Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MickeyWaffles]

I thought it was due to no park hopping, so no real reason to run the Epcot monorail. I know the monorail resorts normally use it to get to Epcot, so maybe it's also partly a staffing issue, or needing more of the monorail cars for the MK route while social distance measures are in place.

From the monorail resorts, you have to go to the TTC and then transfer to Epcot. Since the only people who would be using the monorail to get to Epcot are the MK resort guests and it’s a 2 leg trip, it doesn’t really make sense for them to run it and especially not all day given the limited number of people it serves right now. No hopping plus limited resort guests as Poly and GF hotel sides are still closed.

I honestly don’t think it will be back until park hopping returns and you can bounce back and forth between MK and Epcot.

 

[Mit88]

yup. That’s how they get you. Our first couple trips we stayed at AoA or All Star Sports. For my kids bday trip we splurged - Stayed at the Polynesian. After that....we got a contract.

Im trying to wait for that sweet spot between it reaching the lowest price and when Disney starts buying back resale and I’m getting Grand Californian. I hate staying on the hotel side when I’m out there and that’s all that’s left at 7 months. I have SSR and never have a problem getting what I want (Poly, BC, Boulder Ridge) at 7 months. It’s only the elusive Grand Californian, and I want it lol

 

[Clockwork]

Awesome! Did you have them deliver it to the luggage area or your room?

I met them at the luggage area, I didn’t want to carry water and gatorade without a cart. They aren’t allowed to meet you at the room only parking area or luggage area.

 

[mcomber7]

I met them at the luggage area, I didn’t want to carry water and gatorade without a cart. They aren’t allowed to meet you at the room only parking area or luggage area.

Thanks so much for the info!

 

[A2DisneyMom]

Both Uni and Disney need to figure a way out to catch and eject people (without refunds, and revoke remaining admission media) who repeatedly violate the mask mandate. Disney could tie it to MDE somehow. Two taps and you’re out.

I agree with this completely. I’ve been at Disney a little over a week and have started to see mask compliance slip the past couple of days. Most concerning are a number of instances with mask non-compliance in front of a CM where no correction was given. To be clear, over 90% of people are still compliant, but I am seeing that both continued diligence, CM training and some sort of “teeth” to the policy may end up being required.

Just my opinion.

 

[A2DisneyMom]

I don't think they gave a reason, they just haven't announced an opening date for the EPCOT monorail yet. Maybe its a staffing issue? I don't think they have called everyone back to work yet and maybe they are using all the people who have been called back for the MK monorails.

Monorail attendant at Poly last week said it wasn’t running to EPCOT to really enforce the concept of no park hopping. Or perhaps it’s just not economical to run without park hopping. Either way, appears to be due to lack of park hopping.

 

[teach22180]

Hopped over to Riviera for dinner, came back to Pop and immediately started playing with DVC pricing (I mean, it isn't like this is the first time such a thing has happened but still...)

Man, I love drinking that sweet, sweet, Disney Kool-Aid sometimes.

Did you eat at TS or QS? I was thinking of eating here too, but I didn't know the QS name to check menus. Any recommendations?

 

[nkosiek]

Did you eat at TS or QS? I was thinking of eating here too, but I didn't know the QS name to check menus. Any recommendations?

It's called Primo Piatto. Decent menu for a QS and the Riv's worth a decent stroll around, especially to see the two mosaics near the Skyliner.

 

[A2DisneyMom]

Did you eat at TS or QS? I was thinking of eating here too, but I didn't know the QS name to check menus. Any recommendations?

Probably a bit off topic, but I’m here now and my husband enjoyed the spicy Italian sandwich with Romano herb fries.

Primo Piatto is doing what other QS are doing with only letting people in with a mobile order ready for pick up. It has been a smooth operation thus far! Bar Riva, on the other hand, has struggled. They seem to only have one bartender and one waitress, which is not enough staffing. Was sufficient in January, but not now. After two 20+ minute waits for a drink, we just went out and bought our own booze and mixers, lol.

 

[Sunnywho]

On the Dis show this week Pete suggested that Disney Cruises and your ability to get in a boat would be predicated on proof of vaccination or some reason why you can’t get vaccinated. Interesting thought but no way do i think that will happen

They could have it be a requirement for the crew. I could see that making people feel safer.

 

[glocon]

They could have it be a requirement for the crew. I could see that making people feel safer.

But that wouldn’t help the crew feel safer if the guests didn’t get tested.

 

[bffer]

We just “hopped” to a universal this morning and saw lots of gaiters. Also just an FYI that because of new safety measures Ollivanders is now a “private show” which means one person from your party is guaranteed to be “chosen by a wand”

When we went to UO last year, we went to Ollivander's during early admission, and were the only ones there. It was my daughter's 11th birthday, and they treated her extra special because that is a special birthday in a witch's life.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

When we went to UO last year, we went to Ollivander's during early admission, and were the only ones there. It was my daughter's 11th birthday, and they treated her extra special because that is a special birthday in a witch's life.

my oldest is 11 now and just yesterday she was lamenting that this would be the summer she would get her letter to Hogwarts

[not sure where she gets the thoughts we have Hogwarts money ]

 

[Eric Smith]

Im trying to wait for that sweet spot between it reaching the lowest price and when Disney starts buying back resale and I’m getting Grand Californian. I hate staying on the hotel side when I’m out there and that’s all that’s left at 7 months. I have SSR and never have a problem getting what I want (Poly, BC, Boulder Ridge) at 7 months. It’s only the elusive Grand Californian, and I want it lol

It might be cheaper to wait until the Disneyland Tower goes on sale than buying VGC on resale.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

yup. That’s how they get you. Our first couple trips we stayed at AoA or All Star Sports. For my kids bday trip we splurged - Stayed at the Polynesian. After that....we got a contract.

Oh, I've already been ruined I'm booked at the Poly next month and have a week at the CR for the 50th on the books. Hoping for GF next April for my birthday as well. On top of all that my husband's favorite resort is the contemporary, specifically in the tower club . I think I work specifically to support my mouse habit.

Did you eat at TS or QS? I was thinking of eating here too, but I didn't know the QS name to check menus. Any recommendations?

QS. Primo Piatto. I'm here with my Mom and she was not up for me dragging her to Disney Springs for dinner for a third time last night, but I wasn't feeling the Pop food court. Skyliner to Riviera was the perfect solution!

It was great, by the way! Also the courtyard there at Riviera just smelled really good. I feel like that is worth noting. Such a pleasant experience! It is a beautiful resort.

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Today we are heading to EPCOT. I'm interested to see how posted wait times stack up to actuals (everything I went on at HS was decently inflated on the app/sign from actual wait), how distancing goes with all the construction (it has been pretty good everywhere else!), and how the food booths are doing. I'll report back later!

 

[Mfowler7828]

Maintained turnover issue at animal kingdom. Every ride has delayed opening

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Maintained turnover issue at animal kingdom. Every ride has delayed opening

on the plus side, custodial staff cheering guests as they enter the park ... not not get to ride anything aparently

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286270497613910016

 

[yulilin3]

Oh, I've already been ruined I'm booked at the Poly next month and have a week at the CR for the 50th on the books. Hoping for GF next April for my birthday as well. On top of all that my husband's favorite resort is the contemporary, specifically in the tower club . I think I work specifically to support my mouse habit.


QS. Primo Piatto. I'm here with my Mom and she was not up for me dragging her to Disney Springs for dinner for a third time last night, but I wasn't feeling the Pop food court. Skyliner to Riviera was the perfect solution!

It was great, by the way! Also the courtyard there at Riviera just smelled really good. I feel like that is worth noting. Such a pleasant experience! It is a beautiful resort.

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Today we are heading to EPCOT. I'm interested to see how posted wait times stack up to actuals (everything I went on at HS was decently inflated on the app/sign from actual wait), how distancing goes with all the construction (it has been pretty good everywhere else!), and how the food booths are doing. I'll report back later!

I'll be at Epcot this evening around 7pm, want to experience closing a park, having done that since parks reopened

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I'll be at Epcot this evening around 7pm, want to experience closing a park, having done that since parks reopened

I feel like we have had roughly the same park schedule this week

 

[gottalovepluto]

Im trying to wait for that sweet spot between it reaching the lowest price and when Disney starts buying back resale and I’m getting Grand Californian. I hate staying on the hotel side when I’m out there and that’s all that’s left at 7 months. I have SSR and never have a problem getting what I want (Poly, BC, Boulder Ridge) at 7 months. It’s only the elusive Grand Californian, and I want it lol

Do I sense someone saving for DLH DVC?