Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[osufeth24]

Is DHS open to the public today?

yes, today is opening day for DHS and Epcot

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Is DHS open to the public today?

Yes, today is day 1.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

That will be interesting to watch how wait times evolve over the day given capacity limits. Is there enough time that everyone in the park can get on everything they want, then no need to "rope drop" into a long queue ... but if MMRR stays high all day then really no choice. I am sure for a lot of people there today this is their first chance to ride it

 

[DGsAtBLT]

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.

Why would they ever say that? We could argue that anything advertised as special or good is just another way to make money, as that is their goal as a for profit company. The concept of AP’s as a whole is there for that purpose, when you break it down.

No they didn’t do this out of the goodness of their hearts, but they don’t do anything for that reason. It is a positive change for APs, no matter the reasoning behind it. They have somewhat fixed two major problems for APs who visit frequently.

 

[osufeth24]

That will be interesting to watch how wait times evolve over the day given capacity limits. Is there enough time that everyone in the park can get on everything they want, then no need to "rope drop" into a long queue ... but if MMRR stays high all day then really no choice. I am sure for a lot of people there today this is their first chance to ride it

I haven't had a chance to ride it either and im local lol. Def plan on going on it Saturday

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283392395674095617

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

Clearly answers my mental query if guests would be allowed in the gates early to be able to join virtual queue right at 10am

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Really curious to see the crowds for DHS today. Already seems like a lot more people there than for preview. ROTR queue will be interesting. I hope everyone gets their chance and nobody is left holding the bag.

Edit to add, I do believe it's in Disney's best interest to have ample slots for everyone so no one is left out. Obviously, they can't control break downs.

 

[Hummingbird]

Why would they ever say that? We could argue that anything advertised as special or good is just another way to make money, as that is their goal as a for profit company. The concept of AP’s as a whole is there for that purpose, when you break it down.

No they didn’t do this out of the goodness of their hearts, but they don’t do anything for that reason. It is a positive change for APs, no matter the reasoning behind it. They have somewhat fixed two major problems for APs who visit frequently.

What 2 major problems have they fixed? (There is no snark in this, I am genuinely asking)

 

[Craig Larson]

Are the new metal detectors at DHS and/or EPCOT? Or is it still only available at Animal Kingdom?

 

[hertamaniac]

It is a positive change for APs, no matter the reasoning behind it.

I agree and would characterize it as coming closer to balancing the scales.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

What 2 major problems have they fixed? (There is no snark in this, I am genuinely asking)

They have made availability better by distributing spaces from other buckets to the AP one, and didn’t they also fix the 3 days OR resort stay thing?

More clarity regarding refunds is also a good thing. They’re fixing issues they created, but it still helped.

 

[wareagle57]

Genuinely surprised how different DHS was from MK. From the very start; the socially distanced parking strategy was much more dense. They let us in way earlier than I thought they would and we are instead baking in the sun like the old days waiting for the first ride to open. I much preferred how MK did it.

 

[osufeth24]

Genuinely surprised how different DHS was from MK. From the very start; the socially distanced parking strategy was much more dense. They let us in way earlier than I thought they would and we are instead baking in the sun like the old days waiting for the first ride to open. I much preferred how MK did it.

This is why I think they need to figure something out with the VQ system. Maybe have it to where you can join outside the park, or something like that.

Because I think they're fooling themselves if they think by having a 10am, 1 pm, and 4pm signup is going to help with people not rope dropping, I think they're in for a rude awakening

 

[Stefne]

Curious for anyone staying at POP. What time did the skyliner start operating today to transport guests to HS and EP?

 

[yulilin3]

Mmrr queue now spilling over toward little mermaid.

 

[rockpiece]

Mmrr queue now spilling over toward little mermaid.

Whats the posted wait time?

 

[yulilin3]

The constant stream of people walking in seems to be dying

 

[DGsAtBLT]

This is why I think they need to figure something out with the VQ system. Maybe have it to where you can join outside the park, or something like that.

Because I think they're fooling themselves if they think by having a 10am, 1 pm, and 4pm signup is going to help with people not rope dropping, I think they're in for a rude awakening

It feels like it should be so easy, with the park reservations in play get rid of the requirement to actually be in the park. That would help not only crowds entering but lines all around the park.

 

[osufeth24]

Whats the posted wait time?

probably nothing yet since the park isn't officially open yet