Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Anna_Sh]

I asked this earlier trying to get back on topic but didn't see a response...

Are they still limiting access to DS based on capacity? Thought there was something early on about when the parking garages were full that was it. But now with resort guests being bused in is it still limited? After the parks open, with the reduced park hours and without the ability to hop to other parks I can see how folks at WDW may want to "hop" over to DS and I'm now wondering if there will be capacity limits still in effect there.

When I got there at about 9am last Saturday, only the Orange Garage was open. Lime and grapefruit weren’t even on the electronic signs that early.

 

[kylenne]

"You can design and create and build the most wonderful place, but it takes people to make the dream a reality" WD
All these CM are so happy and excited and nervous and anxious to come back, they all want to bring you magic again. I hope people take the time to thank them and not just speak to then when you need something or have a complaint

I honestly miss the CMs just as much as the attractions, the food, resorts, etc. I saw that video yesterday and cried because it made me realize that.

 

[LSUmiss]

I'm wondering when Touring Plans calendar can be expected to be somewhat accurate for wait times and crowd calendar, etc.?

Considering I don’t think it (or any of those) ever really were...never?

 

[hertamaniac]

Governor DeSantis about to update on covid in Florida (CNN carrying it once it starts)
Broward now announcing it too will close beaches over the July 4th weekend along with Miami/Dade

It's also online here:

https://thefloridachannel.org/

 

[yulilin3]

When I got there at about 9am last Saturday, only the Orange Garage was open. Lime and grapefruit weren’t even on the electronic signs that early.

Lime hasn't been opened since WoD opened. Grapefruit is only for working cm

 

[rteetz]

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...ts-experiences-at-the-newly-re-opened-hotels/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Any guesses on what wait times will look like on opening week?

Hard to say without knowing how much capacity on some rides will be.

My total guess is that the total park capacity will be more restricted than the attraction hourly throughout capacity so lines will be shorter than normal but not like walk on or anything for the big rides

So things like Rise, FoP, etc likely will see an hour plus at times but probably not like 3+ or anything like that

 

[hertamaniac]

It's also online here:

https://thefloridachannel.org/

I'll add another link to WESH. Looks like another 8.5K cases reported today.

https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-coronavirus-cases-sunday/32991063

 

[2letterwords]

I honestly miss the CMs just as much as the attractions, the food, resorts, etc. I saw that video yesterday and cried because it made me realize that.

Some of my favorite Disney moments are thanks to memorable CM interactions.

 

[Snowysmom]

Loved the video. It says it all. Thanks for posting.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Hard to say without knowing how much capacity on some rides will be.

My total guess is that the total park capacity will be more restricted than the attraction hourly throughout capacity so lines will be shorter than normal but not like walk on or anything for the big rides

So things like Rise, FoP, etc likely will see an hour plus at times but probably not like 3+ or anything like that

RotR will depend a lot on how well they can keep it running. I wonder if they’re going to have to revert back to paper reentry passes when they clear the queue. I can’t wait until we can watch the reliability of that attraction instead of COVID numbers.

 

[cooperams]

I’m trying to keep up with all the changes. Are we to assume that the reservation system is a permanent change, even going into summer 2021? Are we to assume park hopping is gone for at least a year?

 

[jerseygal]

Thanks @yullin3 for posting the video. SO HAPPY for the employees to get back to work. It certainly has been a struggle for many. KEEP SAFE All!

 

[Ladyfish77]

Not sure if this has been addressed anywhere. Does WDW use scanning technology for people leaving the park. Seems like they would, to know capacity for closing to new entries (like on NYE). If so, couldn't they use this technology to allow limited parkhopping based on capacity (over scheduled entrances)? Not saying they would, but is it possible based on their current tracking technology?

 

[andyman8]

I’m trying to keep up with all the changes. Are we to assume that the reservation system is a permanent change, even going into summer 2021? Are we to assume park hopping is gone for at least a year?

The reservation system will be in place at least through September 26, 2021, as that is how far out you can currently make a park reservation. Given the massive crowds WDW is expecting for its 50th (assuming COVID-19 is hopefully behind us), my understanding is that they want to keep it in place. That said, all we know officially is that it'll be in place through 9/26/21.

 

[AmberMV]

@andyman8 any rumblings you are hearing today that we should be watching for?

 

[junderwood99]

home made video of CM excited to come back

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3601954793153538

Omg this made me cry!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

Is this listed on YouTube that I could share with some friends??

 

[andyman8]

Not sure if this has been addressed anywhere. Does WDW use scanning technology for people leaving the park. Seems like they would, to know capacity for closing to new entries (like on NYE). If so, couldn't they use this technology to allow limited parkhopping based on capacity (over scheduled entrances)? Not saying they would, but is it possible based on their current tracking technology?

Disney uses virtual scanners to not only count guests exiting the park but even for guests exiting individual attractions, merchandise locations, QS restaurants, etc... While they've started to use MBs more, you'll still see these scanners/counters hidden in various exits. My personal favorites are the scanners hidden in the crates as you exit JC in MK.

 

[woody337]

Anyone have a link to the video of cast members? It says not available

 

[chasgoose]

RotR will depend a lot on how well they can keep it running. I wonder if they’re going to have to revert back to paper reentry passes when they clear the queue. I can’t wait until we can watch the reliability of that attraction instead of COVID numbers.

I think it will also depend on how they decide to handle social distancing on that ride, given that they are going to have to do more than just socially distancing the queue. Without getting into spoilers there are a lot of potential chokepoints throughout the experience that will have to see significant capacity reductions limiting how many people can ride per day even if it doesn't have operating issues. I guess that could even out if the park capacity for DHS is capped as low as we think it is, based on how reservations have seemed to book up there much faster than any other park.