Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Disdreamprincess]

It's like Tusker House in AK. IMO, it's a plenty good of enough restaurant to work without characters for the time being.

My two cents, they will not be opening buffets due to sanitary reasons, so I would bet no Tusker House. Topolino tho could still be serving breakfast

 

[WonderlandisReality]

So a reminder, check there first to see if you missed anything (it’s pinned). Then come here for the fun. Or “fun”, whatever your perspective is lol.

I come here to burn off caffeine and give my anxiety disorder something to do since I can’t effectively plan my Disney trip which is my usual fun.

 

[Pickle Rick]

My two cents, they will not be opening buffets due to sanitary reasons, so I would bet no Tusker House. Topolino tho could still be serving breakfast

Don't see why they couldn't just have cooks serve the food to the guests. But I guess we'll find out.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Would they discount prices at all, do you think? I like Tusker House quite a bit but still feel like part of what we are paying for is the characters

My 100% no inside info guess is we see buffet locations open eventually without the buffet service (or characters) at a “discounted” price. I think they either go limited options a la carte ordering, or family style, with the lower range AYCTE meal pricing. So not a discount in everybody’s opinion, but something like Chef Mickeys getting a price drop to put it more in the $35-40 a person range.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Would they discount prices at all, do you think? I like Tusker House quite a bit but still feel like part of what we are paying for is the characters

I have no idea. To me Tusker House is very similar to Boma, but with characters. I agree that the characters does add to the experience, but the food in the restaurant is good enough that I believe people would go even without them. Similar to Boma.

 

[yulilin3]

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[Friendlyadvice2]

But wouldn't the 3 months of dues that were already paid while it was shut down cover the 3 weeks of running the pool?

It’s reconciled at the end of the year. For example, with the temp closure, I would anticipate a general cost savings since the resort was closed and an increase in costs with the new covid measures going forward. A one month increase of paying 100% of SAB would definitely add to the bottom line come next January and definitely wipe away any potential savings from the general resort closure.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Don't see why they couldn't just have cooks serve the food to the guests. But I guess we'll find out.

I think the bigger issue is lines forming to get food and having to distance people, not contact with the utensils. I would think that’s secondary.

They could (and should anyways) install hand washing stations at buffets.

 

[andyman8]

Would they discount prices at all, do you think? I like Tusker House quite a bit but still feel like part of what we are paying for is the characters

Initially, character-less “Character Dining” locations at HKDL and SDL Hotels offered reduced prices but also with reduced menus. My guess is you could see something similar for breakfasts at Topolino and Trattoria. Also worth noting is the exception of the Wave’s buffet (says a la carte only), so that seemingly confirms no buffets at first (consistent with Disney’s task force presentation).

 

[Marthasor]

Good question. I think we may see the end of that very helpful and appreciated perk.

Yes, I think you may be right. If the rumor is true that we will now have to retrieve our own luggage prior to boarding DME, I would think they would also make us transfer our own luggage for a split stay.

 

[hereforthechurros]

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No lounges, interesting.

edit: sanaa and Wave lounges listed. I was more focused on Trader Sam’s, Enchanted Rose, Gurgling Suitcase, etc.

 

[Pickle Rick]

I think the bigger issue is lines forming to get food and having to distance people, not contact with the utensils. I would think that’s secondary.

They could (and should anyways) install hand washing stations at buffets.

Maybe table by table since it will be limited capacity any way?

I dunno, just some thoughts.

 

[Llama mama]

I think it’s just all the ones with DVC, no?

This is what was posted

 

[jenjersnap]

Since both Trattoria al Forno and Toppolino’s were a la carte character breakfasts (and you could always order a la carte at TaF if you ate away from the characters outside or in the back room), they seem well-poised to serve regular breakfast. Can‘t wait to try Toppolino’s with or without characters!

Says breakfast on that chart (so does Trattoria at BW) but who knows how accurate the chart is.

 

[1GoldenSun]

My daughter and I were at Universal from 8:00am until 3:00pm today and I thought things went very well for the first day. There are definitely a few kinks that need to be ironed out but most issues could be pretty easily fixed. We had a blast and were able to do a lot. I also felt pretty safe.

I think one of the biggest issues for Universal and for Disney once they open is going to be dining. There just isn't enough room for everyone in the restaurants with the extra space between diners. We just grabbed pretzels and cauldron cakes because the restaurant lines were so long. I think some sort of reservation system is going to have to be the way to go, maybe even for quick service too.

I was surprised by how little the masks affected the experience. Everyone didn't look anonymous and expressionless, it wasn't too difficult to communicate, and it was still fairly easy to read each other's facial expressions. We still chatted with other guests in line from our six feet of distance through our masks. Luckily it wasn't too hot today, but I think that by utilizing the break areas (which we didn't need today) I could get through a park day in July without much more difficulty than usual (although I usually try to avoid the parks in summer, mask or no mask).

I was pleasantly surprised to find that while everything was so different, it was still so much the same.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

This is what was posted

I know.

The resorts all have DVC components (or are Fort Wilderness). It’s the stuff opening first. I don’t think we can really read into them being called back more than that at this point.

 

[princesscinderella]

Just want to put this out there for those with DVC reservations from 6/22 to July: prepare for a different experience.

I recently had to travel for work and stayed at a Florida resort-style hotel for a night: no dining was available available except a grab and go that closed at 2pm, reservations were required for fitness center and pools, and hotel was mostly unoccupied so there was very limited staff.

Now, Disney won’t be as limited as that, but this gives you an idea where much of the Florida hotel industry is right now. If you think you’re going to be enjoying the feature pool and all your favorite restaurants on June 22, you’ll likely be disappointed. Dining will be limited, pools will be limited, and amenities will be very limited, at least initially. While tourism may pick up a bit within the next two weeks, the Disney resort experience is still going to be very different, so prepare for that.

I will be staying dvc for the July 4th weekend and I agree that I think it will definitely be different. We will be planning to eat in our one bedroom for two meals a day most likely. I did get reservations for Ragland road for the 4th, it’s our favorite because we eat gluten free and their fish and chips batter is incredible. We will miss our stop for gluten free beignets at FQ. We may visit UO. I’m looking forward to just being on property and relaxing in the jacuzzi tub in our one bedroom.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I have to laugh that it’s basically a QS and TS per resort with a couple exceptions, but Poly has QS, TS, and Pineapple Lanai for a dole whip fix lol.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I know.

The resorts all have DVC components (or are Fort Wilderness). It’s the stuff opening first. I don’t think we can really read into them being called back more than that at this point.

right. THey're being recalled for the 14th so just about a week before opening. We might not know what other hotels are opening until end of June.

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

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