Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[gottalovepluto]

The Candlelight Processional could be modified and turned into a cavalcade style procession with the story being told over the park speakers... social distancing marking on the ground & a limited route so as not to impede the pedestrian flow.

Strolling carolers are a possibility as well.

That’s a no on maskless singers strolling a theme park. (And Disney ABSOLUTELY refuses masks on performers.)

 

[Brianstl]

I don't agree at all - if that was the case they would have postponed the construction as well.

I think Universal will open Velocicoaster when it is ready and staff is trained. I think Disney will most likely hold off on Remy.

 

[osufeth24]

I think Universal will open Velocicoaster when it is ready and staff is trained. I think Disney will most likely hold off on Remy.

What velocicoaster

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I can attest to this. Even though I'm local, once a plan was made a few months ago for a couple of my friends to come down to visit in 2 weeks and stay on property, I became much more happier. I had something to look forward to, and was planning things out, which gave me something to do.

I think even just having something there, even if not a super active plan can help. I know once we got booked our trip for October 2021, even though way off and so much in the iar, just having that as something more concrete it made me feel better

 

[anthony2k7]

Well, when the GF walkway opens, you can walk to all 3 resorts. Work off those calories!

I think that will actually be quite a nice option after a lovely meal.

However in an effort to uphold my reputation here of being negative - is there an increased risk of gators out on that path late at night?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I like this! I like this!

It's a first step, encouraging those who are comfortable that yes, it's okay to start planning that trip.
Let's go there!

[the other side] how dare Disney encourage this! It is not safe to travel at all - this is all corporate greed. Shame Disney, shame!!!!

 

[anthony2k7]

That’s a no on maskless singers strolling a theme park. (And Disney ABSOLUTELY refuses masks on performers.)

Outdoors, at least 6ft from others.... its probably safe but I suspect Disney won't want to take the risk.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think they will hold off on Remy just like Busch Gardens is holding off on Gwazi and Universal will hold off on Velocicoaster. Now is not the time to release anything new. Wait until this passes and have something exciting to draw people back.

I think they might, but they also could open Rat sooner than what the other parsk are doing ... they do have other new things to come. Like if Guardians still can/will opne in 2021 do they want both new EPCOT attractions openign close to each other? Or willt hey want to space out Rat, Guardians, Tron, etc.? If so, that could push them to open Rat sooner, especially if there are signs pointing to increased travel, maybe less likely for winter 2nd wave of Covid, etc.

 

[Eric Smith]

Its mask fatigue. Just like quarantine fatigue about 4 weeks into Stay at Home Orders. Some people dont have the willpower to confine to the rules that they dont want to follow. But Disney isnt going to allow guests to dictate that stance. They’re going to continue to tell everyone they see to wear their mask, and wear it correctly if they already arent. There will always be people that arent seen by the powers that be, but I can tell you from experience that they havent let up enforcing the rules. So people that dont like it arent going to be allowed to walk around without a mask just because they’re tired of it

Call it out for what it is, it’s selfishness

 

[anthony2k7]

[the other side] how dare Disney encourage this! It is not safe to travel at all - this is all corporate greed. Shame Disney, shame!!!!

Of course there is an element of corporate greed to it. It makes guests happy, but even more so it makes Disney happy knowing guests are planning to maximise there spend at Disney and Disney gets lots of planning data to cost save with

 

[yulilin3]

That’s a no on maskless singers strolling a theme park. (And Disney ABSOLUTELY refuses masks on performers.)

singers already faint in every show when just standing there, walking around and singing is just not doable (aside from the obvious mask issue) plus the real impact of that show is the choir and the orchestra and the live element

 

[JaxDad]

I think that will actually be quite a nice option after a lovely meal.

However in an effort to uphold my reputation here of being negative - is there an increased risk of gators out on that path late at night?

I think it will be okay, as long as the gators wear masks and, more importantly, practice social distancing.

 

[Karin1984]

They need masks. There isn't any other way live shows will be safe unless all performers have masks on.

I'm not sure if I fully agree with that. But this is mainly based that in my country (NL) theaters have restarted. Granted most are small intimate shows (Stand up comedy, small bands), big musical shows are still out, but one has restarted already and another show will follow soon. Audiences are limited and the first show has made some changes in their staging. I haven't heard anything yet about shows being cancelled due to infections of cast/crew.

I am more wondering if Disneyland Paris was careful in their training facilities, how/if the cast members got tested. For Jungle Book Jive the performance space was going to be huge and outdoors. There is plenty of space on stage for the cast to stay at least 6 ft away from each other. Except for one singer at the end, the majority of the show has pre-recorded singers. Maybe there wasn't a lot of space backstage for the cast to socially distance. Poor ventilation in the training facilities, maybe.

Other question is: Could Disneyland Paris ask their cast members to isolate themselves while they were in this show? I mean, when the cast went home after a day of work, they should stay at home, not go out unless necessary. Maybe DLP has asked this, but in reality that was undoable.

 

[Dentam]

Boarding group 40! Hopefully all goes smoothly with the ride today.

 

[anthony2k7]

I'm not sure if I fully agree with that. But this is mainly based that in my country (NL) theaters have restarted. Granted most are small intimate shows (Stand up comedy, small bands), big musical shows are still out, but one has restarted already and another show will follow soon. Audiences are limited and the first show has made some changes in their staging. I haven't heard anything yet about shows being cancelled due to infections of cast/crew.

I am more wondering if Disneyland Paris was careful in their training facilities, how/if the cast members got tested. For Jungle Book Jive the performance space was going to be huge and outdoors. There is plenty of space on stage for the cast to stay at least 6 ft away from each other. Except for one singer at the end, the majority of the show has pre-recorded singers. Maybe there wasn't a lot of space backstage for the cast to socially distance. Poor ventilation in the training facilities, maybe.

Other question is: Could Disneyland Paris ask their cast members to isolate themselves while they were in this show? I mean, when the cast went home after a day of work, they should stay at home, not go out unless necessary. Maybe DLP has asked this, but in reality that was undoable.

Yeah i did wonder if this was more of a issue with rehearsals with DLP as both shows got cancelled so quickly

 

[Eric Smith]

Well, when the GF walkway opens, you can walk to all 3 resorts. Work off those calories!

Will it be possible to use the GF walkway to get to the Contemporary? I would guess that it wouldn’t since you’d have to go behind the security area at Magic Kingdom to do it.

 

[Farro]

Will it be possible to use the GF walkway to get to the Contemporary? I would guess that it wouldn’t since you’d have to go behind the security area at Magic Kingdom to do it.

Well that I don't know.

Seems like a missed opportunity if there's not a path to walk to Contemporary and bypass MK though. Many may like to hop over for dinner/drinks.

 

[yulilin3]

Will it be possible to use the GF walkway to get to the Contemporary? I would guess that it wouldn’t since you’d have to go behind the security area at Magic Kingdom to do it.

yes they are building a bag and temp check for walking guest from the GF

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Will it be possible to use the GF walkway to get to the Contemporary? I would guess that it wouldn’t since you’d have to go behind the security area at Magic Kingdom to do it.

You would have to go through security but could then do the walk

Just like now if you take the bus to MK to catch a boat to Fort Wilderness you have to go through security even though you aren't going into MK

 

[Brianstl]

I think they might, but they also could open Rat sooner than what the other parsk are doing ... they do have other new things to come. Like if Guardians still can/will opne in 2021 do they want both new EPCOT attractions openign close to each other? Or willt hey want to space out Rat, Guardians, Tron, etc.? If so, that could push them to open Rat sooner, especially if there are signs pointing to increased travel, maybe less likely for winter 2nd wave of Covid, etc.

I would love if they opened it when it is ready. I think you make good arguments for them to do it and if I was running the place I would open it as soon as it is ready to go. I just get the feeling from the rumors and the way Disney has handled reopening that it isn't going to happen.

All that, who knows? I wouldn't be shocked if they opened it in a few weeks with no announcement. It is just so hard to say how Disney views opening a new attraction right now and if their number crunchers think it makes financial sense. The thing to watch will be if in the next couple of weeks if we see people start training for the ride. Training will have to start soon if they are going to open it in October.