Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MrsBooch]

Almost to the front. Please don’t break down

we are all rooting for you!!!

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/mexi...ntrol-measures-during-busy-weekends-at-epcot/

Much needed. It was a zoo when we were there.

 

[chicagoshannon]

But if they aren't reaching park capacity currently, does it matter if they increase it?

But yes . .eventually they are going to hit a tipping point where more people are coming to the parks, but the rides are still running at reduced capacity and lines will be too long and hours too short for what you are paying.

I am seeing that locally with restaurants. As more and more people are venturing out and eating at restaurants "like normal", the places can't keep up due to having 50% capacity AND a severe increase in TO GO orders (that can't be throttled like table dining can be). So having long waits to find a seat and long waits for service/food is become common.

Eventually, we (as a country) are going to have to keep the masks, but drop the social distancing requirements in order for businesses to try and get back to normal operating procedures. Otherwise, the long waits and horrible service will drive loyal customers away from those establishments and into competitors arms that don't have as many restrictions.

Disney will have to do the same or have some unhappy guests.

But they did hit capacity over Labor Day weekend and then increased it yesterday. That's my point. They had no available DHS reservations from any bucket but then increased all buckets yesterday. The appeal of coming for the low crowds is going to wear off if you not only have to wait 60 min + for rides but also have the park close early. I won't be happy next week when I'm there if I have to wait so long for rides. I'll end up leaving which means I won't e spending money.

 

[Mit88]

As expected, Carpets of Aladdin is still the best ride in WDW. RotR is close though

 

[chicagoshannon]

Received our Tinkerbell AP magnet in the mail today. Wasn’t aware they were being sent out yet, but I guess they are! Keep your eyes peeled for them in your mailbox!

Or course they did. Had to send them out before we activate next week. lol

 

[Wreckem]

Because I expect capacity to increase and it’s s holiday week, I decided to flip my Thanksgiving trip around. Doing Epcot on Nov 21, AK on Nov 22, DHS Nov 23, and MK on Nov 24. Then Universal with Express Passes Nov 25 and Nov 26. Royal Pacific is stupid cheap that week right now for UOAP holders. So cheap I almost booked the whole week at Royal Pacific but thats a lot of Ubering. I haven’t checked car rental rates yet but they typically are more than I’d pay for especially also having to pay for parking.

I originally had UO first and then Disney later in the week. I just hope the crowds at DHS and MK aren’t that bad early in the week of Thanksgiving.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Lunch with a view

 

[leahgoogle]

Because I expect capacity to increase and it’s s holiday week, I decided to flip my Thanksgiving trip around. Doing Epcot on Nov 21, AK on Nov 22, DHS Nov 23, and MK on Nov 24. Then Universal with Express Passes Nov 25 and Nov 26. Royal Pacific is stupid cheap that week right now for UOAP holders. So cheap I almost booked the whole week at Royal Pacific but thats a lot of Ubering. I haven’t checked CSR rents rates yet but they typically are more than I’d pay for especially also having to pay for parking.

I originally had UO first and then Disney later in the week. I just hope the crowds at DHS and MK aren’t that bad early in the week of Thanksgiving.

I did a similar thing for our late Oct trip. Switched HS and MK to during the week and have Epcot and AK on the weekend.

 

[stlcopggfan]

Because I expect capacity to increase and it’s s holiday week, I decided to flip my Thanksgiving trip around. Doing Epcot on Nov 21, AK on Nov 22, DHS Nov 23, and MK on Nov 24. Then Universal with Express Passes Nov 25 and Nov 26. Royal Pacific is stupid cheap that week right now for UOAP holders. So cheap I almost booked the whole week at Royal Pacific but thats a lot of Ubering. I haven’t checked car rental rates yet but they typically are more than I’d pay for especially also having to pay for parking.

I originally had UO first and then Disney later in the week. I just hope the crowds at DHS and MK aren’t that bad early in the week of Thanksgiving.

We did UO the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving last year and easily did everything including Hagrids with the Express Pass. I would think this year it would be even better.

 

[CastAStone]

California released guidance today on Theme Park reopening. The county has to be in Yellow status. OC is currently in Purple. Each county has to qualify for a better status for 3 weeks to be moved. There are 3 steps (Purple, Red, and Orange) for OC to clear to get to Yellow. means 1 case per 100,000 residents, which only a handful of US counties currently meet, most of them sparsely populated.

So for those curious when Disneyland will reopen, it's going to be a WHILE.

Edited: my colorblind eyes saw green but apparently it’s yellow.

https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

 

[Mit88]

California released guidance today on Theme Park reopening. The county has to be in Green status. OC is currently in Purple. Each county has to qualify for a better status for 3 weeks to be moved. There are 3 steps (Purple, Red, and Orange) for OC to clear to get to Green. Green means 1 case per 100,000 residents, which only a handful of US counties currently meet, most of them sparsely populated.

So for those curious when Disneyland will reopen, it's going to be a WHILE.

https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

2021?

 

[osufeth24]

Received our Tinkerbell AP magnet in the mail today. Wasn’t aware they were being sent out yet, but I guess they are! Keep your eyes peeled for them in your mailbox!

Ugh, no luck

Cmon Disney I live 20 minutes away

 

[Just654]

2021?

With that guidelines it wont happen before a vaccine is available. Those are just about unrealistic measures. I feel sorry for CA. They wont be opening up for a long long time

 

[Eric Smith]

2021?

Probably 2022 with those guidelines.

 

[rteetz]

California released guidance today on Theme Park reopening. The county has to be in Green status. OC is currently in Purple. Each county has to qualify for a better status for 3 weeks to be moved. There are 3 steps (Purple, Red, and Orange) for OC to clear to get to Green. Green means 1 case per 100,000 residents, which only a handful of US counties currently meet, most of them sparsely populated.

So for those curious when Disneyland will reopen, it's going to be a WHILE.

https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1299437893346299906

 

[CastAStone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1299437893346299906

https://twitter.com/x/status/1299439150450573317

This is such a weird thing to say when the website explicitly states Theme Parks open in yellow phase.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1299439150450573317

This is such a weird thing to say when the website explicitly states Theme Parks open in green phase.

I wonder if that more or less means theme parks with less restrictions but theme parks with heavy restrictions can open sooner.

 

[wareagle57]

Because I expect capacity to increase and it’s s holiday week, I decided to flip my Thanksgiving trip around. Doing Epcot on Nov 21, AK on Nov 22, DHS Nov 23, and MK on Nov 24. Then Universal with Express Passes Nov 25 and Nov 26. Royal Pacific is stupid cheap that week right now for UOAP holders. So cheap I almost booked the whole week at Royal Pacific but thats a lot of Ubering. I haven’t checked car rental rates yet but they typically are more than I’d pay for especially also having to pay for parking.

I originally had UO first and then Disney later in the week. I just hope the crowds at DHS and MK aren’t that bad early in the week of Thanksgiving.

Where can I see AP rates? I only see Florida resident rates, which are still cheap. I was going to do a couple days staycation at Disney, but there really aren't any deals there to justify it right now, but I've always wanted to stay at Universal.

*edit* Found it. Universal's booking isn't very intuitive or straight forward. $189 was the cheapest it seemed. Not sure if it's worth it for me.

 

[Mit88]

I wonder if that more or less means theme parks with less restrictions but theme parks with heavy restrictions can open sooner.

That’s how I’m reading it. If you’re a fun spot, you’re not opening

 

[CastAStone]

That’s how I’m reading it. If you’re a fun spot, you’re not opening

It seems to me that it’s a lot safer to open a 99% outdoors Six Flags (or fun spot) than a 75% indoors Disneyland but what do I know.