Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MrsBooch]

Did anyone hear any issues with Tower of Terror and not being socially distant? I was watching ResortTV1 and they mentioned that it was like there was no pandemic (or as i call it, The Before Times).

I was on a work call/zoom meeting so i was in and out on what was going on.

 

[AmberMV]

But what do you mean messing up other park capacity limit?

If you are in MK you are counted for MK.

If AK later on the day has availability and you reserve an AVAILABLE spot it means there is still "room" for you.

Once you get to AK you are counted to AK too.

Basically you are counted in 2 parks but physically you are only in 1 park at a time. In a way with you being counted in 2 parks there is less people in the park you are not in as counted...

If it`s same day reservation (because ie at 3 pm AK still has availability) you probably wouldn`t steal a "spot" from someone else....

It`s not like your headcount is deducted from 1 park and added to another. Actually the opposite you would be counted in 2 parks.

That logic is flawed because you are forgetting about the other direction. If I'm in MK and want to go to AK, that is either assuming there is capacity still not filled or someone in AK needs to leave and go to another park. For it to work a person needs to be out of one park to open a spot for another guest to come in, and not be counted in both parks.

 

[AmberMV]

Have a system where you “check out” of the park you’re leaving. Scan your magic band or ticket on the way out of the park clearing a spot.

So you have to check out of the park before making a new reservation. I guess you would check availability calendar before you leave, then immediately leave and make a new res?

 

[yulilin3]

For those wondering about the rain. They have cm posted in some areas where people would run to, like the awning of the hyperion theater ands only allowed some to weather the storm there, i was at the Mickey theater and the cm were not letting people ruin inside the exit

 

[hertamaniac]

The passholder email just came!! 24 hours or so after most people did but who’s counting

But doesn't that now make you the winner for the "early" July Hawaii time July 15th sweepstakes?

 

[AmberMV]

Busch Gardens Tampa also joining the Firework party

Also, both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa joining in the Food Festival arena with offerings, most of which look really tasty. I hope this makes these parks more competitive with Disney, given the limitations Disney has right now and perhaps lights a fire under Disney's butts to try to offer more to their guests.

 

[hertamaniac]

Busch Gardens Tampa also joining the Firework party
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Also, both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa joining in the Food Festival arena with offerings, most of which look really tasty. I hope this makes these parks more competitive with Disney, given the limitations Disney has right now and perhaps lights a fire under Disney's butts to try to offer more to their guests.

And Universal Orlando is already scheming tickets for top of the parking lots view for their fireworks.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

definitely one of the parts I see as needing attention - would welcome some updates to some of the animatronics ....

... and maybe we can finally get the guy pounding the reeds into papyrus to come closer thank like 8 inches away from actually making contact with said reed

Be careful what you wish for! Soarin' = Peyronie's Disease for the Eiffel Tower

 

[AmberMV]

And Universal Orlando is already scheming tickets for top of the parking lots view for their fireworks.

That would be an amazing viewpoint!

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Can’t get any wait times on my app. Did they move it or is there an issue?

Mine hasn't worked for hours.

 

[AmberMV]

DeSantis is live right now for a press conference. Does anyone have that link we usually use?

 

[hertamaniac]

That would be an amazing viewpoint!

I wouldn't be surprised if "special viewing" tickets are already being discussed.

 

[SarahC97]

Did anyone hear any issues with Tower of Terror and not being socially distant? I was watching ResortTV1 and they mentioned that it was like there was no pandemic (or as i call it, The Before Times).

I was on a work call/zoom meeting so i was in and out on what was going on.

I was watching. Basically, the place where they put you on a number right before you get on an elevator was where they were closer to people than they felt comfortable. Once on the ride and all through the line, it was fine.

 

[hertamaniac]

DeSantis is live right now for a press conference. Does anyone have that link we usually use?

https://thefloridachannel.org/

 

[osufeth24]

Man. HS is really struggling with their rides.

Mmrr and RnRC are down (slinky as well, but guessing that's for weather)

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Man. HS is really struggling with their rides.

Mmrr and RnRC are down (slinky as well, but guessing that's for weather)

I posted this in the VQ thread also, but, among other issues related to the VQ, I really think they need to consider expanding hours at DHS or at least for SWGE. It's the park with the most demand right now and 10-8 is simply not going to cut it. They could add 2 hours on the end of the day and still all the park close times staggered.

 

[AmberMV]

DeSantis has confirmed in his Presser right now that indeed some labs only sent through positive tests and did not send through negative tests. He says he doesn't think it was on purpose, but that they will now be putting through their negative tests-thus affecting FL positivity rates.

 

[Mit88]

So you have to check out of the park before making a new reservation. I guess you would check availability calendar before you leave, then immediately leave and make a new res?

That would be my idea. I don’t think the non DHS parks are filling up, and with more AP bucket allocation coming, you won’t really have to worry about them booking up in the 10-20 minutes it takes to exit the park.

If you leave the park to go take a break at the hotel, or go out for a smoke break they just tell you not to scan out. People might try and take advantage of that by hopping back and forth, but with anything else, it’s on an honor code.

Obviously this wouldn’t happen, I don’t think hopping will be back in 2020, I’m just brainstorming a possible way to do it

 

[Alicefan]

Actually it is Disney's responsibility to keep you safe. They were required to put safety protocols into place and to enforce them. It's totally their responsibility to insure that the rules are followed. They can't prevent someone from being an idiot, but they can and should remove them from the park.

It's not paranoid to object when people violate the safety requirements.

But to expect Disney to be able to keep anyone safe from an airborne virus is asking a bit much.

 

[Jothmas]

I posted this in the VQ thread also, but, among other issues related to the VQ, I really think they need to consider expanding hours at DHS or at least for SWGE. It's the park with the most demand right now and 10-8 is simply not going to cut it. They could add 2 hours on the end of the day and still all the park close times staggered.

Maybe add a ticketed after hours dessert or dinner party for SWGE only that guaranteed Rise.