Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Betty Rohrer]

That’s an interesting consideration, many parts of the country have seasonal parks though. Now, you could say Disney didn’t have time to properly store items when it happened.

Our local park, while they do winterize rides (removing ride vehicles in some cases, drain fluids, etc) the vast majority of the park sits idle in ice and snow for several months much of it in freezing temperatures.

I suppose Disney didn’t have the experience to know what needed to be done to shutter up though.

the small park I work at was closed longer than normal and we have also had some rides that have bot reopened for this season. some virus related others not virus related. Ps I am in Pa

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

With HHN and MNSSHP cancelled, those coming to Orlando and the theme parks will have an option (including a family friendly variant).

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/new-drive-thru-halloween-attraction-coming-to-orlando

How is this even going to work? I can tell you first hand if my girl was driving the car and got scared, she’s swerving and taking out at minimum 1 of the scareactors lol

^^ THIS ^^

 

[only hope]

There will be more people, sure. But I believe they’re allowed to make reservations already, and it doesn’t look to be booking the parks up past they date theyre allowed back in, outside of DHS, but that was happening anyway.

We were allowed to make reservations at the same time as everyone else, for any dates we are not blocked out. I've started counting down the days til I go back. It has been many years since I went more than about ten weeks without going to WDW. I am not liking this unplanned five month break.

 

[Mit88]

^^ THIS ^^

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Maybe they’ll have them on tracks like a car wash where you’re in neutral and they control your car’s trajectory?

If not, theres either going to be scareactors that get run over when drivers either swerve or hit the gas to get away...or...the scares are going to be done from really far away which will kind of defeat the purpose

 

[MickeyEars]

I want to make sure I understand this correctly. I’ve already booked our resort for 2021 but before I look into tickets I have to ask. Park hopping is returning next year and we can purchase park hoppers but we still have to make a park reservation for each day.
Is that correct?
If we can park hop why do we need a park reservation?

Thanks!!

 

[JenBush]

I want to make sure I understand this correctly. I’ve already booked our resort for 2021 but before I look into tickets I have to ask. Park hopping is returning next year and we can purchase park hoppers but we still have to make a park reservation for each day.
Is that correct?
If we can park hop why do we need a park reservation?

Thanks!!

They have not announced when exactly park hopping will return. So yes, make park reservations for now. Maybe you’ll be able to park hop next year, maybe not. If not they will refund you the price difference of park hoppers.

 

[osufeth24]

I want to make sure I understand this correctly. I’ve already booked our resort for 2021 but before I look into tickets I have to ask. Park hopping is returning next year and we can purchase park hoppers but we still have to make a park reservation for each day.
Is that correct?
If we can park hop why do we need a park reservation?

Thanks!!

Nobody knows when park hopping will return (not a 100% guarantee it'll be next year) . And whenever that time comes how that would integrate with park reservations (if it does)

 

[MickeyEars]

Thanks for the replies.
I just returned from 10 nights so I certainly hope park hopping returns. We finished up and had nothing to do and nowhere to go.
It was sad to see Disney like that.

 

[runningstitch]

Reposting...is anyone covering the reopening of Caribbean Beach Resort tomorrow? I'm curious to see how the skyliner does with the extra resort guests. Thanks!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Word must be out about the "low crowds" because Magic Kingdom was much busier today than I expected. I struggled to find a stroller spot a couple of times; waits were 15-25 minutes on things like Winnie, Small World, Carousel, Dumbo, etc. I had my 9 month old with me so our rides were really lame

I really struggled with whether or not to go but felt 100% safe with the precautions Disney was taking (mainly with the forced social distancing - can that never go away???) + my own "rules" that I stick to right now.

But it was not deserted; you'll stand in lines (often in the sun due to the extended queues), you will have to dodge people in some areas like Fantasyland, and the stores are pretty busy (it is air-conditioned, afterall). I was okay with that. We got there at 930 and left right as the 2pm storms were rolling in.

I saw 98% mask wearing, but didn't notice very many CM's out actually wandering/monitoring so everyone was simply on good behavior. I opted for a paper mask (from Costco) and honestly forgot I had it on by the end.

We're semi-local so we'll be back again soon!

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

Not trying to be mean... this quote just struck me as perfect for this meme.

 

[Aimeedyan]

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Not trying to be mean... this quote just struck me as perfect for this meme.

 

[kylenne]

adding to this with a positive spin....

got home last week from our stay in the garden wing... I was bummed we weren’t placed in the tower at first, but it turned out to be a huge advantage.

Walking past the insane line for the elevators every night that wrapped all the way through the lobby made me VERY happy we wound up in the garden wing

Only one party at a time per elevator, when most people are leaving the parks at the same time... the lines were horrendous.

We have CL booked for the 50th weekend next year so I hope it's not like that then!

 

[princesscinderella]

My family and I just returned from a nine night stay at BWV. If I have time I might post to the trip report forum, but I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has about returning during COVID. I will say it was...different. Not all in a bad way, but it was just a very different feeling from past trips.

Are they doing any of the boardwalk side show acts like Coney Island Chris? He’s our family’s favorite.

 

[one_cat]

BWV is our home resort and we love it there. It was very quiet for the most part on this trip. No issues social distancing when walking around. The one exception is one day the pool seemed very crowded to me and no one was there on any day checking how many people enter, etc. This may have been monitored in some way, but not noticeable to me and as mentioned, one day was a little too crowded for my liking.

There definitely wasn't crowding after parks closed...mainly because nothing is open and there wasn't anything to do. I think only the pizza window was open past 9. They did movies on the lawn most nights and it was never packed and everyone was distanced.

Food was a slight challenge. Mainly breakfast. Boardwalk Bakery had about 1 hot item on the breakfast menu. And many past offerings were not available. One morning, I sent my husband over to Beach Club because they had Mickey Waffles, eggs, bacon and way more variety. The CM at the Bakery were not as friendly as usual either. We also greatly missed Ample Hills. We normally like to get some dessert in the evenings and there were no options. The Beaches and Cream window is open, but I think only till 9pm. Even the Screendoor BWV shop closed at 9 so you couldn't even get a Mickey Bar. I did see someone's post today on FB about Boardwalk Bakery now having some kind of Mickey Waffle dessert (or breakfast?) option. I'm super jealous that this wasn't offered when we were there and I've long thought that breakfast options are lacking at BWV regardless of COVID impacts. So you basically have the pizza window, Trattoria al Forno and Boardwalk Bakery for food options right now.

I understand the need to have limited offerings, hours, etc. right now, but don't expect to find much to do past 9pm - this is not unique to BWV though.

How was transportation? We’re they running busses to DHS?

 

[mattpeto]

They have not announced when exactly park hopping will return. So yes, make park reservations for now. Maybe you’ll be able to park hop next year, maybe not. If not they will refund you the price difference of park hoppers.

You would have to think that the next slow progression is to add limited park-hopping, especially for Epcot. Epcot is the perfect park to cap the night (eat dinner, have some drinks - and basically give Disney your precious dollar). It will also take pressure off Disney Springs.

Not sure how the Epcot After 4 works for locals, my assumption is they will be able to book reservations for Epcot only once the silver/next level tiers opens for AP owners. But this will at least add some foot traffic to Epcot at night.

I also think Epcot Forever will be the first nightime spectacular to return, it's way easier to space people around World Showcase then in front of the CC at MK.

 

[Karin1984]

Belgium has changed the travel advisory for Paris and area, which includes Disneyland Paris. Brussels is about 3-4 hours away from Disneyland Paris.
It changed to 'orange' which means that yes, you can still travel, but they do advice a quarantine and a test when you return. It's the first of the EU countries to do so, to my knowledge.
Could be that Belgium is extra cautious as they are not doing too well, especially Antwerp is in trouble. I was in Brussels two days ago and saw them setting up the big summer fair in the city. That has been cancelled now as well.
The Netherlands has put Antwerp and area on the list of negative travel advisory, but nothing yet for Paris.

 

[anthony2k7]

Belgium has changed the travel advisory for Paris and area, which includes Disneyland Paris. Brussels is about 3-4 hours away from Disneyland Paris.
It changed to 'orange' which means that yes, you can still travel, but they do advice a quarantine and a test when you return. It's the first of the EU countries to do so, to my knowledge.
Could be that Belgium is extra cautious as they are not doing too well, especially Antwerp is in trouble. I was in Brussels two days ago and saw them setting up the big summer fair in the city. That has been cancelled now as well.
The Netherlands has put Antwerp and area on the list of negative travel advisory, but nothing yet for Paris.

The situation is changing daily throughout Europe at the moment.

I saw one newspaper article say UK may spike in two weeks - I guess partly from people who have already imported it from Spain.

DLP is certainly going to be quiet for a while.

 

[Karin1984]

The situation is changing daily throughout Europe at the moment.

I saw one newspaper article say UK may spike in two weeks - I guess partly from people who have already imported it from Spain.

DLP is certainly going to be quiet for a while.

Yes, it is going to be interesting in Europe the coming weeks.
I do wonder what will happen with DLP when more countries add Paris area to the not-advised list.

 

[anthony2k7]

Yes, it is going to be interesting in Europe the coming weeks.
I do wonder what will happen with DLP when more countries add Paris area to the not-advised list.

Well they stayed open last time until they had no choice. At this point I would guess they will do the same again.

I don't get the concern currently with France though, their numbers don't appear to have changed much yet?