Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[andyman8]

@andyman8 any rumblings you are hearing today that we should be watching for?

Nothing right now. It seems it's full steam ahead toward 7/11 but, as has been rehashed here at length, that could change on a whim. It'll depend on the cases and even the most-connected "insiders" and TAs probably wouldn't know until it was announced (similar to the reopening dates announcement).

The only tidbit I had heard was what I shared earlier this morning about the resort dining reopening strategy (still-closed Deluxe resort dining not opening until their corresponding hotel officially reopens).

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

home made video of CM excited to come back

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3601954793153538

❤ and surprisingly
Can't wait to see them all again.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think it will also depend on how they decide to handle social distancing on that ride, given that they are going to have to do more than just socially distancing the queue. Without getting into spoilers there are a lot of potential chokepoints throughout the experience that will have to see significant capacity reductions that will certainly limit how many people can ride per day even if it doesn't have significant operating issues. I guess that could even out if the park capacity for DHS is capped as low as we think it is, based on how reservations have seemed to book up there much faster than any other park.

I forgot about the speculation that it may be run without the parts that could be considered “pre show” (also trying to be as vague as possible lol). I really hope they find a way around that and it isn’t true, way too important to run without IMO.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Anyone have a link to the video of cast members? It says not available

It is on Attractions Magazine as well

https://attractionsmagazine.com/walt-disney-world-cast-members-film-fun-back-to-work-video/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

RotR will depend a lot on how well they can keep it running. I wonder if they’re going to have to revert back to paper reentry passes when they clear the queue. I can’t wait until we can watch the reliability of that attraction instead of COVID numbers.

I agree .... It feels like forever ago that the biggest discussions on here were around securing a boarding pass

 

[mmackeymouse]

Not sure if this has been addressed anywhere. Does WDW use scanning technology for people leaving the park. Seems like they would, to know capacity for closing to new entries (like on NYE). If so, couldn't they use this technology to allow limited parkhopping based on capacity (over scheduled entrances)? Not saying they would, but is it possible based on their current tracking technology?

The problem with this is, how do you know that the people leaving the park aren't coming back?

Maybe they are going to a hotel for an ADR. Maybe they are taking an afternoon break. Maybe they are heading to their car for a change of clothes.

 

[CogsworthTN]

home made video of CM excited to come back

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3601954793153538

I absolutely loved this. It made me cry.

 

[yulilin3]

Omg this made me cry!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

Is this listed on YouTube that I could share with some friends??

It's a facebook post but you can share it from there

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Would be nice if they would just publicly state option 2 is based on closure time (plus extra month or not) if your pass would have been active the whole time, and option 3 is based on time that would have been remaining on the pass from March 15.

No more guessing games required.

That's what the CM told me. At least, that's how I understood it. Option 1 I really wasn't asking a lot about because I definitely didn't want option 1 so I could have misunderstood on that one.

 

[jlwise]

"You can design and create and build the most wonderful place, but it takes people to make the dream a reality" WD
All these CM are so happy and excited and nervous and anxious to come back, they all want to bring you magic again. I hope people take the time to thank them and not just speak to then when you need something or have a complaint

Disney should totally use that video for PR— a good news/feel good boost. It was so amazing!!

 

[kylenne]

I’m trying to keep up with all the changes. Are we to assume that the reservation system is a permanent change, even going into summer 2021? Are we to assume park hopping is gone for at least a year?

Parkhopping will be back before then, I'm sure. They're selling parkhoppers for 2021.

 

[lisa12000]

God that video.....I really am going to miss coming over this year we really had the perfect trip planned as it was due to be our final one for a long time as we want to see the world but alas it was never to be - as a uk resident I feel it may be a long time before we are allowed back (especially when the EU have banned US citizens I can’t see it going down well with the president) and I’m not even sure my next April holiday is safe - look after those CM for me everyone until there time I can return.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

That's what the CM told me. At least, that's how I understood it. Option 1 I really wasn't asking a lot about because I definitely didn't want option 1 so I could have misunderstood on that one.

Oh I know CMs have been saying that, but you know how it is with phone CMs lol. Would be nice if it was all laid out clearly from Disney.

My standards have significantly lowered here, from wanting some sort of really nice and flexible options for us to just wanting then to clearly and publicly define the options and deadlines lol. The name of the game this year has been lower your expectations and standards .

 

[chasgoose]

I forgot about the speculation that it may be run without the parts that could be considered “pre show” (also trying to be as vague as possible lol). I really hope they find a way around that and it isn’t true, way too important to run without IMO.

Yeah, while the "main" portion of the ride is still extremely impressive on its own, it's the full and fully immersive experience of the attraction that makes it so special. I feel like they can handle it with the cap on park capacity and with more CMs working certain "pre show" elements (and hopefully they also figure out a way to work masks and social distancing into the narrative). I almost think it wouldn't be worth opening in such a reduced manner (at least not if it had to stay that way for more than a month or two).

 

[DGsAtBLT]

You guys are making me really excited to watch this video when I’m somewhere I can freely cry

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh I know CMs have been saying that, but you know how it is with phone CMs lol. Would be nice if it was all laid out clearly from Disney.

My standards have significantly lowered here, from wanting some sort of really nice and flexible options for us to just wanting then to clearly and publicly define the options and deadlines lol. The name of the game this year has been lower your expectations and standards .

 

[TexasErin]

home made video of CM excited to come back

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3601954793153538

Damn. I love them. I love them all. Prayers lifted for each of them to stay healthy, be treated well , and be blessed.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

So I watched and was a goner before the 30 second mark hit. I miss it all

 

[CastAStone]

Disney should totally use that video for PR— a good news/feel good boost. It was so amazing!!

They’d need to make some, uh, edits to the background music lol.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Oh I know CMs have been saying that, but you know how it is with phone CMs lol. Would be nice if it was all laid out clearly from Disney.

My standards have significantly lowered here, from wanting some sort of really nice and flexible options for us to just wanting then to clearly and publicly define the options and deadlines lol. The name of the game this year has been lower your expectations and standards .

Oh, I recognize I could have gotten inaccurate information, but she didn't just tell it to me, she said she processed the cancellation for me..