Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jothmas]

I say this not to convince you of how you should or should not proceed, but rather to illustrate my view into one reason I will not be going to WDW. If there are people here who change their mind based on anything an anonymous person says on a message board I don’t know what to make of that. I suspect they had an opinion formed already and are just looking for affirmation, in either direction

True, it’s better to look at the work of the health and safety personnel who will be keeping WDW safe and the government officials who consider it safe to be open when people make their decision.

 

[vinotinto]

Happy 4th of July!! We just finished having a nice lunch at D-Luxe Burger. It’s not very busy today at DS so far. We can confirm the walkway from SSR CP area is open to DS, you have to walk around the back of the christmas store and earl of sandwich to the plaza in front of the void to get your temperature checked. Everyone is wearing their masks and social distancing has been easy.

I stopped by guest services to see about updating my TIW card to a new extended expiration date and was told they aren’t issuing the the extensions yet the TIW team are working on it and to check back once the parks open.

Thanks for the update! I hope they get this done soon and that they are able to issue us an updated card with an updated expiration date as ours expired during the closing. I am planning to really use our card In a few weeks.

 

[JacknSally]

As of now, Minnie Vans don’t appear to be gone forever.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

 

[Llama mama]

My game plan for park opening is to stalk the wait times on all parks. I am very curious to see if they drop at certain times of the day. I am curious to see the trip reports of entering the park wait times.
We are scheduled to arrive on 7/31. Wondering how much I will need to modify my game plan . Happy 4th

 

[Spridell]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

This is good news. Maybe minnievans might not be done after all

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

As of now, Minnie Vans don’t appear to be gone forever.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

Now THAT is the official skyliner news I have been waiting for!! I feel like I need a full graphic with a formal announcement to trust anything at this point

 

[JacknSally]

Now THAT is the official skyliner news I have been waiting for!! I feel like I need a full graphic with a formal announcement to trust anything at this point

I wouldn’t even put too much stock in those right now.

 

[SaintsManiac]

As of now, Minnie Vans don’t appear to be gone forever.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

YES! I do love the service and I think it's very helpful for families with little ones.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I wouldn’t even put too much stock in those right now.

It's the best I'm going to get and I know it At least I will be there to confirm myself in 2 weeks!

 

[Andrwh1]

Does anyone know if resorts will still accept grocery deliveries or would that fall under the new “package” rule where guests have to meet the delivery person to accept? I wasn’t sure if that had been specified. I’m guessing it’s not allowed but asking just in case.

 

[vinotinto]

On the subject of transportation,

1. Is TTC to MK the only ferry route? Or are there other ferry routes?
2. Will the boats between FW/WL and Contemporary be running Or are these “other watercraft” that will return at a later date?
3. Any more info on rumor that monorail to Epcot Will not start immediately when Epcot reopens?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278323954369941506

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...o-guests-when-walt-disney-world-parks-reopen/

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Now THAT is the official skyliner news I have been waiting for!! I feel like I need a full graphic with a formal announcement to trust anything at this point

Skyliner is opening for sure. Skyliner cast start tomorrow and they have full schedules. I can positively attest to this.

 

[rteetz]

Skyliner is opening for sure. Skyliner cast start tomorrow and they have full schedules. I can positively attest to this.

Yep so can I.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Does anyone know if resorts will still accept grocery deliveries or would that fall under the new “package” rule where guests have to meet the delivery person to accept? I wasn’t sure if that had been specified. I’m guessing it’s not allowed but asking just in case.

dfb guide said recently they were accepting groceries like usual.

 

[vinotinto]

My game plan for park opening is to stalk the wait times on all parks. I am very curious to see if they drop at certain times of the day. I am curious to see the trip reports of entering the park wait times.
We are scheduled to arrive on 7/31. Wondering how much I will need to modify my game plan . Happy 4th

They’ll probably be lowest 12-4pm because that’s when it’s hottest! Families will be like “hell no, going back to the pool.”

 

[xuxa777]

As of now, Minnie Vans don’t appear to be gone forever.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

Never thought they would be gone, they are too beneficial. Much easier to clean between rides than buses and can easily put in a barrier if needed. Not arguing the specifics about car seats and other points brought up, no need to do that again and are valid concerns.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Does anyone know what the difference between watercraft and ferry boats is??

 

[Ariel 1715]

Does anyone know what the difference between watercraft and ferry boats is??

I believe the watercraft would be like the boats to MK and Disney Springs from the resorts.

 

[ShiveredTimbers]

One time at DS, we had been walking around all morning. I exited DS to use the nearby smoking area and had to reenter through temp check. My temp was 100.3. The guy told me...and told me that I should get some ice water and cool down. After that, I asked what my temp was each time I was tested. Never above 98.6 after that. So, yes, at least for me, walking around in the heat makes a difference. I do have difficulties regulating my body temp., though.

My patients sit out in their air conditioned cars and wait until I bring them into the office. By noon, even the ones that I get to the moment they pull in the parking lot are registering above 101 degrees and with a forehead scan thermometer. They immediately come back down after a couple of minutes in the waiting room. So it will be very interesting to see how often this happens at the parks. Don’t panic if it registers high. It will most likely combe down quickly when you cool down.

 

[anthony2k7]

As of now, Minnie Vans don’t appear to be gone forever.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1279476923601739776

I wonder how long the leases were on the vans? Perhaps the leases have just coincidentally ran out during the shutdown and that's why the current vans are going back, and any plans for replacements may have then been put on hold during the shutdown.