WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[tsme]

I guess no breakfast at Epcot for us in September. I’m assuming Disney will just delete our morning ADRS. I’m so not feeling the new hours. We like to get in the parks early before it gets too hot. Honestly, we’re getting close to the breaking point. And I know Disney is trying to keep people safe, but I believe as ours have said it also has something to do with saving money for themselves. Universal isn’t doing all these crazy things. Anyway, I think the breaking point for us will be if we can’t park hop. It’s something we enjoy doing, so the inability to do that will make us cancel. . But I am still holding out hope that Disney will move to more normal things & change back some before September

 

[maltdizzy]

I mean this in the nicest way.....why would you want to go to a water park with this pandemic going on?

Is it really all that different than a theme park? To play devil's advocate, at least people can stake out a space and lie in the UV radiation, plus the water is chlorinated. I concede that I don't know how they could deal with disinfecting rafts, slides, etc., but then I don't know how themeparks will be able to stay on top of adequately disinfecting hand-rails, ride vehicles, walls, chairs, benches, etc. either.

This said, we are still undecided on our mid-August trip.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

I mean this in the nicest way.....why would you want to go to a water park with this pandemic going on?

Why would you want to go a theme park with screwed up ride queues, no fireworks or parades, limited hours, can't touch any merch, what a mess and no fun at all.

 

[GlamMistress]

We're DVC and are booked at the end of September. We haven't purchased tickets yet so I'm wondering how the ticket purchase process is going to work when it resumes and where we will fall on the park reservation priority list. If every resort on property was 100% booked, would that be over capacity with all those people spread across the four parks?

I'm in the exact same situation. I think this will be interesting to watch going forward. I've been on the fence about my trip regardless - I just really do not want to eat my points.

 

[cakebaker]

That makes sense to me. I can't imagine that the water parks are huge money makers for Disney like the parks--people probably aren't spending the same amount of money on food, souvenirs, etc.

I agree, but that makes not opening them a cost cutting measure, not a safety one. All other water parks seem to think it's perfectly safe to open and I can't imagine that if you can open a theme park safely, you can't open a water park safely.

 

[Craig Larson]

Or just allow you to do the boarding process without having to physically be in park just need to have a reservation.

That could be another option as well. I think they would need to do this for AK with FOP. It has the same issue with thousands of people showing up pre-park open to get on FOP first. If they eliminate the need to go early for that, it will reduce the amount of people showing up for opening.

 

[Anna H]

Aside from the grand opening souvenir store surge, how busy has Disney Springs been?

 

[katyringo]

It goes without saying (and don't need a Disney press release to confirm this) that the old way of gathering outside of Hollywood Studios isn't going to happen anymore.

Any outstanding FP will be cancelled, it's only a matter of time. Upon reopening, based on reservations being required to first enter the parks, then factoring in capacities will be limited, Disney undoubtedly switch back to the old paper fastpass system, but using the magicbands instead.

See I have figured it all out for everyone, . Obviously just my opinion, let's see what happens.

I agree with you. I think they could still use the Fastpass system in place but ditch the pre-booking. Just day of once your in the park.

 

[yankeesfan123]

I agree, but that makes not opening them a cost cutting measure, not a safety one. All other water parks seem to think it's perfectly safe to open and I can't imagine that if you can open a theme park safely, you can't open a water park safely.

Can’t socially distance in a lazy river!

 

[cakebaker]

Aside from the grand opening souvenir store surge, how busy has Disney Springs been?

Yulilin is streaming live this morning and it seems much better. They opened WOD at 8am with no lines at all. I'm sure yesterday's fiasco was due to bloggers and vloggers and resellers.

 

[Crazyhorse]

I mean this in the nicest way.....why would you want to go to a water park with this pandemic going on?

Actually, I feel the exact opposite. I think a water park is EXACTLY where I'd want to be. You'll have a nice staked out chair, socially distanced per guidelines....not having to worry about someone behind you in a park line....maybe splurge on the specialty locations..polar patios and the like...food/cocktail service....I think a water park would be great!

 

[cakebaker]

Can’t socially distance in a lazy river!

You can if they limit the number of people going in and you are literally floating in chlorine. If not, then close that portion- but I'd bet money that the lazy river at YC/BC pool is going to be open. But I guess every other water park opening that has one is just reckless. Not opening the water parks, at least one of them, was not a safety measure. It was a cost cutting measure.

 

[simplestar]

We're DVC and are booked at the end of September. We haven't purchased tickets yet so I'm wondering how the ticket purchase process is going to work when it resumes and where we will fall on the park reservation priority list. If every resort on property was 100% booked, would that be over capacity with all those people spread across the four parks?

I’m wondering this too. We have reservations for September at WL but we purchase military tickets separately and we haven’t bought the tickets yet.

 

[hertamaniac]

Actually, I feel the exact opposite. I think a water park is EXACTLY where I'd want to be. You'll have a nice staked out chair, socially distanced per guidelines....not having to worry about someone behind you in a park line....maybe splurge on the specialty locations..polar patios and the like...food/cocktail service....I think a water park would be great!

You got it. If I really wanted to go to a water park right now during this pandemic, I would choose Discovery Cove. They already had a capacity limit beforehand and should be able to restrict it even further.

 

[elle21]

I mean this in the nicest way.....why would you want to go to a water park with this pandemic going on?

Why does anyone want to go anywhere during a pandemic? Because at some point you evaluate the “risks” and decide you’ll be okay doing something you enjoy. At some point you either decide to stay in your house for a year or resume a normal life.

 

[Azziefan]

What do you guys think about world showcase opening? That’s the only thing that if it was closed would cause me not to go... I feel like if they open Epcot they’re going to open world showcase ? Without that there what ?? 7 rides? What are y’all thoughts

 

[Jroceagles]

What do you guys think about world showcase opening? That’s the only thing that if it was closed would cause me not to go... I feel like if they open Epcot they’re going to open world showcase ? Without that there what ?? 7 rides? What are y’all thoughts

yes WS should be open.

 

[WEDWDW]

What do you guys think about world showcase opening? That’s the only thing that if it was closed would cause me not to go... I feel like if they open Epcot they’re going to open world showcase ? Without that there what ?? 7 rides? What are y’all thoughts

JMO but I for sure think WS will,open-I am just wondering if there is time for the Cultural Reps to return by 7-15.

 

[PamNC]

I get that you were joking. But there WILL be people who medicine themselves up to get into Disney. They already do. They give their kids medication to make it through a flight, through a vacation. People are selfish.

That's really sad.... oh my god. I can't imagine having that mindset.

 

[MrsInsG]

JMO but I for sure think WS will,open-I am just wondering if there is time for the Cultural Reps to return by 7-15.

Maybe that's where some of the cast members who otherwise would be without a job (characters, parade techs, etc.) in this interim time frame. There's still no international travel, right?