Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

Do we think they will start selling Annual Passes again tomorrow?

Maybe not tomorrow, but if they’re allowing current passholders the ability to renew, the odds are good

 

[CastAStone]

Anyone know if the walkway between BLT to MK is open?

It has not been for CM previews. There is no information on when that changes.

 

[CastAStone]

Its Official ....

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...wJCLr7l1uvLkO6Mckep7_pYflXEfSfBtJVSQaE1AWQkwI

2021 tickets and hotels were live on 3rd party sites within a couple hours of being live on Disney’s site, so for those needing something tomorrow it may be worth checking UT, parksavers, tickets at work, etc if you have Space Mountain or Salmon Castle issues.

 

[Dentam]

Prince Charming Dev livestream now with multiple vloggers sharing their opinions on whether WDW should reopen, how the CM opening went yesterday at MK, etc.

 

[Brianstl]

It has not been for CM previews. There is no information on when that changes.

I posted about this after TP tweeted about it yesterday and quickly became convinced it was just closed for the CM preview. Now I am not so sure. I think they might keep it closed to stop non CR/BLT guests from wondering over from MK in an attempt to expand their dining options.

 

[brockash]

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's no real need for a lot of things, but part of the reason ppl. pay the crazy prices at some resorts are for those perks, like using the monorail and/ferries for their transportation needs as opposed to a bus. I certainly would hope Disney will be operating them when those resorts open.

 

[CastAStone]

I posted about this after TP tweeted about it yesterday and quickly became convinced it was just closed for the CM preview. Now I am not so sure. I think they might keep it closed to stop non CR/BLT guests from wondering over from MK in an attempt to expand their dining options.

With CR opening Friday, Disney’s options will be:

1. Put in the world’s dumbest bus service
2. Force everyone to take a 30 minute trip on the monorail, thereby causing an incredible amount of jaywalking and people just cutting through anyway on non-approved roads
3. Open the path

I’m betting they go with option 3

 

[yulilin3]

There's no real need for a lot of things, but part of ppl. pay the crazy prices at some resorts are for those perks, like using the monorail and/ferries for their transportation needs as opposed to a bus. I certainly would hope Disney will operating them when those resorts open.

I completely understand, I'm just saying what they (Disney) is having in their mind. Perks for everything right now are being cut off. They already said the watercrafts from the MK hotels won't be running either. Only some for WL and FW

 

[jpeterson]

With CR opening Friday, Disney’s options will be:

1. Put in the world’s dumbest bus service
2. Force everyone to take a 30 minute trip on the monorail, thereby causing an incredible amount of jaywalking and people just cutting through anyway on non-approved roads
3. Open the path

I’m betting they go with option 3

Totally agree. None of the other options make any sense.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I wonder if they closed the walkway because they don't have the new scanner there?

 

[AmberMV]

Another day of the castle graphic noooooooo

The Crashtle lives on, not just in our nightmares

 

[Krandor]

There's no real need for a lot of things, but part of the reason ppl. pay the crazy prices at some resorts are for those perks, like using the monorail and/ferries for their transportation needs as opposed to a bus. I certainly would hope Disney will be operating them when those resorts open.

Don't expect things to be normal right now even if you "pay crazy prices". That is just WDW (and the whole world) in 2020. .

 

[TheMaxRebo]

With CR opening Friday, Disney’s options will be:

1. Put in the world’s dumbest bus service
2. Force everyone to take a 30 minute trip on the monorail, thereby causing an incredible amount of jaywalking and people just cutting through anyway on non-approved roads
3. Open the path

I’m betting they go with option 3

Based on how they said Disney transportation would not be open for previews my guess is this goes for the walkway so once MK opens on the 11th is suspect the walkway will be open

 

[chicagoshannon]

I wonder if they closed the walkway because they don't have the new scanner there?

MK doesn't have the new scanner at all yet. I think they had the walkway closed so hotel guest weren't hopping over to see what was going on at MK yesterday and today.

I wonder if they'll open it tomorrow or if they'll wait until Saturday.

 

[AmberMV]

I asked this a day to two ago but not much response so I’ll try again.

Anyone have any insight as to why Bar Riva at the Riviera has been removed from the list when it was initially open and it seems all other pool bars are open?

Can anyone on grounds confirm that it is actually closed?

When you asked originally I did say I was there last weekend and it was open.

However, I just clicked on it's page and this is what I see. So Bar Riva=closed, confirmed. Why? We don't know.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

We all have been through so much together these months. This really is the time we should be wearing a "DIS" pin or something, so when we see each other at the parks we can acknowledge each other, at a safe distance of course.

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.

Edit to add: I think I got this during the original DIS Con in 11/00. I fondly remember the corn people of city hall around that time.

 

[princesscinderella]

Is anyone else sad that our endless speculation on Disney’s reopening plans are almost at an end. We just got one of the final pieces of the WDW puzzle with ticket sales starting tomorrow. The last few unknowns relate mostly to the resorts and restaurants. I will be sad when this thread starts to wind down. It’s been like a family get together with all the crazy shenanigans and personalities that go along with it!

 

[rteetz]

When you asked originally I did say I was there last weekend and it was open.

However, I just clicked on it's page and this is what I see. So Bar Riva=closed, confirmed. Why? We don't know.
View attachment 507512

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281029231489802241

 

[casaya95]

I leave to start my trip in a week. Still kind of in awe that it's finally actually happening. Even there are so many onerous restrictions, with all of the blood, sweat, and tears put in this trip, I still truly believe that it's going to be one of the best. If anything, at least I know it will be memorable!

 

[Yooperroo]

We leave in 4 days. I allowed myself to start packing tonight. Still doesn't feel like we are going. I won't believe it until we are on the plane