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

[DisSurfer878]

not to turn this into a discussion on the RotR VQ - but I think the issue with that was more the performance of the attraction that the VQ system itself .... I think the idea would be like you describe for Splash and if RotR was running as reliably as Splash typically does it would work well for RotR as well. I think there would be a window of sorts to come back ... basically would function like FPs do now, or maybe more like the old FP- system where you get your slot day of only, not ahead of time

I agree but lets not forget the thousands of reports of people who couldn't even get their app's "join boarding group" button to be clickable or all the people whose apps said they "weren't in the park".
These sort of MDE problems would need to be ironed out too

 

[nkereina]

Remove all guest collateral items, except for those that are single use

I'm not sure what this specifically refers to, but it made me think of the shampoo/conditioner dispensers WDW has been rolling out in their various resorts. Many of us from the get go have expressed they seem unsanitary, even before the virus. I wonder if they'll move back to the small travel size ones now, if anything.

 

[LSUmiss]

Up until today Epcot restaurants would just say not available.

Really? I was able to book garden grill on 4/9.

 

[SierraT]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1255154004549492736

This is a great update!

 

[Spridell]

Lots of information discussed this morning. Thanks @BadPinkTink and @rteetz for posting.

Interesting that phase 1 they are up to 50% capacity right off the bat.

I would say June does seem to be the timeframe now. It seems the state and orange county will give the green light for june.

 

[anthony2k7]

I'm not sure what this specifically refers to, but it made me think of the shampoo/conditioner dispensers WDW has been rolling out in their various resorts. Many of us from the get go have expressed they seem unsanitary, even before the virus. I wonder if they'll move back to the small travel size ones now, if anything.

I suspect they'll just not provide at all.

 

[mshanson3121]

I keep thinking about deal breakers for wdw, but airlines may implement rules that will also be deal breakers for us. Flying with a 2 yr old is hard enough much less trying to keep a mask on him. We fly southwest. I am only booked with points so can easily cancel. I know it’s a fluid situation still, but I really wish companies would decide on their policies one way or another so we can make decisions. We can easily drive to wdw, but it would be quicker, more convenient, & cheaper to fly (usually). Also if wdw says no transportation then driving would be better for us. And I would change resorts. Ugh!

Not sure about there, but in Canada, 2 and under are exempt from the face masks.

 

[SierraT]

Up until today Epcot restaurants would just say not available.

I was able to book La Hacienda for June 3 a couple weeks ago but then I realized it’s an outside restaurant. Wonder if that has something to do with it? To be fair, I don‘t book dining ahead very often but did it solely to see the new nighttime show.

 

[rpb718]

Something is telling me I may have missed the boat for buying stocks in all companies that manufacture hand sanitizers.

 

[Pickle Rick]

If something opens up in June, it will be interesting to see what it is. Springs/City Walk? One Park? Some resorts? Everything?

Demmings, at least based on that quote if it's accurate, doesn't seem to think anything theme park related will open in May.

 

[DisSurfer878]

thanks @rteetz

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...florida-economic-recovery-task-force-meeting/
What’s happening:

• The Orange County Florida Economic Recovery Task Force met today to once again explore a plan to reopen Orlando’s economy.
• They began to devise guidelines and mandates for various industries which will continue to be revised throughout the week.
• The first preliminary draft version included hotels, restaurants, small theme parks, and large theme parks.
• While the criteria for small and large parks are the same, it is expected that there will be differences as more task force members contribute.
• Mayor Demmings shared that he thinks an opening day in June is more realistic than May in order to give time to resolve supply chain issues.

Guidelines and Mandates Discussed by Orange County Florida Economic Recovery Task Force (as of 4/28/20)
Large Theme Parks (Disney, Universal):

• Guidelines:
  • Tape marking of 6 feet apart in ride/attraction queues
  • Staff to regularly wipe down surfaces at random
  • Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
• Mandates:
  • All employees required to wear facemasks
  • Touchless hand sanitizer at each ticketing entry and turnstiles
  • Touchless hand sanitizer at each ride/attraction entry and exit
  • Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
  • Wipe down of all railing and surfaces regularly
  • Phase 1: 50% capacity
  • Phase 2: 75% capacity

Small Theme Parks (Funspot, Gatorland):

• Guidelines:
  • Tape marking of 6 feet apart in ride/attraction queues
  • Staff to regularly wipe down surfaces at random
  • Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
• Mandates:
  • All employees required to wear facemasks
  • Touchless hand sanitizer at each ticketing entry and turnstiles
  • Touchless hand sanitizer at each ride/attraction entry and exit
  • Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
  • Wipe down of all railing and surfaces regularly
  • Phase 1: 50% capacity
  • Phase 2: 75% capacity

Hotels

• Guidelines:
  • Phase 1: Housekeeping services to be limited and allow for minimal guest and employee exposure
  • Phase 1: Promote, if available, mobile check-in
  • Phase 1: Housekeeping services only clean upon request, or when guests depart
  • Phase 1: Allow employees to work from home if not playing a critical role in serving guests
  • Phase 1: Only deliver room service to guest’s door
  • Phase 1: Provide self-parking
  • Promote social distancing for all guests and staff
  • Recommended touchless sanitizer at entry
  • Increase cleaning services/additional sanitation services through cleaning companies
  • Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encourage to stay home
• Mandates:
  • All employees required to wear facemasks
  • Hand sanitizer at entry to be in plain visible sight
  • Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
  • All employees with flu-like symptoms advised to stay home
  • Front desk to sanitize themselves on a regular basis
  • Consistent cleaning of all guest areas
  • Front desk to utilize sneeze-guards
  • Remove all service items in guest rooms to include glassware, coffee cups etc.
  • Mini bars not to be stocked
  • Do no offer self food services
  • Space pool furniture according to distancing guidelines
  • Pool gates and pool chairs to be sanitized regularly
  • Door handles, elevator button and railing to be sanitized regularly
  • Remove all coffee makers from guest rooms
  • Remove all guest collateral items, except for those that are single use
  • Sanitize guest keys before and after each use
  • Sanitize bell carts after each year
  • Phase 1 & 2: No conferences

Restaurants:

• Guidelines:
  • Paper/disposable menus
  • Encourage takeout/online orders
  • Touchless sanitizer at entry
  • Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home
• Mandates:
  • Hand sanitizer at every table
  • Hand sanitizer at entry to be in plain visible sight
  • All employees required to wear facemasks
  • Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises)
  • All employees with flu-like symptoms advised to stay home
  • Doors to be wiped regularly
  • All staff behind counters must wear gloves (except for bartenders)
  • Bartenders to sanitize hands after making each drink order
  • Seated tables to be six feet apart
  • Phase 1: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 50%
  • Phase 2: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 75%

A few takeaways from this.
They would have to get rid of those big bottles of shampoo/conditioner and go to to single use in values/mods.
Why coffee machines? I'm struggling to understand how single cup keurigs with disposable cups is a safety risk outside of the fact that someone touched it?
Hotel emoloyees have to sanitize themselves regular. I'm over imagining every 45 minutes hotel front desk employees taking a shower lol I know thats not what was meant but still

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

Lots of information discussed this morning. Thanks @BadPinkTink for posting.

Interesting that phase 1 they are up to 50% capacity right off the bat.

I would say June does seem to be the timeframe now. It seems the state and orange county will give the green light for june.

Perhaps a sustained period of under 50% capacity isn’t economically viable so it’s like a minimum level where the county could encourage Disney and Universal to open without just letting the barn doors fly completely open? I’d imagine this would allow for on property resort guests and most levels of APs too.

 

[mshanson3121]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1255154004549492736

Now how long before we hear from Disney? We've got to be getting closer?

 

[DisSurfer878]

If something opens up in June, it will be interesting to see what it is. Springs/City Walk? One Park? Some resorts? Everything?

Demmings, at least based on that quote if it's accurate, doesn't seem to think anything theme park related will open in May.

Which quote?

 

[Spridell]

If something opens up in June, it will be interesting to see what it is. Springs/City Walk? One Park? Some resorts? Everything?

Demmings, at least based on that quote if it's accurate, doesn't seem to think anything theme park related will open in May.

Possibly disney springs end of may. That I can see.

Hotels and parks in june in some capacity

 

[Pickle Rick]

Which quote?

• Mayor Demmings shared that he thinks an opening day in June is more realistic than May in order to give time to resolve supply chain issues.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Possibly disney springs end of may. That I can see.

Hotels and parks in june in some capacity

While not Disney, City Walk is closed to at least June 1st. I personally believe you'll see both of them open on the same day.

 

[PPFlight75]

Yesterday I was unable to order magic bands for late July trip, but today the option to order is available (only plain colors though). Not sure if it means anything or not...

Same for me. Our trip is July 6-15. I couldn’t order MBs this weekend but can now.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Some interesting things to note.

With no self-service food, I am wondering whether the refillable mugs will be gone. Does that also mean no self-service drinks? I hope not. It may be only bottled drinks.

And if pool chairs have to be spread out six feet apart, then they may be very hard to come by- even at 50% capacity or less.

No cups or glasses in the room, so we will have to bring our own cups. No coffee makers in rooms.

I think it is funny (as in strange) that staff should wipe down surfaces "randomly." That is how I am starting to wipe down my grocery items.

But I can certainly live with all of these modifications.

 

[rpb718]

A few takeaways from this.
They would have to get rid of those big bottles of shampoo/conditioner and go to to single use in values/mods.

Finally some good news.