Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

 

[rteetz]

But guys - regular ubers aren't polka dotted.
I'm not being facetious and I know how obtuse this sounds but I genuinely love to pay extra for minnie vans because they are so silly and fun, and I can take a regular uber any old time. Also because the CM's were always so lovely. The last time we use a Minnie Van - we went from the Poly to Hoop Dee Doo - they got us much closer than we would have gotten otherwise and also - it was during Christmas time - we were really early for our reservation so the CM took us for a quick ride through to see all of the awesome Christmas decorations at the campsites - it was amazing!!

Oh I agree. I think many feel more safe with them too. I’ve gotten them a few times more for the fun side of it. The CMs have always been amazing too.

 

[mattpeto]

I think that way with almost everything that is not available right now. I think most things will come back.

It's definitely possible to return, but I don't think it will.

This feels like the "shipping magicbands to your home" notion. Just pick them up when you get there at the resort. Just rely on the buses, monorails and the boats.

Or pay an for Uber or Lyft.

That’s how a car lease works. You have to return them. No sense in leasing new vehicles that will just sit right now either.

Yep. It just indicates that this program has some additional finality to it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

But guys - regular ubers aren't polka dotted.
I'm not being facetious and I know how obtuse this sounds but I genuinely love to pay extra for minnie vans because they are so silly and fun, and I can take a regular uber any old time. Also because the CM's were always so lovely. The last time we use a Minnie Van - we went from the Poly to Hoop Dee Doo - they got us much closer than we would have gotten otherwise and also - it was during Christmas time - we were really early for our reservation so the CM took us for a quick ride through to see all of the awesome Christmas decorations at the campsites - it was amazing!!

also, if you have kids that require car seats I think the Minnie Vans were much more prepared for that (especially if more than one kid) vs Uber/Lyft (I know they can do it to some extent, but I wouldn't want to chance it )

There is definitely some benefits to Minnie Vans vs Uber/Lyft, and that value depends on the guests.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's definitely possible to return, but I don't think it will.

This feels like the "shipping magicbands to your home" notion. Just pick them up when you get there at the resort. Just rely on the buses, monorails and the boats.

Or pay an for Uber or Lyft.

Yep. It just indicates that this program has some additional finality to it.

or at the very lest will need more lead time for when they come back. If it is something Disney thinks they can make good $ off of, they will bring it back more likely than not ... but probably will take longer than other things

 

[gottalovepluto]

Just take a regular uber or lyft, its not ridiculously overpriced and the same thing. That is what we use when not using either the monorail or skyliner.

“One minute driver! Gotta throw Grandma’s ECV into your trunk!”

“Where are the 2 car seats? These aren’t gonna fit my kids! Are those crumbs in the seats?!”

“Why can’t you drive straight to MK?!”

And don’t forget the service level of CM v random person who might or might not drive like a maniac

There were differences and a lot of people, myself included even though I’m an able bodied solo traveler, were willing to pay for those differences. I absolutely get why the program is closed, obviously I hope it comes back and I know there’s a chance anything fully laid off is scrapped, but it was definitely not “the same thing” to the people who utilized the service more than once.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Apparently the "rumor" indicates the fleet was leased and will be returning to Chevrolet as well.

Yes it was. And they kept all vehicles like two years newer or less so by the time they can safely bring MV program back the whole fleet would probably be due for rotation anyway.

 

[leahgoogle]

Oh I agree. I think many feel more safe with them too. I’ve gotten them a few times more for the fun side of it. The CMs have always been amazing too.

I agree. I always felt more safe knowing it was a Disney Cast Member was driving. Not sure if that has any merit, but it is how I felt. The Minnie Vans were always very clean too. We used regular Lyft at Disney once and their van was not the cleanest.

 

[gottalovepluto]

But guys - regular ubers aren't polka dotted.
I'm not being facetious and I know how obtuse this sounds but I genuinely love to pay extra for minnie vans because they are so silly and fun, and I can take a regular uber any old time. Also because the CM's were always so lovely. The last time we use a Minnie Van - we went from the Poly to Hoop Dee Doo - they got us much closer than we would have gotten otherwise and also - it was during Christmas time - we were really early for our reservation so the CM took us for a quick ride through to see all of the awesome Christmas decorations at the campsites - it was amazing!!

I will miss the kids on the bus seeing them go by. Their reactions were always so cute!

 

[gottalovepluto]

As sad as I am this makes a lot of financial sense. The sooner GM can sell those vehicles the more they’ll get for them and maybe the less financial hit Disney will take on it.

 

[Mit88]

Just to try and inject a little positivity on this fine Friday morning...

It's always darkest before the dawn? It's hard to look ahead when you are stuck in it, I know...

My hospital system, losing millions and millions due to closing elective procedures, had to make a budget for the new fiscal year that had to help them try and start at the break even. This meant cutting jobs, furloughs, pay-cuts throughout, we had to use up our vacation time, it was pretty brutal.

But, things picked up over the summer more than they expected and pay-cuts will be over in October (thank god), some furloughed (not all unfortunately) are being brought back and if things go well, we may even get a raise early next year.

So yes, it's very bad at Disney now, no they won't bring back everyone - but if things start to get better over the next months, I think some of what we lost will come back.

Happy Birthday! (I think I remember you saying today was your birthday)

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I am hopeful Minnie Vans (or a similar service) comes back, a direct revenue generating activity that takes stress off their transportation system shouldn’t be a hard thing to justify when resort numbers eventually return.

Its not like the entertainment losses we’ve seen recently.

 

[Farro]

Happy Birthday! (I think I remember you saying today was your birthday)

Thanks! Quite a day already!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Thanks! Quite a day already!

Happy birthday!!

 

[Farro]

I am hopeful Minnie Vans (or a similar service) comes back, a direct revenue generating activity that takes stress off their transportation system shouldn’t be a hard thing to justify when resort numbers eventually return.

Its not like the entertainment losses we’ve seen recently.

I think this is a cut that makes the most sense. I just don't think the demand is there for them at the moment.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think this is a cut that makes the most sense. I just don't think the demand is there for them at the moment.

I’d guess that nearly all their traffic if not the vast majority is onsite guests. With the numbers of onsite guests heavily decreased and also if people are driving in vs flying in greater numbers it makes a whole lot of sense.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks! Quite a day already!

Happy Birthday!

 

[Farro]

Happy Birthday!

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I love it! Thank you!

 

[Farro]

I like to see individual cities/local government step up when they can. Our Mayor did too. It may not make a huge difference, but it's something.

https://allears.net/2020/10/01/news...rry-demings-comments-on-disney-world-layoffs/

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1312025042537140230