early entrance times could see more of an increase at park opening. Again, isn't this what Disney doesn't want? Likewise, I think a lot of the mid-day break people, you may see less of that, because again, when you are spending $120+ a ticket, it's not very palatable to spend 3-4 hours of your park day...not in a park, especially when park hours have been reduced.

This brings me to the personal side of it. We are mid-day break people. And with two littles, it's absolutely essential. I won't get into the details, but we have a multi-day park hopper. I find it difficult to spend that multi-day park hopper on reduced experiences AND reduced hours. I was actually willing to bite the bullet on the reduced experiences side of it. I had made my peace with it. But, call me entitled, but reduced hours directly affects the value of our ticket purchase. It just does. And, on top of that, if we need a break in the middle of the day, that would be even more of a dagger to take. I'd almost feel obligated to stick it out in the park all day to make sure I get my money's worth. And with little ones, I'm just not sure that's the best option.