Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

Video time lapse it.

Will be awesome!!!!!

Ive always wanted to do this but i value my sleep too much

 

[Spridell]

Ive always wanted to do this but i value my sleep too much

i dont blame you

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1303475954770042880

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yes?

LOL, I am a castle purist. I don't like changes to it. I didn't like the birthday cake, or when stitch tp'd it, or the gold accented version, or the new paint job. I tolerate the projections because they are quick and done and back to normal after, but I just never dug the castle...and hated it even more when they made it a Frozen thing since I hate that movie.

It's my only failing as a Disney fan LOL

I am kind of with you. I don't hate them but also not gaga about them like (looks around) everyone else seems to be

You don't need to guild the lilly

 

[unbanshee]

Video time lapse it.

Will be awesome!!!!!

Here's an exhaustive look at the installation at Wilderness Lodge last year!

https://blogmickey.com/2019/11/detailed-look-at-wilderness-lodge-christmas-tree-installation/

 

[fla4fun]

I am fine with the castle lights, but I always thought they would be a no go for this year because they would need to be recolored to match the new castle colors. Since they weren’t working on things over the lockdown, I figure they didn’t have time to get it finished. To me, there is just as much virus risk passing by and viewing only lights as there is passing by and viewing projections. They could have cancelled the show and kept the lights if they were good to go.

I think the holiday things they are doing are good. I am most sorry to miss the candlelight processional, but will enjoy hearing the Voices of Liberty singing holiday music in the theater instead.

 

[Anna_Sh]

Does anyone think there’s a chance they’ll sell the gingerbread shingles at GF, BC, etc. even though they don’t have the gingerbread displays?

 

[rpb718]

I hate to bring this up, but is there any indication of any sort of taping this fall for the annual XMAS TV special? Not sure I could stomach a "zoom/teams" version.

 

[Flamingeaux]

Pretty sure that Disney is just like everyone else. They’re waiting and hoping to proceed before making any huge decisions.

The same way the Pac-12 and Big-10 waited to make the decision to cancel, or is it postpone football.....

 

[skeeter31]

Does anyone think there’s a chance they’ll sell the gingerbread shingles at GF, BC, etc. even though they don’t have the gingerbread displays?

I wouldn‘t bank on it. Without the gingerbread houses I doubt they have any of the gingerbread products either. They probably don’t want the lines in the lobbies either.

I hate to bring this up, but is there any indication of any sort of taping this fall for the annual XMAS TV special? Not sure I could stomach a "zoom/teams" version.

They usually tape early November, but with no parades this year, I doubt they will tape in the normal sense. It actually wouldn’t surprise me if they taped something in DL before the parks reopen. Set up a stage in front of the castle and have some artists perform and record them. Sort of like how Americas Got Talent is using Universal Hollywood for filming of their live shows. It’s actually one of the coolest parts of the show, seeing the acts in random places around the closed park.

 

[osufeth24]

The same way the Pac-12 and Big-10 waited to make the decision to cancel, or is it postpone football.....

and now I'm triggered

 

[Broncho52]

What’s the latest on shows returning?

 

[Spridell]

Now we know what projection show they were practicing a week or two ago. No fireworks in 2020 all but confirmed.

Yeah. Looks like they filmed both the Halloween and Christmas promos on the same day.

Just changed around couple of pumpkins and wreaths. And changes costumes.

 

[MrsBooch]

Out of curiosity - what were everyone's expectations for the holiday's?
For me -
Decorations, and themed food and merch. Basically - exactly what we are getting for Halloween.

I was hoping for Holiday themed random "parades" (we're getting that)

Bonus points for whatever version of Festival of the Holidays we get at Epcot - plus there will be singing, holiday carols and Christmas music - Voices of Liberty is awesome and being able to have the Main Street Philharmonic involved is also bonus points awesome.

Was anyone really expecting MVMCP? or the Candlelight Processional? Or anything else that was cut?

I wasn't expecting that the lights wouldnt be on the castle but I understand it...I guess? I'm not devastated - it won't be NOTHING - projection is ok.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Out of curiosity - what were everyone's expectations for the holiday's?
For me -
Decorations, and themed food and merch. Basically - exactly what we are getting for Halloween.

I was hoping for Holiday themed random "parades" (we're getting that)

Bonus points for whatever version of Festival of the Holidays we get at Epcot - plus there will be singing, holiday carols and Christmas music - Voices of Liberty is awesome and being able to have the Main Street Philharmonic involved is also bonus points awesome.

Was anyone really expecting MVMCP? or the Candlelight Processional? Or anything else that was cut?

I wasn't expecting that the lights wouldnt be on the castle but I understand it...I guess? I'm not devastated - it won't be NOTHING - projection is ok.

They’re doing more than I expected, honestly.

Whew I am glad we went last year. There were times when the crowds stressed us out Thanksgiving week, but looking back I have no regrets considering how wonky this year is turning out.

 

[MrsBooch]

They’re doing more than I expected, honestly.

Whew I am glad we went last year. There were times when the crowds stressed us out Thanksgiving week, but looking back I have no regrets considering how wonky this year is turning out.

Same - we splurged for a dessert party too during MVMCP - I struggled so hard with that because it was $$$ - in hindsight I'm EXTREMELY glad I did it.

We are still very much looking forward to this year's version but happy to have last year's experience.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I hate to bring this up, but is there any indication of any sort of taping this fall for the annual XMAS TV special? Not sure I could stomach a "zoom/teams" version.

I would be so so happy if one of the “losses” of the pandemic was the current version of the Christmas special, and bringing back something resembling what it used to be with far more park footage and less celebs I don’t even know performing holiday music.

My favourite part of the current version is the Disney parks commercials they play during.

 

[Mit88]

I would be so so happy if one of the “losses” of the pandemic was the current version of the Christmas special, and bringing back something resembling what it used to be with far more park footage and less celebs I don’t even know performing holiday music.

My favourite part of the current version is the Disney parks commercials they play during.

The new Christmas specials are the definition of doing too much and trying too hard. Some things don’t need to be so aggressively modernized. The charm of the old specials is what made them so special.

I do think they still do it, and I hope they minimize their approach. But I expect a tearjerking Regis tribute

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I gave it a few hours but I’m still salty about the projections thing. I’ll withhold my true judgment until I see what they do, but Christmas sweater designs and “regal” red, green and gold just do not sound aesthetically pleasing or appropriate to me for Cinderella’s castle. Especially the Christmas sweater design part.

Kind of one of those “even though you CAN do it, should you do it?” situations.

Eh, time will tell, but it just sounds silly to me. The castle lights (IMO) are stop you in your tracks, bring tears to your eyes beautiful. And this year we are getting a tacky Christmas sweater.

I hope I’m wrong and I hope it looks great.

 

[JM23457]

"When night falls, special projection effects will give a festive look to Cinderella Castle this year, providing a colorful backdrop for our guests’ photos. The appearance of the iconic castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater...

The ugly sweater castle. As if the current paint job isn't bad enough.

We had added one night at GF to our December Vero Beach vacation when the AP discount came out. I didn't expect parties, fireworks, parades, storytellers, or a processional at WDW this year. But with even no castle icicle lights & no resort gingerbread displays, I've decided to cancel. I had thought that those more passive attractions would remain. At this point it just won't be special enough to be worth the time & money. We'll go in December 2021.

I'm now relieved that I hadn't yet gotten around to changing our flights.