Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Miffy]

Thanks to everyone for posting pix and videos of what it's like there right now. For those of us who're WDW-deprived, this is the next best thing.

I live in NY, so I won't be the WDW for the foreseeable future, since I'd have to quarantine for 14 days at both ends of the trip, not to mention getting there by plane isn't a concept that thrills me (to say the least). But if I were local, I'd be at DAK right now.

So to everyone who is there right now, thank you so much for the vicarious pleasure!

 

[skeeter31]

Isn't this the thread for that discussion? This is the Disney coronavirus update thread.

No it’s not. This is the thread for discussion of theme park and cruise related changes due to COVID. If you want to discuss the numbers, go to the Community board.

 

[rteetz]

Isn't this the thread for that discussion?

No, never has been. This is not the place to discuss the ins and outs of Covid in Florida. This is for updates in and about the theme parks due to the Covid closures. Posting daily number totals is one thing. Going on and on about it is another.

I think it is important for the numbers to be reported here so people can see and make informed decisions about their possible upcoming trips but that is all.

 

[JacknSally]

If anyone is looking for more NBA/WDW bubble content, check out @insidethenbabubble on Instagram. There’s a post about the mood ring!

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[MickeyWaffles]

When you’re making negative comments at a 100% clip rate, its hard to say for certain that theres an ability to find happiness, message board or not. And thats where the ignore button came in. I dont find it necessary to give the benefit of the doubt when its the same rain on the same parade every day, every night. Sorry

That’s fine. I just think for most, Disboards posting is just a tiny blip in their day. At least, it is for me. I don’t think someone’s opinion on one issue translates to their whole approach to life ...

Anyway, yes the ignore button is your friend. I try to limit using it because then threads can get very confusing

 

[KrissyD715]

I keep seeing rides close on the Disney app. Is this for cleaning or are more having issue then normal?

 

[skeeter31]

I keep seeing rides close on the Disney app. Is this for cleaning or are more having issue then normal?

Combination of many factors. Yesterday they kept having to shut down outdoor rides due to lightning. Cleaning is also occurring, and yes, some rides have been having issues that has been taking them down (like any normal Disney day).

 

[Tinksbff]

I know there is no park hopping. But I’m wondering if a resort guest with an AP can reserve at one park, leave that park early and then make a reservation at another park (by cancelling first reservation after you leave) for the same day. I realize there are no park reservations left in the AP bucket for July but there are park reservations left in the resort guest bucket. I also realize the system should not work this way but I’d like to hear from anyone who has tried to do this as a work around.

 

[Mit88]

That’s fine. I just think for most, Disboards posting is just a tiny blip in their day. At least, it is for me. I don’t think someone’s opinion on one issue translates to their whole approach to life ...

Anyway, yes the ignore button is your friend. I try to limit using it because then threads can get very confusing

Let me put it this way, if I see, or interact with someone that’s always involved in conversation where there needs to be a “winner” and a “loser” in the outcome of the conversation, then its not worth it. You can have as many strong opinions as you want, there are plenty of people on here that I have differing opinions with, we get along just fine because its not always about “I need to win this argument”. But there are members that seem to be here solely to debate. The validation of an “internet win” is more important to them than being able to be able to carry on a civil conversation with the same people that they have differing opinions with.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Remember when Florida’s 9,000 cases a day was a data dump? And then the next day, when it happened again, it was a peak. Then the cases went to 10,000 a day, then 11,000 a day, and now 15,000 a day. I know everyone wants to believe Florida is peaking because that’s a much nicer thought than what the evidence actually shows, which is that it is spinning massively out of control. I’m sorry (not really though), but the situation in Florida is the stuff of nightmares right now, and nothing in that state should be open aside from grocery stores and hospitals. Definitely not theme parks, regardless of whatever rules they put in place. I’m just sick over all of this

I disagree with your assessment as it’s 143,000 test results. As a Floridian I watch this very closely. Each of us is entitled to our opinion and I can respect yours. Only time will tell us if we’re at a peak or not.

 

[anthony2k7]

When you’re making negative comments at a 100% clip rate, its hard to say for certain that theres an ability to find happiness, message board or not. And thats where the ignore button came in. I dont find it necessary to give the benefit of the doubt when its the same rain on the same parade every day, every night. Sorry

Its a shame some people can't distinguish between negatively and realism.

 

[koszmok]

I know there is no park hopping. But I’m wondering if a resort guest with an AP can reserve at one park, leave that park early and then make a reservation at another park (by cancelling first reservation after you leave) for the same day. I realize there are no park reservations left in the AP bucket for July but there are park reservations left in the resort guest bucket. I also realize the system should not work this way but I’d like to hear from anyone who has tried to do this as a work around.

I was thinking exactly the same. Would someone be kind enough to try this If they can?

 

[anthony2k7]

I’m playing catch up so my apologies if this has been covered, it in the Pensacola area, everyone I know that’s been tested in the last few weeks has waited 7-10 days for results.

Exactly. Which is next to useless when many wont bother isolating whilst waiting for their test results.

 

[Tinksbff]

I was thinking exactly the same. Would someone be kind enough to try this If they can?

I was also curious about whether it would work once Epcot opens

 

[Tinksbff]

Are the parks more or less crowded today than yesterday?

 

[skeeter31]

I know there is no park hopping. But I’m wondering if a resort guest with an AP can reserve at one park, leave that park early and then make a reservation at another park (by cancelling first reservation after you leave) for the same day. I realize there are no park reservations left in the AP bucket for July but there are park reservations left in the resort guest bucket. I also realize the system should not work this way but I’d like to hear from anyone who has tried to do this as a work around.

I know someone posted in the TPAS board that they were at AK this morning and it wouldn’t let them book another park day, stating they had already reached their limit of 3 park days. And once you enter for a day, it doesn’t let you cancel that day, since you’ve already used it. It keeps it active on your MDE in case you return to that park later in the day.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Has anyone heard any updates on new attraction completion times since the restart after covid shutdown? Are we just speculating that major projects will be ready for the 50th celebration in Oct '21 or has there been actual press releases/interviews with details? My biggest concern is Tron as our family is (was) using this as a benchmark attraction for our next return trip. If it isn't going to be ready by end of Sept, we may have to rethink our tentative plans to visit in Sept.

 

[skeeter31]

I was also curious about whether it would work once Epcot opens

There is next to no chance this will work when Disney has been so vocal about there not being park hopping right now. If it worked it would only be a glitch and it would be rectified quickly.

Most likely this is how park hopping will work though once that returns to being available. Plus doing this as a “work around” would be against Disney rules and thus really can’t be discussed on this board.

 

[Farro]

There is next to no chance this will work when Disney has been so vocal about there not being park hopping right now. If it worked it would only be a glitch and it would be rectified quickly.

Most likely this is how park hopping will work though once that returns to being available.

I'll tell you, based on same day park ticket availability of yesterday, I am much more positive about hoppers coming back sooner rather than later!

Of course as more people see how it is now, start to feel safer, etc., it may get more crowded and my positive feelings may dissipate...

 

[koszmok]

I know someone posted in the TPAS board that they were at AK this morning and it wouldn’t let them book another park day, stating they had already reached their limit of 3 park days. And once you enter for a day, it doesn’t let you cancel that day, since you’ve already used it. It keeps it active on your MDE in case you return to that park later in the day.

Yes, but this is about the 3 days park limit. If the AP onsite guest the 3 days limit won`t be a problem so it might work...