Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Dentam]

Supposed to be 45 min, i didn't say they're increasing the number inside, we don't know that, it could be or could be they just released availability today

I know you didn't, I was asking if you knew - thanks for the info!

 

[Mit88]

9:15, be at the toll by that time, the park opens at around the same time

The park opens at 915 (not officially, but they let you in?)

 

[yulilin3]

The park opens at 915 (not officially, but they let you in?)

Yes, as soon as the parking lot opens, also some attractions start operating early depending on crowds

 

[Mit88]

Yes, as soon as the parking lot opens, also some attractions start operating early depending on crowds

Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you!

MTFBWY

 

[gottalovepluto]

we can't complain. We were complaining for lack of availability, so now they opened it up. I know you have friends coming but still

We must always complain! #Internet

 

[1GoldenSun]

Been like this for a while IMO. I give the credit for that largely to the influencers/Instagram culture making walls and highly themed cupcakes marketable.

Haha, this reminds me of a time I was at a Halloween party and saw a young woman posing for photos. She was very heavily made-up with styled hair and a skimpy but complicated outfit. She was posing in front of some pumpkins for her boyfriend (maybe) to take her picture with one of the Halloween specialty cupcakes. They spent a long time getting the photo just right, with her holding the cupcake up to her face and doing what can only be described as pouting. When she was fairly sure they'd gotten a good shot she moved out of her pose and tossed the cupcake in the trash.

 

[midnight star]

Haha, this reminds me of a time I was at a Halloween party and saw a young woman posing for photos. She was very heavily made-up with styled hair and a skimpy but complicated outfit. She was posing in front of some pumpkins for her boyfriend (maybe) to take her picture with one of the Halloween specialty cupcakes. They spent a long time getting the photo just right, with her holding the cupcake up to her face and doing what can only be described as pouting. When she was fairly sure they'd gotten a good shot she moved out of her pose and tossed the cupcake in the trash.

And this is why I enjoy people watching lol

 

[RamblingMad]

Haha, this reminds me of a time I was at a Halloween party and saw a young woman posing for photos. She was very heavily made-up with styled hair and a skimpy but complicated outfit. She was posing in front of some pumpkins for her boyfriend (maybe) to take her picture with one of the Halloween specialty cupcakes. They spent a long time getting the photo just right, with her holding the cupcake up to her face and doing what can only be described as pouting. When she was fairly sure they'd gotten a good shot she moved out of her pose and tossed the cupcake in the trash.

She has to keep her figure

 

[Aimeedyan]

For clarification, are you saying that getting off the ferry there was no social distancing? Did the CM's attempt to address the situation?

Yes - the voice on the speaker (captain? Driver? I am not sure who that is making announcements...) repeats over and over again to stay on your dot, unload in an orderly fashion, etc but there is not a CM actually down there walking through to make sure people stay put until the dot in front of you moves. The only CM I saw was tying the boat up so everyone just squished to the front like always. It was a bottleneck until we got up past the restrooms.

They did hold 2nd floor until bottom was cleared.

 

[birostick]

Before I commit to DHS tomorrow (because Yullin scared me from keeping my Saturday reservation) what time does the parking lot open, and what’s the idea time to get there in order to make it through security in a good enough time? And what time do they start letting people into the park, and where are you allowed to wander before the parks officially open?

Went on Wednesday. Got to parking line @ 9.17. Parked @ 9.28. Wasn't anything like the first week or so of opening where it took 40+ mins to park my car and then we had to run to the entrance.

 

[Tiggr88]

Haha, this reminds me of a time I was at a Halloween party and saw a young woman posing for photos. She was very heavily made-up with styled hair and a skimpy but complicated outfit. She was posing in front of some pumpkins for her boyfriend (maybe) to take her picture with one of the Halloween specialty cupcakes. They spent a long time getting the photo just right, with her holding the cupcake up to her face and doing what can only be described as pouting. When she was fairly sure they'd gotten a good shot she moved out of her pose and tossed the cupcake in the trash.

Probably Disney Food Blog

 

[Jennasis]

Probably Disney Food Blog

AJ doesn't appear (never shows her face) on DFB....and their food pics are typically just the food.

 

[jpeterson]

AJ doesn't appear (never shows her face) on DFB....and their food pics are typically just the food.

If they were extremely manicured nails that's DFB. But that's all we ever see from DFB and their reporters.

 

[firefly_ris]

If they were extremely manicured nails that's DFB. But that's all we ever see from DFB and their reporters.

Yep. I think they just mentioned it because she has a reputation for buying food to photograph and throwing it away.

 

[jpeterson]

Yep. I think they just mentioned it because she has a reputation for buying food to photograph and throwing it away.

Which they probably do. Or at least try a bite or two and discard the rest. But I'm convinced that every blog that covers any of the food festivals does that to some extent.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

MK now vs 2nd week open - My thoughts ( wow we finally covered all the parks!)

Headed to MK around 10 from BLT. Throughout the day we were able to ride Jungle Cruise (30), Pirates (25 but was really like 15), Haunted Mansion (30 - stopped for cleaning), Peter Pan (30 - actual about 10), Pooh (15 - actually about 7), Mine train (30 - a very hot 30), Space (20 - actually a walk on), Buzz x5 (10 - actually a walk on), and Little Mermaid (10 - Actual 25). Big thunder was down all day.

Lines are obviously much longer than they were in July based on that, but there are some walk on gems to be found still. In July we walked on nearly everything. There are also more families at the park (probably just from people in general). The stroller parking is no longer so awkward looking with only one stroller in an area. Stores have more people as well but we didn't really find it bothersome. The only truly congested area was around the sale 2020 merch in the emporium.

We got completely soaked in a heavy downpour while trapped in the outdoor portion of the little mermaid line (at least we weren't hot anymore?). However, we were then surprised with the rainy day cavalcade when we were leaving which was adorable. I consider it worth it. Even if I did look like I just jumped into bay lake afterwards.

Had lunch at Pecos Bill and mobile ordering was smooth. Lots of available seating and it is nice and cool in there! Dinner at the wave which was amazing, I feel silly for passing that over so many times before. We will definitely be back. We actually thought the food was better than the boathouse (overcooked filet and homecomin had superior Mac and cheese ). Pool at BLT was still relatively empty yesterday around 5. I think it was 3 families.

Hanging out doing resort/monorail stuff this morning (Tonga toast I am coming for you) and heading back to Epcot in the later afternoon. We go home tomorrow which is a big bummer, this has been an awesome trip!!! I am also forever spoiled by this 1 bedroom villa. We were interested in DVC anyway and wow this little trial run really has us sold on the idea now.

 

[yulilin3]

AJ doesn't appear (never shows her face) on DFB....and their food pics are typically just the food.

she's almost never here, she sends people to take pics of the food and taste them and then she does the voiceover in Texas

 

[CJK]

she's almost never here, she sends people to take pics of the food and taste them and then she does the voiceover in Texas

Wow, I had no idea!!

 

[anthony2k7]

The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands cancelled until further notice again at DLP. It did briefly reopen after the previous "technical difficulties" closure but now cancelled again.