Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Betty Rohrer]

It’s not disrespectful to share opinions about Disney’s policies as long as no one is suggesting that they be disregarded. Sharing opinions is the nature of a discussion board, and Disney’s policies are not written in stone. They will change according to the progression of the virus and Disney’s own decision-making processes. There’s no harm in sharing one’s opinions with each other or with Disney as long as everyone commits to following whatever rules are in place.

that is the big "if" everyone following the rules even if that do not agree

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

I certainly would like to move on from the mask debate.

say it five times fast

 

[Mit88]

Rumor:

Halloween Horror Nights will have 4 houses on an alternating basis.

Tooth Fairy and The Brides (Universal Monsters) one week
Beetlejuice and HHN Icons the following week
And repeat possibly starting next Friday, the 18th of September

So basically its a locals event to be able to get all 4 houses, unless you’re taking a long trip. Might have to fix my trip to a Sunday-Saturday to get all 4 houses in, depending on what days they’d switch, and what days theyre operating the “event”

Edit: Permits show that a total of 8, and possibly 10 of the house locations are set for inspection as soon as tomorrow its unlikely they’d do that many houses. In the words of someone on the InsideUniversal boards, because its supposedly a day event, many of the cast that typically work the event, or new cast that were coming in this year dont have the ability to work the event since its during the day as opposed to it being a night job, they wouldnt be able to cast 8-10 houses worth of scare actors.

HHNRumors.com (@HHNRumors) Tweeted:
https://t.co/lIO4thC0AZ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1303889533054976001

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I remain very impressed with Disney sticking to unpopular (to some) and strict rules despite how much easier it would be in some respects loosening them. I know it was questionable at first if people would even adapt and respect them, and even more questionable if Disney would actually be enforcing them.

This is how they felt best allowed them to open successfully. Take it or leave it. If I could teleport onto Disney property (and didn’t dine indoors) I would feel safe taking my family to the parks from what I have seen and a big part of that is their strict policies. I am not convinced they’d attract more people than they’d drive away if they dropped or loosened them.

 

[AmberMV]

if you had a current 2 yo you would feel different. We can’t go to the park even if we want to. He will keep it on for 2 seconds and toss on ground. He is a young 2, smart but doesn’t have the reasoning skills yet which is normal for that age. No where locally he has to wear a mask other than Costco so we just don’t go there anymore. Even doctors offices are not requiring 2 around here.

I hear you. When they changed the requirement from 3 years old to 2 years old I was mad. I have twins who just turned 2 in May this year, and I have a single who turned 3 in June. It was a tall order, but I was tired of being at home with 3 toddlers. I started practicing in July with all 3 of them every single day with masks, and I'd let them take turns playing kid games on a tablet, and reminded them every day that we have to wear a mask when we go on a car ride. One of my 2 year old twins still only barely talks. We went to Disney for 3 days last month and there was resistance here and there but for the most part we had few issues getting them to keep their masks on. Day 3 in the afternoon my twin 2 year old girl finally threw a tantrum and wouldn't let us put hers back on but we were leaving the park anyway. We live 1.5 hours away so we just got in the car and gave them their water bottles to quiet them. If I can get just turned 2 year old twins and a just turned 3 year old to wear masks at Disney I have faith anyone can get a young child to do it. Just takes practice and getting used to it like anything else

 

[cristen72]

Going back to the story about the modified holiday offerings. Any speculation why things are ending on December 30 instead of the 31st? Seems weird.

 

[musika]

I am forever playing catch up in this thread...

It also depended on how busy it was. In October my SO and I rode the skyliner quite a few times by ourselves, and a couple times we rode it with another family. It felt more awkward to ride the skyliner with other people than the Monorail

My kids talked the ear off the poor couples who ended up riding with us in January. I should probably just issue a general apology for that right now.

Apropos of nothing, we just realized tonight that our 5 year old refers to the pandemic as the Granola Virus.

My just turned 5 can't pronounce "R" yet properly, so it comes out as "cowona viwus".

 

[skeeter31]

Going back to the story about the modified holiday offerings. Any speculation why things are ending on December 30 instead of the 31st? Seems weird.

Most likely because they’re unsure what they’re doing for NYE yet and don’t want to publicize that there will still be an event.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Most likely because they’re unsure what they’re doing for NYE yet and don’t want to publicize that there will still be an event.

That was my thinking - they are still hopeful to have something for NYE but don't want to announce it and then have to cancel it if things aren't looking good closer to the

 

[chicagoshannon]

I'm finding one of the hardest things about the new rules is not eating and walking. Do you know how long it takes a kid to eat one of those frozen minute maid cups? About a zillion hours! /s I suffered through that torture yesterday. /s

 

[cristen72]

Most likely because they’re unsure what they’re doing for NYE yet and don’t want to publicize that there will still be an event.

I wonder where they would choose to have an event? MK I assume?

 

[Eric Smith]

I wonder where they would choose to have an event? MK I assume?

I would guess Epcot. It has the most space.

 

[Eric Smith]

Rumor:

Halloween Horror Nights will have 4 houses on an alternating basis.

Tooth Fairy and The Brides (Universal Monsters) one week
Beetlejuice and HHN Icons the following week
And repeat possibly starting next Friday, the 18th of September

So basically its a locals event to be able to get all 4 houses, unless you’re taking a long trip. Might have to fix my trip to a Sunday-Saturday to get all 4 houses in, depending on what days they’d switch, and what days theyre operating the “event”

Edit: Permits show that a total of 8, and possibly 10 of the house locations are set for inspection as soon as tomorrow its unlikely they’d do that many houses. In the words of someone on the InsideUniversal boards, because its supposedly a day event, many of the cast that typically work the event, or new cast that were coming in this year dont have the ability to work the event since its during the day as opposed to it being a night job, they wouldnt be able to cast 8-10 houses worth of scare actors.

HHNRumors.com (@HHNRumors) Tweeted:
https://t.co/lIO4thC0AZ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1303889533054976001

They have officially cancelled it.

https://orlando.halloweenhorrornigh...ncements/halloween-horror-nights-cancellation
https://universal.wdwinfo.com/halloween-horror-nights-2020-is-officially-cancelled/

 

[Eldritch]

Going next week, and would really not like to have to comb through 2,800 posts. Will we have to wear masks ON the rides at DW? How about Universal?
Thank you.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Going next week, and would really not like to have to comb through 2,800 posts. Will we have to wear masks ON the rides at DW? How about Universal?
Thank you.

Yes definitely on the rides. They will stop the ride if they see someone with no mask. This is for all parks.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Disney "refills" park passes

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/disn...ers-full-availability-for-other-ticket-types/

 

[SarahC97]

Going next week, and would really not like to have to comb through 2,800 posts. Will we have to wear masks ON the rides at DW? How about Universal?
Thank you.

Absolutely have to keep your mask on at all times except while eating and drinking while stationary. If you do not have a mask on during a ride, you also will not get any on ride photos through photopass.

 

[Krandor]

Going back to the story about the modified holiday offerings. Any speculation why things are ending on December 30 instead of the 31st? Seems weird.

Most likely they'd like to do SOMETHING on the 31st/1st for new years but don't let know what if anything they can do. So as for now leave it open and don;t announce they are or are not going to do amything.

 

[Eldritch]

Thank you, @chicagoshannon and @SarahC97.

 

[Krandor]

I would guess Epcot. It has the most space.

Agreed. best place for an event right now is world showcase area. If done right a lot of room for people to spread out.