Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Eric Smith]

looks like some challenges getting people through screening and into the parks

From what I have seen from people in the parks, seems like things are better once actually past this screening

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186139086786560

So much for the "Universal does it better" crowd. The reality of the situation with both Disney and Universal is that both launches will likely be rocky. It's hard to plan for dealing with this number of guests with the restrictions in place. It'll be rough for a week or two until they get things down.

 

[Eric Smith]

Construction!!!! Woohoo!!

That would be so helpful to MK opening if the GF path can be completed.

If I was making this decision, this would be the top priority. This could remove a lot of guests from the monorails and boats.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Anyone know if Disney will allow face shields in replace of a mask? Face shields do actually cover your entire face, can be cleaned easily, and allow for more air circulation.

In lieu of? Probably not. In addition to? Maybe yes.

 

[Mit88]

Space 220 is the New Mutants of Disney Parks

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know people were curious about this before (forget which thread specifically), but here are some views of the new Jurassic Park coaster from the Three Broomsticks are and then the Hogsmeade Bridge

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268193893775966210

 

[MickeyWaffles]

looks like some challenges getting people through screening and into the parks

From what I have seen from people in the parks, seems like things are better once actually past this screening

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186139086786560

According to Ryno’s tweets, it doesn’t sound like team members are even attempting to spread people out in the screening backup. I can’t believe UO didn’t prepare for this scenario, it’s such a bad look.

There are always going to be too many people for the number of stickers they put on the ground. Many people aren’t responsible enough social distance on their own when they’re antsy and trying to get in the park. Not a great look.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

According to Ryno’s tweets, it doesn’t sound like team members are even attempting to spread people out in the screening backup. I can’t believe UO didn’t prepare for this scenario, it’s such a bad look.

There are always going to be too many people for the number of stickers they put on the ground. Many people aren’t responsible enough social distance on their own when they’re antsy and trying to get in the park. Not a great look.

yeah, I saw similar thing happen in videos of how things are at Shanghai Disney - where the lines went past the queue so they ran past the line spacing stickers - but they had a ton of CMs monitoring and trying to get people to move (weren't always 100% successful,but they tried)

 

[Mit88]

Disney has to be grinning with all of this Universal poor publicity to start

 

[TheMaxRebo]

According to Ryno’s tweets, it doesn’t sound like team members are even attempting to spread people out in the screening backup. I can’t believe UO didn’t prepare for this scenario, it’s such a bad look.

There are always going to be too many people for the number of stickers they put on the ground. Many people aren’t responsible enough social distance on their own when they’re antsy and trying to get in the park. Not a great look.

looks like DIS team is having issues with virtual queue program as well:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268195318576930816

 

[cakebaker]

Disney has to be grinning with all of this Universal poor publicity to start

They shouldn’t be. Their disaster openings are legendary and I doubt this one will be any different.

 

[Eric Smith]

They shouldn’t be. Their disaster openings are legendary and I doubt this one will be any different.

What "disaster openings" are you talking about? Disneyland back in the 1955?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Isn’t today a soft AP opening, and theoretically intended to work out bugs?

I think openings with all these new procedures and programs, where guests and CMs (in this case TMs) are all new to this, are bound to have issues. Precisely why so many of us have said opening quickly doesn’t mean you “win”.

 

[DisneyEater]

Disney has to be grinning with all of this Universal poor publicity to start

Grimacing maybe. They are anticipating having to deal with the same issues.

 

[jlwhitney]

I have been reading in many Universal groups you can be refuse to wear a mask and they take you over and give you a band and then you are seated in your own ride vehicle and such. Very interesting seeing its only day 1 of AP previews.

 

[Mit88]

Isn’t today a soft AP opening, and theoretically intended to work out bugs?

I think openings with all these new procedures and programs, where guests and CMs (in this case TMs) are all new to this, are bound to have issues. Precisely why so many of us have said opening quickly doesn’t mean you “win”.

Yes. This was a no win situation no matter who it was that opened first. Theres no possible way to prepare for what was going to happen. TM previews isnt AP or regular guests

 

[Pyotr]

I have been reading in many Universal groups you can be refuse to wear a mask and they take you over and give you a band and then you are seated in your own ride vehicle and such. Very interesting seeing its only day 1 of AP previews.

Wait, what? People are refusing to wear a mask on the first day?

 

[Mit88]

Grimacing maybe. They are anticipating having to deal with the same issues.

But its a lot easier to prepare when you see what another park does, and will do for 6 weeks prior to your own opening.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Disney has to be grinning with all of this Universal poor publicity to start

Short lived smugness. UO is gonna make a boatload if cash this month with Disney closed. And we may judge from our armchairs but I doubt the crunched up lines are gonna be something most locals give a whit about.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Disney has to be grinning with all of this Universal poor publicity to start

Disney can't even speak considering the disaster they had the last week before closing.

Not to mention the Disney Springs opening lines were bad also

Kinks will get worked out

 

[cakebaker]

I have been reading in many Universal groups you can be refuse to wear a mask and they take you over and give you a band and then you are seated in your own ride vehicle and such. Very interesting seeing its only day 1 of AP previews.

Just refusing for any reason? Are they letting them move through the park unmasked as well?