Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TropicalDIS]

After the MK tweet from Saturday and wearing three masks at the same time, I think it is clear that Carlye isn’t the best judge of how things are actually going. This isn’t to say that Disney has been perfect. Far from it. Letting sick people back into the parks is inexcusable, they need to start punishing those taking off masks on rides and it sounds like they have some big issues at DS. That said, it is obvious Carlye’s own issues are making it impossible for her to objectively judge what is actually going on.

I don't think that's the case at all. Carlye is providing updates from her viewpoint. Maybe it's different from others, but that's not a bad thing. The more reports that future guests, especially those coming in the next 3-4 weeks can read, the better. The queue for guest services on Sat was a mess, and Carlye reported it as so. Disney is taking steps to correct this. Sure, Caryle may have a heightened sense of awareness when she goes to the parks, but in these current times, is that really a bad thing?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I mean, I’m always up for trying it when I’m there, and I’ll try it with vanilla when I go next time, but its not something I obsess over like some people. I never understood the appeal to the level of the hype it gets lol. Ill never run to Adventureland when I get to MK for a dole whip, but sometimes if we get to the hub early for HEA or Wishes, I’d go over and grab a dole whip while we wait.

Part of it, at least to us is nostolgia and it just being part of a trip to Disney for us. We actually have a tradition of having Dole Whips for a meal while we are there.

I agree that in a vacuum they aren't anything until incredible

 

[JM23457]

Saw on FB a video of somebody in the Briar patch at MK today, and were being told that there is no Splash merch in the warehouse, and that space in the store will be used to sell other merch which is non Splash.

anybody at MK confirm?

EDIT: Appears this may be incorrect. Shipment coming mid-week.

There is currently non-Splash merchsndise in the shop.

 

[hertamaniac]

Sorry folks I'm in the office today and can't catch up on everything, today is CM or AP previews at Epcot/DHS?

Greetings! I would like to publicly apologize to you for what might be misconstrued as inappropriate in a recent statement/post of mine. You may or may not have decided to exercise resistance of a potential retaliatory reaction which is appreciated.

Regardless, I am willing to accept and publicly acknowledge my wrongdoings and hope you can forgive me. I want to keep our online relationship as engaging and forward progressing. I want to learn from you and hope you are willing to learn from me without prejudice.

 

[Katrina Y]

Again we were told CMs would be empowered to enforce the mandate. Wonder if they’re already burned out from saying it 100x a day.

Didn’t we hear at some point that taking your mask off for a quick picture was allowed? Not saying I agree with that but swear it was somewhat confirmed.

They wouldn’t have to say it 100x a day because the mask compliance has been pretty good. I have been in the parks for the last 3 days and a super majority of the people are really trying and wearing a mask in this heat is extremely difficult. I never expected it to be perfect due to human nature, so people who are looking for something to nitpick are going to find it. In my opinion, the nitpickers need to stay home.

 

[RhodyKP]

I’m kinda curious to see if my group gets a public shaming photo somewhere for crowding an entrance to a ride. We’re a group of 9, so it could happen, lol

Could you try breaking up into three groups of 3?

 

[everreal15]

There is currently non-Splash merchsndise in the shop.

It will be interesting to see when/if they restock Splash Mountain.

Views on if the ride should still be open or not aside, I would just like it to be open in September so I can ride one last time before the revamp. So many memories in that ride from when I was young till now, it would be nice to go one last time.

 

[JM23457]

It will be interesting to see when/if they restock Splash Mountain.

Views on if the ride should still be open or not aside, I would just like it to be open in September so I can ride one last time before the revamp. So many memories in that ride from when I was young till now, it would be nice to go one last time.

I get the feeling the current ride will be open for at least a year. It's very popular, and financially, Disney isn't in a place to spend millions on renovating that ride anytime soon.

I took a video of the ride today, so my son and I can watch it in the future.

 

[Mit88]

Part of it, at least to us is nostolgia and it just being part of a trip to Disney for us. We actually have a tradition of having Dole Whips for a meal while we are there.

I agree that in a vacuum they aren't anything until incredible

I’m envious of all the nostalgic traditions that Disney families do. Even going to Disney at least once a year for all but a few years in the last 30 years, we never really had any special “traditions”. I always watch Stacey’s Must Do’s as soon as I get into the room, but that doesn’t really count. And recently my girlfriend and I have a “tradition” at the end of a park day of having a couple of special edible treats and put on the channel with the new Mickey Mouse shorts and laugh long and hard enough that I’m sure our neighbors ask the front desk to be moved to another room. But I’ve never had like that thing that I think back on and say THATS the Disney experience to me

 

[Mit88]

It will be interesting to see when/if they restock Splash Mountain.

Views on if the ride should still be open or not aside, I would just like it to be open in September so I can ride one last time before the revamp. So many memories in that ride from when I was young till now, it would be nice to go one last time.

I can’t say for certain because I have less inside information than Sven, and that’s saying something. But there’s a lot of work that needs to be done before they even shut Splash down. This was a very reactionary announcement that’s sizable enough to have had its own segment at a parks presentation at D23, which is where I assume the announcement was supposed to be made next year. If I had to guess, at the earliest, January 2022 is when Splash goes down for good. Could be earlier, could be later

 

[lauraingalls]

I left MK at 6:45pm & didn’t see this at all. Every single person I saw was wearing a mask. We were in fantasyland, Main Street, & then on the boat back to BRV. She seems to be incredibly unlucky.

No I think she has an agenda.

I was also at MK today but I didn't see anything like this either but I am not on a mission to nitpick everything Disney is doing wrong.

 

[everreal15]

I’m envious of all the nostalgic traditions that Disney families do. Even going to Disney at least once a year for all but a few years in the last 30 years, we never really had any special “traditions”. I always watch Stacey’s Must Do’s as soon as I get into the room, but that doesn’t really count. And recently my girlfriend and I have a “tradition” at the end of a park day of having a couple of special edible treats and put on the channel with the new Mickey Mouse shorts and laugh long and hard enough that I’m sure our neighbors ask the front desk to be moved to another room. But I’ve never had like that thing that I think back on and say THATS the Disney experience to me

I love the treats and watching Mickey shorts. Maybe not having a tradition is your tradition At least you don’t have to be worried about being disappointed if you can’t do that exact thing that’s your tradition and feeling like your trip is ruined.

Is it bad to admit that for years my tradition was going to Rainforest Cafe on our arrival day...I blame my father for this. Lol.

 

[AmberMV]

Thinking of @DGsAtBLT I don't know if this is new wording or old wording in regards to AP options, but I thought it was odd. I says you can choose one of the optionS below, but only has 1 option lol. So this MUST mean there will be an additional option coming soon. And I think it's pretty likely it comes on Wednesday since they are for some reason doing updates on the same day as parks are reopening (like releasing new tickets and resorts, and new day-of tickets on July 11 MK and AK reopening)

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Thinking of @DGsAtBLT I don't know if this is new wording or old wording in regards to AP options, but I thought it was odd. I says you can choose one of the optionS below, but only has 1 option lol. So this MUST mean there will be an additional option coming soon. And I think it's pretty likely it comes on Wednesday since they are for some reason doing updates on the same day as parks are reopening (like releasing new tickets and resorts, and new day-of tickets on July 11 MK and AK reopening)

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I think this came with the last update where they told us all about the early July email. My optimistic side is pretending we’re going to be rewarded for all this with the ability to freeze our passes.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I’m envious of all the nostalgic traditions that Disney families do. Even going to Disney at least once a year for all but a few years in the last 30 years, we never really had any special “traditions”. I always watch Stacey’s Must Do’s as soon as I get into the room, but that doesn’t really count. And recently my girlfriend and I have a “tradition” at the end of a park day of having a couple of special edible treats and put on the channel with the new Mickey Mouse shorts and laugh long and hard enough that I’m sure our neighbors ask the front desk to be moved to another room. But I’ve never had like that thing that I think back on and say THATS the Disney experience to me

I mean that sounds like a tradition or at least the start to one - eating treats and laughing hard sounds pretty good to me!

I just hope "mask wearing" doesn't become a tradition

 

[AmberMV]

I’m envious of all the nostalgic traditions that Disney families do. Even going to Disney at least once a year for all but a few years in the last 30 years, we never really had any special “traditions”. I always watch Stacey’s Must Do’s as soon as I get into the room, but that doesn’t really count. And recently my girlfriend and I have a “tradition” at the end of a park day of having a couple of special edible treats and put on the channel with the new Mickey Mouse shorts and laugh long and hard enough that I’m sure our neighbors ask the front desk to be moved to another room. But I’ve never had like that thing that I think back on and say THATS the Disney experience to me

My family doesn't have a Disney tradition either, unless you count my dad having to be at the park for rope drop every time and then dragging our little arms as he raced us to the newest ride

 

[TropicalDIS]

I’m envious of all the nostalgic traditions that Disney families do. Even going to Disney at least once a year for all but a few years in the last 30 years, we never really had any special “traditions”. I always watch Stacey’s Must Do’s as soon as I get into the room, but that doesn’t really count. And recently my girlfriend and I have a “tradition” at the end of a park day of having a couple of special edible treats and put on the channel with the new Mickey Mouse shorts and laugh long and hard enough that I’m sure our neighbors ask the front desk to be moved to another room. But I’ve never had like that thing that I think back on and say THATS the Disney experience to me

Hey that's okay, you are making your own traditions now!!
Somewhat similar boat, been going since I was a kid. We never had many Disney traditions, but always had good times and created great memories. Those trips created so much nostalgia, in so many different ways. It's the little things at MK & Epcot that really get me, and I hope that never goes away.

 

[AmberMV]

I think this came with the last update where they told us all about the early July email. My optimistic side is pretending we’re going to be rewarded for all this with the ability to freeze our passes.

Man, that would be amazing but my realistic side is thinking they will do something more along the lines of instead of the extra free month they'll give us a credit back for one-month's payment or something. On my optimistic side, since they've really ran APs through the ringer with the lack of pass benefits, giving in-park spending credits in tiers similar to AP tiers would be nice-and not out of the realm of possibilities since Orlando SeaWorld is giving $50 spending credit in park and 2 free drinks per passholder who had a pass during the shutdown.

 

[lauraingalls]

Did MK today from 11am to 4pm and it was HOT!!! First off great to be back at Disney. Saw about 95% mask compliance. Never saw anyone with it completely off but did see noses exposed. Saw a ton of people getting their pictures taken and they all had masks on in the pics. If we were thirsty we would move to a area with no people and drink from the water bottle. Social distancing was pretty good overall. Crowds super low and basically a walk on to most rides. Didn’t do splash but appears that was the longest wait. The mask was uncomfortable but as the day went on you kind of forget that it’s on or at least get used to it. We used the disposable medical ones and those by far were the best to wear in the heat vs some cotton ones we had with us. We drove to MK and no tram in parking lot but there were hardly any cars parked so we were super close to the walkway to the TTC. Got temp taken and walked thru security with our small bag. No one looked in it just went thru the metal detector. Monorail was quick and we had our own car to sit. Biggest advice is stay hydrated. Drink some water every 10-15 minutes and take breaks. Walk slow and take it all in. You don’t need to rush with such low crowds. I liked the castle much more in person. Be nice to the CM’s as the ones in MK are really trying from what I saw and appear to be really happy to be back at work. The confectionary didn't have cake pops as they have a limited selection of things they are offering... hoping when I go to Disney Springs I can find some cake pops...also didn’t see any huge Mickey Rice Krispies treats. But I did find a Mickey pretzel and ate that in a quiet corner away from people. Pure joy. There are tons of hand disinfectant stations by each ride and none were out that we noticed. Overall a great day and looking forward to AK tomorrow. FOP over and over hopefully.

I will see you there! Look for the sweaty lady dragging wearing a University of AZ t-shirt!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

No I think she has an agenda.

I was also at MK today but I didn't see anything like this either but I am not on a mission to nitpick everything Disney is doing wrong.

It’s also not your job to share every aspect, good and bad, of this very new version of Disney that people are trying to figure out if they should or should not go to.

It’s unfortunate people who likely have never even clicked on a single one of her accounts are acting as if she doesn’t post her more negative observations along with a much higher number of posts positively gushing about Disney and the parks.

Almost like people are determined to focus on the negative to create their own narrative or something.