Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[disneyfan150]

Universsal was definitely busier today than it has been since it opened, also noted more non-AP people

Are weekends usually a little more crowded or much more crowded during June at Universal? We will be there Monday - Thursday next week. Getting excited!

 

[yulilin3]

Also, and I know this is Universal talk but I believe Disney will go the same way. got confirmation cause I stopped and asked and also saw, that if you cannot wear a mask for medical reasons (they don't ask you to bring any documentation, it's an honor system) they will pull you aside, you answer some questions about your condition and they put a wristband on you so that the TMs know, this also happens if you are allergic to hand sanitizer
I saw a lady wearing a face shield, no mask and found it strange and then I looked down and she had a wristband. So if you still want to have some sort of protection you can wear a face shield but need to explain at the entrance your condition

 

[Kyhome]

The lanyard is given at the UOAP Lounge at Studios only the first 100 people in the morning until the end of June (look on the site for exact date) I parked at 7:20am, they opened the park for AP and resort guests at 8am I was about 75th person in line.
For the rest you can swing by the lounge anytime and also at IOA at the Toon Lagoon gift shop. Also there's a special refillable mug for AP when you buy an entree, free refills all day, I believe that expires at the end of the month as well

Thanks, yes we all got the refillable cup on our first day! I will check out the rest of the items too! Thank you!

 

[Mit88]

I think the social distancing thing at Universal is being blown out of proportion, because bad press gets more clicks. I doubt people are getting close enough to the stranger in front of them to get a whiff of their hair. And its much easier to continue social distancing when its a virtual queue with a set amount of people in line waiting to board the ride than one without a VQ where theres a continuous crowd of people entering the queue. Just my opinion

 

[Arguetafamily]

While I appreciate that discussing some of Universal's reopening is useful to those of us planning Disney trips, can we please back off on talking constantly about Universal? It needlessly inflames these us vs them arguments and isn't actually useful. Such as where to find AP things at Universal is really not necessary to this conversation

I agree, not only is it off topic for this particular thread but it's also not a Universal thread.

 

[dislee1164]

Well that didn't take long.

I am at Universal today (was yesterday too). I haven’t witnessed any rides where they weren’t being super strict about spacing out. The only times you are crowded with people is walking around in the common areas. Even lines for food kiosks have markers so people space out. It’s up to the guests to be aware of your surroundings, and space yourself out as much as possible.

 

[yulilin3]

To hear Chapek talk it feels like they know they have the drug, and people have no choice but to come to them to get it. That sort of attitude means they believe they can cut corners with customer service and not lose customers. Sadly we haven’t proven them wrong, but a lot of things have changed with this virus so if I were them I wouldn’t get too cocky.

Exactly, we are the problem. And don't get me wrong there are so many things Disney does better than Universal once inside the parks, but the first thing they should do is communicate effectively with their guests who are spending thousands of dollars to come visit.

While I appreciate that discussing some of Universal's reopening is useful to those of us planning Disney trips, can we please back off on talking constantly about Universal? It needlessly inflames these us vs them arguments and isn't actually useful. Such as where to find AP things at Universal is really not necessary to this conversation

The problem is that Disney is not sharing their plans so there's nothing to really discuss, also, the rules and regulations and procedures that Universal and SW are taking are going to be about the same as Disney so this is helpful info for planning

Are weekends usually a little more crowded or much more crowded during June at Universal? We will be there Monday - Thursday next week. Getting excited!

Yes weekends are usually busier, but I can tell you I saw a lot more tourists today, so people have started to come, also more traffic on I$ (ugh) and 192

I think the social distancing thing at Universal is being blown out of proportion, because bad press gets more clicks. I doubt people are getting close enough to the stranger in front of them to get a whiff of their hair. And its much easier to continue social distancing when its a virtual queue with a set amount of people in line waiting to board the ride than one without a VQ where theres a continuous crowd of people entering the queue. Just my opinion

IDK why so many love to hate on Universal, like Amber said every park here in Central Fl has unique and great things about them. And it's right that not everyone is social distancing, heck, there was a couple that tried to jump in front of me at the Blue queue cause I was on my marker, but for the most part people are complying and it's not up to Universal to have everyone walking around follow the rules, that's just not possible at Universal or anywhere

 

[Sandisw]

Yes, but I think any AP with a resort reservation should be able to book parks for the length of their stay. That's the context we were talking about this in.

I would be shocked if Disney treats AP tickets for someone with a resort reservation differently, They never have for FP and I don’t think they will with this.

 

[yulilin3]

I agree, not only is it off topic for this particular thread but it's also not a Universal thread.

you want to learn what Disney will do and how they will handle new procedures? look at what Universal is doing.

 

[Arguetafamily]

you want to learn what Disney will do and how they will handle new procedures? look at what Universal is doing.

I imagine that is a double sided coin.

Even so, respectfully, this thread is titled "Disney Rumors and News"

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

you want to learn what Disney will do and how they will handle new procedures? look at what Universal is doing.

I agree. My son has been to UO and was happy with the way things were set up. Of course, there’s always the occasional guest who pulls their mask down when they shouldn’t. I just read an article that theme parks were on the safe side compared to other activities due to it being outside mostly and the new safety procedures put in place.

 

[yulilin3]

I imagine that is a double sided coin.

not sure what you mean This thread is to discuss the operations updates to Disney brought by COVID, Disney has not opened yet but they were part of the same task force that decided what rules, regulations and procedures to put forth, UOR and SW have opened and have similar procedures, same will be with Disney so sharing how people are queuing, buying food, merchandise, mobile ordering, meeting characters, exiting shows, all has to do with the thread
The thread is called cruise and theme park operational updates due to coronavirus

 

[Mit88]

IDK why so many love to hate on Universal, like Amber said every park here in Central Fl has unique and great things about them. And it's right that not everyone is social distancing, heck, there was a couple that tried to jump in front of me at the Blue queue cause I was on my marker, but for the most part people are complying and it's not up to Universal to have everyone walking around follow the rules, that's just not possible at Universal or anywhere

Competition is always going to incite arguments. DC vs Marvel. Star Trek vs Star Wars. Ferngully vs Avatar.

You can love both. Its OK. No one is going to harm you for loving both sides of a gold coin.

I love Horror Nights more than any other Halloween related event I’ve ever been to. It may have become a little “kid friendly” over the last few years, but it doesn’t make it any less fun.

People have problems socially distancing if they choose its not their way of living in every environment around the country. People completely ignore lines at grocery stores because they “dont see” you standing 6 ft behind the person in front of you. There are people reaching over your shoulder to grab a package of chicken while you’re there to do the same thing. This isnt just a Universal thing, and it wont be just a Universal and Disney thing in a few weeks when Disney opens up. But I guarantee Disney will get equal or greater grief when they open and certain situations occur. I ignore most of it because these things seem obvious that they’re going to happen and its all for article clicks.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271881166954598406

 

[Arguetafamily]

not sure what you mean This thread is to discuss the operations updates to Disney brought by COVID, Disney has not opened yet but they were part of the same task force that decided what rules, regulations and procedures to put forth, UOR and SW have opened and have similar procedures, same will be with Disney so sharing how people are queuing, buying food, merchandise, mobile ordering, meeting characters, exiting shows, all has to do with the thread

Not trying to make this a multiple responses discussion...you can change the title to "Disney and Universal Rumors and News"

 

[ZellyB]

I find the Universal information valuable especially as it applies to guest and TM behavior. Those same behaviors will likely be seen at Disney. People are people.

 

[Melodious]

you want to learn what Disney will do and how they will handle new procedures? look at what Universal is doing.

I just don't think that's true for the same reasoning that we can't just assume that everything happening at SDL will also happen at WDW. But mainly, it's one thing to discuss whether WDW will also have characters on platforms like Universal and it's another thing to ask about where things are found at Universal and where to park there and what's your favorite ride there.... And, in particular, I am just tired of every comment beginning with 'Universal is killing the reopening game' because that is an opinion that many dispute. I feel like instead of a rumor thread about WDW opening, I'm reading a thread on the COmmunity board that is trying to sell me Universal

 

[rteetz]

Not trying to make this a multiple responses discussion...you can change the title to "Disney and Universal Rumors and News"

She can’t but to correct something here the title of this thread is theme park and cruise operational updates due to coronavirus. Disney and universal are both theme park companies.

 

[rteetz]

I find the Universal information valuable especially as it applies to guest and TM behavior. Those same behaviors will likely be seen at Disney. People are people.

Bingo!

 

[Arguetafamily]

She can’t but to correct something here the title of this thread is theme park and cruise operational updates due to coronavirus. Disney and universal are both theme park companies.

No, that is the subtitle under the main title "Disney Rumors and News"