Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[A2DisneyMom]

Interesting development on MDE today. My AP (which expired one week after the closure and I renewed last month) are now updated to reflect my new DVC Platinum AP certificate with 365 days remaining.

 

[Searc]

It’s a guy and he’s a jerk on Twitter as well.

Yeah he is.

 

[Searc]

Yeah - I interpreted it as calling them out to embarrass them on their own video for ignoring the rules so everyone that watches would really notice it.

I interpreted it as him being a *non dis-approved word*.

 

[mattpeto]

To add to your thoughts, I think the goal is to shoot for normal by the 50th anniversary next fall. We’re probably going to reschedule our trip for spring break 2022 in hopes of this. Not sure summer 2021 is quite far away enough.

We got November 2021 in our sights, but it's very fluid.

In terms of changes from the previous status quo, it is the ideal time for permanent changes.

In the future, I could could Disney packaging touring plans. This may include bundling FP experiences such as (SDMT, SM and an a lesser elective at MK for instance). They could also charge a premium for mornings vs evenings, etc, or maybe hotel guests can choose those packages first. They are going to need to differentiate and provide advantage to hotel guests. I think this could potentially tie into the Genie service

They just need to be careful. A huge chunk of Disney vacationers like the planning (the spreadsheets, the analysis work., custom touring plans, reviewing crowd calendars, timing FP and ADR). A smaller chunk wants something more auto piloted (again Genie or even using a TP).

 

[PixarBall]

This is the kinda stuff that’s going to cause trouble. It is completely inappropriate for guests to call out other guests for anything. If you want to work there, perhaps see if you can apply online. But if you don’t work there, you should keep your mouth shut other than reporting it to the appropriate personnel.

If you saw someone with a weapon you would say something I’d hope. So if that’s a rule and I’m following the rule like everyone else...I might not tell them myself but I’d alert a CM about them.

 

[Jrb1979]

We got November 2021 in our sights, but it's very fluid.

In terms of changes from the previous status quo, it is the ideal time for permanent changes.

In the future, I could could Disney packaging touring plans. This may include bundling FP experiences such as (SDMT, SM and an a lesser elective at MK. They could also charge a premium for mornings vs evenings, etc, or maybe hotel guests can choose those packages first. They are going to need to differentiate and provide advantage to hotel guests. I think this could potentially tie into the Genie service

They just need to be careful. A huge chunk of Disney vacationers like the planning (the spreadsheets, the analysis work., custom touring plans, reviewing crowd calendars, timing FP and ADR). A smaller chunk wants something more auto piloted (again Genie or even using a TP).

Disney vacationers will just have to get used to change. I really hope FP+ disappears and it becomes like MaxPass. Make it free for resort guests and charge for guests off property.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Agree with your comment but also think it just greatly reduces the revenue generated from EPCOT. During our stays, we visit EPCOT almost every night after spend the day at another park. We have dinner there many nights and also walk have drinks as we walk around world showcase.

Under the reservation system, we will try to get one day there but definitely won’t do more than one day if we can’t hop.

I've been thinking about that since they first announced the park reservation system. It almost makes sense to create an additional reservation slot to accommodate the dinner ADRs there. I guess they have to see how it plays out, but I can see where evenings (say after 5pm) could even allow for a no park reservation needed experience at EPCOT.

 

[Dsny4fun]

If you saw someone with a weapon you would say something I’d hope. So if that’s a rule and I’m following the rule like everyone else...I might not tell them myself but I’d alert a CM about them.

If someone has a weapon in the middle of a Disney park...Disney has a lot more to worry about then people wearing masks !! And if I saw someone with a weapon...NO...I wouldn't be saying something...I'd be too busy trying to get somewhere safe!

 

[Lord Fantasius]

Guest on guest vigilante mask and social distancing enforcement is going to be quite the sight. I feel for the poor CMs who have to deal with the eventual escalation of some of those events. If there was ever a time to be extra kind to CMs, it is this summer. They will have a lot on their plates.

You can't even get a CM to enforce line-cutting, how do you expect them to handle this? Ask really, really, nicely instead of just really nicely?

 

[SaintsManiac]

If you saw someone with a weapon you would say something I’d hope. So if that’s a rule and I’m following the rule like everyone else...I might not tell them myself but I’d alert a CM about them.

Umm no I don’t think I would confront anyone with a weapon.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268201971447717889

 

[LSUmiss]

If you saw someone with a weapon you would say something I’d hope. So if that’s a rule and I’m following the rule like everyone else...I might not tell them myself but I’d alert a CM about them.

Absolutely not would I confront someone who has a weapon. I would remove myself from the danger & tell someone in authority which is what ppl should do regarding masks or any other violations they witness.

 

[abnihon]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268201971447717889

I haven’t been yet but I have a question - is the fake snow there all year? I guess so since it’s June! Confirms my plan to go for the first time in December 2021. Will make it more festive I think! Do they do anything special for Christmas?

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

1 to 12 YC reservation has vanished from MDE. 12 to 18 July at YC remains (split stay) but I now have this...

 

[jlwise]

So are FP gone forever, temporarily, or will there be a new system? I loved knowing that we had short wait times for our favorite rides before going to the parks. It makes the days go better and was very easy to use IMO.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I haven’t been yet but I have a question - is the fake snow there all year? I guess so since it’s June! Confirms my plan to go for the first time in December 2021. Will make it more festive I think! Do they do anything special for Christmas?

Yes! Hogwarts Christmas show is amazing!!

 

[SaintsManiac]

So are FP gone forever, temporarily, or will there be a new system? I loved knowing that we had short wait times for our favorite rides before going to the parks. It makes the days go better and was very easy to use IMO.

No one knows the ultimate fate of FP yet.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

No one knows the ultimate fate of FP yet.

 

[focusondisney]

If ADR goes to 60 days during normal times, I hope whatever version of FP exists won't begin at 60 days too. That would make quick scheduling of popular restaurants/rides a headache.

Right. Hopefully they’re using this downtime & new reservation system to make improvements to their website. The closer reservations are to the arrival date, the more people will be booking for that date. I mean, at 180 days out, lots of people haven’t even booked their trip yet. At 60 days, most people will be booked & ready to make ADRs. So the website traffic will be up.

 

[Eric Smith]

So are FP gone forever, temporarily, or will there be a new system? I loved knowing that we had short wait times for our favorite rides before going to the parks. It makes the days go better and was very easy to use IMO.

It's temporary.