Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[aweehughes]

Yeah looks like it could be for MLS.

There was a post on the DVCFan FB page that MLS is at CSR—the person who posted has a child that works for MLS and that’s where they were told they’d be.

 

[Theactualdisneyprincess]

Hello all!

I’m not easily finding this information searching the threads, so I apologize if any of these are repeated questions.

1. It looks like Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf will be open later in June. Do you think this is a fluke on the WDW website? It does seem like it’s ideal for social distancing. Always wanted to try this! Also, does anybody know if AP discounts apply? Any other mini golf courses that you recommend?

2. How challenging is it to get reservations at Swalfin restaurants? I am under the impression that they are opened/opening. Do they require a mask to walk around the property?

3. Does anybody know if the silhouette souvenir stands are operating in Disney Springs?

4. Going back to Swalfin: since it’s walking distance to the Boardwalk, do you think that it will be accessible to walk around that resort and eat at some of the restaurants or lounges?

5. When do we think that TheVoid will open?

 

[Theactualdisneyprincess]

**EDIT**

I just saw that Swalfin extended closure through 7/29, so obviously those dining options won’t be happening.

 

[gatechfan99]

Then you can't walk between BC and YC (exclusively) through interior corridors. My post was in response to a poster who didn't think you could close YC to regular guests and rent it out to something like MLS since the resorts were connected through interior corridors.

I was thinking there was an interior connection from lobby to lobby, but could be wrong, it may just be exterior.

Regardless, it would be very easy to put up a checkpoint of some sort wherever the connection is and only allow valid credentials to pass into the YC area. There's certainly nothing the BC guests need to get to in YC (as opposed to BLT who needs to get to the stores, Contempo Cafe, Wave, monorail at CR which makes that a more difficult option).

 

[jsbowl16]

Are we expecting an announcement soon for information related to the park reservation policies? People going to the parks on 7/11 hit their 30 days before the end of this week.

 

[AmberMV]

So since SFoG is opening up I went through the reservation process today. Obviously may not be exactly like disney but worth looking at what others are doing.

1. When they opened up today they are allowing reservations in phases (which I assume WDW will do as well). Here is was 10a-1pm were diamond/diamond elite members. Then 1pm-5pm all other members. Then 5pm season pass holders open up. Daily ticket holders 9am tomorrow.
2. For six flags when you signup you have to signup for a day and a time at it looks like 15 minute intervals though they do say you can come after your time (but not before).
3. during reservtion proecess they did display a page of health and safety rules (masks required and all that) including this nugget. "If at any time Six Flags determines that a guest does not meet the criteria outlined in this policy, Six Flags reserves the right to refuse entry or (if the guest is already in the park) immediately remove the guest from the park. These actions are at the sole discretion of Six Flags."

For the most part pretty simple procedure. As of this time, Monday (opening day) has all morning slots gone, Saturday has a few slots gone and the other days are wide open and this is during "phase 2" of allowing people to make reservations. Though they did just annouonce the opening date this morning so many people may not know opening date yet. What slots look like tomorrow morning or tonight may be more telling but so far rush on day 1 and plenty of availability rest of the week.

Interestingly six flags and their video make it look like they are going to be doing x-rays for the security scan.

You are correct about res. phases. This is from Disney's page. Thanks for a first look at what may be very similar reservation system we can expect to see from Disney

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well if your Florida, there's no point of lifting it before the 4th of July because I would assume people would want to come down for that if anything, so a few days after makes sense. Probably the same reason Disney won't open for the 4th.

As someone from NY the concern is the uncetainty about it getting extended. It's just hard to plan a trip down starting July 7th or after with that unknown hanging over it.

 

[rteetz]

There was a post on the DVCFan FB page that MLS is at CSR—the person who posted has a child that works for MLS and that’s where they were told they’d be.

NBA is supposed to be at Coronado.

 

[hertamaniac]

Loew's Sapphire Falls and Endless Summer resorts were both great resorts last year when we went.

We visit the resorts at UNI and have not been to their parks recently. Sapphire Falls was incredibly disappointing, but that's probably because I compared it, unfairly, to Royal Pacific. Portofino is a good resort.

I think that Cabana Bay is excellent for theming and value.

 

[Jroceagles]

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/

Mandatory 14 day quarantine from the tri state area extended to July 7th

where do you see a date?

 

[Krandor]

5. When do we think that TheVoid will open?

Probably be a bit. They would need to do a lot of sanitation between guests plus no real way to social distance iniside the event which might be ok for a group of 3-4, but groups of 1 or 2 would be an issue.

 

[Aug2020distrip]

Are we expecting an announcement soon for information related to the park reservation policies? People going to the parks on 7/11 hit their 30 days before the end of this week.

This is what I’m thinking. I’m hoping there is an announcement shortly. I’m thinking the ticket info will come out before the 11th for this reason alone. At least I would hope that people would have a minimum 30 day window because it takes a lot to plan time off work, etc.

 

[PixarBall]

Well if your Florida, there's no point of lifting it before the 4th of July because I would assume people would want to come down for that if anything, so a few days after makes sense. Probably the same reason Disney won't open for the 4th.

At this point NY has less new cases than Florida. I just think they don’t want to stop it but they won’t extend it as long as this trend continues. I’d imagine it will lift once the original deadline goes. Otherwise you are killing a ton of tourism and there’s not a point to open your attractions if a huge portion of your travelers can’t come. They won’t be making money off AP holders coming.

 

[Spridell]

At this point NY has less new cases than Florida. I just think they don’t want to stop it but they won’t extend it as long as this trend continues. I’d imagine it will lift once the original deadline goes. Otherwise you are killing a ton of tourism and there’s not a point to open your attractions if a huge portion of your travelers can’t come. They won’t be making money off AP holders coming.

Yeah I agree. It seems like the ENTIRE state of Fl is in a state of emergency until July 7th. Once July 7th comes EVERYTHING gets lifted.

 

[AmberMV]

We visit the resorts at UNI and have not been to their parks recently. Sapphire Falls was incredibly disappointing, but that's probably because I compared it, unfairly, to Royal Pacific. Portofino is a good resort.

I think that Cabana Bay is excellent for theming and value.

The absolute best thing about Sapphire was that we could just hop in a water taxi and take a 8 minute ride straight to Citiwalk which then was less than 5 minute walk to Universal's entrance or less than 10 minute walk to the entrance of IoA. SO much better than a bus like at Disney for most of their hotels. It also cost us a lot less than even a Value/Mod resort at Disney.

 

[A2DisneyMom]

I'm pretty sure it's a staffing issue as to why the pool is closed.

Not directed at you, but Disney.
But if staffing is the issue, come on Disney and throw a guest a bone and open with reduced hours!

Hopefully they haven’t done something crazy and blocked it off for MLS in some sort of deal for use of the YC.

Hoping to hear that SAB is open to guests once the parks begin to open!

 

[AmberMV]

At this point NY has less new cases than Florida. I just think they don’t want to stop it but they won’t extend it as long as this trend continues. I’d imagine it will lift once the original deadline goes. Otherwise you are killing a ton of tourism and there’s not a point to open your attractions if a huge portion of your travelers can’t come. They won’t be making money off AP holders coming.

Looking at the data, it's only been the last 2 or 3 days that NY has had less daily cases per day than FL, and not by that much. Looking at the overalls, NY has tested twice as many people but has had over 6x the number of positives that FL has. So, the restriction is what it is. I suspect we will see state restrictions ease soon, but until then it is what it is.

In terms of "not making money off AP holders" that's inaccurate. They have, they do, and they will and that's why all theme parks advertise heavily for Annual Passes to their parks. They wouldn't push them if they didn't make them money.

 

[Nightmarefandom]

I have seen posts about this EO and that it is in place until July 7th (unless lifted earlier or extended), but I cannot seem to find where that date is given. Can you tell me where/how you see July 7th? I'm sure it's right there somewhere, but I haven't been able to find it....!

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Now that just seems ridiculous. It's the Governor's Executive Order, but the Governor's office cannot verify whether it has an expiration date (and if so, what that date is) or is in place indefinitely?! How is that possible!? I hope they are looking into it to give a clear answer soon!!!

As someone from NY the concern is the uncetainty about it getting extended. It's just hard to plan a trip down starting July 7th or after with that unknown hanging over it.
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Yeah I agree. It seems like the ENTIRE state of Fl is in a state of emergency until July 7th. Once July 7th comes EVERYTHING gets lifted.

no way he doesent lift it by July 7th right now it’s just a formality they’re not even checking people flying into FL from those areas.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

NBA is supposed to be at Coronado.

Coronado is the logical place for both, they have the room capacity, they both will have just one place to live in the bubble, the Disney staff is going to have to be tested every day as well as all the teams and their staff. also with the Convention space the NBA would have the ability to have practice facilities as well. logistically it is the most logical to do it all and heck you might get some of the players watching each others games for at least some crowd noise. Im really looking forward to hearing all the trash talking that goes on at every game that you really don't get to hear on TV

 

[rteetz]

Coronado is the logical place for both, they have the room capacity, they both will have just one place to live in the bubble, the Disney staff is going to have to be tested every day as well as all the teams and their staff. also with the Convention space the NBA would have the ability to have practice facilities as well. logistically it is the most logical to do it all and heck you might get some of the players watching each others games for at least some crowd noise. Im really looking forward to hearing all the trash talking that goes on at every game that you really don't get to hear on TV

NBA reportedly requested up to 2000 rooms which would be basically all of CSR. It’s also been reported the NBA would use three resorts.