WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[e_yerger]

And regardless, sign me up! I want to see what 25% typical capacity (or whatever the number actually ends up being) is like.

same dude, same

 

[Mainsail Minnie]

That’s on purpose IMO to assist in crowd control. I wouldn’t expect more than 2 weeks honestly

as for face masks, I don’t see WDW requiring it for guests like Shanghai for two main reasons - weather conditions/safety from not breathing properly as the mask restricts AND most people in China are used to wearing masks so it’s not uncommon but here in the US it is a “new thing”

I agree that WDW in Florida won't require masks, due to the inhospitable climate for them in summer, and due to the fact that WDW is as much a resort for families as it is a set of parks. There are many thousands of onsite guests, and they don't just leave WDW when the parks close, and no one could expect them to wear masks every moment they are out of their hotel rooms (which is most of the day, for WDW visitors), just not going to happen. And yes, the culture is very different here from in Asia.

However, I could see Disneyland in California requiring them initially whenever they finally open (which will not be for a long time given their governor's stance).

As to advance notice, Disney has to know what Florida will allow and when, before they can make announcements themselves. I think as soon as they feel confident that the state is opening at the level they need to operate, they will announce their plans. They know a lot of guests fly in and need notice. Imo they aren't trying to be secretive or antogonize anyone, or even keep numbers low. They're playing it safe to avoid making the wrong move.

 

[yankeesfan123]

same dude, same

25% capacity = 25% staffing.

Lines will be just as long. If not longer. But you might get better pictures!!

 

[e_yerger]

25% capacity = 25% staffing.

Lines will be just as long. If not longer. But you might get better pictures!!

I have crowd anxiety and issues with claustrophobia. The lower crowds would make my vacation even that more relaxing.

 

[yankeesfan123]

I have crowd anxiety and issues with claustrophobia. The lower crowds would make my vacation even that more relaxing.

Okay well I’m not getting into a mental health discussion. Glad you’ll enjoy it more now!

 

[Mal6586]

The AP reservation thing makes me very nervous. For our July trip, one of us has a dated ticket, but the other two have APs.

 

[yulilin3]

25% capacity = 25% staffing.

Lines will be just as long. If not longer. But you might get better pictures!!

they've been sort of operating this way for a while now, which is why so many complain that there aren't enough CM or when they close a side of an attraction and only operate at a minimum

 

[Josh125]

On the company’s analyst call, Chapek discussed the new procedures Disney would put in place at its parks once they reopen, including limiting guest capacity, implementing density control and health precautions like temperature checks and masks. - this coupled with them selling masks leads me to believe masks will be required.

 

[Mainsail Minnie]

On the company’s analyst call, Chapek discussed the new procedures Disney would put in place at its parks once they reopen, including limiting guest capacity, implementing density control and health precautions like temperature checks and masks. - this coupled with them selling masks leads me to believe masks will be required.

I am sure employees will have to wear masks, but I won't believe that Disney is going to force their paying guests to wear them until I hear that announced specifically.

 

[yulilin3]

On the company’s analyst call, Chapek discussed the new procedures Disney would put in place at its parks once they reopen, including limiting guest capacity, implementing density control and health precautions like temperature checks and masks. - this coupled with them selling masks leads me to believe masks will be required.

The link was posted a couple of pages back

 

[Mainsail Minnie]

That sounds fair enough if they limit the days per week or per month that you can reserve.
Just like they limited the number of days you can reserve fast passes.

There would be nothing fair about limiting days per week. We are out of state AP holders with an 8-night onsite trip planned for July. You'd better believe we have every right use our passes all of the days we are there. We paid through the nose for those passes.

 

[e_yerger]

There would be nothing fair about limiting days per week. We are out of state AP holders with an 8-night onsite trip planned for July. You'd better believe we have every right use our passes all of the days we are there. We paid through the nose for those passes.

Right there with ya!!

 

[WEDWDW]

The fact that they are now selling masks in adult and child sizes on shopdisney.com to me strongly suggests they envision masks will be worn by guests in the US parks as well.

It could indicate that,but to me it definitely means that Disney knows there will be PLENTY of Guests who will wear masks VOLUNTARILY absent of a requirement.

 

[WhoDatDisney]

Right there with ya!!

As are we!!

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

There would be nothing fair about limiting days per week. We are out of state AP holders with an 8-night onsite trip planned for July. You'd better believe we have every right use our passes all of the days we are there. We paid through the nose for those passes.

Sorry, I should have been more specific. As a Floridian, I admit to frequently forget that there are AP holders out of state. If you have a resort trip booked for any amount of days and Disney accepts your reservation, then yes, you should have access to the parks.

In the past, we've had issues that local AP holders booking fast passes for many days in a month just in case they would feel like going that day. As you can imagine, that blocked a lot of fast passes for other people while they were actually rarely used. In response to that, Disney has limited the number of days that fast passes can be made.

In that theme, we wouldn't want local AP holders to be able to make reservations for every single day of a month, to give themselves the flexibility to only go two days whenever they want that month, blocking out other people who want to go.

 

[ClapYourHands]

It would have to correspond with the state’s reopening phase. In Florida, nonessential travel is allowed in phase 2 which will be either at the time or before Disney Parks open. There may still be travel restrictions from states though. Currently travelers from NY, NJ, and CT have a 14-day required quarantine period when traveling to FL. We will have to see if that is lifted at phase 2 or beyond.

I'm not seeing how it's enforceable. Like DME doesn't pick you up if your flight is from JFK?

as for face masks, I don’t see WDW requiring it for guests like Shanghai for two main reasons - weather conditions/safety from not breathing properly as the mask restricts AND most people in China are used to wearing masks so it’s not uncommon but here in the US it is a “new thing”

It's a "new thing" but those of us in states that saw the first bursts of COVID have acclimated to very quickly. Currently masks are required in stores, but even before the official order, nearly everyone chose to wear one. It's honestly not that onerous, and it's probably the most useful way to stop virus spread.

I would 100% support mandated masks. It's not about an individual being willing to take a personal risk by not wearing one; it's about that person endangering others by not wearing one. My mask doesn't protect me from you. My mask protects you from me, and your mask protects me from you.

Given that masks can allow for people to be closer than 6 ft apart, I can see Disney wanting very much to require a measure that would allow them to admit more guests into the park.

 

[yankeesfan123]

they've been sort of operating this way for a while now, which is why so many complain that there aren't enough CM or when they close a side of an attraction and only operate at a minimum

Mmhmmm...

 

[WallEFan00]

I'm not seeing how it's enforceable. Like DME doesn't pick you up if your flight is from JFK?



It's a "new thing" but those of us in states that saw the first bursts of COVID have acclimated to very quickly. Currently masks are required in stores, but even before the official order, nearly everyone chose to wear one. It's honestly not that onerous, and it's probably the most useful way to stop virus spread.

I would 100% support mandated masks. It's not about an individual being willing to take a personal risk by not wearing one; it's about that person endangering others by not wearing one. My mask doesn't protect me from you. My mask protects you from me, and your mask protects me from you.

Given that masks can allow for people to be closer than 6 ft apart, I can see Disney wanting very much to require a measure that would allow them to admit more guests into the park.

I’m not sure how the quarantine states would work. My guess is that Magic Express, busses, and other mass transit may not be available for a while. The hotel guidelines from the task force seemed to suggest “self parking” as a main point.
This information was on the Visit Florida site under travel info and I think somewhere on the government site. I don’t know how they track travelers for quarantine.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Pete said something interesting on the Dis that I never really thought about.

25 percent capacity etc includes cast members also. Which brings it to what? Maybe 12-15 percent of actual guests allowed in? I don't know how they make money like that

I like this whole process of guessing though. Keeps us busy during these crazy times.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I'm not seeing how it's enforceable. Like DME doesn't pick you up if your flight is from JFK?

When you go into the state, they take down all your information, and they keep in contact to you to make sure you're staying in the same place for 14 days.

I would hope people are honest about it, and I am sure Disney will know where you are coming from based on ID, etc. And I am sure they will ask those questions before you even book or come in