Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

In a perfect world, shouldn't the increased crowds - if they remain at a steady increase - lead to increasing hrs again?
Isn't that the way it should work?

In a perfect world?

Theoretically - and maybe they could increase hours at least on the weekends?

And there are a lot of words to describe the world in 2020, but I think "perfect" is not one of them

 

[Farro]

Now I’m extra hesitant to laugh at react at the comments that seem like jokes, just in case I misunderstood them

Feel free to laugh in a joyous or mocking manner on my posts. I can take it!

 

[Amy11401]

Theoretically - and maybe they could increase hours at least on the weekends?

And there are a lot of words to describe the world in 2020, but I think "perfect" is not one of them

When we go, we usually don't go to the actual parks on weekend days even before covid. Weekends are always more crowded. We always made them travel days and hung around the resort or Disney Springs or ate at other resorts and explored.

 

[Mit88]

Feel free to laugh in a joyous or mocking manner on my posts. I can take it!

Me as well. I’m used to it. I know who does it to troll and who genuinely thinks I’m funny

 

[Dentam]

Just because they are ignored I don’t think their reactions are also ignored

Well, that's annoying. I can take it also, just pointing out that the ppl who do it are jerks.

 

[yulilin3]

I would say it matters for people deciding to make a trip or not ...

When they are charging full price but have reduced hours, no meet and greets, no parade, no fireworks, reduced food offerings, etc, one of the big motivators to go was that everything was a near walk on

Is it enough to lose all those things but no waits are 30 mins instead of 60?

And maybe we aren't there yet or it is just at select times , etc but for people on the fence I could see it being a factor

Fair point
Im just going on the fact that nothing is guaranteed anymore and hasn't for a while .
Old weeks that used to be slow weren't anymore so for me it's been expect nothing for years now
Right now actually it's a bit easier to plan as the crowds are low, especially weekdays, with a slow increase every week and weekends being busier, so it's easier to predict

 

[Farro]

When we go, we usually don't go to the actual parks on weekend days even before covid. Weekends are always more crowded. We always made them travel days and hung around the resort or Disney Springs or ate at other resorts and explored.

I also think a lot right now has to do with with everyone's own bubble.

If you are used to (during covid) lately no crowds or really not seeing people, I can see how its concerning.
But if in a big city like me, you are used to being piled upon in Target (during covid), so crowds aren't as concerning.

 

[Farro]

Well, that's annoying. I can take it also, just pointing out that the ppl who do it are jerks.

Sometimes I look back to see if what I said was actually funny.

 

[anthony2k7]

But, the point is...if in fact there is no cap right now....someone may be comfortable based on the pictures they are seeing. Someone may be comfortable based on certain percentages that were thrown out in the beginning. But, if there really is NO limit....someone who is comfortable about something reasonable may not be so comfortable with no holds barred.

Yep, and ultimately, you won't know how busy it is on any one day until you get there - when it's too late to cancel.

 

[Dentam]

From another thread on here today:

We just gave up and left MK. Complete madhouse. Waited 30 minutes for magic flippin carpets, with maskless family behind me that I had to remind to keep to their marker EVERY SINGLE TIME the line moved—they were so close they kept bumping into me before I asked them to move back. Couldn't even get into tiki room as it was full. Unreal.

And this post:

Just back from DHS today. HOT HOT and HOT. It is nothing like the first few weeks the parks were open. The lines for rides are all long and people everywhere, It is hard to get used to the idea of waiting in line to get into the shops, even the Black Spire Marketplace or into Baseline. You can find nice quiet pockets of no people, we watched the Mickey cavalcade roll past and there were only 3 or 4 people. Now and then the park feels empty, but for those wishing for low crowds, that seems to be early mornings only. We had a great time, but it would be difficult for those who want to do it all.

 

[Farro]

From another thread on here today:

We just gave up and left MK. Complete madhouse. Waited 30 minutes for magic flippin carpets, with maskless family behind me that I had to remind to keep to their marker EVERY SINGLE TIME the line moved—they were so close they kept bumping into me before I asked them to move back. Couldn't even get into tiki room as it was full. Unreal.

And this post:

Just back from DHS today. HOT HOT and HOT. It is nothing like the first few weeks the parks were open. The lines for rides are all long and people everywhere, It is hard to get used to the idea of waiting in line to get into the shops, even the Black Spire Marketplace or into Baseline. You can find nice quiet pockets of no people, we watched the Mickey cavalcade roll past and there were only 3 or 4 people. Now and then the park feels empty, but for those wishing for low crowds, that seems to be early mornings only. We had a great time, but it would be difficult for those who want to do it all.

I fully get those reports would make some people uncomfortable.

For me, those reports get me slightly excited that people are starting to feel better about coming back!

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Am I allowed to complain about crowds yet?

I thought last weekend was supposed to be a one-off because it was locals' last hurrah before school started. Sounds like this weekend is more of the same.

I'm becoming very, very concerned about our September trip.

While no one can predict crowds at the moment, and anyone going should prepare themselves for any scenario including that it could be more crowded than they’re comfortable with ...

MANY families go on vacations in August before school starts. Many parts of the country don’t start school until Sept. 1 at the earliest. Many after Labor Day. August is always busier with families than September. Always. Especially in those final weeks leading up to Labor Day.

Families are hesitant to pull kids out of school in September to begin with. I don’t see that being any different this year. Virtual learning in most districts will be more intensive than the emergency crisis learning from the spring and include live instruction. Many districts have implemented travel restriction/quarantines as well. Many may even be less flexible on approving vacations as excused absences. All the parents I know are hoping for stability for their kids in the first part of this school year, whether they are virtual or in person. Nobody I know would even think about pulling their kid out for a vacation at the beginning of this school year after the chaos of the spring and how last year ended.

While you should be prepared for any scenario if you’re traveling soon, I don’t really foresee some huge spike in crowds shortly after school begins.

 

[Jrb1979]

When school starts back up in the next week I can see crowds dropping again. What do I know according to some I'm a non Disney fan that shouldn't be posting here.

 

[Mit88]

From another thread on here today:

We just gave up and left MK. Complete madhouse. Waited 30 minutes for magic flippin carpets, with maskless family behind me that I had to remind to keep to their marker EVERY SINGLE TIME the line moved—they were so close they kept bumping into me before I asked them to move back. Couldn't even get into tiki room as it was full. Unreal.

And this post:

Just back from DHS today. HOT HOT and HOT. It is nothing like the first few weeks the parks were open. The lines for rides are all long and people everywhere, It is hard to get used to the idea of waiting in line to get into the shops, even the Black Spire Marketplace or into Baseline. You can find nice quiet pockets of no people, we watched the Mickey cavalcade roll past and there were only 3 or 4 people. Now and then the park feels empty, but for those wishing for low crowds, that seems to be early mornings only. We had a great time, but it would be difficult for those who want to do it all.

Obviously this is a lie. Magic Carpets is never a 30 minute line. Its always longer

 

[Dentam]

Obviously this is a lie. Magic Carpets is never a 30 minute line. Its always longer

I knew you'd enjoy that one! lol

 

[anthony2k7]

When school starts back up in the next week I can see crowds dropping again. What do I know according to some I'm a non Disney fan that shouldn't be posting here.

Is that better or worse than "just a troll" like i supposedly am?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Sometimes I look back to see if what I said was actually funny.

What do you mean @Farro is funny? Like some sort of clown here for your amusement?

 

[Mit88]

I'm a non Disney fan

Admitting it is a step forward towards progress. I’m proud of you

 

[Farro]

What do you mean @Farro is funny? Like some sort of clown here for your amusement?

(us Italians always have this on stand-by)

 

[osufeth24]

I really wish my buddy wasn't coming down for labor day weekend lol

Kind of nervous to see what HS will be like