Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[rteetz]

Are they specifically billed as "fireworks views"? I've heard of "theme park views" but not the other.

Correct they are billed as theme park views.

 

[yulilin3]

I think it gets canned. People screaming indoors is an easy way to spread the virus.

yeah, unfortunately I agree. Unless they really limit numbers going in, which will make the queues even longer than usual. It's the 30th anniversary I'm sure they were planning something special

 

[mickeystoontown]

I was merely speaking hypothetically to point out the irrationality of blanket-rules because you know if I'm thinking it, others are doing it. I have no potential trips for awhile and no plans on being intentionally petulant.

When I said I was perturbed it's because it gets old when people forget that NY exists outside of NYC, because (speaking literally for a moment): metro NYC has had 95.3% of the cases in the state of NY. (The entire state of NJ and most of CT is closer to the city than I am).

I feel that same way about New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. No matter where we go, when I say that we live in Louisiana, everybody asks about New Orleans. I've lived in Louisiana my entire life and have been to New Orleans (299 miles from my house) maybe two times in my 54 years.

 

[Oldnewfan]

Just read this from money magazine checking DIS stock with oil tanking....
"Hodulik says they're estimating that the parks re-opening on January 1 is the base case, with profitability likely impaired until a vaccine."

 

[Oldnewfan]

Sorry Marketwatch. Hes a UBS analyst. These folks have no emotional ties. May be a rational view to consider.

 

[TDSAXX]

Wall Street analysts have no more inside info then the average person on these boards.

 

[vinotinto]

Are they specifically billed as "fireworks views"? I've heard of "theme park views" but not the other.

Correct they are billed as theme park views.

Wilderness Lodge does have a Fireworks Nature View. It’s the rooms on the top floors that have a Fireworks view over the vegetation (but do not have a theme park view).

 

[Oldnewfan]

Wall Street analysts have no more inside info then the average person on these boards.

Dang. My Dad always said I was below average.

 

[mshanson3121]

I would be fine with modified experiences too (for a short term) .. but Disney best be offering HUGE discounts to get people in the door. IF Disney is opening in June -- I am cancelling that trip if the experience inside is reduced significantly without financial incentive to keep my booking (and that can vary per family what "signficant" is ..)

If people "waited out" going to SWGE until Rise open .. people will most CERTAINLY wait out going back to Disney until it is "back to normal".

Who knows .. I just think if they open "halfway" .. the demand won't be there .. especially with a virus still lurking around. "I'll wait until 2021" will easily be a post on these board if Disney announces a lot of reduced capacity/attractions in the parks.

This. I fully understand and support the proposed measures. But there is NO way I'm driving/flying from Canada for such a reduced experience - no matter how cheap it is. We won't return until they're fully operational, which I fully suspect for us may mean not until 2022 (since we can only travel over the summer). Now, if I lived closer, where we could just drive in easily for a weekend, then I would do it for sure - but NOT at full price. If we assume that it is strictly rides only, with all rides operational, I would probably pay 75% of regular ticket price, and honestly that's pushing it. That's still $85-95 for nothing but a regular theme park at this point. Six Flags, Knott's, Hersey etc... are running $45-60 in comparison.

 

[New Mouse]

This. I fully understand and support the proposed measures. But there is NO way I'm driving/flying from Canada for such a reduced experience - no matter how cheap it is. We won't return until they're fully operational, which I fully suspect for us may mean not until 2022 (since we can only travel over the summer). Now, if I lived closer, where we could just drive in easily for a weekend, then I would do it for sure - but NOT at full price. If we assume that it is strictly rides only, with all rides operational, I would probably pay 75% of regular ticket price, and honestly that's pushing it. That's still $85-95 for nothing but a regular theme park at this point. Six Flags, Knott's, Hersey etc... are running $45-60 in comparison.

Most other parks generally have more exciting rides too.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I have to wonder if disney would even profit on running the parks with limited attendance, extra cleaning staff, no indoor dining, no salon experiences or $300 princess tea parties. No fireworks crowds to sell light up ears and glowing bubble wands to. No dessert parties. No character meets mean fewer people will buy memory maker.

I don't know their breakdown, but I have a feeling park tickets barely cover operating costs, and the profit is made on all the over priced extras.

 

[mshanson3121]

I have to wonder if disney would even profit on running the parks with limited attendance, extra cleaning staff, no indoor dining, no salon experiences or $300 princess tea parties. No fireworks crowds to sell light up ears and glowing bubble wands to. No dessert parties. No character meets mean fewer people will buy memory maker.

I don't know their breakdown, but I have a feeling park tickets barely cover operating costs, and the profit is made on all the over priced extras.

I saw on a thread that moving forward for the next while at least, that it's going to be less about making profit and more about minimizing their losses. I think they said right now they're losing $30M a day. So, if they could even just break even, that would be huge. But even losing $5M a day is better than $30M.

 

[mshanson3121]

The information is starting to get passed around on FB groups. It's amazing (and sad) how defensive and angry people are getting over it. It honestly is shocking how many people are totally and utterly out of touch with reality. As well as how obsessed some people are.

 

[SaintsManiac]

The information is starting to get passed around on FB groups. It's amazing (and sad) how defensive and angry people are getting over it. It honestly is shocking how many people are totally and utterly out of touch with reality. As well as how obsessed some people are.

I can’t remember which thread I posted in, but I am very worried about the mental stability of a portion of the U.S. population.

 

[rpb718]

The information is starting to get passed around on FB groups. It's amazing (and sad) how defensive and angry people are getting over it. It honestly is shocking how many people are totally and utterly out of touch with reality. As well as how obsessed some people are.

There's quite a few folks exihibiting various levels of withdrawal symptoms and as such will lash out and contradict anything that interferes with what they want (or need) to believe. The emotions and responses you see is not inconsistent with behaviors present during an intervention.

 

[lovethesun12]

This. I fully understand and support the proposed measures. But there is NO way I'm driving/flying from Canada for such a reduced experience - no matter how cheap it is. We won't return until they're fully operational, which I fully suspect for us may mean not until 2022 (since we can only travel over the summer). Now, if I lived closer, where we could just drive in easily for a weekend, then I would do it for sure - but NOT at full price. If we assume that it is strictly rides only, with all rides operational, I would probably pay 75% of regular ticket price, and honestly that's pushing it. That's still $85-95 for nothing but a regular theme park at this point. Six Flags, Knott's, Hersey etc... are running $45-60 in comparison.

Also - FYI I had to talk with my (travel) insurance company (I purchased full coverage years ago and it renews automatically each year). They are no longer covering me for medical travel insurance. Not sure if all companies followed suit but I assume they are at least until the advisory is lifted, which could be really far away.

 

[mshanson3121]

I can’t remember which thread I posted in, but I am very worried about the mental stability of a portion of the U.S. population.

Quite honestly, with what I'm starting to see, I am, too.

There's quite a few folks exihibiting various levels of withdrawal symptoms and as such will lash out and contradict anything that interferes with what they want (or need) to believe. The emotions and responses you see is not inconsistent with behaviors present during an intervention.

Which is sad. It's crazy that a theme park, no matter how spectacular, would evoke such a reaction. Though I suppose its just a symptom of a larger issue.

 

[Oldnewfan]

Yea. I started just throwing a little cold water on some wishful thinking about what is a massive shift in our lives pre COVID 19 and resulted in a reply message of "come on now let's be positive". I realize that I'm on the wrong forum or thread. Wanted to talk about innovative ideas and how it may the first time leadership at this company has really had the challenge to continue this thing that really hasnt changed its formula in 50+ years in the face of what is a theme park killer. Oh well. Didnt mean to make people mad or sad. It makes me sad too. I was there in 75 with mouse ears on.

 

[DisneyJColeMom]

Are they specifically billed as "fireworks views"? I've heard of "theme park views" but not the other.

Yup, im staying at wilderness lodge & before this all happened, was contemplating upgrading to my room to the “Nature Fireworks View” room

 

[zebrastreyepz]

Man alive, can't some of you keep it about the topic and stop armchair psychoanalyzing others?

Disney IS one of my coping mechanisms for reasons that are no one else's business.

And one of the wisest pieces of advice I ever received was not to judge other peoples' coping mechanisms.

The superiority vibes here are just ridiculous. And rooted in your own need to feel better about yourselves rather than any supposed caring for your fellow humans who are quite frankly dealing with having their lives turned upside down.

Sheesh.