Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MickeyWaffles]

Are we seriously worried about the quality of meals, the veracity of food pics and the cost of them to uber wealthy, spoiled athletes? I'm not sure this is the pr gold Disney was looking for.

Many lower roster MLS players are not uber wealthy spoiled athletes, FYI. Many non designated players make a pretty modest salary. Some are pretty far from lifestyles of the rich & famous.

 

[Runnsally]

Hoping for an announcement soon on 2020 ticket sales.

Do we think the ability to purchase new APs direct from Disney will coincide with general 2020 ticket sales?

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Does anyone know if Universal had a cap on capacity for their AP preview days? I remember people left with a really bad impression on how they were going to handle the crowd levels since so many showed up. I would like to think Disney is being more reserved in their capacity, especially given the current cases in Orlando.

The APs seemed upset with the entry process more than the actual number of people. Big backup in the morning at security and TMs were doing nothing to encourage social distancing in the extended line. I didn’t see many complaints within the park.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

So Pass Holder previews start a week from today. It just feels weird that Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is going to be open again after all of this time. I look forward to all of the bloggers going crazy because something doesn't work quite right and the random ride that's going to have a 2+ hour wait because reasons.

I don't watch vloggers like that. Only positive ones!

 

[abja09]

We do. Arriving at POP on Aug. 2nd. Not sure what we will do either way. Nervous about the current cases. We drive from La. so no flights to deal with and would have a car on property. On another note I was able to rebook cancelled dining reservations in the parks even though I don’t have park reservations? You are suppose to have park reservations to be able to do this so I was surprised. I haven’t seen on here that anyone else was able to do that. I canceled them because we don’t actually have park reservations and didn’t want to hold them up but thought it was weird.

I don’t have park tickets yet for my trip in September and hope they go on sale soon!!! I will be able to book my dining tomorrow so I’m going to book dining for in park with hopes of tickets/park availability and if not I will just change them.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Does anyone know if Universal had a cap on capacity for their AP preview days? I remember people left with a really bad impression on how they were going to handle the crowd levels since so many showed up. I would like to think Disney is being more reserved in their capacity, especially given the current cases in Orlando.

APs had to make a reservation for the park previews and it was filled up in like 25 minutes. Very limited.

 

[Mal6586]

Do we think or know that they will shut down rides for sanitation times? Or will they be handing you sanitizer and Lysol wipes as you board your car to wipe things down on your own? Or both? What are we seeing elsewhere?

I have a CM friend who works at Test Track who said they will have to shut down every 2 hours for cleaning. I think I read somewhere else that Smugglers Run was doing the same, so I figure that's gonna be attraction-wide.

 

[rpb718]

For those that are going to Orlando/WDW/Universal and will be grocery shopping at Publix, please be extra vigilant with protective measures.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/r...ave-had-workers-test-positive-for-coronavirus

This is really no surprise. Given the number of Publix stores in the entire state, you could even imagine a state-wide count being a few 100.

ETA: There are actually fewer Starbucks locations in FL than Publix. I didn't know that.

 

[abja09]

Me! I called yesterday and was told to just keep checking back and that because I had a reservation I would have priority to tickets when they went back on sale. We are supposed to arrive on the 19th.

I hope they open 2020 ticket sales to those with reservations before the open up general sales! I keep watching for them.

 

[cristen72]

Me! I called yesterday and was told to just keep checking back and that because I had a reservation I would have priority to tickets when they went back on sale. We are supposed to arrive on the 19th.
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That’s cutting it close! Mines not until later in the year.
I’m hoping they open ticket sales before the parks officially open so that everyone in our situation has an opportunity to purchase.

 

[everreal15]

The APs seemed upset with the entry process more than the actual number of people. Big backup in the morning at security and TMs were doing nothing to encourage social distancing in the extended line. I didn’t see many complaints within the park.

You're right on that. I forgot it was mostly Universal being overwhelmed at the parking / temp check area. It will be interesting to see how things are handled / enforced with the AP previews. I really hope Disney will not shy away from letting guests know when they are not following the protocols put in place.

We have a Mid September trip, hopefully case numbers will be more under control at that point. I still would feel pretty safe in the Disney bubble.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Florida broke a new record today, over 10,000 cases in a single day: https://news.trust.org/item/20200702133857-sz3ql/

Highest daily total of any state for a single day ever except NY which peaked at 12k in April. 15 percent test positivity rate.

Edit: Also Orange County among the worst hit in the state other than the Miami area:

https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-coronavirus-cases-thursday/33078499


Areas in green are those with more than 10,000 cases. That green county in the middle of all the blue is Orange.

Edit: Exact number is 10,109, Source: https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/...ported-in-florida-on-thursday?template=ampart

 

[cakebaker]

Many lower roster MLS players are not uber wealthy spoiled athletes, FYI. Many non designated players make a pretty modest salary. Some are pretty far from lifestyles of the rich & famous.

Yeah, still don’t feel sorry for them.

 

[Jjbbllfrg]

I have a CM friend who works at Test Track who said they will have to shut down every 2 hours for cleaning. I think I read somewhere else that Smugglers Run was doing the same, so I figure that's gonna be attraction-wide.

How long does the shutdown last?

 

[Rach73]

I hope they open 2020 ticket sales to those with reservations before the open up general sales! I keep watching for them.

I know. Hopefully there would be the ability to move to a package before the general public is able to access new tickets. I was actually told by a phone CM a few weeks ago that there would be no more new ticket sales for 2020. And then was transferred to another one who said “later this Summer”.

 

[Karin1984]

DLP's reservation system opened 2 hours ago. This morning i thought of taking a picture of my AP and ask my friend for hers, because I would probably have more time than her, while at work.

Then the system opens, and I realize I took a picture of my old AP!!! And I have been working home for months, and this particularly day I went to the office!
And no option to get home early! Fingers crossed I get the dates I want!

Disneyland Paris will also have 2 preview days on 13 & 14 July.

 

[AmberMV]

Daily State Report:

http://ww11.doh.state.fl.us/comm/_partners/covid19_report_archive/state_reports_latest.pdf
Edit: Just FYI the Florida State Reports only include details on Florida residents. Out of state cases are included in their own state totals, not Florida's.

 

[Doingitagain]

They probably have to review available park reservations for 2020 before deciding how many new tickets they can sell. People won’t be happy if they buy a ticket and can’t get in a park

 

[Mal6586]

How long does the shutdown last?

He said it's "just one empty cycle". The cleaner has to sit for at least 90 seconds, so it's good by the time an empty car finishes the track. So he's thinking to cycle all the vehicles is maybe 20 minutes.

 

[skeeter31]

They probably have to review available park reservations for 2020 before deciding how many new tickets they can sell. People won’t be happy if they buy a ticket and can’t get in a park

Exactly. The AP availability calendar is horrendous right now. I basically couldn’t go to a park for the rest of the summer if I wanted to.