Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MickeyWaffles]

I don't think anyone is saying this was planned to take it down now for the re-theme - but I think fair to wonder if the fix would take 3+ months to do (for example) do they just go ahead with the re-theme now at the same time vs taking it down for several months now and then several months again later

Exactly. If it’s something major, they may want to just roll fixing it into the re-theme downtime.

 

[Mit88]

I don't think anyone is saying this was planned to take it down now for the re-theme - but I think fair to wonder if the fix would take 3+ months to do (for example) do they just go ahead with the re-theme now at the same time vs taking it down for several months now and then several months again later

If its nothing major-major, they’ll bring it back. The outrage of closing it without notice would far exceed the outrage of even Disney milking the ride with new and farewell merchandise for the next 2 years. If its an issue where the ride needs to be down for 6 months, then yeah maybe they’ll cut their losses. But its also very likely that Splash, because of the circumstances you could argue is the most important ride at MK to have open for the 50th/when Tron opens to spread crowds out. And considering budgetary restrictions I doubt the budget called for the re-theme before 2022 at the earliest anyway, so would they really spend the money now in the middle of a financial disaster where their parks aren’t generating much profit, or would they keep the ride abandoned for 2+ years in the midst of their biggest celebration yet?

 

[scott_flute]

Looks like Splash is back up and running with a 5 minute wait

 

[AmberMV]

Looks like Splash is back up and running with a 5 minute wait

Man our imaginations really run away from us quickly

 

[Mit88]

Looks like Splash is back up and running with a 5 minute wait

And now its 30 minutes. Well this whole situation took a favorable turn

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Man our imaginations really run away from us quickly

No. That never happens here.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

And now its 30 minutes. Well this whole situation took a favorable turn

You might say the situation was ...

[Removes sunglasses]

... fluid

 

[MrsBooch]

You might say the situation was ...

[Removes sunglasses]

... fluid

[puts sunglasses back on and walks away from post]

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well, this seems like a situation that could get ugly

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288135754389114880

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

Well, this seems like a situation that could get ugly

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288135754389114880

How in the World are they going to keep the little ones physically distanced?!?

 

[iteachlit]

How in the World are they going to keep the little ones physically distanced?!?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Note: Universal reducing park hours:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288151908331532288

 

[AmberMV]

Note: Universal reducing park hours:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1288151908331532288

Wait, am I losing it or didn't they JUST increase the hours like a week or two ago???

 

[Leigh L]

Wait, am I losing it or didn't they JUST increase the hours like a week or two ago???

They did for July weekends I thought maybe 2-3 weeks ago? Weekdays as far as I can tell have been pretty consistent with the 9-6 hours.
I've been waiting to see how August hours shake out and they were added not that long ago for the 2nd week.

 

[anthony2k7]

Wait, am I losing it or didn't they JUST increase the hours like a week or two ago???

Perhaps as a test and didn't have the expected result

 

[hertamaniac]

Wait, am I losing it or didn't they JUST increase the hours like a week or two ago???

When do the Florida schools go back (onsite or virtually)? I am not sure if that is a factor.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

How in the World are they going to keep the little ones physically distanced?!?

Presumably some adult brought them to Disney lol, so the same way as everything else?

I’ve never seen chaos at that show, kids generally stay in one spot with their adult(s). I’d hope they’re smart enough to give each group enough space for kids to dance around a bit.

 

[yulilin3]

When do the Florida schools go back (onsite or virtually)? I am not sure if that is a factor.

Orange Co goes back August 10th

 

[AmberMV]

When do the Florida schools go back (onsite or virtually)? I am not sure if that is a factor.

As of now it's late August, who knows if it will be delayed further-still up in the air

 

[AmberMV]

Orange Co goes back August 10th

Virtually Aug 10, in-person is Aug 21 as of this moment