Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[bpx2]

We used Disney buses last week to and from Disney Springs. When there were passengers that got off, the driver had to keep the doors open and let it air out for 4 minutes before anyone else was allowed on. He said Disney filled the bus with smoke and timed how long it took to dissipate then added an extra minute. That 4 minutes will add up when there’s a long line waiting.

That's interesting, we rode last week too and got on a bus right after people got off and the bus driver didn't do this.

 

[zemmer]

That's interesting, we rode last week too and got on a bus right after people got off and the bus driver didn't do this.

Typical Disney inconsistency.

 

[kylenne]

I don’t like using lyft/uber at Disney because I feel like it breaks my little Disney bubble, but I definitely see at least a few rides in my future :/

I use it a lot on property and more than once have gotten former/current CMs as drivers. Never had a bad experience except for the one super genius that didn’t know up from down going to AK and dropped us off in the parking lot. Luckily we were only rope dropping Na’vi River Journey lol

 

[disneyfan150]

So did you feel uncomfortable? Did you feel more at risk than an alternate choice?

I didn't really feel uncomfortable, but that is just me. I am a first grade teacher and kids have been coughing and sneezing on me for years. I was a little uncomfortable on the Universal bus when several people were on board.

 

[disneyfan150]

I remember reading that if your in a car with someone not in your household, if you open the windows just 3 inches it basically gets rid of whatever, if any, germs are being introduced in the car, before your exposed long enough for it to affect you

Interesting - wonder if it is true?

 

[AmberMV]

So 2 things I'm thinking of currently:

1) 2020 ticket/resort sales. We still don't have a date for this? Are we thinking they won't be opening them? I would think they would, the calendars are green almost completely except July of course for the opening.

2) Remy mentioned that (at the time and subject to change) he was thinking Plat/Gold APs would be "more than fair"ly taken care of and other APs would be majorly disappointed, and he also mentioned that Disney doesn't separate their AP tiers like other theme parks do. Right now it seems like that original thought changed big time and now Plat/Gold are getting the raw deal in the AP totem pole, and APeasants with lesser tiers (such as myself with the weekday pass ) are basically being treated as equals with higher tiers (save for weekend access). Do we think Disney is witholding refund details on APs because they are still working on how to handle APs? And what do we think they may do with APs?

Edit: Let's take this thread to 2000 pages for July 1!

 

[Iowamomof4]

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I'm so happy to hear you say this! I just placed an order yesterday for their XL ones for my dh because it's been really, really hard to find anything that will fit him. It was a company I had not heard of before and I felt a little nervous ordering from them, but I'm desperate to figure something out for him. I feel much better now!

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

1) 2020 ticket/resort sales. We still don't have a date for this? Are we thinking they won't be opening them? I would think they would, the calendars are green almost completely except July of course for the opening.

I think that sales will resume. My money is on sometime during July. The question is what time period Disney will allow people to actually make reservations for... I wouldn't be surprised if booking started in July but reservations were for August and beyond or something like that.

No idea on the AP thing. I miss Remy though! Hi Remy if you are lurking around here silently!

 

[Tjddis]

I can’t speak to Vegas, but our company has an office in Hawaii which has been closed since late March. They still have the quarantine in place for people coming from outside the islands, but should be allowing travel between islands an day now, if they haven’t already. It has been tough, but there was a fairly good sized group of people who have been saying there were too many tourists coming to Hawaii and they are hoping it never goes back to the level it was. The people I have worked with while working from home have been discouraged and quite a few have been furloughed. On the whole, it’s been a lot like Florida from an economic standpoint, as very few visitors can afford to go to the islands for three weeks or more, when you figure your first two weeks are going to be in your hotel room or jail, depending on how well you follow the quarantine rules. Last I heard, our office in Hawaii isn’t opening until August, and they want to get back to work.

I don’t want to sidetrack the board bit do read you correctly in that Hawaii residents don’t want tourists to come back? Or just during the pandemic. Hawaii has not much sustaining its economy. Military and tourism. It’s very expensive to live there and without tourism the economy would be devestated no? Hawaii is the only place in the world I like more than WDW to visit btw...

 

[Iowamomof4]

RE: Ratatouille construction: Tom Bricker mentioned it had resumed in his blog update, which was posted earlier in this thread.

Link again: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/our-surreal-stay-at-disney-world-health-safety/

 

[mmackeymouse]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277624855140069376

Soooooooo.....

Do we think she is just referring to the fact that AP previews will likely be a crap-show and/or that Florida is a sinking ship?

OR

do we think she is being very specific and referring to Disney as a sinking ship?

 

[HairyChest]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277624855140069376

Soooooooo.....

Do we think she is just referring to the fact that AP previews will likely be a crap-show and/or that Florida is a sinking ship?

OR

do we think she is being very specific and referring to Disney as a sinking ship?

I think she's referring to the thinking that Disney won't open in July

 

[Sunnywho]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277624855140069376

Soooooooo.....

Do we think she is just referring to the fact that AP previews will likely be a crap-show and/or that Florida is a sinking ship?

OR

do we think she is being very specific and referring to Disney as a sinking ship?

I think it means signing up to be part of a tragedy, i.e. an outbreak of coronavirus.

 

[Tjddis]

OMG, I was just chatting with a cast member since our October dining was cancelled and I asked when I would be able to make them and this was my response....

Typically, you can book Dining Reservations 180 days in advance from your stay!

Are you kidding me....lol

So I know there are some folks on here with personal experience as/with CMs and am really interested in why they can’t seem to get phone CMS straightened out. Been a pet peeve of mine for a long time. Is that difficult to communicate to them the latest developments and train them on what to say/not say?

 

[MrsBooch]

OR

do we think she is being very specific and referring to Disney as a sinking ship?

definitely this.

 

[fla4fun]

I don’t want to sidetrack the board bit do read you correctly in that Hawaii residents don’t want tourists to come back? Or just during the pandemic. Hawaii has not much sustaining its economy. Military and tourism. It’s very expensive to live there and without tourism the economy would be devestated no? Hawaii is the only place in the world I like more than WDW to visit btw...

There is concern among some people that the level of tourism is damaging the islands, and that they would be better off if there weren’t so many. I suppose they are finding out what that would be like.

Most people who live in tourist heavy areas have a sort of love/hate relationship with them. Here in Florida, and particularly in Orlando, there are times when we gripe and complain about them. But they usually bring us more good than bad, so it’s not as much of an issue most of the time. So long as everyone, tourist and local alike, follow all the virus guidelines, it’s all good. It’s a balance. I think Disney was smart to not open until after July 4th, and it will be interesting to see how a holiday works at Universal and Sea World.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277624855140069376

Soooooooo.....

Do we think she is just referring to the fact that AP previews will likely be a crap-show and/or that Florida is a sinking ship?

OR

do we think she is being very specific and referring to Disney as a sinking ship?

Not sure. We have the advantage of knowing the Titanic sank. The people who booked passage on the Titanic believed the media hype that said the ship couldn’t sink (which the owners of the ship never said). Perhaps it just means she feels like people are taking a chance without any guarantees that it will all turn out OK. Perhaps she thinks people are expecting more from Disney than they are going to be able to give right now. It really is a gamble to go out in public. I mean, I don’t know if my trip to Publix will kill me, and it’s the same at Disney.

I hope Disney’s opening goes well and that the guests behave themselves and follow the rules in regards to masks and spacing. I hope they respect the CMs and don’t give them a hard time. I hope people are patient and willing to be flexible and spontaneous instead of demanding any particular Disney experience. I look forward to reading the first hand accounts of those who get to visit before me. I really want to know how the ride lines and lines for transportation will be handled and how long those lines are with the spacing requirements. There is still a lot we don’t know about the “new” Disney, and we won’t know until they open.

 

[rteetz]

Has this been posted here yet?

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...hBimehuI-9yil1CaCabUAkTTIFhka0ENGV0leA0t0IPhE

 

[mmackeymouse]

Has this been posted here yet?

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...hBimehuI-9yil1CaCabUAkTTIFhka0ENGV0leA0t0IPhE

Not that I know of. I did read it, but I wasn't sure whether it was important or not considering how wrong KTP has been the last couple of weeks.

So I am taking it with a grain of salt.

 

[one_cat]

Has this been posted here yet?

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...hBimehuI-9yil1CaCabUAkTTIFhka0ENGV0leA0t0IPhE

We will miss the friendship boats. Hearing them in the mornings was always a highlite of staying at the Boardwalk.

 

[mmackeymouse]

definitely this.

This is what I am worried about.

Because if anyone knows anything about anything, I imagine she does.

And, even if she doesn't know anything specific....the fact that she doesn't know anything positive....that's also concerning.