Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[yulilin3]

New popup not sure if it's been posted

 

[anthony2k7]

Plastic/plexiglass shields separating the cashier from the customers can be installed in days not months. I have no doubt the sanitizer dispensers were ordered the day Disney thought about closing.

Deciding when, if ever, guests are required to wear masks and how to enforce such rule is a big issue.

Think of mask rules being similar to smoking policy. Non-smoking rules don't benefit the smoker. Cloth mask aren't intended to give protection to the wearer but rather other guests. IF Disney thinks masks are necessary then Disney must enforce the rule. Give the guest a warning, give the guest a mask and scan their magic band. Three strikes and their magic band will turn red when the enter an attraction or enter a park.

I wonder how many cashier locations there are at wdw? It's not a days thing in my opinion...

 

[anthony2k7]

My works orders for masks and hand sanitizer from 3 different locations over the past 2 weeks all showed up yesterday and today. We now have 64 gallons of hand sanitizer and 2000 masks. I am guessing that disney will have no issue with getting enough over the next 3 weeks for a soft opening if they are ready for it.

I wonder now long 64 gallons would last at wdw?

 

[Jroceagles]

New popup not sure if it's been posted
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Worried people will think they DS is open with the rest of Phase 1?

 

[C&Jx2]

I wonder now long 64 gallons would last at wdw?

.05 seconds.

 

[J-BOY]

I wonder how many cashier locations there are at wdw? It's not a days thing in my opinion...

If Disneyland can essentially change over from Halloween to the Christmas season overnight, I think they can handle putting up some plexiglass just as quickly.

 

[woody337]

Anyone have any idea how they will handle the cashiers at registers like they have in the resort cafeterias? The dual sided ones that they check people out on both sides.

 

[anthony2k7]

If Disneyland can essentially change over from Halloween to the Christmas season overnight, I think they can handle putting up some plexiglass just as quickly.

Ok, but disneyland doesn't change from Halloween to Christmas whilst almost all the CMs are furloughed.

 

[cakebaker]

IF Disney thinks masks are necessary then Disney must enforce the rule. Give the guest a warning, give the guest a mask and scan their magic band. Three strikes and their magic band will turn red when the enter an attraction or enter a park.

No way Disney opens using those kind of methods. It’s why I don’t think they’ll require face masks for guests. They won’t be willing to do what it takes to enforce it. Then you have guests who know the rules, willing to follow them, seeing guests not following them. It would be a nightmare.

 

[Davey Jones II]

No matter what safety procedures they adopt, Disney can't guarantee that no one will ever catch the virus at their parks; that's just not realistic. My guess is that they will post signs at the entrance of all parks, disclaiming responsibility if their guests get sick, and warning people of that possibility (similar to the ubiquitous safety warnings all over the place). They might even have a way of putting some kind of legal disclaimer (if that's the right term) attached to reservations and admission tickets to the effect of: "by entering our parks and WDW resort, you agree that Disney bears no legal responsibility if anyone in your party contracts COVID-19".

I would think that Disney needs to protect themselves from litigation related to this virus. Basically, if an individual isn't happy with the measures that Disney takes to protect guests, that person is free to stay home. There is such a thing as personal responsibility (and we've mentioned lots of things that guests can do to protect themselves), and there are no guarantees in life.

 

[JayMass]

No matter what safety procedures they adopt, Disney can't guarantee that no one will ever catch the virus at their parks; that's just not realistic. My guess is that they will post signs at the entrance of all parks, disclaiming responsibility if their guests get sick, and warning people of that possibility (similar to the ubiquitous safety warnings all over the place). They might even have a way of putting some kind of legal disclaimer (if that's the right term) attached to reservations and admission tickets to the effect of: "by entering our parks and WDW resort, you agree that Disney bears no legal responsibility if anyone in your party contracts COVID-19".

I would think that Disney needs to protect themselves from litigation related to this virus. Basically, if an individual isn't happy with the measures that Disney takes to protect guests, that person is free to stay home. There is such a thing as personal responsibility (and we've mentioned lots of things that guests can do to protect themselves), and there are no guarantees in life.

I actually think it won't just be Disney but all ticketed public events will carry a disclaimer that says they are not responsible for any sickness contracted at the event/park/concert/game.

 

[Anthony Vito]

That is a modified experience for sure, and not surprising. I would suspect .. that even though they bring them huge bucks, the reduced demand and capacity will just have them cancel all the after hours events, early morning magic .. and probably things like dessert parties (due to lack of fireworks and forced spacing). The quantity of people and demand for these extra ticket events won't be there ESPECIALLY if Disney is running at "half steam" to begin with.

But if they are forced to reduce capacity (or people just cancel and thus capacity is lowered anyway) .. the "selling point" of these events (low crowds) isn't a selling point anymore. I am guessing they know there just won't be enough people to buy tickets to make it worth staying open late (and risking your employees even longer) .. ESPECIALLY if half the selling points (fireworks, parades, shows, M&Gs) won't even be open.

Plus they may need those hours for cleaning/disinfecting.

I wonder if this would just be the Villains ones or regular After Hours as well? Villains makes sense since there's more interactions, the party on the hub, etc. I would've thought they'd actually keep the regular After Hours since that does end up being so empty. We did it once before, and it was great how empty it was. We rode rides being the only ones on a boat, etc. I hadn't thought about the two points though about them maybe not being able to sell tickets if they're already somewhat empty parks, or especially about the cleaning/disinfecting. I would think though that maybe they'd still be able to sell tickets based on the limits bing like 3% of capacity (not sure about that number, but heard #s in the 3,000-range for tickets).

 

[whiporee]

I see dates available for June on both web and app, very odd

You can still buy them, as far as i can see.

 

[jessiegirl1982]

Anyone have any idea how they will handle the cashiers at registers like they have in the resort cafeterias? The dual sided ones that they check people out on both sides.

I imagine plexiglass on both sides.

 

[cakebaker]

I wonder if this would just be the Villains ones or regular After Hours as well? Villains makes sense since there's more interactions, the party on the hub, etc. I would've thought they'd actually keep the regular After Hours since that does end up being so empty. We did it once before, and it was great how empty it was. We rode rides being the only ones on a boat, etc. I hadn't thought about the two points though about them maybe not being able to sell tickets if they're already somewhat empty parks, or especially about the cleaning/disinfecting. I would think though that maybe they'd still be able to sell tickets based on the limits bing like 3% of capacity (not sure about that number, but heard #s in the 3,000-range for tickets).

They hadn’t scheduled any regular after hours before shutdown past May. Who knows if they will. I can still book villains if I wanted.

 

[Anthony Vito]

I didn't realize it was only the Villains. That's disappointing. We did the regular After Hours 2 summers ago, and we really liked it. One of the things we liked most (besides zero wait times for attractions) was how quiet and relaxed it was. We took some great pictures on the hub, relaxed for a few minutes just sitting in the hub with it quiet, no one walked down Main Street at one point for at least 5-10 minutes, even got free espresso from Starbucks because they were so dead. It was just such a different feeling.

By contrast, we were there in February on a night that they had the Villains After Hours. We were there until close, and actually past closing time by a good half-hour because we got on Haunted Mansion about a minute before close, then the ride got stuck for 20 minutes. So we got to see, despite being funneled away from the hub, what Villains was like, and we thought it would have been awful. I realize some people would really like it, not to slight them in any way - it's just not for us at all. It was super loud, the music was blasting all the way out of the park - it was like a techno-dance party on the hub. That super chill, relaxed, empty feeling was completely gone - exact opposite (I'm sure it was still no crowds - talking about the feeling).

 

[Momto2minniemice]

I support the idea of wearing a mask at WDW. The only thing that is 100% I support is the tan line to go with it! I also like the idea of washing our hands in some way before getting in line, before entering the ride, and right after!

Just my thoughts.

 

[whiporee]

You can still buy them, as far as i can see.

And I just did. Four for June 5.

July 6 was available, too. I think the blogger may have been duped -- they might want to start checking stuff before posting.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

I wonder now long 64 gallons would last at wdw?

About 241,920 hand hygiene opportunities.

.05 seconds.

Given the capacity numbers in this thread...probably pretty close guess.

Don’t mind me... I am bored.

 

[zumfelde]

as is said in my state your mask protects me and my mask protects you. which is what she/he is saying if I read right

Just don't understand all these people that believe the virus can go through a mask one way but not the other way. And why do we still have to stay 6ft apart even if both people are wearing a mask. Remember these experts saying this are the same ones back in March were saying nobody should wear a mask except for medical people and have been SO wrong about the numbers from the beginning.