Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[lovethesun12]

It's sad people are getting laid off but considering Florida is the current epicenter it isn't surprising. I'm hopeful they will revisit these decisions once they are on the other side of it.

Definitely adding a few days at Universal Orlando (first visit!) to what is turning out to be my next "epic" vacation

 

[Farro]

That sounds terrible. Wait times are one thing. But, congestion in walkways is absolutely something Disney should be preventing at all costs. And, it isn't really beyond Disney's control at all....they can control number of buses coming. They can also control enforcement of mask usage.

The person you quoted said at some points people were shoulder to shoulder while passing each other.

I think some people are going to have to become a bit more realistic if they ever plan to go to parks again. Controlling congestion while waiting in line is one thing (like the guest services issue in the beginning), but yes, as more people come, there will be points that you will come close to other people.

If everyone is wearing their mask, it is going to be okay to pass people for a few seconds a time, even in close contact. You are outside.
Totally get that some are uncomfortable with that, but then they better start realizing it will happen and then decide if they want to visit. Any public space really.

If there are continuous, lengthy bottlenecks, then they need to figure something out.

 

[Jothmas]

Concerning congestion and/or attendance at the parks right now, it's not gridlock or wall-to-wall people. One can choose a path or maneuver one's self to avoid other people in the walkways. If you have an umbrella open, and have a mind to, you can tilt it forward as necessary and keep people at bay. Whatever the attendance actually is on any given day, the physical spacing in the attractions and at the restaurants stays the same and there is plenty of space to get from one place to another in the park. Inside stores is a very different story, so you just need to avoid them to avoid people.

 

[lovethesun12]

That sounds terrible. Wait times are one thing. But, congestion in walkways is absolutely something Disney should be preventing at all costs. And, it isn't really beyond Disney's control at all....they can control number of buses coming. They can also control enforcement of mask usage.

I've mentioned before I think it might work to have the park run like ocean currents (conveyor belts - with main street/hub an "equator"). Enter left (toward adventureland) or right (toward tomorrowland), and exit everywhere else toward the hub.

The hub could be a one way "roundabout"...

 

[Mit88]

I've mentioned before I think it might work to have the park run like ocean currents (conveyor belts - with main street/hub an "equator"). Enter left (toward adventureland) or right (toward tomorrowland), and exit everywhere else toward the hub.

The hub could be a one way "roundabout"...

People don’t abide to the one way signs in grocery stores, I really doubt people would abide to them in theme parks where they paid (insert humble brag price the guest is paying for their vacation) and they wont be bothered by yet another rule.

 

[Farro]

I've mentioned before I think it might work to have the park run like ocean currents (conveyor belts - with main street/hub an "equator"). Enter left (toward adventureland) or right (toward tomorrowland), and exit everywhere else toward the hub.

The hub could be a one way "roundabout"...

It's a good idea in theory....but if turns out anything like the grocery or Target stores in my area - I think they gave up and pulled the arrows up off the floors!

I mean, outside of everyone wearing masks/social distancing in the lines and I mean everyone, our stores look exactly the way they did pre-covid. You'd never know there was a pandemic.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I’m picturing moving walkways dragging you around the MK kind of like a magical version of Wall-E’s universe and I’m here for it.

Sore feet who?

 

[Wreckem]

other than for the people that work those attractions and shows. Fear Factor would've been on hiatus anyways because of HHN and Barney has been on the chopping block for a while, last time I saw it there was 5 people in there

I was under the assumption they were already permanently shuttering fear factor. Was that never confirmed?

 

[Mit88]

I’m picturing moving walkways dragging you around the MK kind of like a magical version of Wall-E’s universe and I’m here for it.

Sore feet who?

The cases of Disney Rash would go down to almost non existent.

 

[SMRT-1]

I’m picturing moving walkways dragging you around the MK kind of like a magical version of Wall-E’s universe and I’m here for it.

Sore feet who?

Yes; they could have an automated way to move people around the park. Maybe call it something like PeopleMover.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Yes; they could have an automated way to move people around the park. Maybe call it something like PeopleMover.

 

[only hope]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1289238516518367234

Also hearing that a lot of layoffs are coming to Universal as well. Its sad to hear the theme park industry having a hard time.

Fear Factor is currently a u-rest area anyways. Poseidons been getting a line but so few people are allowed in per show it’s probably just too expensive to run. I am a child of the 90’s which means I was obsessed with Barney. I know it’s outdated and Barney hasn’t aired for years, but it’s still sad to see it close! I’d be surprised if it reopens. I watch it twice year- once for the regular version and once for the Christmas version.

 

[Sarahslay]

Stepped away from the thread for a few days (Thanks, Fall 2021 cruises!).

Without going back over hundreds of pages, it does seem the prevailing topic at hand is the same concern that my family and I have been discussing the last few days....the increasing crowds. With it being only 2 1/2-3 weeks into it and crowds already becoming an issue, I am scared to think of what it will increase to by the end of August.

Certainly from the pictures and videos that I have seen, I don't think things could or should increase much more for safety and social distancing purposes. If people are wearing masks, that's great. That's what should be happening. But crowd sizes should never be to a point that most people feel they are taking a risk, even with all the safety measures in place. It is getting to the point that we feel like Disney isn't going to keep guest safety at the forefront anymore.

One vlogger I saw said that they estimated it to be about 25%. I know 25% was sort of the idea in the beginning, but sometimes you (and in the case I mean Disney) have to change things based on reality. And maybe 25% is just too high right now. Maybe 15-20% is what it is going to have to be. And, maybe 25% is fine, for NOW....but if they are planning to increase capacity periodically....every two weeks or a month....it won't be long until we are up to 40%. And, I would hope we all agree that 40% is way, way, way too high.

As far as crowds today go, today is one of the days on the calendar that has AP passes full for all 4 parks. When those AP reservations are full the parks are a lot more crowded than on days when they're not (obviously, fewer people). There aren't a ton of days with full reservations in all the parks, but I can always tell when I look at ride wait times what days are full and what days aren't. They moved a lot of reservation slots to APs and then it got more crowded, of course it did. People just aren't flocking to the resorts like I think Disney thought they would, so they moved some over, and now I wonder how wonderful the opening would be right now if all slots were filled in all categories, I almost feel like it would feel like a normal park day. I really think they've moved rather switftly in ramping up crowds. I really don't think every day will look like this, but I will watch the crowd calendars for days when all the AP slots are filled so I know what to expect on my trip should that happen during that time.

 

[chicagoshannon]

My son really loves Barney and Fast and Furious. Cant' say I'm sad I wont' have to go on them in September.

I think I'm most surprised about Twirl and Hurl because kids love that thing. Not tons for kids to do already at Universal right now.

And, dear theme parks please don't shut anything else down before our September trip.

 

[OKW Lover]

I rode it in Shanghai shortly after that park opened and it's a lot of fun! I do wish it was a little longer - maybe the WDW one will be?

I understood it was very much the same attraction. I've also done the one in Shanghai. Not being a coaster fan, I'm probably going to pass on the WDW one when it opens.

 

[Mit88]

Jimmy Fallon is still open? I thought they shut that down when they realized no one wanted it like a week after it opened

 

[SomeThingsNeverChange]

Which resort was it?

Caribbean

 

[Mal6586]

I’m picturing moving walkways dragging you around the MK kind of like a magical version of Wall-E’s universe and I’m here for it.

Sore feet who?

But then how else will I rationalize to myself that the ridiculous amount of food I'm eating is okay if I can't say I'm walking it off??

 

[Moliphino]

I’m picturing moving walkways dragging you around the MK kind of like a magical version of Wall-E’s universe and I’m here for it.

Sore feet who?

I'd need a seat, though. Standing is rougher on my feet than walking.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Y'all are a tough crowd. I like Fast and Furious and Jimmy Fallon, LOL!