Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TropicalDIS]

Am I wrong to wish Disney had some type of extra Security Team walking around to help the poor CMs enforce the rules. I was there last week and saw too many folks who thought they were above the rules. We were walking through the line at SM which thank goodness was moving fast. There was a college age couple behind us. We stopped about two markers away from getting onto the ride vehicles. The guy behind us stopped about two feet into our space. The CM asked us how many in our party when we said three he looked at the guy in our space and asked him to move back behind his line. So we move up into the last space before we get on to the ride and here this guy is again two feet into our space. And again the cast member looks at him and ask him to get back behind his line. The guy shrugged his shoulders as if to argue with the CM. Finally he goes back behind his line. And as soon as the CM turned his back to do his job he stepped BACK into our space just to be a you know what. At that point my husband said something along the lines of “Come on man” to the guy.
I wish the CM would’ve had someone else able to come in and deal with this guy. Oh yes and to make this person even more obnoxious as we were taking off on the ride he yelled at us to “Have a nice flight”. I mean really.

Ugh I can’t stand people like that. Just being a you know what for the heck of it. To impress his partner or whatever.

 

[Brianstl]

Pam Landwirth puts out an update every so often. They are hanging in there.

They actually are selling masks as a fund raiser right now for Give Kids the World. If you need masks, please consider helping them out.

https://www.magicyourband.com/give-kids-the-world-charity-design-face-mask-personalized.html

 

[constanze]

Has anyone eaten at Topolino's Terrace recently for breakfast? I watched Prince Charming Dev's video about it, and he said it was an all you can eat situation with the entrees but nothing indicates that on the Disney website - it would, however, make the price easier to swallow....

ALSO - what is going on with the Equity Union and Disney? I know that the union is pushing for testing and Disney said they think they don't need it - but is the union itself split on this? I've seen videos from actors in the union saying they want to go back and think that the union is applying old school theater rules to Disney shows that are often outside or in larger arenas - anyone have any insider info that I can stew on and draw conclusions from?

We ate there 2 weeks ago— I’m not sure about the “all you can eat” — but you may want to clarify with your server before you request—my husband asked for some fruit— and our server said “no problem”— and he brought some out for all of us— it was lovely— but ended up charging us for an entire extra entree

 

[Mit88]

They actually are selling masks as a fund raiser right now for Give Kids the World. If you need masks, please consider helping them out.

https://www.magicyourband.com/give-kids-the-world-charity-design-face-mask-personalized.html

Thank you. Just ordered a couple.

 

[JacknSally]

I love it I love it I love it

https://twitter.com/x/status/1293199603811090432

 

[anthony2k7]

Am I wrong to wish Disney had some type of extra Security Team walking around to help the poor CMs enforce the rules. I was there last week and saw too many folks who thought they were above the rules. We were walking through the line at SM which thank goodness was moving fast. There was a college age couple behind us. We stopped about two markers away from getting onto the ride vehicles. The guy behind us stopped about two feet into our space. The CM asked us how many in our party when we said three he looked at the guy in our space and asked him to move back behind his line. So we move up into the last space before we get on to the ride and here this guy is again two feet into our space. And again the cast member looks at him and ask him to get back behind his line. The guy shrugged his shoulders as if to argue with the CM. Finally he goes back behind his line. And as soon as the CM turned his back to do his job he stepped BACK into our space just to be a you know what. At that point my husband said something along the lines of “Come on man” to the guy.
I wish the CM would’ve had someone else able to come in and deal with this guy. Oh yes and to make this person even more obnoxious as we were taking off on the ride he yelled at us to “Have a nice flight”. I mean really.

Yeah blatant disregard for safety rules like that repeatedly should just be removal from park. They had their chance and showed again they were not going to obey.

 

[anthony2k7]

I love it I love it I love it

https://twitter.com/x/status/1293199603811090432

Me to, but I'm still concerned all those new trees will quickly block the view of the fountain once they have grown a little.

 

[MrsBooch]

We ate there 2 weeks ago— I’m not sure about the “all you can eat” — but you may want to clarify with your server before you request—my husband asked for some fruit— and our server said “no problem”— and he brought some out for all of us— it was lovely— but ended up charging us for an entire extra entree

YOWZA.

 

[JacknSally]

Me to, but I'm still concerned all those new trees will quickly block the view of the fountain once they have grown a little.

I forgot about those

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

They are changing around some of the booths. Some just closed and some of the others that were announced but stated to arrive later in the festival are preparing to open. Instead of just adding those booths, they’re removing some and replacing. I’m guessing they’re removing some of the lowest performing booths. Andy posted about this a day or 2 ago.

... you're my hero. Link or reference I could read?? I was HOPING that this was what was going on!!

 

[Princess Merida]

Has anyone eaten at Topolino's Terrace recently for breakfast? I watched Prince Charming Dev's video about it, and he said it was an all you can eat situation with the entrees but nothing indicates that on the Disney website - it would, however, make the price easier to swallow....

ALSO - what is going on with the Equity Union and Disney? I know that the union is pushing for testing and Disney said they think they don't need it - but is the union itself split on this? I've seen videos from actors in the union saying they want to go back and think that the union is applying old school theater rules to Disney shows that are often outside or in larger arenas - anyone have any insider info that I can stew on and draw conclusions from?

We were able to order an extra pastry bucket. I had a hard time deciding between sausage, ham, and bacon and the server said we could get all three. I didn't try to order a second entree, but based on these things I'd say it's a strong possibility.

 

[Princess Merida]

We ate there 2 weeks ago— I’m not sure about the “all you can eat” — but you may want to clarify with your server before you request—my husband asked for some fruit— and our server said “no problem”— and he brought some out for all of us— it was lovely— but ended up charging us for an entire extra entree

Wow! That is definitely the most expensive fruit plate on property then! They brought us out a fruit plate as well without us requesting and we weren't charged extra. I just assumed it came with the meal. I guess it all depends on the server then since everyone is having a very different experience.

 

[Mal6586]

Has anyone eaten at Topolino's Terrace recently for breakfast? I watched Prince Charming Dev's video about it, and he said it was an all you can eat situation with the entrees but nothing indicates that on the Disney website - it would, however, make the price easier to swallow....

ALSO - what is going on with the Equity Union and Disney? I know that the union is pushing for testing and Disney said they think they don't need it - but is the union itself split on this? I've seen videos from actors in the union saying they want to go back and think that the union is applying old school theater rules to Disney shows that are often outside or in larger arenas - anyone have any insider info that I can stew on and draw conclusions from?

I have also heard you can order extra entrees. We didn’t do that exactly, but we did order Mickey waffles on the side for no extra cost.

 

[gottalovepluto]

...I’m betting Disney either knows, or is looking into it.

I’m betting Disney Executives have already decided what it is (quarantines have stopped domestic travel to their parks) and they don’t give a whit what their customers tell them in their emails/complaints/etc. Since quarantines are keeping everyone away, steady the course for now of hotel discounts for FL locals maintained margins in all other areas and cut all possible costs until domestic customer base can come back.

And that is the course they are indeed following. (Personally I think it’s stupid but I’m a bitter ex-customer )

 

[Amy11401]

Am I wrong to wish Disney had some type of extra Security Team walking around to help the poor CMs enforce the rules. I was there last week and saw too many folks who thought they were above the rules. We were walking through the line at SM which thank goodness was moving fast. There was a college age couple behind us. We stopped about two markers away from getting onto the ride vehicles. The guy behind us stopped about two feet into our space. The CM asked us how many in our party when we said three he looked at the guy in our space and asked him to move back behind his line. So we move up into the last space before we get on to the ride and here this guy is again two feet into our space. And again the cast member looks at him and ask him to get back behind his line. The guy shrugged his shoulders as if to argue with the CM. Finally he goes back behind his line. And as soon as the CM turned his back to do his job he stepped BACK into our space just to be a you know what. At that point my husband said something along the lines of “Come on man” to the guy.
I wish the CM would’ve had someone else able to come in and deal with this guy. Oh yes and to make this person even more obnoxious as we were taking off on the ride he yelled at us to “Have a nice flight”. I mean really.

Not that they were ever billed as extra security but do they still have the Incredible Team out? I remember there was alot of talk about them reinforcing safety standards before the parks opened but I haven't heard much about them since parks opened.

 

[RamblingMad]

Because there are some rules that are so arbitrary that it frustrates people. It may be a families one and only trip that they saved a lifetime for and they would like some normal memories of it.

Im not here to debate masks as in general I agree, but there are exceptions like that situation that need to be made and should/would have no effect on the anyone else.

If this is your one and only trip, I’d think you would wait for the pandemic to be over before going.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Are wish kids even going right now? During a pandemic? I'm not being snarky, I am really curious.

No - or at least largely no.

I get updates from the Give Kids the World Village and they are closed now a big reason why is because Wish families are not coming now due to not being safe. Maybe there are exceptions

 

[WonderlandisReality]

They are changing around some of the booths. Some just closed and some of the others that were announced but stated to arrive later in the festival are preparing to open. Instead of just adding those booths, they’re removing some and replacing. I’m guessing they’re removing some of the lowest performing booths. Andy posted about this a day or 2 ago.

Which ones closed?
Did any new ones open?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Blog Mickey post re: projects & spending


@Blog_Mickey: Disney Spending More Than Previously Thought on Projects and Refurbishments at Theme Parks https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/disn...n-projects-and-refurbishments-at-theme-parks/

Interesting... I wonder how much it cost to speed up the castle refurbishment? I know they’ve been doing some general work in Disneyland, read they were still working on Avengers land- idk if true but it’s gotta be close to done, I think approval for the DLH DVC happened so maybe they’ll put cash into that project in the next couple months and DLH was supposed to undergo soft refurb through late 2020... they were a few weeks into that when CA shutdown. So could DLR be getting some of that money right now?... People who have visited DtD say work appears to be happening at DLH (DLH is scheduled to reopen 10/1 if DLR opens ... . Magical date financially...)

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

They are changing around some of the booths. Some just closed and some of the others that were announced but stated to arrive later in the festival are preparing to open. Instead of just adding those booths, they’re removing some and replacing. I’m guessing they’re removing some of the lowest performing booths. Andy posted about this a day or 2 ago.

How do I spell his name so that I can look for the post?