Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[kylenne]

Just use a regular uber or lyft. Way cheaper than a mini van and sometimes quicker.

I normally take Lyft on property (due to credit card benefits) but Minnie Vans have preferential drop off and pick up locations and sometimes that really makes a difference if you're running late for a reservation.

Also I exclusively take Minnie Vans to Disney Springs just because a lot of regular rideshare drivers have no idea how/where to drop people off there. I was late for a Homecomin ADR because of it once.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Just use a regular uber or lyft. Way cheaper than a mini van and sometimes quicker.

If your family has 2 children who need car seats (of which their are many who travel to WDW) the only car option is Minnie Van. Uber and Lyft are not an option for many families with multiple small children.

 

[kylenne]

Not that Minnie Vans are even an option right now but y'all who rely on taking regular rideshare to CR and then walking to MK in order to get around rideshare only being allowed to drop off at TTC won't be able to do that anymore so keep that in mind also. I would imagine we get Minnie Vans back before they allow that again tbh.

 

[glocker]

GF and YC are not DVC resorts. VGF and BCV are DVC resorts. GF and YC are convention resorts and are subject to group buy-outs at any time. Speculating that YC, GF and GDT/CSR would have opened if the NBA was not there is pure speculation. Disney is a for-profit company and they are bleeding money right now. They need to answer to their shareholders. May sound cold, but it's true. Particularly with the ever changing environment with the pandemic (numbers fluctuating, travel restrictions in place), getting solid deals signed with the NBA and MLS was a way to guarantee some revenue. Would you like a WDW to return to once all of this is over? Then maybe cut them some slack.

I asked that we move off of this topic and back on track, please. I have plenty of arguments here, but in the interest of keeping to the topic of the thread, I am not going to respond.

 

[dreamit]

I'm looking at the park reservation availability. I'm an out-of-town AP holder and understand the frustration about the different "buckets" of availability, but, too, understand that it somewhat makes sense from an AP perspective. However, what does not make sense to me is that there is availability for Theme Park Ticket Guests that is not there for resort guests. I'd be steamed if I were paying to stay on property and off-site guests had park access that wasn't available to me.

 

[runningstitch]

actually makes a lot of sense, and all the stores are closed anyways

Is there a list of what retail locations will be open/closed in SWGE?

 

[Rxdr2013]

I'm looking at the park reservation availability. I'm an out-of-town AP holder and understand the frustration about the different "buckets" of availability, but, too, understand that it somewhat makes sense from an AP perspective. However, what does not make sense to me is that there is availability for Theme Park Ticket Guests that is not there for resort guests. I'd be steamed if I were paying to stay on property and off-site guests had park access that wasn't available to me.

the resort guests were already able to reserve a week ago whereas the off site just yesterday. so that is probably why on site has less.

 

[yulilin3]

Is there a list of what retail locations will be open/closed in SWGE?

click on each park tab in the middle of this page
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/parks/

 

[rteetz]

Is there a list of what retail locations will be open/closed in SWGE?

I’m not sure if the market place stalls are open but the droid shop and Dok Ondars were said to be.

 

[Brianstl]

It’s actually not way cheaper if you have to get Uber with a car seat, and hope they carry a car seat that fits your child. The cast members that drive the Minnie vans are also amazing. Well worth the price you pay. The Minnie van also can drop you off at the MK bus area vs. Uber/ Lyft can’t.

I think it will be a long time before they have shared car seats again in Minnie Vans or any other form of ride Uber/Lyft/cab.

 

[dreamit]

the resort guests were already able to reserve a week ago whereas the off site just yesterday. so that is probably why on site has less.

I get that, but within a few hours of resort guests being able to make the reservations, some of the park availability was already gone on certain days.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm looking at the park reservation availability. I'm an out-of-town AP holder and understand the frustration about the different "buckets" of availability, but, too, understand that it somewhat makes sense from an AP perspective. However, what does not make sense to me is that there is availability for Theme Park Ticket Guests that is not there for resort guests. I'd be steamed if I were paying to stay on property and off-site guests had park access that wasn't available to me.

I know theme park ticket holders just saw their open so maybe it will balance out over time as they (at least I hope they do) shift around availability as they get more data points


I agree though, like if it was "day of" and the resort bucket was empty but non-resort theme park ticket holder had capacity and could go when I couldn't b/c I was on property I would be a bit anmoyed

 

[roth697]

Word from Batuu
CM were given their thermometers, masks and face shields when they clocked in
Both MFSR and RotR will only take one party per pod/vehicle. The entire RotR attraction will be done (no spoilers) so no jumping any element, MFSR they are going to decide if to leave the pre show running while people walk through, so no stopping in that room
Face shields are required for almost every position now, CM have to be strict on enforcement with guests, examples of people on the spectrum or any other disability will be required to wear a mask or asked to leave , were given in the training this morning
There will be a relaxation zone (masks off) at SWGE, it is said to oh=hold about 80 people, she's about to walk the land so she'll tell me where this zone will be.
Most casts that their costume required a hat are now told not to wear it because of the face shield plus mask, might be too uncomfortable, so no officer hats at RotR
There will be a safety spiel playing through out the park reminding people to wear mask and wash hands
You can still take pics in the Falcon loading area but with masks on

more info to come

I'm glad the parks will still have mask off rest areas. I wasn't sure if they had to go away after the Orange County order.

 

[yulilin3]

Epic might open, actors with masks
cleaning pods every 2 hours at MFSR and the whole turntable goes down to clean every pod, that takes about 10 min
2 relaxation zones at DHS one will be Launch Bay
DAS and child swap will still be available
If CMs see someone taking pics without a mask it's ok but they have to ask to put the mask back on after
CM will not be allowed to handle guests phones
They will ask people to not stay in relaxation zones for more than 30 min

 

[Eric Smith]

Epic might open, actors with masks
cleaning pods every 2 hours at MFSR and the whole turntable goes down to clean every pod, that takes about 10 min
2 relaxation zones at DHS one will be Launch Bay
DAS will still be available
If CMs see someone taking pics without a mask it's ok but they have to ask to put the mask back on after
CM will not be allowed to handle guests phones

What is Epic?

 

[yulilin3]

What is Epic?

Epic stunt spectacular (Indiana Jones show)

 

[WonderlandisReality]

All this SWGE news is like balm to an introvert’s soul. I love it ALL!!!!

 

[Sandisw]

I know theme park ticket holders just saw their open so maybe it will balance out over time as they (at least I hope they do) shift around availability as they get more data points


I agree though, like if it was "day of" and the resort bucket was empty but non-resort theme park ticket holder had capacity and could go when I couldn't b/c I was on property I would be a bit anmoyed

I agree...they may have tried to put things in the buckets to start not knowing exactly what would happen but will adjust once they put 2020 tickets on sale.

The message on DVC website mentioned that spots had been set aside for 2021 for those with reservations but no tickets. I wonder if that was the case for 2020 as well..some set aside for those waiting to get tickets who do have either DVC or cash reservations already.

 

[Janet McDonald]

Word from Batuu
CM were given their thermometers, masks and face shields when they clocked in
Both MFSR and RotR will only take one party per pod/vehicle. The entire RotR attraction will be done (no spoilers) so no jumping any element, MFSR they are going to decide if to leave the pre show running while people walk through, so no stopping in that room
Face shields are required for almost every position now, CM have to be strict on enforcement with guests, examples of people on the spectrum or any other disability will be required to wear a mask or asked to leave , were given in the training this morning
There will be a relaxation zone (masks off) at SWGE, it is said to oh=hold about 80 people, she's about to walk the land so she'll tell me where this zone will be.
Most casts that their costume required a hat are now told not to wear it because of the face shield plus mask, might be too uncomfortable, so no officer hats at RotR
There will be a safety spiel playing through out the park reminding people to wear mask and wash hands
You can still take pics in the Falcon loading area but with masks on

more info to come

You are the positively and happiness that I needed this morning!! Thank you so much for this!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Hey guys heads up, I read on a Facebook group that the site used to sign up for AP events has updated and now looks to be getting ready for preview sign ups. Possible sign they’re coming soon. (Sorry if this was already shared)