Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Tigger's ally]

At BCV now, seems really empty for being full. Is the BC and YC open? And more importantly full to?

In room menu if interested?

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wow, we were just down there a week and a half ago and there was no in room dining. Glad to see this for our next trip.

 

[rteetz]

At BCV now, seems really empty for being full. Is the BC and YC open? And more importantly full to?

In room menu if interested?

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BC Hotel side is not open.

 

[jade1]

BC Hotel side is not open.

Ok thanks explains a lot.

Might even snag Beach Club Market Thanksgiving lunch or dinner if offered. Didn't plan well for that.

 

[jade1]

SAB chairs spaced decent and they clean when guests leave. Nothing new just sayin.

 

[Eric Smith]

SAB chairs spaced decent and they clean when guests leave. Nothing new just sayin.

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How crowded was SAB?

 

[jade1]

How crowded was SAB?

Quiet. Lots of chairs avail and open areas. Absolutely perfect 80 and sunny.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Quiet. Lots of chairs avail and open areas. Absolutely perfect 80 and sunny.

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Looks like an ideal day at SAB!!

 

[Oldnewfan]

Would they be going if masks weren't required, though? Or still avoiding it due to the pandemic?

No. When we're vaccinated and masks aren't required. Thats the consensus in my microcosm of Disney fans.

 

[jade1]

EPCOT spacing seems pretty good compared to the weekend. You can stay quite a ways from others if you want/try.



Had to sneak in Guardians blue, really does blend well.

 

[jade1]

And out of nowhere.

 

[jade1]

Sorry rteetz one more. Day just gets better.

 

[J-Dog]

Would they be going if masks weren't required, though? Or still avoiding it due to the pandemic?

Can't speak for anyone else, but COVID is not keeping us away - mask requirements are.

Well, I am minorly uncomfortable wearing a mask, and may have grudgingly considered going to WDW with a mask, but my 2-year-old will absolutely not wear one, and I don't think it's fair or ethical to force her to "learn" to wear something that will (hopefully) never be necessary again when this is over.

 

[Tigger's ally]

And out of nowhere.

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Most are looking for what's in the carriage. I just love watching the horse. Hope I see them often when we go.

 

[rteetz]

Round and round in circles we go. The mask debate is endless and we get back to it every so often. Lets move on please and thank you.

 

[yulilin3]

I’m interested to hear your take on the crowds!!

You reminded me, the worst part of my trip by far was the app. I had to delete and reload it multiple times a day to try to make it work. Freaking thing drove me bonkers. #DisneyIT

(Worst was at Topolino’s when mobile check in didn’t work. They explained to me a couple times that everyone had to use mobile checkin now and how to do it and COMPLETELY ignored me when I said I understood but my app didn’t work. I literally had to prove to them it didn’t work and to do so I had to go sit down and watch it twirl away for a couple minutes while the CM stood RIGHT next to me to apparently watch my incompetent self. Even after a couple minutes she said “keep waiting!” I was so annoyed I deleted the app as she watched instead of waiting another couple minutes in stupidly close proximity to her and suddenly they were able to check me in old school in like <30 seconds. No other restaurant gave me grief like that about checking in when the app glitched. And they weren’t busy, no one else was checking in, it was 3 CMs standing around chatting with each other until I interrupted ) I was concerned from reports Disney was pushing the app so hard they were creating incidents of not only mad customers but also increased close contact exposure between CMs and guests. Concern was valid.

I was at MK for about 2 hours from 12:30 to 2:30 main street looked busy but not super crowded, choke points were at Adventureland especially the area between pecos bill and the relaxation area, it was pretty crowded. Queues spilling out almost everywhere and impacting the walkways. The best area to walk around was tomorrowland, great use of space there.
For those coming during Christmas just have your expectations in check.
I never felt unsafe though

 

[jemtx]

Thanks for the report. We’re having having second thoughts about our Christmas trip due to the crowds & wait times.

 

[Wreckem]

Thanks for the report. We’re having having second thoughts about our Christmas trip due to the crowds & wait times.

The wait times this year won’t be as bad as they are during a normal Christmas season.

Is it going to be short waits like when Disney first reopened no. Is it going to have the waits they have at near full capacity during Christmas no. Nor will the crowds be shoulder to shoulder everywhere. Until you have been at MK during a phase 1 closure you haven’t seen crowding.

We originally had MK on Xmas day. I backed out and changed it to AK again(3rd Xmas day at AK). Switched MK to Dec 23. We are alternating between Disney and Universal every day from Dec 19th to 26th. The only day I am worried about is Dec 19 as we are doing DHS that day. That said same rules apply as any other Christmas season. Arrive early, get as much done as early as possible. Stay late. Etc etc.

 

[rteetz]

The wait times this year won’t be as bad as they are during a normal Christmas season.

No doubt. You really can’t compare anything this year to years past.

 

[jemtx]

The wait times this year won’t be as bad as they are during a normal Christmas season.

The numbers look pretty bad this week on MDE. We’re worried about waits w/out any FP. We’ve never been at Christmas bc of the crowds and we thought this year would be our shot to do it. Crowds and waits look worse than we expected. Just starting to weigh how enjoyable it’ll be.

 

[Farro]

Did anyone see??? FIREWORKS! (Well...)

Kinda sorta fireworks bursts around Cinderella's Castle!!!

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