Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

It started long before Space 220. Almost every attraction for the past decade or more has operated on a soon timeline. Vague seasonal opening dates and then the Disney seasons take over (like when they say Winter 2009 for opening and something doesn’t open until March or April 2010). The Disney soon has been with us for a long time, it’s just more exaggerated now with so much still on the waiting list.

I think some of it has to do with how early in the process Disney announces things ... so if something takes 10 years, then 6-12 months is sort of "soon"

Meanwhile Universal just admitted they are building a Jurassic Park coaster and that thing is actually going to open "soon"

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Also before we get too annoyed with PCH, others, or Disney again, we have no idea what any of that actually was yet and it could amount to a whole lot of nothing. Could just be them showcasing some of the currently available aspects of the parks.

"React now, get the facts later ... or never"
- The Internet

 

[Eric Smith]

I think some of it has to do with how early in the process Disney announces things ... so if something takes 10 years, then 6-12 months is sort of "soon"

Meanwhile Universal just admitted they are building a Jurassic Park coaster and that thing is actually going to open "soon"

I thought they said it would open in summer of 2021

 

[SaintsManiac]

I thought they said it would open in summer of 2021

I’ll be over here speculating what “summer” means to them. We decided to add a day to uni in June.

 

[yulilin3]

"React now, get the facts later ... or never"
- The Internet

Sad but true, I read everyone's theories on what happened and even I get a bit agitated. Take a breath, it's not worth the aggravation.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I thought they said it would open in summer of 2021

yeah, which by Disney standards, qualifies as "soon"

 

[mattpeto]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early/mid October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

 

[hereforthechurros]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

For Columbus weekend especially availability seems low. My TA has no availability (sold out) at her agency exclusives. DVC is booked up. Pin code availability for anywhere on property was one, one bedroom suite when I called to check. Pop keeps disappearing and reappearing which leads me to believe it's only a few rooms away from being sold out at any time. I expect very busy parks!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early/mid October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

They had extended park hours by an hour here and there, specifically on weekends but this seems like the first more significant/covering more days update

 

[jade1]

We heard lots of foot stomping the whole time and made such a joke of the high falutin folk stompin on the roofs of us commoners, guess you had to be there Fun memory though.

Next time.

 

[gottalovepluto]

For those hoping for Harmonious to debut "soon" disney just posted a story on the HUB about testing that occurred last week
"work will continue in the coming months"
so it will be "soon"

They and Newsom have literally redefined that word.

 

[Vern60]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early/mid October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

I'm increasingly happy we booked a Christmas trip! Though I'm pretty sure it will be very crowded I think it's going to be a lot of fun with more and more attractions, restaurants and such opening along with increased hours!

 

[FrankieWinthrop]

For Columbus weekend especially availability seems low. My TA has no availability (sold out) at her agency exclusives. DVC is booked up. Pin code availability for anywhere on property was one, one bedroom suite when I called to check. Pop keeps disappearing and reappearing which leads me to believe it's only a few rooms away from being sold out at any time. I expect very busy parks!

Buckets are being shuffled or more are being added. We'll be down there that weekend and just confirmed we have grandparents joining us (which means a UO day for DH and me), so I moved our 3rd Disney reserved day from Sunday to Monday. Monday was yellow last time I looked for APs (no DHS) and now is green. Looking forward to being there, but interested to see how close Disney's getting to the "no" side of "is it worth it?" In July, 100% worth it with less offerings because there was no one there. We're typically FP+ jugglers are rarely wait in long lines with our 2 littles, so I'm curious to experience it myself.

 

[Mit88]

I can see that, but then the issue should be with Disney, not the actual vlogger as that person's comment was directed at PCD. People can be down right nasty to vloggers for things they have no control over or for no reason at all really and in cases like this is wreaks of jealousy. Be upset at Disney not the vloggers.

Its not PCD that I have had an issue with in this, not in the slightest. He’s doing what he’s allowed by Disney to do. The problem is that Disney has at least a little control in what or how they post seeing as they’re allowing these vloggers these extra perks. Maybe ask them not to hint at something thats not actually real. When you have people literally still paying monthly for something, and then you willing allow influencers tease as if APs might be getting these perks they’re paying for back, but it winds up being nothing, that doesn’t look good for anyone involved. These select people get to park hop for free while you still have to pay for it, but not get it.

If it was for an event, or a promotion, then Disney should be telling them to make sure that their “fans” know up front what the situation is

 

[rockpiece]

Now extend the hours during the week too!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early/mid October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

That’s really nice to see

 

[Farro]

That’s really nice to see

It feels so good to see Epcot with 9 pm closings!

 

[Mit88]

Sounds like Disney is adding park hours for early/mid October. Looks like this is the first adjustment to the larger crowds.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310558478142967809

I’d like to bank those 40 hours for the week I’m there in October, please and thank you.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Buckets are being shuffled or more are being added. We'll be down there that weekend and just confirmed we have grandparents joining us (which means a UO day for DH and me), so I moved our 3rd Disney reserved day from Sunday to Monday. Monday was yellow last time I looked for APs (no DHS) and now is green. Looking forward to being there, but interested to see how close Disney's getting to the "no" side of "is it worth it?" In July, 100% worth it with less offerings because there was no one there. We're typically FP+ jugglers are rarely wait in long lines with our 2 littles, so I'm curious to experience it myself.

If the demand is there, they increase capacity. No doubt in my mind!

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

I'll take those hours 2nd week of November too thanks!!!