gottalovepluto
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If COVID is gone: yesDo we expect the parks to be at full capacity by next year?
If COVID is not gone: no
If COVID is gone: yesDo we expect the parks to be at full capacity by next year?
I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion that Disney is going to clean rides between guests. I think I’ve seen reports that Universal isn’t doing that. It would be ridiculously difficult to do this on something like a roller coaster. Guests will likely be spaced out in ride vehicles though which will reduce capacity.
Yeah this kind of contradicts the whole cannot resort hop thing they put in place. At this point the only consistent thing about Disney is the inconsistent communications we keep getting.Soooooo. We can walk over and use the Boardwalk pool...so why not open SAB and keep the resort in its "bubble"? What am I missing?
Yes I think so, too. I am usually there during some holiday or other, so anything lower would be great. Lol
Yeah this kind of contradicts the whole cannot resort hop thing they put in place. At this point the only consistent thing about Disney is the inconsistent communications we keep getting.
I haven’t gone around the holidays since 2007. I went to MK on Christmas Day, but I don’t remember how bad it was. I’m a rare person where I don’t loathe the big crowds, unless it’s a party I’m paying extra for basically for a more exclusive experience like the Halloween party. But for the most part, I can fill a day out with enough things I love doing even with the biggest crowds. Its never been too unbearable for me
It’s always doable with a good plan. My issues with crowds are when you have bathroom lines and choked walkways, 25 minute wait for popcorn, no tables at qs, etc.
I think they said the reason SAB wasn’t going to be open was because salt water wasn’t approved by the CDC, only chlorine
Craig said on the Universal show that they were cycling vehicles to be cleaned.
But even if they don’t, look at how they’re loading vehicles. I’ve seen rides with 2 or 3 people on the ride. It all evens out. Lower the attendance, but space out the amount of people that can ride still equals a high attendance with full ride vehicle capacity
That makes sense about the salt water and it not being approved by the CDC as the reason they cannot open SAB. But will they also make an exception for guests at The Polynesian Villas to go to GFV to use the fitness center as they share this amenity? Just seems like they may end up with some exceptions that will make this restriction inconsistent across all the resorts.I think they said the reason SAB wasn’t going to be open was because salt water wasn’t approved by the CDC, only chlorine
So, as with so many things, we take a simple thing Disney says and try to read in all the details. Here is exactly what they said on the website about what you'll need to visit Disney hotels which is the only place I know of they've officially addressed this so far:Yeah this kind of contradicts the whole cannot resort hop thing they put in place. At this point the only consistent thing about Disney is the inconsistent communications we keep getting.
So, as with so many things, we take a simple thing Disney says and try to read in all the details. Here is exactly what they said on the website about what you'll need to visit Disney hotels which is the only place I know of they've officially addressed this so far:
Now, that could be interpreted as you're not allowed to resort-hop from where you're staying. It could also mean, if you have a confirmed room reservation, you're allowed to visit the Disney hotels since you're staying overnight on property. Clearly the BCV and BWV issue already indicates that may be a possibility plus all the difficulties in enforcing it.
- A confirmed room reservation for your stay. Be sure to link your reservation to your Disney account to receive important information prior to your arrival—visit My Plans to get started
- A confirmed dining reservation if you’re a day Guest (not staying overnight)
The most sensible way to interpret for me is, they want to keep the facilities with low crowds enough to take care of the resort guests, so they don't want day guests driving up, parking, and hanging out in the stores and QS restaurants. That would make sense and be easy to enforce at the guard shack. Otherwise, there's a lot of problems enforcing as described in multiple posts and I'm not sure that's worth the effort, especially on the monorail stations and Epcot Resort Hotels.
As with everything, just stay tuned, we'll figure out all the answers soon enough.
It’s always doable with a good plan. My issues with crowds are when you have bathroom lines and choked walkways, 25 minute wait for popcorn, no tables at qs, etc.
Just to throw something out there
What has been the number 1 complain about the parks for the last couple of years? High crowds
What if they keep the reservation system to control crowds at each park? This way people will know ahead of time what park it's already closed for capacity
Just a thought, I'm bored
From a quick read it appears SAB is a traditional chlorine pool (with sand bottom).
I believe the new leisure pool at CCV/BRV is actually salt water based (not true salt water, just uses salt to create free chlorine).These pools kill viruses and other debris the same as a traditional pool that has chlorine directly added. So I would think they would share the same CDC approval.
Let’s be honest though. I watched those videos and saw like 1 person per row on the rides every other row or 2. There is absolutely no way that can be sustained without it taking a long way to even get on the ride. Esp as some people actually start to hit the parks.
I’m sure they will swipe them but even with wipes it takes like 5 mins of the surface being wet for it to actually kill anything so, your better off with your handy sanitizer
I agree with your logic. Here’s what the dining page says,The most sensible way to interpret for me is, they want to keep the facilities with low crowds enough to take care of the resort guests, so they don't want day guests driving up, parking, and hanging out in the stores and QS restaurants. That would make sense and be easy to enforce at the guard shack. Otherwise, there's a lot of problems enforcing as described in multiple posts and I'm not sure that's worth the effort, especially on the monorail stations and Epcot Resort Hotels.
As with everything, just stay tuned, we'll figure out all the answers soon enough.
I agree with your logic. Here’s what the dining page says,
“Before you dine at Walt Disney World Resort, please be aware that you’ll need:
“Highly recommended“ and ”overnight at A Disney resort”.. so not required and not specifically at THE resort. Nuances. But I’m taking it as, they are not limiting resort visitation amongst onsite resort guests. IOW, I can still get dole whip when I’m at BLT by going to POLY.
- Planning to dine at a table-service restaurant in a Disney Resort hotel? A confirmed dining reservation is required for day Guests (those not staying overnight) and is highly recommended for Guests staying overnight at a Disney Resort hotel”