Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[anthony2k7]

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

But what happens when it inevitably breaks down?

 

[AmberMV]

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

I was pleasantly surprised by Jimmy Fallon RTNY. F&FS was a HUGE disappointment. I was really looking forward to it and it was a big let-down IMO lol

 

[AmberMV]

But what happens when it inevitably breaks down?

It becomes a sidewalk like a broken escalator becomes stairs

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

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.

They have not increased capacity.

 

[gottalovepluto]

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.

Is there anything else your kids like? I just want to prep myself for what’s closing next...

 

[Brianstl]

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.

Lookin at MDE and wait times don't look bad.

 

[rteetz]

CoP is back open

 

[chicagoshannon]

Is there anything else your kids like? I just want to prep myself for what’s closing next...

Well, he loves #thepanda and Jimmy Falon so those are probably gone next. My goal for this trip is to get him on Forbidden Journey so... He rode Hagrid's last October and HATED it so that will remain open I'm sure

 

[Mit88]

CoP is back open

Jose is back. CoP is back

At this pace, the Yeti might be fixed by tonight

 

[Tiggr88]

I should have stated earlier, yes MK is much more crowded today. Great for Disney. Mask compliance has been amazing in the parks. Crowded walkways are an issue today as there are instances of being shoulder to shoulder with people while passing. We switched resorts yesterday and mask compliance at the one we switched to is awful. It took a hour and a half to get on a bus this morning as they’re only coming every 35 minutes. There was quite a line and literally every group in front and behind us had masks off. I understand this is beyond Disney’s control but we had a rough start to our morning.

Where were you waiting for a bus where people had their masks off? If it is on Disney property then it is definitely within their control and should be. Was it at least outside and social distancing?

 

[anthony2k7]

Jose is back. CoP is back

At this pace, the Yeti might be fixed by tonight

And finally be wearing a mask!!!

 

[hertamaniac]

Folks....the track of the storm has now shifted westward. This is not the thread to discuss in detail (to my knowledge), but those at or coming to WDW over the next 24-48 hours, please investigate any potential impacts. I created a separate thread under the News/Rumors thread to monitor. Be safe!

 

[hertamaniac]

Jose is back. CoP is back

At this pace, the Yeti might be fixed by tonight

Did you bribe Rhodi?

 

[Mit88]

Did you bribe Rhodi?

Doesn’t Rhodi want it fixed? It’s just never in the “budget”. Not my money to spend (especially when they’re struggling this much) but even a few years ago, how much could it have possibly cost to fix it to the point where it would have lasted? It seems more of a running joke to them and the guests at this point than something they find the need to unsighted the purse strings and get done

 

[Eric Smith]

But wouldn't that logic also apply to airlines?

Airplanes have HEPA filters and cycle the air every few minutes.

 

[hertamaniac]

Airplanes have HEPA filters and cycle the air every few minutes.

But HEPA or ULPA filters are not quantified to eliminate/neutralize COVID-19 right? I thought the company that Virgin Cruises employed advertised 99+% of effectiveness for COVID-19 neutralization? Do you have other data to support HEPA can have the same effectiveness?

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Folks....the track of the storm has now shifted westward. This is not the thread to discuss in detail (to my knowledge), but those at or coming to WDW over the next 24-48 hours, please investigate any potential impacts. I created a separate thread under the News/Rumors thread to monitor. Be safe!

Southwest Airlines has already tweeted for people who could be affected to check their flight status.

 

[Eric Smith]

I was more talking about people being excited for a new one being built. I see more people excited for Ratatouille then Tron

Yeah, no one was excited for Expedition Everest at all....

 

[hertamaniac]

Doesn’t Rhodi want it fixed? It’s just never in the “budget”. Not my money to spend (especially when they’re struggling this much) but even a few years ago, how much could it have possibly cost to fix it to the point where it would have lasted? It seems more of a running joke to them and the guests at this point than something they find the need to unsighted the purse strings and get done

Interesting point, but I would have really like to see the cycle life data on all the actuators/motors on the Yeti prior to dropping him/her in a fixture that has accessibility issues or whatever is causing the quandary.

 

[Dentam]

But HEPA or ULPA filters are not quantified to eliminate/neutralize COVID-19 right? I thought the company that Virgin Cruises employed advertised 99+% of effectiveness for COVID-19 neutralization? Do you have other data to support HEPA can have the same effectiveness?

From what I've read on the Southwest site about their safety standards, the air is filtered as well as cycled with outside air so there is a change over of the air every 3 minutes. I haven't read about the cruise industry though since I am not a fan of cruising.