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

[rteetz]

The thing I don't entirely get about that is....in order for the ferry to be socially distanced, there are not going to be very many people on the ferries. And, if everyone will be coming in via the TTC, instead of via other modes of transportation as they are now...(with the exception of maybe resorts by boat if they are open), then the demand for the ferry is going to be decently extensive. So, demand for the Ferry, but half or less capacity on each Ferry? That doesn't really add up to me.

The response might be....well, with reduced capacity in the park, there won't be as many people. Which, if that's the case, why not run the monorail? Each family could have one car. If the attendance is going to be that low, why not run the monorails with one party per car? I don't see how that's any worse than being on the ferry.

They would be limiting attendance in the parks to begin with so less people would be going to the park.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Isn’t ferry open air? I haven’t been on it in ages but I thought so.

Yes, it is, but that's not exactly my point. If they are having groups positioned 6 feet apart, that's not very many people on the boat at any one time. Capacity of the boat is regularly 600; I'm guessing in order to have proper distance, they can't go much more than 200 people at any one time. If that.

On top of that, there are much more touchable surfaces on the ferry than on the monorail. I just don't think being on the monorail for 10 minutes, even if it is an enclosed space is a huge deal....especially if the restrict it to one party per car.

They would be limiting attendance in the parks to begin with so less people would be going to the park.

Yes, ergo the second part of my statement.

If fewer people are going to the parks, it is much easier to limit the number of people in each monorail car. It's not like it will be at max capacity. If the attendance is low enough that ferry travel can be done with distancing measures in place, then surely the attendance is low enough that the monorail can run with fewer people per car. Yes, it's enclosed, but it's not a long ride.

 

[LSUmiss]

Per the rumored plan monorails would not be open but ferries/boats would be with social distancing practices.

This is info I hope we can know sooner or later. We are booked at Poly in July but would switch to Contemporary so that we could walk to MK. We would just plan to drive to the other parks.

 

[yulilin3]

The walkway from the GF is about to be completed, that would help with getting to mk, if you're at ttc it'll be like walking from epcot ig to dhs, of course not everyone will want to walk that but some will

 

[Rabid Nick]

With the big ferry botes, each can fit 600 and change. But the only time they are jam packed is opening and closing. They only run 3 during opening and closing or if things are crazy during the day. They could feasibly limit them to 200 and run all 3 all day. And IF the official park capacity is capped opening and closing may not be that crazy. But that's a lot of "ifs"

 

[WonderlandisReality]

I have significant doubts that a requirement will be testing. The cohort that finds a mask intolerable will find the test impossible. It’s not at all pleasant and I would (and probably will) opt for a mask all day long before the test (again). The rapid tests are not foolproof either. Around a 15% false negative rate per studies out of the Cleveland Clinic is not a great thing. The information out of Shanghai with the social distancing measures for theaters, fireworks and parades seems reasonable as well as pretty much all speculation on limits to attendance and changes to buffets to family style and temporary suspension of face characters. I would assume an increase in the hand wash and sanitizer stations seen prior to the close. I struggle with the speculation of closing 1 or more parks. It seems that would artificially create a bottleneck when you are trying to spread people out. Legal waivers and temperature checks seem likely. Only if because they are simple to implement. Assuming they are past the phase 1 mentioned in the secure circuit I would have no problem going, but then again my choices are go with whatever they have going on or continue on in my healthcare job which is likely higher risk than a WDW trip at this time.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

Do you think the no bus transportation if that happens is just during the "Secure Circuit" time or longer? How long is the "Secure Circuit" period supposed to last do you think once they open? Have a trip booked in September.

 

[mshanson3121]

With the big ferry botes, each can fit 600 and change. But the only time they are jam packed is opening and closing. They only run 3 during opening and closing or if things are crazy during the day. They could feasibly limit them to 200 and run all 3 all day. And IF the official park capacity is capped opening and closing may not be that crazy. But that's a lot of "ifs"

Speaking of opening...how are they going to handle rope drop anyways?

Do we think there is a possibility of timed entries, so when you get your ticket you're assigned an entry time of say 8:30-8:45? And they admit them in groups so as to avoid large gathering?

 

[anthony2k7]

The testing all guests sounds interesting, 15 minute test sounds good.

But, what would the throughput be for that? How many people could they handle per hour?

Also, what do they do with the tested people whilst waiting for the results? They need a large waiting area perhaps with seating and social distancing.

 

[mshanson3121]

The testing all guests sounds interesting, 15 minute test sounds good.

But, what would the throughput be for that? How many people could they handle per hour?

Also, what do they do with the tested people whilst waiting for the results? They need a large waiting area perhaps with seating and social distancing.

This actually feeds back into my comment. What if they do timed entries?

 

[anthony2k7]

I wonder if the no buses and no other transport available would delay the reopening of AK?

 

[JPM4]

If this whole deal if they only want 20-30% of hotels full then they can run busses and the monorail without a problem. But there lies the question of is it even cost efficient to open if that’s the case. We have moved our trip out twice and now have August booked at YC. Did it just to go and can walk to DHS or epcot if open. If MK is going to be like described I would prob just skip MK. But again like most here on these boards we go 2-3 times are year so it’s more of a trip just to go if we can. Heck I would be fine not even going to a park and just hit the boardwalk and maybe just go to DHS for dinner or something.

 

[wendycanfly]

Thanks for posting the info! This gives me hope for my August BLT stay. I’ll gladly adhere to the rules.

 

[yulilin3]

Alright update from the airport. The nurses are being deployed somewhere else, they have no idea where, they tell me they get notified of where they are going usually the night before. (They work for fema and other emergency response centers)
Our staff is remaining, the Florida health department guy doesn't know until when but he assumes it's through the expiration of the executive order which is Mary 9th.
Currently sitting at the airport, again searching for a permanent job
As always I'll keep you updated

 

[MoeJ]

I don't think they'll do away with internal transportation. Transit agencies all over the country are coping with this with far larger ridership than Disney transport. Taping off every other row to enable social distancing, drivers wearing masks & gloves, etc.

 

[HuskieJohn]

The obsession part freaks me out. I can’t help but feel that the people who are saying they’ll be there come hell or high water are the same people who will travel and enter a park even if they’re experiencing symptoms. They gotta take a deep breath, remember the real priorities, and CHILL.

Oh and because I haven’t seen it yet... David’s Rentals today in an email said they aren’t booking any DVCpoints rental until August 1st. another interesting nugget!

Edit: sorry to bring this back up! Things are what they are and I’ll trust wdw to do the right thing regardless of public outcry. We all love and miss the normalcy that the parks bring, even when we aren’t there.

Its more of a pain than worth it for Davids to book someone now for this Summer and have a high probability of needing to go through the refund credit mess that has happened.

I wonder if he is still buying points that expire before October. Even that would seem like a high risk to me.

 

[HuskieJohn]

The testing all guests sounds interesting, 15 minute test sounds good.

But, what would the throughput be for that? How many people could they handle per hour?

Also, what do they do with the tested people whilst waiting for the results? They need a large waiting area perhaps with seating and social distancing.

If the parks are resort guests only WDW can test everyone before check in once and leave it at that.

If you do not want to allow WDW to test you then you can get a refund and come back later.

To me this is the only way to get around the masks and have onsite transportation (still not MDE)

 

[westie55]

I don't think transportation will be eliminated. That would be a turn off to guests and it would encourage off site stays due to the value of Disney resorts being greatly reduced. Furthermore, it could not be long term. Thousands and thousands of people stay in Disney resort rooms. If all of them had to drive, the parking lots at parks and resorts would not be big enough to accommodate the huge influx in rental cars that would be necessary. They would need more trams to transport people from the faraway lots to the park gates. I suppose Disney could do it short term, though I have my doubts, but I don't think it will long term. I think it is far more likely that transportation will be run at reduced capacity. Part of that problem will solve itself: less people will be attending so transportation won't be as full.

 

[gatour]

Florida's governor spoke with Disney and yesterday he said...

"It’s amazing the ideas that the businesses are already thinking about. They’ve been thinking deeply about this for weeks and weeks… there’s a lot of great ideas that I’ve already seen put on the table. I’m in discussions with places like Disney. They are so far ahead of the curve, and I think everyone wants to make sure we do it safely. "

 

[Mzpalmtree]

Alright update from the airport. The nurses are being deployed somewhere else, they have no idea where, they tell me they get notified of where they are going usually the night before. (They work for fema and other emergency response centers)
Our staff is remaining, the Florida health department guy doesn't know until when but he assumes it's through the expiration of the executive order which is Mary 9th.
Currently sitting at the airport, again searching for a permanent job
As always I'll keep you updated

Thank you for your continuous updates and good luck with your job search!