Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[birostick]

go ride MMRR again and again just to make all of us at home jealous!

I *could* but i think its time for a drink and perhaps ride aerosmith again then really debate what im gonna do til 2pm. Id love to grab some random food at Festival of the Arts.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I *could* but i think its time for a drink and perhaps ride aerosmith again then really debate what im gonna do til 2pm. Id love to grab some random food at Festival of the Arts.

Beer at baseline and another ride will kill enough time. Transportation to other parks starts around 1:40 pm.

 

[birostick]

Beer at baseline and another ride will kill enough time. Transportation to other parks starts around 1:40 pm.

Went to brown derby lounge and got a drink. Did aerosmith. Doing star tours again (25 min wait) Gonna grab a beer after this @ baseline and check out the short movie "vacation fun" i believe.

I live around here, so i drove. The transport is no issue.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Went to brown derby lounge and got a drink. Did aerosmith. Doing star tours again (25 min wait) Gonna grab a beer after this @ baseline and check out the short movie "vacation fun" i believe.

I live around here, so i drove. The transport is no issue.

The day we were at Studios in early December, the line for baseline was about as long as the line for MMRR. Wanted to get in line so bad, but bought a beer from a cart to keep me going.

 

[rteetz]

The day we were at Studios in early December, the line for baseline was about as long as the line for MMRR. Wanted to get in line so bad, but bought a beer from a cart to keep me going.

Yeah that’s why I rope drop baseline

 

[Funfire240]

Went to brown derby lounge and got a drink. Did aerosmith. Doing star tours again (25 min wait) Gonna grab a beer after this @ baseline and check out the short movie "vacation fun" i believe.

I live around here, so i drove. The transport is no issue.

We saw the short movie - it was cute in the newer Mickey shorts style. DD talked us into going in because she saw a picture of the theater seats and wanted to see them. We had some fun photo ops after too.

 

[osufeth24]

Ok, dfb posted a hilarious meme on their Instagram page. I don't wanna post it here in case I get in trouble again, but should check it out .

 

[birostick]

Less than 10 seconds into star tours this time. *over the loudspeaker* "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON" three seconds later "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON"... this was right after being told to keep it on during the flight.

Quick edit. It was not me in row one. Lol

 

[osufeth24]

Less than 10 seconds into star tours this time. *over the loudspeaker* "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON" three seconds later "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON"... this was right after being told to keep it on during the flight.

hopefully if they do (or have to do) a 3rd time they just kick them out

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Less than 10 seconds into star tours this time. *over the loudspeaker* "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON" three seconds later "ROW ONE PUT YOUR MASK ON"... this was right after being told to keep it on during the flight.

Quick edit. It was not me in row one. Lol

I am glad Disney is watching and taking it seriously/calling it out to deter the behavior but I just wish all guests respected the rule and those around them. These poor CMs. It’s so disappointing.

 

[birostick]

I am glad Disney is watching and taking it seriously/calling it out to deter the behavior but I just wish all guests respected the rule and those around them. These poor CMs. It’s so disappointing.

I wish they were tougher on people in general but recently i have noticed CMs calling people out more then they have in the past.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Yeah that’s why I rope drop baseline

In my defense, I did shut down Bar Riva early the same morning as I found an old friend (bartender from Gurgling suitcase). Point taken though. Good plan.

 

[rpb718]

In my defense, I did shut down Bar Riva early the same morning as I found an old friend (bartender from Gurgling suitcase). Point taken though. Good plan.

I do like your WDW touring style. It's like getting a ride in a glass and the "park" hours are more to my liking.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Went to brown derby lounge and got a drink. Did aerosmith. Doing star tours again (25 min wait) Gonna grab a beer after this @ baseline and check out the short movie "vacation fun" i believe.

I live around here, so i drove. The transport is no issue.

Well then I don't feel bad about you having to wait to hop since you can go any time

 

[birostick]

Well then I don't feel bad about you having to wait to hop since you can go any time

You are right... but its odd just wasting time.

On another note. I now remember that i have already seen "vacation fun". It must have been here @ DHS but it also feels like i may have seen it @ ecpot.

 

[tlmadden73]

Managed to get BG 1 this morning. Doesnt feel that busy here. 35 min wait for MMRR. I really wish the park hopping started at noon. Ive done most things at DHS already

I've seen shocking reports of wait times .. (like 10 minutes for FoP) and the afternoon BG period being open for like an hour or so! I figured it would be dead at this time of year, but this is pretty shocking.

It's why I originally wanted to go next week, figuring it would be low crowds, but I as I thought about it more - I have since opted out .. mainly because I feel that even though wait times are low and I could get on a lot of "rides" .. the true "magic" of the place is still missing with all the missing "extras" (M&Gs, fireworks, attractions) .. and the constant reminders of the "virus" -- with masks, markers, signs, etc. If I was a local AP holder, I'd go .. just not worth it for the normal "memorable" vacation I am accustomed to. That is the "product" I've been buying all these years and doesn't seem to make sense to go back until more of that is back.

Saw an interesting video on YouTube that sorta explains how I feel: "Did 2020 ruin Disney Parks?" - and the consensus from the creator was -- yes -- the parks aren't just the "magical" place he wants them to be and it sorta burst the "bubble" for him -- throwing off the veil and realizing Disney is just a big company struggling to stay alive during this time. I feel the same -- I'm not ready to go back yet until it is a bit more "normal" (even though it would be SUPER nice to go .. just to have some short lines) .. and as disappointing as that is, and as much as I'd like to support the company and the cast members, just doesn't feel worth the money right now since the product I want isn't the same.

Same reason I don't go to certain restaurants right now -- getting take out just isn't the same "product" I was getting before and just not worth the time and money.

 

[birostick]

I've seen shocking reports of wait times .. (like 10 minutes for FoP) and the afternoon BG period being open for like an hour or so! I figured it would be dead at this time of year, but this is pretty shocking.

It's why I originally wanted to go next week, figuring it would be low crowds, but I as I thought about it more - I have since opted out .. mainly because I feel that even though wait times are low and I could get on a lot of "rides" .. the true "magic" of the place is still missing with all the missing "extras" (M&Gs, fireworks, attractions) .. and the constant reminders of the "virus" -- with masks, markers, signs, etc. If I was a local AP holder, I'd go .. just not worth it for the normal "memorable" vacation I am accustomed to. That is the "product" I've been buying all these years and doesn't seem to make sense to go back until more of that is back.

Saw an interesting video on YouTube that sorta explains how I feel: "Did 2020 ruin Disney Parks?" - and the consensus from the creator was -- yes -- the parks aren't just the "magical" place he wants them to be and it sorta burst the "bubble" for him -- throwing off the veil and realizing Disney is just a big company struggling to stay alive during this time. I feel the same -- I'm not ready to go back yet until it is a bit more "normal" (even though it would be SUPER nice to go .. just to have some short lines) .. and as disappointing as that is, and as much as I'd like to support the company and the cast members, just doesn't feel worth the money right now since the product I want isn't the same.

Same reason I don't go to certain restaurants right now -- getting take out just isn't the same "product" I was getting before and just not worth the time and money.

I 100% get it. Im local enough that i can come as i please. If i were not local i would not go to disney, Plain and simple. Things are not as they were and its going to be a very long time until things get back to what we considered normal at disney.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I was just able to almost get a boarding group again today 30+ minutes after it opened.

 

[tlmadden73]

I was just able to almost get a boarding group again today 30+ minutes after it opened.

That feels like how it should be on a "normal" day .. not 30 seconds.

 

[mattpeto]

I was just able to almost get a boarding group again today 30+ minutes after it opened.

The plexi glass added capacity. Maybe with the ride's running success lately, this could be a FP+/Standby ride by end of year.