Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Tiggr88]

This is from poster Seanual757 at WDWmagic.

Seeing I am a vendor who sends product to the job site we have been told from the GC and they are pulling crews out.... We have nothing scheduled for the rest of 2020 heading to the site.

TRON WILL NOT open fall of 2021. The exterior will be completed to clean up the area (still tons of work to be done). December will end the construction on this project and it will be suspended until October 2021. The outdoor canopies will continue to go up during the winter and into 2021. Depending on how the economy and attendance goes construction will pick back up fall of 2021. Plan on Spring/Summer 2022 for an opening.

So if they really shut down work on it entirely, does anyone know if there is a way to reopen the train for that time period? It would be bad enough if they don't open the new attraction (Tron) but even worse if they kept the train closed because of it. You would think it would draw a fair amount of people even if you loaded every other row and it is outdoors.

 

[Tiggr88]

So if they really shut down work on it entirely, does anyone know if there is a way to reopen the train for that time period? It would be bad enough if they don't open the new attraction (Tron) but even worse if they kept the train closed because of it. You would think it would draw a fair amount of people even if you loaded every other row and it is outdoors.

Plus you would really think they would like it open for the 50th.

 

[skeeter31]

So if they really shut down work on it entirely, does anyone know if there is a way to reopen the train for that time period? It would be bad enough if they don't open the new attraction (Tron) but even worse if they kept the train closed because of it. You would think it would draw a fair amount of people even if you loaded every other row and it is outdoors.

I don’t think they can open the train until all construction is completed on Tron. They still need the track area clear (as in no track even present in the area) to get construction equipment into the construction zone.

 

[rteetz]

So if they really shut down work on it entirely, does anyone know if there is a way to reopen the train for that time period? It would be bad enough if they don't open the new attraction (Tron) but even worse if they kept the train closed because of it. You would think it would draw a fair amount of people even if you loaded every other row and it is outdoors.

Considering there is no track currently in that area that would be a no.

 

[skeeter31]

Not for a very long time.

I can’t really see them opening any of the closed resorts for a long time at this point. If they don’t need the rooms for the coming holiday season (which they’d know by now) they’re not going to need them until at least the summer or even next years holiday season.

 

[Eric Smith]

I don't think this is going to be the news that a lot of Disney fans/DL lovers are hoping for. I'm just an observer but some of the events of the last week or so don't inspire much confidence. This MiceChat story was posted in the DL reopening thread, and while it paints a grim picture, I unfortunately think it may be accurate. Could be wrong on this though; it's just a gut feeling.

There's not too much meat to that MiceChat story. I think the governor of California is going to be under increasing pressure as this situation drags on. I don't see a reason that Disneyland can't reopen now that parks around the country and around the world are open without any widespread issues.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So if they really shut down work on it entirely, does anyone know if there is a way to reopen the train for that time period? It would be bad enough if they don't open the new attraction (Tron) but even worse if they kept the train closed because of it. You would think it would draw a fair amount of people even if you loaded every other row and it is outdoors.

I don’t think they can open the train until all construction is completed on Tron. They still need the track area clear (as in no track even present in the area) to get construction equipment into the construction zone.

Considering there is no track currently in that area that would be a no.

well, if they fully finish the outside part of Tron and then just don't work on the inside parts anymore then they could work on the train ....

... and now I am just depressed imagining the train not running for the 50th

 

[Farro]

So Rat really is testing!

Would they really test now if they didn't plan to open until next fall?

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1318274339762892800

This should be fun. Place your bets folks!
-radius enacted?
-tier matter?

 

[JaxDad]

I cannot wait until I get to Universal next month.

I didn’t know you were going to Universal! I’m sure it won’t elicit the same sort of feelings as your Happy Place, but I hope you still have fun on the dark side...

 

[rteetz]

I didn’t know you were going to Universal! I’m sure it won’t elicit the same sort of feelings as your Happy Place, but I hope you still have fun on the dark side...

I am excited for something different.

 

[gottalovepluto]

So Rat really is testing!

Would they really test now if they didn't plan to open until next fall?

If we are really looking at a Team WDW “we’re ready now” v. Team Corporate “wait until the opportune moment” I could see WDW doing the testing. Can’t make a case that you’re ready if you aren’t ready...

 

[rteetz]

Adventures by Disney Suspends Even More Departures

 

[Farro]

If we are really looking at a Team WDW “we’re ready now” v. Team Corporate “wait until the opportune moment” I could see WDW doing the testing. Can’t make a case that you’re ready if you aren’t ready...

Its also being reported that reports of the ride being unfinished on the inside were not true.
Which makes sense if they are testing!

 

[rteetz]

So Rat really is testing!

Would they really test now if they didn't plan to open until next fall?

I don't think they will wait that long. Some sources suggest spring 2021.

 

[anthony2k7]

At least one attraction will be open for the 50th. That same poster said the Guardians coaster will be delayed like Tron is.

Plus Remi is on hold as well....

Is the one attraction Epcots entrance fountain!?

 

[Jrb1979]

Plus Remi is on hold as well....

Is the one attraction Epcots entrance fountain!?

Looked lik Remi will be open by spring now.

 

[anthony2k7]

I think universal is following Florida guidelines which is everything goes. Full capacity, no social distancing, etc. I don’t follow universal much but it seems to be working for them. Attendance looks good for them.

Iv lost track a little, but arent at least half of universals hotels shut still? That suggests their attendance isn't quite as high as it seems.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Adding FP is only going to make those lines worse. FP isn't built for rides operating at half their capacity.

Wouldn’t FP make standby worse which is what it does in normal times anyway? Not saying they can or should bring it back now but I guess I’m missing why it would be worse right now. It always makes standby waits longer but personally I don’t mind because as long as I get three solid rides, I can pick and choose which standby to put up with that point.

Edit: no need to answer, it was already covered and I’m reading through the robust discussion now!

 

[mamapenguin]

Iv lost track a little, but arent at least half of universals hotels shut still? That suggests their attendance isn't quite as high as it seems.

Not everyone needs a hotel. I have family that goes once a week. Universal hit capacity both parks all weekend. They only go for a few hours in the morning, and said they have never seen so many cars headed into the parking garage at noontime.