Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jothmas]

Hope everyone has a happy 4th (for those that celebrate)

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I’m a child of the 70s, so I prefer The Best Time of Your Life and the thought of now is the time.
Now is the time.
Now is the best time.
Be it a time of joy or strife.
There's so much to cheer for, be glad you're here.
For it's the best time of your life.

 

[Clockwork]

Why would the Minnie Vans have been hemorrhaging so much money? They’re way more expensive than LYFT, run on the LYFT system, and were in high demand in my experience (on many of my trips it was very hard to get one). I don’t understand how they couldn’t have made them profitable.

They had to pay lyft for using their platform. The cast mates were paid at a higher rate of pay and they had to insure all drivers. They had to purchase and customize all the vehicles. They had to maintain all the Minnie vehicles. It’s very expensive just on insurance alone. Disney probably ran the numbers and said this amount of people use Minnie, we have this amount of people in the parks and it‘s not sustainable if we don‘t have a certain amount of people staying on property and in the park. I think some of what hurt them was the fact that they were tied into Lyft, when you looked at the price difference between the services it was at times a big gap. Unless You had small children in car seats I can understand people using the other services.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think people are in for a real surprise thinking wait times will be low. For me personally long wait times don't bother me much. I'm used to waiting over 2 hrs for the better rides at parks.

I think some will be low/lower than when park is completely open. For example Winnie the Pooh, Little Mermaid, Tea Cups, maybe even Peter Pan. Basically all the rides that normally only fit 1 party. Things that have boats like Small World, Pirates etc might have longer waits if they're doing the every other row thing.

 

[vinotinto]

Just arrived for our dinner at Ragland road. If you are uncomfortable dining in a restaurant right now don’t come to this one. The main room, the tables were not well socially distanced. It’s a holiday weekend and the restaurant is busy, but I think it should be a little better spaced. We were luckily sat in the side room in the corner with no one near us, otherwise we probably would not have stayed here. The springs is definitely busier than this afternoon, even with a light rain right now.

Oh man, that’s a bummer. We really like RaglanRoad and have a reservation, but we need our space since we have to take off our masks to eat. And did they have the dancers? Wonder how the other restaurants are.

 

[Clockwork]

I was trying to update our Magic Band order on MDE now that we moved our daughter to our room but it won't let me. It shows the two we ordered for hubby and myself but I cannot figure out how to add hers to the order. It's almost like the reservation system doesn't "see" her in our room. Guess I will be calling Disney on Monday for help.

You can’t do it on the app since yours are already ordered, you have to call in and they can help you from there.

 

[Mit88]

I think people are in for a real surprise thinking wait times will be low. For me personally long wait times don't bother me much. I'm used to waiting over 2 hrs for the better rides at parks.

I never try and convince myself or the people I’m with that a listed wait time is less than it’s posted, except for Tower of Terror. And that goes for any ride at any park, not just Universal or Disney. If I’m at a park and I want to get on a ride, if it looks to be too long and will stay long all day, I’ll hop in line at the end of the night. And that’s where Disney and Universal have the edge over smaller parks. There’s themed areas you can go walk around when the lines elsewhere might be a little too long. Six Flags, Cedar Fair, most of their parks are either rides, games, or food courts, other than Knotts.

Im no longer bothered by wait times for rides that I want to go on. If I see a 90 minute wait at Soace Mountain, it’s not as big of a deal now that I’m an adult. But for children waiting in a 90 minute line, it’s probably more of a chore for the parents

 

[AmberMV]

We never made it to the roof of Topp's. Can you please snap some shots? Destino was nice, but think T's is much better. Jealous!!!!

We had a great table by the window with views of HS and Epcot. Tables were every other to promote physical distancing. Dinner was delicious!

 

[Janet McDonald]

First cast member that says “Welcome Home” to me when we arrive on the 15th better just get ready to pick me up off the ground cause I will fall out bawling.

 

[princesscinderella]

Oh man, that’s a bummer. We really like RaglanRoad and have a reservation, but we need our space since we have to take off our masks to eat. And did they have the dancers? Wonder how the other restaurants are.

Yes they had the entertainment. I think if you request a different table if you feel uncomfortable I bet they will accommodate you. The side rooms are much better.

 

[AmberMV]

If not too late, and since you mention liking cheese, I recommend the ricotta app and the cheese cart/board dessert at Topolino's

We did get the Ricotta and it was wonderful, make sure you do ricotta, tomato marmalade and olive oil for the full flavor profile!

 

[AmberMV]

First cast member that says “Welcome Home” to me when we arrive on the 15th better just get ready to pick me up off the ground cause I will fall out bawling.

The security guard at Riviera was the first one to say it

 

[Jrb1979]

Saw this posted by DisneyDebRob on WDWmagic.

 

[Mal6586]

First cast member that says “Welcome Home” to me when we arrive on the 15th better just get ready to pick me up off the ground cause I will fall out bawling.

I’ve cried at every single video or TikTok I’ve seen of CMs going back to work, so I’m fully prepared to just cry the entire first day we’re back on 7/13!

 

[Disneysoule]

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!

 

[Jrb1979]

I never try and convince myself or the people I’m with that a listed wait time is less than it’s posted, except for Tower of Terror. And that goes for any ride at any park, not just Universal or Disney. If I’m at a park and I want to get on a ride, if it looks to be too long and will stay long all day, I’ll hop in line at the end of the night. And that’s where Disney and Universal have the edge over smaller parks. There’s themed areas you can go walk around when the lines elsewhere might be a little too long. Six Flags, Cedar Fair, most of their parks are either rides, games, or food courts, other than Knotts.

Im no longer bothered by wait times for rides that I want to go on. If I see a 90 minute wait at Soace Mountain, it’s not as big of a deal now that I’m an adult. But for children waiting in a 90 minute line, it’s probably more of a chore for the parents

Wait times don't bother me. If it's something I want to ride I will wait in line for it. With FP+ not being offered wait times are for sure to be high for most E-ticket attractions.

 

[Mit88]

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Saw this posted by DisneyDebRob on WDWmagic.

Even though I don’t think it’ll be a big deal once the parks open, a reservation system with the pools might not be a bad idea. Call up a number in the morning, they confirm you don’t have a parks reservation and you get a guaranteed pool reservation. If it’s not full, then they proceed with normal operation

 

[Mit88]

Wait times don't bother me. If it's something I want to ride I will wait in line for it. With FP+ not being offered wait times are for sure to be high for most E-ticket attractions.

People are going to flock to Splash Mountain I’m almost certain that will be the 2nd or 3rd longest line in the park for a while

 

[chicagoshannon]

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Saw this posted by DisneyDebRob on WDWmagic.

That looks brutal. Hopefully when the parks re open it won't be as much of an issue.

 

[cakebaker]

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Saw this posted by DisneyDebRob on WDWmagic.

On the bright side, looks like they’re keeping groups separated, but sure isn’t anything I’d want to do. I imagine once the parks close in the evenings you’ll see this as well.

 

[cakebaker]

Totally off topic, but Happy 4th everyone! Missing the fireworks at MK but at least they are opening this week.

We went to watch the only fireworks show put on in our area this year last night- people stayed in their cars- we should’ve been at a dessert buffet at the MK watching them. My daughter turned on the Mk fireworks music and I had to make her turn it off. We should’ve been at Epcot tonight watching theirs.