Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disn...HUniY-Erj0i2QqKKzw1NHw95viUbZM7sPZ93CAInUeqDw

 

[Mit88]

I'm guessing they'll have some, but not much. We really surprised and a bit disappointed by the huge lack of Halloween decorations at WDW All they really had were the pumpkins on the light poles...no stacking pumpkins, pumpkins saying see ya real soon on the way out, scarecrowish Halloween people etc. The flowers and mickey head in front of train station weren't orange...it was kinda odd.

Yeah, I’m not saying they’re gonna go all out on decorations, but they’ll have you feeling the holiday magic when you come in the parks. While we claim they don’t care about guests and it’s only about the money, I can’t imagine they make this experience just walking in, going into the stores and eatery’s and leave. They’ll give guests something to look at

 

[Farro]

Rumor is ESPN Club is opening on 11/1, anyone confirm/deny?

I do see hours starting that day on Disney website - 12 pm to 11 pm!

 

[Beachmom0317]

Rumor is ESPN Club is opening on 11/1, anyone confirm/deny?

I do see hours starting that day on Disney website - 12 pm to 11 pm!

So exciting! I heard rumors on a FB group I’m on that the boats at BW will begin that day too! We’re staying at boardwalk 11/15 and I’ll be even more excited If there’s more life on the boardwalk!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks like these expanded hours are just for the holidays - reduced hours back starting Jan 2nd

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disney-world-releases-theme-park-hours-through-january-9-2021/

 

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1320012011946860548

 

[Vern60]

Looks like these expanded hours are just for the holidays - reduced hours back starting Jan 2nd

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disney-world-releases-theme-park-hours-through-january-9-2021/

Not to sound selfish, but as long as they cover my trip, which they do!!! Whooo Hooo That's all that really matters, hehe

 

[Vern60]

So exciting! I heard rumors on a FB group I’m on that the boats at BW will begin that day too! We’re staying at boardwalk 11/15 and I’ll be even more excited If there’s more life on the boardwalk!

I'm pretty excited about this too, even though we aren't staying at a crescent lake resort. It's just nice to see the activity, or for fun, we might take the skyliner to EP, then a boat to HS, just to experience the ride. Definitely nice to see more things coming back online.

 

[disneygirlsng]

For those that need to know.... at 7:26 on a Friday night, Carpets is walk-on and they’ll let you stay on as long as you want. Until 8pm, of course.

Best part of the day... the little guy being tall enough to ride space mountain for the first time.

Worst part of the day... getting stuck in small world during a cleaning cycle.

Overall, I wouldn’t call it as busy as last year this time, but not much different than a slow January day. Except during covid the wait for the carousel really is 30 minutes and is apparently the only time my children want to ride it.

Wow, we have the same last name. Not something you see everyday so took me by surprise.

Anyways, carry on all... haha

 

[Jrb1979]

For those that need to know.... at 7:26 on a Friday night, Carpets is walk-on and they’ll let you stay on as long as you want. Until 8pm, of course.

Best part of the day... the little guy being tall enough to ride space mountain for the first time.

Worst part of the day... getting stuck in small world during a cleaning cycle.

Overall, I wouldn’t call it as busy as last year this time, but not much different than a slow January day. Except during covid the wait for the carousel really is 30 minutes and is apparently the only time my children want to ride it.

I thought Carpets was the most popular attraction in all the land.

I thought the demand was back according to many.

 

[andyman8]

Rumor is ESPN Club is opening on 11/1, anyone confirm/deny?

I do see hours starting that day on Disney website - 12 pm to 11 pm!

Just to caution everyone: the hours have been on the pages for that and Flying Fish for about a month now (listing operating hours going back the start of this month when obviously they weren’t open). In the past, Disney has put up the hours one to two weeks in advance of the reopening but they’ve shown “No Times Available” for any date before the reopening date.

That‘s not to say that there’s no way ESPN/Flying Fish reopen on 11/1. It came from their pages on Yelp, which is kind of a strange way for Disney to do that. So who knows? We’ll find out soon I suppose.

 

[skeeter31]

Just to caution everyone: the hours have been on the pages for that and Flying Fish for about a month now (listing operating hours going back the start of this month when obviously they weren’t open). In the past, Disney has put up the hours one to two weeks in advance of the reopening but they’ve shown “No Times Available” for any date before the reopening date.

That‘s not to say that there’s no way ESPN/Flying Fish reopen on 11/1. It came from their pages on Yelp, which is kind of a strange way for Disney to do that. So who knows? We’ll find out soon I suppose.

Yeah I’ve seen numerous conflicting reports on this ESPN news on multiple sites. Some are saying it is opening 11/1, others are saying there is no reopening date at all, and some have actually said ESPN club will never reopen. I don’t think the latter is going to happen, but I’m holding out hope of an 11/1 opening as we check in 11/2

 

[yulilin3]

Just to caution everyone: the hours have been on the pages for that and Flying Fish for about a month now (listing operating hours going back the start of this month when obviously they weren’t open). In the past, Disney has put up the hours one to two weeks in advance of the reopening but they’ve shown “No Times Available” for any date before the reopening date.

That‘s not to say that there’s no way ESPN/Flying Fish reopen on 11/1. It came from their pages on Yelp, which is kind of a strange way for Disney to do that. So who knows? We’ll find out soon I suppose.

I see ESPN closed through Jan 2nd, no word after that, the schedule is blank, same for Flying Fish

 

[brockash]

Yeah, I’m not saying they’re gonna go all out on decorations, but they’ll have you feeling the holiday magic when you come in the parks. While we claim they don’t care about guests and it’s only about the money, I can’t imagine they make this experience just walking in, going into the stores and eatery’s and leave. They’ll give guests something to look at

They're definitely good at making people want to come to spend money, so I'm sure they'll do what they think will give them the best cost benefit...whatever the balance between cost/reward.

 

[Elle23]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disn...HUniY-Erj0i2QqKKzw1NHw95viUbZM7sPZ93CAInUeqDw

Well lookie there....they CAN expand HS hours!

 

[Mit88]

I thought the demand was back according to many.

I’m happy to see you’re able to make this observation for the first time in almost 3 months. I know how much it means to you

When do DHS and AK close for 2 days a week again? Just wondering since you were certain that was happening.

 

[wp4lf189]

Here now and I’d love to have dinner in Epcot tonight but I went to Hollywood Studios today...can’t they satisfy our food cravings by letting us park hop for dinner reservations...at least DVC & APs...sorry just venting

 

[osufeth24]

Everyone here keeps looking at hours and stuff, and I'm sitting here STILL waiting for them to release the dang Ahsoka saber

 

[Ariel 1715]

I would guess that is just anecdotal from what they are seeing? The parks were obviously not reaching their "max capacity" during July/August/September ... now (as their is the holidays to celebrate and people have had 3 months to see that WDW is safe) ... more people are coming and they are closer to reaching that max capacity so it just simply IS more crowded, but I doubt WDW increased their max capacity (as they probably didn't need to since they weren't reaching it).

Either way, there is a breaking point of how crowded the parks can get with the severely reduced ride throughput and spaced out queues. Disney's main draw right now is "low crowds" .. but if that is negated by reduced ride capacity and thus "normal" length lines with no FP option .... you'll have a lot of frustrated guests who feel they are paying a lot of money for a severely less vacation experience (while having to wear masks all day).

I just wonder what that breaking point is .. obviously Universal is reaching that point on the weekends.

We are just back and I can tell you it was regular October crowds as far as I could tell! Very busy, not great social distancing especially in MK and HS! Wait times even during weekdays were long and mask compliance at about 80 percent. Anyone want specific questions answered just message me! Still had an awesome trip but those videos are very deceiving!

 

[rstevens333]

can’t they satisfy our food cravings by letting us park hop for dinner reservations...at least DVC & APs...sorry just venting

That's a neat idea. Park hopping to EPCOT after, say, 4pm if you have a dining reservation.