Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

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

well, in fairness I didn't ask where the magnets were I just answered, we can have people go off on tangents about the NBA for tens of pages at a time
Anyways, it is not the same as SDL because they are in an entirely different country where the government owns half the park.
Also Disney/Universal/SW and all other smaller attractions were part of the task force that came out with these guidelines, so again I say, I believe they are useful for planning Disney.
As to Universal killing the reopening game, true it's my opinion, I have been to both Universal and SW so far, and in reality from the moment the parks closed Universal has had better communication with guests, has had a better relationship with their employees, and being first to open could've lead to a lot of issues which they addressed on day one, so I stand by that
I am not trying to sell you into anything, it's your money, spend it wherever you choose. I say again that I hope Disney follows Universal's lead on this

 

[EveDallas]

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

Or you could scroll past posts that annoy you. Or use the ignore feature if certain posters bother you. Lots of options beside telling a mod how to run the board.

 

[Mit88]

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

Theres a big difference between SDL and the theme parks in the US. China is a communist nation that have their citizens abiding to a whole different set of laws and regulations. Its much easier to compare what WDW and UO are going to do.

Heck, look at the U-Rest in Universal. Those weren’t part of the initial reopening plan they gave to the task force. Then Disney revealed they would be having places you can take your mask off and all of a sudden Universal has their own. Could Universal have had them planned and we just didnt see it in their proposal? Sure. But these two companies are listening and learning, and adjusting to what the other is doing. And it makes it better for the guest experiences on both ends. Same goes for Disney possibly using the same security setup that Six Flags is bringing to their parks.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

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.

I just saw a video today of guests at Busch Gardens and it was very disappointing. The majority of guests had their masks either off or pulled down. Nobody was enforcing their rules. Someone mentioned Sea World also has seen this. I haven’t been to either so I’m just passing along what I’ve seen on videos. Hopefully guests at WDW will abide by the rules.

 

[rteetz]

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

I personally don’t like being told how to do my job by a poster but we’re getting to semantics. Whatever Universal is doing certainly impacts Disney. They are all working in tandem. Disney is watching Universal’s opening without a doubt. If you don’t believe that you’ve got bigger fish to fry.

 

[rteetz]

I just saw a video today of guests at Busch Gardens and it was very disappointing. The majority of guests had their masks either off or pulled down. Nobody was enforcing their rules. Someone mentioned Sea World also has seen this. I haven’t been to either so I’m just passing along what I’ve seen on videos. Hopefully guests at WDW will abide by the rules.

And I think that speaks to the management of each company. SeaWorld which also operates Busch Gardens have been struggling for years now in terms of management.

 

[yulilin3]

Or you could scroll past posts that annoy you. Or use the ignore feature if certain posters bother you. Lots of options beside telling a mod how to run the board.

Just to clarify, I don't run this board (thank God) lol

 

[SaintsManiac]

In regards to Carlye’s Tweet, I think she’s looking for the bad. It feels that way a lot with her posts lately.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271874618253606920

 

[andyman8]

Friends, a reminder the thread is called "Theme Park and Cruise Operational Update Due to Coronavirus," which clearly covers all park and cruise lines, not just Disney. The moderator team has made it abundantly clear that those posts are permitted in this thread. If you don't like it, I'd suggest looking to other subforums for information. Many of us, myself included, are appreciative of the feedback abut a variety of different Florida destinations, as it provides valuable context for what the industry is doing and how park visitors are reacting to those operational changes. Just as I've said to those who do not want to traffic in rumors, if you don't want to traffic in non-Disney content, there are other threads, subforums, and boards for that.

 

[rteetz]

In regards to Carlye’s Tweet, I think she’s looking for the bad. It feels that way a lot with her posts lately.

I happen to disagree but it is important to note problem areas. Many have sung the praises of Universal’s opening and rightfully so. There isn’t a lot more in terms of positives to report on. We are now to that stage of changes and impacts. Removing markers in a queue line is a change that has an impact.

 

[MrsSmith07]

hoping someone can answer this for me. We have friends going with us in July. I think they check in July 19, staying at GF. They’re debating cancelling, and I told her that I kept reading about tickets being extended into 2021. She checked and hers still expire 9/30/20. Any clue why hers wouldn’t have extended into 2021?

 

[Arguetafamily]

Or you could scroll past posts that annoy you. Or use the ignore feature if certain posters bother you. Lots of options beside telling a mod how to run the board.

I wasn't telling anyone how to run the board...come on now.
Very combtive poster you are, based on your many responses to others. I know it can be tempting to hide behind the anonymity of a computer screen, but it is unnecessary to start arguments with strangers and bring no useful information with it.

 

[EveDallas]

Just to clarify, I don't run this board (thank God) lol

No I know that. I just think it's rude to tell any of the hard working mods how to do their jobs. Y'all are great!

 

[Farro]

Stop the Disney vs Universal arguing!

CAN'T YOU SEE THEY'RE TEARING US APART???

 

[ZellyB]

Of course Disney is watching Universal and Seaworld and Busch Gardens. They'd be idiots not to and is a benefit to them opening later. It does seem clear that Disney is lacking in communication and that Universal has done a better job. But it's also fair to say that it's far more complicated for Disney than any of these other theme parks so giving them some latitude is reasonable but for folks who have travel dates looming it's a bad look for Disney.

 

[Arguetafamily]

I personally don’t like being told how to do my job by a poster but we’re getting to semantics. Whatever Universal is doing certainly impacts Disney. They are all working in tandem. Disney is watching Universal’s opening without a doubt. If you don’t believe that you’ve got bigger fish to fry.

Was not telling you how to do your job, and definitely not trying to argue with strangers.
I am here because I love Disney and appreciate information from other sources.
I only clicked on this board because it said Disney.

All that being said, yes it does say themeparks, so going further I will not and really have not posted anything about Universal, good, bad, or indifferent.

 

[Sandisw]

hoping someone can answer this for me. We have friends going with us in July. I think they check in July 19, staying at GF. They’re debating cancelling, and I told her that I kept reading about tickets being extended into 2021. She checked and hers still expire 9/30/20. Any clue why hers wouldn’t have extended into 2021?

It could be the type of ticket and they haven’t gotten to those yet. It was at least a week between the tickets I bought from UT after ticket sales stopped to be updated Vs, other ones I had.

It seems they are going in some order. But, she should call as it seems all types are included...but only Disney can tell her for sure.

 

[Jessica Geisler]

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I don’t know why it’s sideways... but my character dining loving 5 year old had to stand on every spot and get his photo taken with every character. He never complained about not being able to touch them. They also do little parades and shows, and they stopped to watch all of them as well.

Do you recall if there were Universal photographers at the character spots (we have the photo pkg)
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Yes, there are photographers at the spots. I just took them with my cell phone though since this trip was really spur of the moment.

 

[yulilin3]

And I think that speaks to the management of each company. SeaWorld which also operates Busch Gardens have been struggling for years now in terms of management.

100% you can see the difference in management
I live in a complex where about 70% of tenants are cm, I was walking my dog yesterday by the community pool, the was a group of about 10 cm chatting ((I know this cause muy dog is the type that has to smell every blade of grass and explore everything in detail so we stop alot)
Anyways they were talking,
1.Universal is keeping people in line
2.Yeah we won't be able to do that
3.Why
1. Cause universal management lets them be firm and stick to the rules, not change them when the guest gets angry
3. Maybe we'll be able to do that now
General laughter
Im paraphrasing of course, but that was the gist of it.
Disney better be firm on these rules and not end up giving guest recovery because someone was upset that a cm told them to put their mask back on