Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[chicagoshannon]

And all unions have already managed to have Disney agree with this, they (the unions) work really hard for the cm, especially when it comes to pay and safety, all new cm are able to join their union, for whatever reason some don't. This is obviously ot but ever since Disney started using CP the amount of hours for ft and pt cm have gone down , Disney hiring locally has gone down, while Disney basically exploits the cps. Im glad the union is not allowing any cp back until all ft and pt cm have been recalled to work

CP is considered an internship right? I'm glad the FT/PT cast will get the hours before CP's. I didn't understand that even if you were a full time CM without union you'd be covered under the bargaining until now. Learn something new every day.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I like to just store my purse and ears in the netted bag, easier and faster. I hope they don't change that.

A lot of people going to be doing the same thing.. Just clean them with a wipe after

 

[yulilin3]

CP is considered an internship right? I'm glad the FT/PT cast will get the hours before CP's. I didn't understand that even if you were a full time CM without union you'd be covered under the bargaining until now. Learn something new every day.

I didn't know either. Apparently photopass also does not have a union. But that's such a specific training that im sure they'll be called back.
Im also confident that all cm will be able to be recalled just cause of the fact that there won't be any cps and any cm that decline coming back for health/ safety reasons

 

[chicagoshannon]

I like to just store my purse and ears in the netted bag, easier and faster. I hope they don't change that.

I keep my fanny pack on.lol Can keep it on at Universal also unless going on Hulk or Rip Ride Rocket (those 2 have metal detectors) It's a pain to have to go to the lockers all the time. It's like having to bring a stroller and then back track after each ride to pick it up. I like just exiting the ride and moving on.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Hi, I am from MA and currently trying to figure out if my August trip is going to happen. I've been keeping up with the thread but can't seem to remember if the 35% off is toward the entire package or simply takes off from the room rate, could someone remind me if they can? Thank you guys

Sorry if someone else already replied but it’s 35% off the room portion of the package only.

 

[mmackeymouse]

So, in regards to park reservations...how do we presume it will happen? Once they start opening it up, and reach out to people, do you have to make a decision on the exact park you are going to on the exact day? Or would they essentially give you a "ticket" or 4 or 5 depending on how many days you need park reservations for. And, then at the point those days open up, you sign up for whichever park you are wanting for those days.

How changeable do we think these are going to be? Like....if we get 4 park reservation days on a 7 day resort stay. But, maybe the kids wake up with stomach issues on our MK day....will we be able to change our day to one of our off days, assuming there is still capacity? Or will it be set in stone and....too bad so sad if there are extenuating circumstances?


Also, I have a thought. Disney is heavily "encouraging" mobile order and contactless paying. Why not offer a discount to do so? I mean, I know why not....they don't want to lose the money. But, in my experience, the best way to encourage something to happen is to incentivize it.

 

[Mit88]

Who has said they were less strict? I know Universal is more strict and I like them for it. I have no issues with anything they are doing. I already like that you can't bring your whole house onto a ride with you like Disney lets you do.

I’m not exactly sure theyre “more strict”. Having you put belongings in a locker isnt being strict. Just like Disney allowing you to bring stuff on rides isnt being lenient. If anything I think lockers, outside of Waterparks are tacky and purely there as a money grab. Who’s loose change is falling out of their pockets on MIB? Is Disney more strict not having smoking sections in their parks anymore while Universal still allows it? And I’m not talking about rule breakers that smoke in Disney parks, the majority walk out the gates to go smoke and come back in.

Point is, at regular times there are certain things each company is strict about, and will turn a blind eye on at times. Some they’re strict and wont tolerate. Some rules theyre both too lenient on. But I do know that this is not a typical situation in regular times. Both companies will put their foot down on this issue when it comes to the theme parks. Their shopping districts are not exactly a metric of which to assume they’re going to follow on

 

[evino526]

You think checking once at hotel in morning before departing for parks is overkill, but checking at every entry-point throughout the day isn't?

In the end, whatever Disney does I will comply with, because I'm still going even if they do temp checks to infinity and beyond!

My argument is that if I’m being checked when departing for the parks, don’t check me again when I arrive 20 minutes later.

If they moved bag checks to the resort bus stops, but still had you go through security at the parks, people would think that’s overkill.

I have no problems with them checking my temperature, but be smart about it.

 

[gottalovepluto]

What does that mean?

It means on roller coasters at Universal you don’t have to worry about your crap going flying. As someone who almost lost my water bottle on RNRC (my friend caught it by her feet thank God) I get that post!

 

[Aeralie]

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[mmackeymouse]

It means on roller coasters at Universal you don’t have to worry about your crap going flying. As someone who almost lost my water bottle on RNRC (my friend caught it by her feet thank God) I get that post!

Funny story about that. Last time I rode Space Mountain, my lanyard actually lifted up off my neck and I caught it in my lap.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Thanks, I would e never believed it.
Just wow...so maybe it is too dangerous to be opening. I don’t mind temperature checks at the parks, but to tell people, especially those with kids, that they can be thrown out of the hotel just because of a low grade FEVER is insanity in my book.
I hope people traveling to Universal and staying at the hotels there dig deeper into it than I did. The notion that your kid could come down with a 24 hr bug and you’re out without the expense of seeking medical treatment and clearance to enter your resort is ridiculous to me. Kids get sick quick, kids get over it quick.

This is more than overkill. It will be interesting to see the reaction of Disney institutes such a policy.

You’ll only be homeless if you fail at check-in. Once you pass arrival screening they’ll take care of you as much as safely as they can. From their FAQ
“If a guest registers a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater anytime following the check-in screening, they are required to self-quarantine and seek medical attention. The hotel will follow medical professional’s recommendations as to whether the guest can safely remain on hotel property. An additional guest room may be provided for other members of their party and they will still be able to move about the resort as they continue to successfully undergo temperature screenings”

I think they’ll help you with alternate arrangements if it’s not safe to stay on property as moving you from your room exposes everyone you pass to what you have.

 

[Farro]

Funny story about that. Last time I rode Space Mountain, my lanyard actually lifted up off my neck and I caught it in my lap.

The video from Tower of Terror showed my small purse floating up in the air and coming back down in slow motion. It was awesome!

 

[hereforthechurros]

Do you think that's likely what's being announced this coming week for the gut punch.. I mean, update?

I highly doubt they’d offer a 35% off free dining room discount then turnaround and cancel any of those reservations that aren’t at a resort that’s open. I mean, they can’t be that incompetent can they?

 

[Violetspider]

So, in regards to park reservations...how do we presume it will happen? Once they start opening it up, and reach out to people, do you have to make a decision on the exact park you are going to on the exact day? Or would they essentially give you a "ticket" or 4 or 5 depending on how many days you need park reservations for. And, then at the point those days open up, you sign up for whichever park you are wanting for those days.

How changeable do we think these are going to be? Like....if we get 4 park reservation days on a 7 day resort stay. But, maybe the kids wake up with stomach issues on our MK day....will we be able to change our day to one of our off days, assuming there is still capacity? Or will it be set in stone and....too bad so sad if there are extenuating circumstances?


Also, I have a thought. Disney is heavily "encouraging" mobile order and contactless paying. Why not offer a discount to do so? I mean, I know why not....they don't want to lose the money. But, in my experience, the best way to encourage something to happen is to incentivize it.

4 park reservations on a 7 day resort booking? Not going to happen. I know many like at least one resort only day to rest and maybe shop at DD, but Disney would see a downturn in resort reservations if guests were unable to go to the parks everyday of their stays.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I highly doubt they’d offer a 35% off free dining room discount then turnaround and cancel any of those reservations that aren’t at a resort that’s open. I mean, they can’t be that incompetent can they?

Oh, they can!

But I am heavily leaning towards they’ll move people instead of cancelling their hotel reservations.

 

[gottalovepluto]

You’ll only be homeless if you fail at check-in. Once you pass arrival screening they’ll take care of you as much as safely as they can. From their FAQ
“If a guest registers a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater anytime following the check-in screening, they are required to self-quarantine and seek medical attention. The hotel will follow medical professional’s recommendations as to whether the guest can safely remain on hotel property. An additional guest room may be provided for other members of their party and they will still be able to move about the resort as they continue to successfully undergo temperature screenings”

I think they’ll help you with alternate arrangements if it’s not safe to stay on property as moving you from your room exposes everyone you pass to what you have.

Although now let’s debate what “seek medical attention” means. Does it mean you have to pay for a doctor to come to your room? Do they offer a house Doctor and a COVID test- if so who pays?

 

[hertamaniac]

Although now let’s debate what “seek medical attention” means. Does it mean you have to pay for a doctor to come to your room? Do they offer a house Doctor and a COVID test- if so who pays?

Or will you be moved to a separate area at a resort that is dedicated to failed temperature testers?

 

[zumfelde]

Reason for the come at your own risk disclosure.

yes if we agree that we are coming at our own risk then mask should be optional

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Although now let’s debate what “seek medical attention” means. Does it mean you have to pay for a doctor to come to your room? Do they offer a house Doctor and a COVID test- if so who pays?

I see no reason why the guest would not be responsible for paying for their own medical care. I'm sure that will also be worked into whatever liability release we need to agree to in order to visit.

...but I'm sure people will still be mad about that