Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[PixarBall]

I hope they put an official list of what attractions will be available before asking ppl to reserve park days.

Not all attractions will be open on any given day???

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Possibly the most exciting part of everything you’ve shared, the idea that Disney is actually going to enforce their own rules. Here’s hoping!

they do enforce ride height rules already and as this is a safety rule stands a better chance than smoking or stroller rules

 

[fla4fun]

Not all attractions will be open on any given day???

They may not open all of them at first, so it would be nice to know if your favorites are open before committing to a particular park. For example, if HM and PP were not open in MK, I would rather go to Epcot. I don’t think they will change what is available on a daily basis, but as restrictions loosen and occupancy goes up, they will need additional capacity and may open more attractions under those conditions. There has been talk that theater type shows, particularly those with live performers, will not open right away. It would be nice to know for sure.

 

[LSUmiss]

Great post. Makes total sense. However, when folks start passing out from the heat...things could change real quick. I hope the unintended consequences have been accounted for by Disney better than the lockdowns have. With that said, I'm looking forward to our end of August trip.

I’m interested to see how they work out the areas where you are allowed to take a mask break. It’s just really ridiculous to me that ppl will have to walk around outside at least 6ft away from anyone else with a mask on. If capacity is as low as it seems like it will be in the beginning, there should be no problem staying away from others when outside.

 

[mmackeymouse]

I wonder if there are any third party companies selling tickets right now . . .

I do hope you will ask about a refund of the PH portion before you use the tickets, if you do have to use them for this trip. The worst that could happen is they say no. Even if it’s a third party ticket I would at least ask. You might get a credit on a gift card or something. After all, you would hop if you could, but you can’t. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! I hope you find a way to make it work.

Thanks! They actually were not a third party ticket. They were purchased directly from the Mouse.

Sam's Club is still selling tickets. The problem with that is, it would be a dated ticket. You can buy a non-dated ticket, but it's a fair amount higher. So, if we get the dated ticket....then we find out that park hopping will be allowed, and we could have just used the original tickets.....it's hard to figure out what to do.

 

[LSUmiss]

They may not open all of them at first, so it would be nice to know if your favorites are open before committing to a particular park. For example, if HM and PP were not open in MK, I would rather go to Epcot. I don’t think they will change what is available on a daily basis, but as restrictions loosen and occupancy goes up, they will need additional capacity and may open more attractions under those conditions. There has been talk that theater type shows, particularly those with live performers, will not open right away. It would be nice to know for sure.

And for us, we may do a shorter trip depending on how much is open.

 

[tcherjen]

I’m sorry guys-
The stars aligned for the perfect FP selections
Then like the last time and the time before, I am not able to use them-
Uggg I spent a lot of time getting them and rescheduling park days.
I am seriously hoping our newly rescheduled dates of July 19-24 happen. Then again I am booked at FQ and you guys are well aware of my luck!!!

 

[westie55]

The indoor shows will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for us. I hate the thought of wearing a mask in the oppressive heat and trying to keep one on my 4 year old, but I'm willing to try it. I don't like losing fireworks, but ok. No character meals is another major loss because my kids are at the perfect age. I will hold out for more answers, but even though July 23 will be open, I feel our trip slipping away

 

[brockash]

And for us, we may do a shorter trip depending on how much is open.

Yes, this was the first thing my family (we usually do a large extended family trip each yr) discussed. If so much is being cut; we don't need as much time there. We're not even sure if we're going to go at this point just due to all the cut hrs, not opening water parks, chance of limited to no shows - I mean that's half of Disney,) but if we do we've already decided we'll be cutting at least 2 days from it. I just don't feel like it's worth me taking 2 extra days off from work at this point.

Honestly, today was kinda a blow for us...we were excited and expected similar limitations like the other parks, but it's been nothing but bad news from this morning. We were pretty surprised and disappointed by all of it.

 

[rteetz]

Universal is the guinea pig here. We shall see how masks in the parks go. So far people are mostly compliant at both City Walk and Disney Springs. Yes there have been problems but I don't think anyone expected everything to be perfect.

Disney knows what they are getting into. If they thought there would be major compliance issues, you'd see the opening date even later.

So far there have been no reports at City Walk and Disney Springs of people passing out due to masks. Disney will also have areas in the parks for mask removal. Disney is certainly doing the best they can there.

 

[Remy is Up]

Any word on Rise of the Resistance? I haven't experienced that yet and I soooo want to.

Haven't heard the plan for rotr or sge yet. I know both were being planned on in some format. I just don't know what the format is. I know there have been lengthy discussions about a lot of the attractions and how to space the guests out. Each one will have its own particular set of standards and processes to follow guidelines for safety. I believe the shows are the biggest issue due to the gathering of guests in waiting areas. Even with reduced seating capacity , as someone previously mentioned, it is hard to trust people to follow rules and keep distancing in waiting areas. That has been proven in pictures the past few days at universal, Disney springs today, beaches, bars etc. Now Disney will be strict on the masks as they should be. All the parks will be. But sometimes the business has to take the opportunity to be selfish away from people.

 

[LSUmiss]

The indoor shows will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for us. I hate the thought of wearing a mask in the oppressive heat and trying to keep one on my 4 year old, but I'm willing to try it. I don't like losing fireworks, but ok. No character meals is another major loss because my kids are at the perfect age. I will hold out for more answers, but even though July 23 will be open, I feel our trip slipping away

I think that’s what concerns me. I’m willing to try to the mask too in July heat, but if most indoor things are closed AND ppl are expected to wear masks all day outside in the heat with no respite, that’s just absurd. Ppl will be dropping like flies.

 

[Letsoflyakite]

Yeah, if they cut out the indoor shows or for that matter indoor areas, where are people suppose to go to breathe 75 degree AC air and get a break from the sauna outside?

 

[brockash]

The indoor shows will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for us. I hate the thought of wearing a mask in the oppressive heat and trying to keep one on my 4 year old, but I'm willing to try it. I don't like losing fireworks, but ok. No character meals is another major loss because my kids are at the perfect age. I will hold out for more answers, but even though July 23 will be open, I feel our trip slipping away

That's where we're at too...and we're crazy big Disney fans who usually go multiple times a year and haven't missed a year in 2 decades, but if there are no indoor shows we can't do it. That's half of Disney and in the summer months gives us a break and a/c. I don't like any of it, but can live and deal with some...especially those things that I feel would be really difficult for them to do, but things like reducing hrs., not opening water parks and possibly no shows??? It really wouldn't be that hard to social distance and it just makes it clear it's way more about money than safety. I'm hoping things change, but not feeling good about the direction right now.

 

[Remy is Up]

The indoor shows will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for us. I hate the thought of wearing a mask in the oppressive heat and trying to keep one on my 4 year old, but I'm willing to try it. I don't like losing fireworks, but ok. No character meals is another major loss because my kids are at the perfect age. I will hold out for more answers, but even though July 23 will be open, I feel our trip slipping away

Its unfortunate and I feel for you but under new restrictions many people will be better off delaying trips

 

[rteetz]

Yeah, if they cut out the indoor shows or for that matter indoor areas, where are people suppose to go to breathe 75 degree AC air and get a break from the sauna outside?

I think people are forgetting Disney said there would be zones for being without a mask. No we don't know what they will look like yet but thats what has been said.

 

[LSUmiss]

I think people are forgetting Disney said they would be zones for being without a mask. No we don't know what they will look like yet but thats what has been said.

That’s really the only reason I’m holding out hope for my July trip. I’m waiting to see what this will look like.

 

[Remy is Up]

That's where we're at too...and we're crazy big Disney fans who usually go multiple times a year and haven't missed a year in 2 decades, but if there are no indoor shows we can't do it. That's half of Disney and in the summer months gives us a break and a/c. I don't like any of it, but can live and deal with some...especially those things that I feel would be really difficult for them to do, but things like reducing hrs., not opening water parks and possibly no shows??? It really wouldn't be that hard to social distance and it just makes it clear it's way more about money than safety. I'm hoping things change, but not feeling good about the direction right now.

Its all about safety. Not money. Safety of not only guests but cms as well. Honoring their responsibility to keep their cms safe and abide by agreed to union terms. You can say its money. I'm telling you its not. If disney just wanted money I assure you orange county and the state wouldn't blink if they just did whatever they wanted and made all the money they could. Trust me this plan costs them more money than you realize.

 

[skeeter31]

Its unfortunate and I feel for you but under new restrictions many people will be better off delaying trips

Completely agree. I don’t understand the sentiment around here that Disney was basically going to open up to what it was prior to COVID. It was always going to be massive changes and limitations when they did decide to reopen. But people on here have been expecting their normal summer vacation to proceed as if nothing has happened. Unfortunately WDW is going to be a different animal for a while. It’s most likely going to cater mainly to locals and DVC who have to use their points. I live less than an hour away and I don’t think I’ll go near the parks before September. We have a 4 nighter planned for then, and even that I’m not sure we’re going to go.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think people are forgetting Disney said they would be zones for being without a mask. No we don't know what they will look like yet but thats what has been said.

I can see it kind of being like one of the “OMG people took their masks off!” pictures from Disney Springs opening. The one where people had spaced themselves apart from other parties at I think the stage area and sat on the benches without their masks.

Actually, wouldn’t a theatre not currently being used for its show would be a great place? Lots of seats and room, indoors, and A/C. Kind of like how they turned the Canada theatre to the apple orchard during F&W last year.