Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[LSUmiss]

I know I’m missing this but has anyone confirmed if you’re able to leave a park and come back later in day? Go at rope drop then go back to resort for lunch and then return to park again after?

Yes. We did that Monday.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283383457515741185

 

[hertamaniac]

Disney announcing they are opening more "select date" reservations for AP holders in July and August is so disingenuous.
Since they made it a point to say this does not increase park capacity all it tells me is they are shuffling the pass numbers around in the buckets. I feel like they are only doing that because they see they don't have the resort/daily ticket sales they thought they would get.
They aren't doing this as some kind gesture to APs, this is something they should have done any dang way.


Also, some good a 30% merch discount does if you can't get into the parks to use it.

Solid observation and I agree; it's that ball under the shell game only this time being touted in PR.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Solid observation and I agree; it's that ball under the shell game only this time being touted in PR.

It is, though at least they are shifting those slots around - while we all think they should have been doing this all along (or planning to do it) there was no guarantee that they would so at least good to see they are doing it

Definitely not the "windfall of positivity" they may be positioning it as - but better than nothing

 

[hertamaniac]

It is, though at least they are shifting those slots around - while we all think they should have been doing this all along (or planning to do it) there was no guarantee that they would so at least good to see they are doing it

Definitely not the "windfall of positivity" they may be positioning it as - but better than nothing

It's resource leveling (which is perfectly acceptable and is the right approach). It just has a "yuck" feeling about it knowing that the AP's took/are-taking a back seat.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

8:45am at dhs

Impressive, you always manage to be the first one there!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's resource leveling (which is perfectly acceptable and is the right approach). It just has a "yuck" feeling about it knowing that the AP's took/are-taking a back seat.

oh yeah, for sure ... guess this is at least them being able to scoot their seat a touch forward - better than the opposite direction

 

[chicagoshannon]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283383457515741185

The Join button is also back on the home page of MDE. So 2 ways to join.

 

[SarahC97]

Has it been clarified that you must be tapped into the park to join the VQ for Rise?

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Has it been clarified that you must be tapped into the park to join the VQ for Rise?

That's what the rules say, but I don't think we'll know for sure until the VQ opens at 10 and somebody tries it.

 

[hertamaniac]

oh yeah, for sure ... guess this is at least them being able to scoot their seat a touch forward - better than the opposite direction

Whereas I see it as they should have led with the AP incentives first, but that jeopardizes their highest cash cow demographic. I freely admit I'm bias as a current local AP (but in the blackout window). No matter, it is a necessary move for them and don't feel it is a worthy gesture for AP retention.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Has it been clarified that you must be tapped into the park to join the VQ for Rise?

I would assume - the language on it says "enter park and request ...."

 

[rteetz]

Has it been clarified that you must be tapped into the park to join the VQ for Rise?

That’s how it was prior to the closure so I don’t see why it would change.

 

[Hummingbird]

It is, though at least they are shifting those slots around - while we all think they should have been doing this all along (or planning to do it) there was no guarantee that they would so at least good to see they are doing it

Definitely not the "windfall of positivity" they may be positioning it as - but better than nothing

Oh definitely. My issue is that is was touted as something special for APs. Like just be honest, you guys messed up the projections and now you need APs to come and spend cash in the parks. Like the old adage says, don't pee on me and say it's raining.

 

[Mr. Drauer]

I would double check with the course but around here (PA - private course) - it’s masks on when you are in your loading area where people are finishing their rounds and pulling up in their carts or grabbing a drink at the little halfway house and then it’s one family/household or person per cart - no masks during play or in the cart. No sharing carts unless you share a household.

At WDW - you need to wear the mask when entering the pro shop / clubhouse, but once you are outside with your group you can take them off. Depending on crowds, individual carts can be used. At Oak Trail, the starter still pairs up singles/doubles to make a threesome or foursome.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh definitely. My issue is that is was touted as something special for APs. Like just be honest, you guys messed up the projections and now you need APs to come and spend cash in the parks. Like the old adage says, don't pee on me and say it's raining.

Disney: "we are excited to provide you with this liquid pixie dust ...."

 

[yulilin3]

Parking lot opened at 9am. Current mmrr queue, definitely more people than preview
VQ for rotr wil open at 10

 

[LSUmiss]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283383457515741185

Is DHS open to the public today?

 

[osufeth24]

Wonder if it might be good to go to other rides as a lot of people will probably go to MMRR first

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Whereas I see it as they should have led with the AP incentives first, but that jeopardizes their highest cash cow demographic. I freely admit I'm bias as a current local AP (but in the blackout window). No matter, it is a necessary move for them and don't feel it is a worthy gesture for AP retention.

I think the challenge is whatever group they "led" with, the other groups would be upset. Personally I get giving highest priority to resort guests as they are travelling there for a specific period and should get highest chance to get a park reservation for that period

I do think a passholder ticket should be at least equal to a regular ticket as that is not the case and I do think they should let passholders in day of if there is capacity in any of the buckets