Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SarahC97]

I just got an email from KTP saying WDW took out the part about resorts opening on front page of MDE

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...ng-date-taken-down-from-disney-world-website/

Well, it's clear the DVC resorts will be open, but I wonder if they took it down the way it was because not all resorts will be open?

 

[Searc]

Does anyone think it’s possible non dvc resorts stay closed through July?

The wording regarding other Disney resorts was removed this morning. Now, there is no mention of them reopening in the operational updates. What that means, I have no idea.

 

[cakebaker]

When he revealed they were opening up on June 11th, my heart immediately hurt for you, and I dont even know you. But you’ve stayed positive through all of this even despite cancellation after cancellation of your reservations. All you, and people in similar situations, wanted was for Disney to take your money and let you and your family’s enjoy a vacation no matter the guidelines, just to get a semblance of normalcy. I think some people have just had unwarranted comments towards people that are bummed and upset about losing their reservations, and that to me is messed up

I’m not prone to tears, but this did it! Thank you so much for the kind words. I have 1 reservation left, of the many I made for this trip. It’s just a 2 day, checking out the 11th. I can now modify that to any date I want. I keep going to the reservation page looking at it, thinking I could just go ahead and do it, but I just can’t. I don’t ask for anyone to agree with me, just stop trying to convince me I’m wrong. I’m not telling anyone who chooses to go how wrong they they are, I’d appreciate the same consideration. Again, thank you, it is much appreciated.

 

[HuskieJohn]

Per Six Flags Great America (Chicago) President, the earliest they will be ready to open is in about a month, so I guesstimate July 1st. Even if they got the green light from the state to open tomorrow (this is when IL stops the stay at home order and onto phase 3)...he said that they still need a month to get their upkeep crew onsite, new equipment installed, then front-line staff trained.

 

[runjulesrun]

I just checked my Fastpasses for our July 25-Aug 2 trip and they are all still showing. Even the ones that are outside of the new park hours. They were good Fastpasses too. I'm sad I did all that work for nothing now that most of them won't work with the new hours.

 

[LSUmiss]

They are probably removing fast passes because obviously if you have to reserve park days, fast passes you made prior are obsolete.

I sure hope not. That will probably be the final straw for us.

 

[courtney1188]

After today I have a newfound understanding of mask concerns. I had thought, Eh, we're AP, so even if we only go for a couple hours then chill in the hotel the rest of the day, it's better than nothing, right? I'm now not so sure, and feel so badly for these CMs who don't have a choice.

I was outside today for two hours collecting textbooks outside of the school I teach at - Michigan, about 80 degree weather, and it had just rained, so fairly humid. Still, obviously I know Disney will be hotter and more humid. I would usually be pretty unaffected by 80 degree heat...but with the mask on my face was turning red and I was overheating much more quickly - I'll definitely need to try out other mask materials/styles. And when I took off the plastic gloves, my hands were pruny and completely drenched in sweat. Even now that I'n in the AC and they've been washed and dried, my skin is quite irritated. I can't fathom doing this in July Disney weather. We should probably cancel our reservation, but I'm feeling very torn. I think I'm going to wait until closer to time and see if anything changes by July, especially since the other parks will have been open for weeks at that point.

 

[courtney1188]

I just checked my Fastpasses for our July 25-Aug 2 trip and they are all still showing. Even the ones that are outside of the new park hours. They were good Fastpasses too. I'm sad I did all that work for nothing now that most of them won't work with the new hours.

Same - I wonder if they'll dump them (worst option, but could definitely happen), change it to a different time, or (best case but least likely scenario) convert it to an anytime FP.

 

[Farro]

I sure hope not. That will probably be the final straw for us.

How else do you expect them to institute the plan for everyone to reserve parks for each day? They have to start with a clean slate.

Looks like they are back, so all is well! But someone is going to have to end up unhappy somehow...

 

[SarahC97]

After today I have a newfound understanding of mask concerns. I had thought, Eh, we're AP, so even if we only go for a couple hours then chill in the hotel the rest of the day, it's better than nothing, right? I'm now not so sure, and feel so badly for these CMs who don't have a choice.

I was outside today for two hours collecting textbooks outside of the school I teach at - Michigan, about 80 degree weather, and it had just rained, so fairly humid. Still, obviously I know Disney will be hotter and more humid. I would usually be pretty unaffected by 80 degree heat...but with the mask on my face was turning red and I was overheating much more quickly - I'll definitely need to try out other mask materials/styles. And when I took off the plastic gloves, my hands were pruny and completely drenched in sweat. Even now that I'n in the AC and they've been washed and dried, my skin is quite irritated. I can't fathom doing this in July Disney weather. We should probably cancel our reservation, but I'm feeling very torn. I think I'm going to wait until closer to time and see if anything changes by July, especially since the other parks will have been open for weeks at that point.

I have a homemade cloth mask and there's no way right now where I live (Indiana) that would be comfortable outside. I have been wearing surgical masks (the generic blue kind) and those are much more comfortable in heat and humidity. I also ordered some masks sewn from a cooling material that I want to try out to see if those might be better for Disney. But those cloth masks -- no way.

 

[SheHulk]

Just checked and my fast passes for July 11-16 are back in MDE

 

[Farro]

Just checked and my fast passes for July 11-16 are back in MDE

See?

All better!

 

[runjulesrun]

Same - I wonder if they'll dump them (worst option, but could definitely happen), change it to a different time, or (best case but least likely scenario) convert it to an anytime FP.

I never considered an anytime FP but you are right, that is probably the least likely scenario. I don't know what the new system will be but I would hope they make it fair to those who had their FPs cancelled.

 

[GusGusTheMouse]

I am in NY (north of NYC) and in stores face coverings are mandated and I see 100% compliance. When outside and social distancing is easily possible then I'd say vast majority are not wearing anything, but have something with them should something be needed

For example, I went for a run on the bike trail in the area and carried a mask with me but was largely able to keep plenty of distance from others and that is what it seemed like nearly everyone else was doing


I think the challenge at a themepark is ensuring people keep that required distance away when just walking around and people trying to go in different directions, etc. .... but if things trend positively I could see the face covering rule be modified eventually to only be required for indoor situations or in gathers (like for watching shows or fireworks or something). Might be a reasonable compromise

I think the major issue for WDW is enforcement of compliance. When we are out in a pretty open area (like hiking in the forest) we are not wearing masks, but have them on hand to put on when we start to approach others.

Thing is, I don’t think that will happen in the parks. It’s either no mask free for all or masks all the time. I just don’t think people would be able to grasp the concept of masks indoors and no masks outdoors. Since we are continuously changing our location when you go in and out of attractions. I think that is why there is a blanket mask statement. I can just imagine all the people forgetting as they walk into the line for Thunder Mountain. Or even, is that considered indoors or outdoors? The queue line is kind of a mixture of both, right? When would the mask be needed in that scenario? It’s just so messy and confusing, which leads me to believe it will be one or the other. And for now, it’s masks everywhere.

 

[skeeter31]

How else do you expect them to institute the plan for everyone to reserve parks for each day? They have to start with a clean slate.

I agree, I don’t think they’re going to grandfather in Fastpasses as the park reservation. Too many variables. Especially time of the FPs, dining reservations, etc. What if you had a breakfast at MK and then evening FPs at Epcot, which park would you be reserved for?
I‘m thinking All FPs get wiped clean once they have the new park reservation system figured out (and I’m also thinking there won’t be any FPs once the park reopens anyway). I’m going to think that all rides will be standby or virtual queue with no FPs. Unpopular opinions, I know, but people need to be prepared for that to be the case.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Just checked and my fast passes for July 11-16 are back in MDE

Mine too.

 

[merry_nbright]

Just checked and my fast passes for July 11-16 are back in MDE

Mine for the week of June 13th are still showing. I think IT is just taking their time now.

 

[Farro]

I agree, I don’t think they’re going to grandfather in Fastpasses as the park reservation. Too many variables. Especially time of the FPs, dining reservations, etc. What if you had a breakfast at MK and then evening FPs at Epcot, which park would you be reserved for?
I‘m thinking All FPs get wiped clean once they have the new park reservation system figured out (and I’m also thinking there won’t be any FPs once the park reopens anyway). I’m going to think that all rides will be standby or virtual queue with no FPs. Unpopular opinions, I know, but people need to be prepared for that to be the case.

Apparently we were wrong, but I think we were right with our idea.

 

[RamblingMad]

After today I have a newfound understanding of mask concerns. I had thought, Eh, we're AP, so even if we only go for a couple hours then chill in the hotel the rest of the day, it's better than nothing, right? I'm now not so sure, and feel so badly for these CMs who don't have a choice.

I was outside today for two hours collecting textbooks outside of the school I teach at - Michigan, about 80 degree weather, and it had just rained, so fairly humid. Still, obviously I know Disney will be hotter and more humid. I would usually be pretty unaffected by 80 degree heat...but with the mask on my face was turning red and I was overheating much more quickly - I'll definitely need to try out other mask materials/styles. And when I took off the plastic gloves, my hands were pruny and completely drenched in sweat. Even now that I'n in the AC and they've been washed and dried, my skin is quite irritated. I can't fathom doing this in July Disney weather. We should probably cancel our reservation, but I'm feeling very torn. I think I'm going to wait until closer to time and see if anything changes by July, especially since the other parks will have been open for weeks at that point.

I’d try masks made out of different fabrics first. Cotton and high humidity don’t mix well.

 

[skeeter31]

Apparently we were wrong, but I think we were right with our idea.

I think we could still be right. They don’t have the system ready for park reservations, so they could still wipe out FP selections once that’s up and running.