Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Farro]

I know this conversation didnt go well the other day, but it wasn’t in regards to Prince Charming Dev himself. But for anyone that wants to know, him and Bianca tested negative for COVID-19.

Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing.

 

[osufeth24]

Just back from Universal Studios definitely more kids and more strollers it is noticeable when it's been so quiet in terms of little screamers. Wait times hovered around the 20 to 30 min mark, I can't stream on rides at Universal like I do at Disney so did the gift shops, the HHN Tribute store and Blues Brothers and Beat Builders shows. Cannot tell you how much live music brings to these parks, the park felt alive as opposed t how Epcot is feeling right now. Got my AP button magnet and AP special voodoo donut. But the heat has been awful, it's not even the masks issue, the heat has been so bad this year

yup, mentioned that last week when I was at epcot. Think heat index was 109 or something like that. It wouldn't matter if I had a mask on or not, it's just way too hot.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing.

His doctor said heat exhaustion. So just reminder to everyone to take it easy and hydrate in the heat!

 

[hereforthechurros]

She’s in the parks every day for the most part. I don’t think she’d mention it if she hasn’t seen an increase.

While her pic wasn't the best example, stroller parking was decently filled on our visit so her point is valid.

 

[hereforthechurros]

It makes me sad; but it wouldn't surprise at all if we've already seen the last EWP.

Take that back!

 

[hereforthechurros]

yup, mentioned that last week when I was at epcot. Think heat index was 109 or something like that. It wouldn't matter if I had a mask on or not, it's just way too hot.

Heat index reached 111 every day of our visit. Weather high was off by a good 10 degrees each day too. As was the rain predictions. I don't know how you locals deal with it! We brought the blue paper masks since everyone said those were the best but I found the Disney masks to be better. The T-shirt type material was soft and they're stretchy and breathable.

 

[brockash]

Take that back!

I know, I know...I hope I'm wrong.

 

[princesscinderella]

That’s what I’m thinking. They’re sold out there. The demand at VGC far exceeds the amount of rooms/contracts. Even though its such a small footprint, there are still people that need to use their pts. And if they’re not willing or able to travel to WDW, then theres going to be a big problem. I’m not sure we know where most of the VGC members live, but I would guess theres a good percentage that live in California

I own at VGC and live in Florida, but only have a small 80pt contract because we go there every 2-3 years so I bank and borrow those points and exclusively use them there. I made sure to already rebook my failed June 2020 trip for June 2021 as soon as my window opened up because of the point back log.

As for the the talks about the equity actors coming back to work and the on-site testing, I think the real reason the union agreed is that the extra $600 unemployment supplement is now gone. We have family that run a diner who decided to keep it closed because the reduced capacity would make it impossible to turn a profit and the staff was making more on unemployment. Now all the staff want to come back to work.

 

[Dentam]

I think you'll see the biggest differences at MK maybe AK as well.

DHS is already pretty crowded (always hits capacity with APs), so not sure how much more croweded it will be. But I can see MK having much higher crowds than what it's been

I booked AK for Sunday and Epcot for Monday - was trying to avoid MK and HS on holiday weekend days. Hopefully it'll be okay... really hoping we don't see crowds like those reported for last weekend.

Me too, but after last weekend and the availability calendar; I'm getting a little concerned (at least for that Fri-Mon.) We'll see; hopefully I'm pleasantly surprised...either way I'm just going to try to focus on that I'm at Disney something we've been trying to do since April lol.

I'm a bit concerned as well but we will make the best of it. Hopefully the extreme heat they've had there lately will dissipate a bit also...

 

[anthony2k7]

France (and a bunch of other countries) have just been added to the UK quarantine list.

So trips to DLP are basically impossible for most Brits again - just days after it was announced the London to DLP eurostar route was opening back up.

 

[Farro]

France (and a bunch of other countries) have just been added to the UK quarantine list.

So trips to DLP are basically impossible for most Brits again - just days after it was announced the London to DLP eurostar route was opening back up.

This is all becoming one confusing mess!

I'm just so ready for this to be over.

And my new least favorite phrase - "bad optics"

 

[anthony2k7]

This is all becoming one confusing mess!

I'm just so ready for this to be over.

Question is will other EU countries also add France to their restrictions - which could make DLP remaining open difficult financially.

 

[cm8]

Some added perks for UOAPs (image is a tweeted screenshot of a new email from UO. I’m not a UOAP.)

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Wow! UO is really AP goals! They are the real MVP’s here!

 

[LaDonna]

His doctor said heat exhaustion. So just reminder to everyone to take it easy and hydrate in the heat!

We were just watching the video last night of him getting the test and my husband kept saying I guarantee you its heat exhaustion.....good to hear

 

[xuxa777]

His doctor said heat exhaustion. So just reminder to everyone to take it easy and hydrate in the heat!

Probably because he had to wear a mask all day in the heat.

Just kidding Just Kidding Seriously glad he is fine.

 

[xuxa777]

Wow! UO is really AP goals! They are the real MVP’s here!

Not really that much to get excited about , they swapped a park ticket with the canceled HHN ticket loss (even swap at best), added a lane at to the toll booth for a month, (toll booths are not that crowded right now, no big deal) to make up for the valet parking and and moved up an hour to Universal Express to make up for the earlier park closure for a month(even). Doesn't sound like much at all if you ask me. Also this is just for the top level pass.

Remember Disney extended everyone's annual pass an extra month, Universal did not.

Looks like Universal is hoping to extend hours in October with the end date of Sept 30th of the extra hour.

 

[xuxa777]

Mine is Raiders of The Lost Ark.

Oh man, if they could bring that back to the theatre....just thinking about the very beginning part....

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Look around locally it has been playing at drive in and some theaters this month and will next month as well.

 

[MarieRossi]

Equity actors are back to work soon... so has anyone heard any rumors about Savi's Workshop? Anyone have a friend of a second cousin who heard his older brother was going back to work there (or something)?

 

[yulilin3]

Not really that much to get excited about , they swapped a park ticket with the canceled HHN ticket loss (even swap at best), added a lane at to the toll booth for a month, (toll booths are not that crowded right now, no big deal) to make up for the valet parking and and moved up an hour to Universal Express to make up for the earlier park closure for a month(even). Doesn't sound like much at all if you ask me. Also this is just for the top level pass.

Remember Disney extended everyone's annual pass an extra month, Universal did not.

Looks like Universal is hoping to extend hours in October with the end date of Sept 30th of the extra hour.

Not to derail this thread too much. The extension of the extra month by Disney is in direct relation to the fact that we don't have park hopping and limited availability while universal we can still go whenever we want and park hop, along with the extra hours in the parks

 

[MrsBooch]

It makes me sad; but it wouldn't surprise at all if we've already seen the last EWP.

(takes off one glove)
(holds in other hand)

*SLAP SLAP*

how.

very.

dare.

you.