Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MrsBooch]

They actually seem to be spaced pretty well.

Yeah I thought so too??

 

[Anna_Sh]

They actually seem to be spaced pretty well.

Yeah, I’m not seeing the “densely packed” part.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Image of new CM issued face masks

https://blogmickey.com/2020/07/first-look-at-new-cast-member-costume-face-mask/

 

[mmackeymouse]

Same-day tickets is pretty disappointing, not only because of the limitations they have put on AP...not only because of the restrictions to park hopping they have established.

But, also...just the additional crowds that it will bring in, or at the very least won't discourage. If people know they cannot get tickets day of, hopefully they stay away. It also puts the poor CMs in such a precarious position when, not if, but when the park reaches capacity and they have to deal with the rude people who are gonna berate them. I mean sure, it will probably happen anyway. Sadly.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Maybe they could give APs a discount on same day tickets?

I know you’re joking but there’s plenty of room for APs who want to book a room. And they’ve even discounted them

 

[Dulcee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281946596222087168

Seems to be the longest line at MK

While I understand her job is reporting on theme parks, the amount of anxiety she seems to have over going.... might be time to consider a change? A leave of absence? She’s giving me anxiety for her anxiety

 

[cakebaker]

Too full for APs. Walk right in if you want to buy a ticket today though

I understand needing to make money, but that's a pretty bitter pill for those with blocked AP's. At some point you have to factor in customer service instead of just looking at $$$$$. I think it's yet another indication of just how low demand is to go to the parks.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Eeep. I hope the Disney Springs guest services line isn't that long next weekend. I need to go activate my military tickets/buy photopass.

I'm just so excited that we made it to opening day though! WHAT A MILESTONE!!!

 

[xuxa777]

Too full for APs. Walk right in if you want to buy a ticket today though

Also could be that once they ran previews they discovered that they could handle more people and still maintain all the physical distancing. Kinda part of the point of the previews.

 

[anthony2k7]

They actually seem to be spaced pretty well.

One photo looks OK, second photo looks much worse

 

[hertamaniac]

Same-day tickets is pretty disappointing, not only because of the limitations they have put on AP...not only because of the restrictions to park hopping they have established.

Were these same-day ticket purchases announced previous to today relative to the modified experience/opening?

 

[xuxa777]

I understand needing to make money, but that's a pretty bitter pill for those with blocked AP's. At some point you have to factor in customer service instead of just looking at $$$$$. I think it's yet another indication of just how low demand is to go to the parks.

What is the bitter pill, that is no different than it was before Covid

 

[gottalovepluto]

Also could be that once they ran previews they discovered that they could handle more people and still maintain all the physical distancing. Kinda part of the point of the previews.

If that was the case there is nothing stopping them from releasing more AP spots.

 

[anthony2k7]

I know you’re joking but there’s plenty of room for APs who want to book a room. And they’ve even discounted them

Yep, APs are welcome, as long as they pay up some additional cash first!

 

[lauraingalls]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281938921895665665

This totally made me tear up this morning! It was awesome!

 

[hertamaniac]

What is the bitter pill, that is no different than it was before Covid

Pre-covid, you didn't need to make a park reservation with a capacity limit right?

 

[Brianstl]

One photo looks OK, second photo looks much worse

Second photo doesn’t look bad when you consider the angle it was took at. That is a deceiving angle when it comes to spacing.

 

[Leigh L]

Eeep. I hope the Disney Springs guest services line isn't that long next weekend. I need to go activate my military tickets/buy photopass.

I'm just so excited that we made it to opening day though! WHAT A MILESTONE!!!

Have you purchased (military) Photopass there before?
(Just asking since they sent us away last time and we had to wait until we got into the park).

 

[gottalovepluto]

What is the bitter pill, that is no different than it was before Covid

really? Well let’s picture it then:

Pre-COVID my plat AP let me go to theme parks. Post COVID it lets me stand outside the gate and waive at people buying tickets and entering if I didn’t win the AP race to reserve a spot.

Bitter pill: I have already paid for entry and am being denied. The other person has not and is being allowed to buy entry and walk in.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

What is the bitter pill, that is no different than it was before Covid

AP “bucket” is full for all of July, I believe, without stalking and getting cancelled slots. Resort and day guests have near fully open if not completely open availability.

Some people were hoping they would open up AP availability day before or same day. Instead it seems like they’re encouraging filling the spaces with new guests, which IMO makes sense from a $$$ perspective although is disappointing.