Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

Maybe the EPCOT monorail will be open in August...

No real need for the epcot monorail since park hopping is not an option and there's bus service from the mk resorts to epcot

It’s cool that they’re opening bars/lounges at resorts, but you’re not allowed to go if you’re not staying there, correct? Or, for example, I can’t just go to Tambu Lounge or Capt Cook’s if I’m not staying at the Poly, right? You can’t make ADR’s for QS or lounges.

You can if you bus from Disney springs, there are no adr for lounges or quick service

 

[constanze]

I remember those days! Unfortunately they don't have them anymore. I used to have one on my fanny pack, and I met a diser I knew that way!

I still do the plain old lime green magic band just in memory of those old paint chip days...

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Does anyone here remember the lime green Mickey head paint chips you used to be able to get at Home Depot (I think?)... somehow those became the official “DISer in the park insignia” years ago lol. I remember my mom tying one to a bag or siblings’ stroller for a couple of trips when I was younger. Idk if anyone on the boards still does anything like that in the parks, though.

I STILL have several of those!! I laminated them and then would use a hole punch so I could hang it from a ring attached to a lanyard or zipper pull. I loved having it as a secret code to meet people. Most popular spot was always on the monorail when people have "time" to look at others while waiting.....lol

 

[slothlord]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1280962570770358275

Any idea on operating hours for the Petals pool bar when Pop opens?

 

[rteetz]

Any idea on operating hours for the Petals pool bar when Pop opens?

Not yet

 

[wombat_5606]

I STILL have several of those!! I laminated them and then would use a hole punch so I could hang it from a ring attached to a lanyard or zipper pull. I loved having it as a secret code to meet people. Most popular spot was always on the monorail when people have "time" to look at others while waiting.....lol

Don't we have to be a certain age to remember these?

 

[LSUmiss]

Man -- why do I have such an outrageous emotional connection to Disney?! Totally teared up!!!!

Me too. DS (2) starting blowing kisses at the video b/c he knows it’s where Mickey lives .

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

The reason the Epcot monorail isn’t running is because they need more trains running on the resort and express lines because of social distancing inside of them. They always try to have two spares also in case of breakdowns. My household cast member just spoke with someone in monorails and they don’t see running the Epcot line for the time being.

 

[JacknSally]

Don't we have to be a certain age to remember these?

I’m 31 and remember them very well so as far as I’m concerned anyone else who remembers them is also 31

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

No real need for the epcot monorail since park hopping is not an option and there's bus service from the mk resorts to epcot


You can if you bus from Disney springs, there are no adr for lounges or quick service

There is most definitely a need...Why are resort monorails going to open, then?

 

[jade1]

The reason the Epcot monorail isn’t running is because they need more trains running on the resort and express lines because of social distancing inside of them. They always try to have two spares also in case of breakdowns. My household cast member just spoke with someone in monorails and they don’t see running the Epcot line for the time being.

Got me thinking-there has to be a spin in all of this where they (WDW) can use it to eliminate the monorails forever.

I would hate that, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[nfischer]

No real need for the epcot monorail since park hopping is not an option and there's bus service from the mk resorts to epcot.

Staying at the poly for the first time. I thought the best way to get to Epcot was by monorail...

 

[Amy11401]

Gaston was riding a horse at MK yesterday.

There were more character experiences out at Magic Kingdom yesterday than what is listed here. Either they were just special for the cast member preview days or they just didn't list them all. As far as male face characters Captain Jack was also out on the pirate stage.

 

[AmberMV]

My husband told our 3 year old we're going to Disney World tomorrow to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto again and he said:

"We're going to see them?! At their house?!"

And I almost bawled like a baby.

 

[KayMichigan]

I liked the way they put the characters out, on the balconies and stages and parade floats and horses. It gave visitors a chance to see them safely.

 

[travelplanningnerd]

I don't know if this is the right post for this, but the article is making me giggle. The video is actually pretty funny. And in that player's defense, the lunch he was served is absurd for what he paid.

Athletes discovering high price of Disney dining

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Got me thinking-there has to be a spin in all of this where they (WDW) can use it to eliminate the monorails forever.

I would hate that, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I sure hope that isn’t the case. They’ve automated them over the past few years and they’re refurbishing them now slowly. At one time they talked about expanding the line. I think if anything is expanded though it will be Skyliner.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I know someone was saying they had a hard time finding masks to fit their kids, @chicagoshannon maybe? If you’ve got elastic masks maybe these could be helpful? I’ve never seen these before, sorry if this is not news to anyone lol. Bbbrooke_ shared them on Instagram.

https://www.amazon.com/YaHoGa-Adjuster-Silicone-Toggles-Drawstring/dp/B088DKR9LT

 

[yulilin3]

There is most definitely a need...Why are resort monorails going to open, then?

Because there's no boat service

 

[yulilin3]

There were more character experiences out at Magic Kingdom yesterday than what is listed here. Either they were just special for the cast member preview days or they just didn't list them all. As far as male face characters Captain Jack was also out on the pirate stage.

Peter Pan was on the float