Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SmittS]

It's funny seeing Magic Band shipment posts. I forgot to post that I received my Magic Bands a week ago. Then I received another set this week. I cancelled two trips ~ a month ago. Guess I'll hang onto these for next year.

 

[Tbella]

Just got off the phone with Disney to change my recovery dining package to a room only. She told me a bit over 2 hours ago they got an email saying that the opening of Disney World is going on as planned.

 

[peaceluv&mickeymouse]

As Disney has stated, you must wear your mask at all times except while swimming and eating. They do not say it can be removed for photos, so no. Will people try to break the rules and get away with this? Of course.

You won’t be the only person wanting a maskless photo. Imagine everyone is taking their mask off for photos - what’s the point of the mask policy then if every guest is pulling it off for a picture?

Wear the mask. Follow the rules. If you can’t or don’t want to, don’t go.

Easy to say, but it won’t happen. You know people will remove for photos.

 

[woody337]

exactly. This is a non starter. Disney hasn't called any Equity actors back as far as i know, for this very reason. Just want to pile on the bandwagon.

And to add to that, nobody anywhere cried or kicked and screamed at all when Universal was about to open, this is getting ridiculous

 

[Azziefan]

Anyone else think them announcing the adjustments of splash mountain was a PR move to cover the negativity surrounding reopening too soon?

 

[lampshadehead]

Just completed the Magic Band selection for an August 8th trip, and the message at the end was that the bands will be available for pick up at the front desk. Curious why they aren't shipping them, but I don't dare try calling right now.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

And to add to that, nobody anywhere cried or kicked and screamed at all when Universal was about to open, this is getting ridiculous

Wonder when their contract negotiations are supposed to start. This might really be stage setting for some kind of big ask in the new contract...

 

[Ninjagrrl]

Anyone else think them announcing the adjustments of splash mountain was a PR move to cover the negativity surrounding reopening too soon?

More likely to make us forget about the nightmare that was park pass and 2021 bookings.

 

[woody337]

Wonder when their contract negotiations are supposed to start. This might really be stage setting for some kind of big ask in the new contract...

Oh i'm sure. Wouldn't surprise me if they try to take advantage of this like that

 

[Azziefan]

I think it was a pr move- earlier today if you googled Disney you would see articles debating if they’re opening too soon - now you just see praise for splash mountain. Well played Disney

 

[Ninjagrrl]

Oh i'm sure. Wouldn't surprise me if they try to take advantage of this like that

"The current agreement began on September 10, 2017 and expires on September 10, 2022. "
https://www.actorsequity.org/resources/contracts/Disneyworld/
Well, would you look at that.....

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Easy to say, but it won’t happen. You know people will remove for photos.

Yes, I said in my post that people will try to take their masks off for photos. Doesn’t mean that they should just because others are doing it.

Disney can put measures in place and people will feel entitled to push the limit and work around them. It is what it is. Anyone going who puts in their trust in Disney to keep them safe also has to put their trust in the thousands of guests around them.

 

[peaceluv&mickeymouse]

Yes, I said in my post that people will try to take their masks off for photos. Doesn’t mean that they should just because others are doing it.

Disney can put measures in place and people will feel entitled to push the limit and work around them. It is what it is. Anyone going who puts in their trust in Disney to keep them safe also has to put their trust in the thousands of guests around them.

How do you know they won’t allow it? Someone reported they allow the removal for photos at Shanghai.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

that's a good point, I was talking more about non tipped CMs. like the ones that work at the parks, they get goodies all the time for guests. I would think leaving a tip for housekeeping or bell services is still fine
@wdwguestservice #castcompliment remember to get the name, where they are from and where they were working

Can we still fill out the compliment 4 keys cards at guest services? Or just send an email?
I don't have a twitter, I guess I'm bad at being a millennial

 

[hereforthechurros]

Just completed the Magic Band selection for an August 8th trip, and the message at the end was that the bands will be available for pick up at the front desk. Curious why they aren't shipping them, but I don't dare try calling right now.

August 8th here as well and it says it will ship shortly. Inconsistently remains consistent!

 

[MickeyWaffles]

How do you know they won’t allow it? Someone reported they allow the removal for photos at Shanghai.

As far as we know right now, they won’t. It doesn’t say that they will. Anyone going should prepare to wear it and if CMs allow them to take it off for photos, hooray for them!

People should not go into this expecting maskless photos. They could be disappointed, complain to CMs (unfairly) etc.

Expect to wear it, if you don’t have to, yippee!

 

[shoegal9]

I got a premium band for my Labor Day weekend stay but it said that I would have to pick it up at the resort. Maybe it's because it's one of the newer styles? I got the Elsa one.

I just thought it was really odd since they're trying hard to minimize front desk contact.

That's weird. I will also be there Labor Day weekend and I selected the castle premium band like a week ago in MDE. Received an email that it shipped out today.

 

[peaceluv&mickeymouse]

As far as we know right now, they won’t. It doesn’t say that they will. Anyone going should prepare to wear it and if CMs allow them to take it off for photos, hooray for them!

People should not go into this expecting maskless photos. They could be disappointed, complain to CMs (unfairly) etc.

Expect to wear it, if you don’t have to, yippee!

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

We have plenty of Disney pics all over my walls. Ones with masks will be unique and kinda like a "We survived C19 in 2020 at WDW. " Fun memories with a twist.



Hopefully we get some ADR info soooooon. Ready to move forward with this vacation.

 

[aweehughes]

We have plenty of Disney pics all over my walls. Ones with masks will be unique and kinda like a "We survived C19 in 2020 at WDW. " Fun memories with a twist.

We bought MM for the photos because they will be unique for this trip.


Hopefully we get some ADR info soooooon. Ready to move forward with this vacation.