Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286757477716037634

 

[MrsBooch]

Worth noting these open houses are not with DVC Guides. They are not doing tours at the moment. The open houses of the selected villas are hosted by Resort Ops CMs who basically are supposed to give you a very brief explanation of the functionality of the villa (i.e. "here's how the pull out bed works," "here's where the in-unit laundry is," etc...). If you actually have DVC-related questions or you want to purchase, you're instructed to call Sales while you're in the villa.

Is there any hint as to when they'll bring back the DVC guides? Just curious.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286766168120930304

 

[Mit88]

The 3 pass system is strange, but as an AP, you’re still able to go to A park every day. And I’m guessing these reallocations of passes from one bucket to the AP bucket for DHS will continue. The only thing thats really missing from being a local AP holder is park hopping.

 

[osufeth24]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286766168120930304

woo, just nabbed one for Aug 2.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

A job is a job, especially right now, but when your passion is being able to perform for guests and be responsible for the joy that comes with that from both ends, the TM/CM and guest, its just heartbreaking. Those jobs will be back, in time, but as you said, the entertainment industry just cant seem to catch a break

I love British Revolution! Definitely one of my favorite WDW experiences. I'll miss it terribly.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286772650686271496

 

[JacknSally]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286772650686271496

Not soon?

 

[JacknSally]

https://allears.net/2020/07/24/news-the-resort-boats-are-now-operating-in-disney-world/

 

[Helvetica]

The canopy structure is going up on Tron



Stitch is out



Merida was horseless today (102 heat index at the time)


No one rides a horse like Gaston (from earlier in the day when it wasn’t as hot)



Jose found

 

[Jrb1979]

https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/disney-world-worker-reopening-diary.html
Interesting from a CMs point of view.

 

[andyman8]

Is there any hint as to when they'll bring back the DVC guides? Just curious.

My understanding is that it'll be quite some time. Most O&T (Office and Technical) roles and TWDC corporate roles are either still on furlough or working from home, unless those employees absolutely have to be in the parks.

https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/disney-world-worker-reopening-diary.html
Interesting from a CMs point of view.

Key paragraph: "When I hear from guests, and especially when I hear people complain about how “you can’t do this now,” or “you can’t do that now,” there’s one thought that always runs through my head: “Well, you’re here by choice, and I’m here by necessity. You had a choice to come, and I did not.” But if they’re going to come and follow the safety guidelines, I’m grateful to have a job. I love what I do. But once people start to complain about the safety measures that have been taken to not only protect them but also us, that’s when I get frustrated."

I've heard from more than a few CMs that there's a fair amount of complaining to CMs about what's not available at the moment. Please be better.

 

[only hope]

I've always wondered why parties of one or two people get relegated to the back seat. Why can't the smaller party be seated in the front of the car. We are a family of four, so always have another party in the last row.

Parties are (were) sent to an available spot, whether front or back. I was solo in the front once

Are people pretty receptive to it when you ask them to back up in line?

I nicely told one family their marker was back there when we all finally came to a stop inside the the queue for the Bourne show today. They were barely six feet away. She told me to stop it, that they were far enough away and I could move up a bit if I wanted to. I said we are supposed to stay six feet apart and she said we are. I dropped it but was not happy. Those lines are on the ground for a reason! That’s where we are supposed to stand. They shouldn’t be pushing it by being just barely six feet away. And even if they’re not concerned when I voiced mine, the appropriate response is to back up. Today was my second visit and that was the first bad encounter I had. Ny first visit a few times people were following in a moving queue too closely but after I glanced back a few times they stayed farther back.

I went to Disney Springs on the way home for the first time. I saw a LOT of exposed noses and one person with a chin mask. Non-Disney employees walked by and said nothing. I guess only Disney employees enforce it but the only place I saw them was in the garage/near the garage stairwell and in and around World of Disney.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/disney-world-worker-reopening-diary.html
Interesting from a CMs point of view.

Some mouths and noses out? Some people complaining? Surely this article is incorrect, we were told the negative complainers stayed home, leaving blissfully happy Disney guests, and that any reports of non compliance have been manufactured for attention.

 

[hereforthechurros]

My understanding is that it'll be quite some time. Most O&T (Office and Technical) roles and TWDC corporate roles are either still on furlough or working from home, unless those employees absolutely have to be in the parks.

Key paragraph: "When I hear from guests, and especially when I hear people complain about how “you can’t do this now,” or “you can’t do that now,” there’s one thought that always runs through my head: “Well, you’re here by choice, and I’m here by necessity. You had a choice to come, and I did not.” But if they’re going to come and follow the safety guidelines, I’m grateful to have a job. I love what I do. But once people start to complain about the safety measures that have been taken to not only protect them but also us, that’s when I get frustrated."

I've heard from more than a few CMs that there's a fair amount of complaining to CMs about what's not available at the moment. Please be better.

That’s pretty inexcusable. Anyone going to WDW right now without researching what’s running and not would be nuts. If you don’t like what’s running, don’t go, but going and then taking it out on CMs makes zero sense. I remain amazed by how many things are actually operating right now.

 

[anthony2k7]

Some mouths and noses out? Some people complaining? Surely this article is incorrect, we were told the negative complainers stayed home, leaving blissfully happy Disney guests, and that any reports of non compliance have been manufactured for attention.

Disney is the safest place on earth. End of story.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Disney is the safest place on earth. End of story.

I’m so over the ‘safer than my local grocery store’ argument that keeps getting thrown around. If that’s true, please start petitioning your local stores to do better.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Disney is the safest place on earth. End of story.

Sarcasm doesn't suit you well. Everybody knows it immediately.

 

[Farro]

That’s pretty inexcusable. Anyone going to WDW right now without researching what’s running and not would be nuts. If you don’t like what’s running, don’t go, but going and then taking it out on CMs makes zero sense. I remain amazed by how many things are actually operating right now.

Sure. But people are going to complain. Everywhere. During anything. Until the end of time.
Fact. Let's not act like it's unexpected or surprising.

 

[New Mouse]

https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/disney-world-worker-reopening-diary.html
Interesting from a CMs point of view.

To ask someone to self isolate and not pay them is garbage.