Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[AmberMV]

Even tho Disneyland CA couldn't reopen for it's 65th anniversary it looks like they'll still make bank on merch. Also, love the proofreading here
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For anyone curious, I entered the Disneyland CA 65th merch queue at 11pm ET last night with 63,000 people ahead of me, went to bed at 2am and left my laptop sitting. This morning it showed that the queue auto-ended a little before 8am ET with 2,700 people ahead of me-I'd assume they sold out. I was surprised the high limits they set on some items (like 10 per person 65th Minnie Earhats), and while I would have liked to get something I'm glad that they sold it all as I'm sure they needed a big influx of money right now.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283415567874039808

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283415939170676736

 

[yulilin3]

No social distance markers inside walt Disney presents. Came for a quick video and left. Many people taking refugee from the heat

 

[everreal15]

Hows the Hangar looking today in RoTR? Any distancing markers down or is it the same from CM previews?

 

[chicagoshannon]

For anyone curious, I entered the Disneyland CA 65th merch queue at 11pm ET last night with 63,000 people ahead of me, went to bed at 2am and left my laptop sitting. This morning it showed that the queue auto-ended a little before 8am ET with 2,700 people ahead of me-I'd assume they sold out. I was surprised the high limits they set on some items (like 10 per person 65th Minnie Earhats), and while I would have liked to get something I'm glad that they sold it all as I'm sure they needed a big influx of money right now.

I joined the Q about an hour ago and was number 16,000 something. I left. lol

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283410775906881548

Ouch, probably another reason MMRR's line grew so quickly.

 

[yulilin3]

Definitely more crowded at dhs, most are adhering to the rules. But it just feels a bit more out of control if that makes sense

 

[SaintsManiac]

Definitely more crowded at dhs, most are adhering to the rules. But it just feels a bit more out of control if that makes sense

Smaller park, no shows, no where to cool off. Yep I get it.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Definitely more crowded at dhs, most are adhering to the rules. But it just feels a bit more out of control if that makes sense

Have to agree with everything we're seeing posted. I think there are some opportunities for improvement in DHS.

 

[mcmry5]

@yulilin3 and others there now- can you tell us what screening questions they are asking at the entrance? Listened to Len Testa’s podcast and he mentioned that they asked him if he had been in an airport in the past 14 days. I’ve ready everything on WDW’s site and don’t see anything about being denied entry if you fly into FL.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Smaller park, no shows, no where to cool off. Yep I get it.

and the park doesn't have a circular layout to it so results in more criss-crossing and thus more passing other people

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Mickey and Minnie roll down to MMRR

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283418600100028416

 

[Craig Larson]

Sort of disappointing for the at home crowd that we can’t see boarding groups like before.

Must be available somehow, it looks like thrill-data is getting that information: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/hollywood-studios/starwarsriseoftheresistance/

Definitely more crowded at dhs, most are adhering to the rules. But it just feels a bit more out of control if that makes sense

I think Disney needs to rethink capacity at DHS. This is pretty much sold out, so the max we will see, but does seem super crowded because people are more concentrated in popular areas. I think they need to reduce capacity available at the park. If dates are currently over the new limit, just allow them, but if people cancel it wouldn't open up spots until under the new threshold.

 

[Mit88]

Definitely more crowded at dhs, most are adhering to the rules. But it just feels a bit more out of control if that makes sense

Strangely it does make sense, at least in my brain. Smaller park, even with less people there are so many new attractions that people would be chaotically going from place to place like a pinball. There’s no real fluid motion to the crowding as there is as the other 3 parks.

 

[AmberMV]

Must be available somehow, it looks like thrill-data is getting that information: https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/hollywood-studios/starwarsriseoftheresistance/




I think Disney needs to rethink capacity at DHS. This is pretty much sold out, so the max we will see, but does seem super crowded because people are more concentrated in popular areas. I think they need to reduce capacity available at the park. If dates are currently over the new limit, just allow them, but if people cancel it wouldn't open up spots until under the new threshold.

Thing is, if you are staying at a Disney resort or endorsed resort with Disney perks you can actually still get a park pass to DHS today. It opened up for resort guests, so they think they can fit more people in

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think Disney needs to rethink capacity at DHS. This is pretty much sold out, so the max we will see, but does seem super crowded because people are more concentrated in popular areas. I think they need to reduce capacity available at the park. If dates are currently over the new limit, just allow them, but if people cancel it wouldn't open up spots until under the new threshold.

definitely tough since it seems like biggest concern now is getting a reservation for DHS so if they came out and said they are reducing capacity I can hear the outcry

That said, if this is how it looks long term they will need to consider something - but it is just day one, lets see how it evolves as they work out some kinks and things maybe settle a bit. A lot of people haven't yet ridden Rise or MMRR - maybe after a while it settles a bit

 

[Marionnette]

I’ve been watching one of the vloggers. They got into DHS before official park opening and they didn’t ride any attraction until around 11:00. Looking at the posted wait times, the crowd density (even though minimally-requiredl social distancing appears to be in effect) and seeing that there is still same-day availability for onsite guests is making me rethink any plans to visit this park during our stay in October. Just too little to do, too many people and too much waiting compared to the other parks. I hope this is just a case of first-day enthusiasm, so I’ll be keeping a close eye on it in the coming days.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Strangely it does make sense, at least in my brain. Smaller park, even with less people there are so many new attractions that people would be chaotically going from place to place like a pinball. There’s no real fluid motion to the crowding as there is as the other 3 parks.

It definitely makes sense, but in the back of mind, I was hoping Disney was proactively accounting for all those factors in setting their capacity limits for the park. If I'm being honest, I'm not thrilled with how the day has unfolded so far, but I'm hoping that things can improve as the day goes on.

 

[mattpeto]

If you like the FP+ system and hope it returns, you just scored a point today.