I agree and it seems like they could get creative with some other spots around the parks as well - maybe block off a small area near Liberty Tree Tavern in MK, Yak and Yeti in DAK, the patio area near Brown Derby that used to be for Starring Rolls Bakery, etc. I don’t think Florida is shutting down in any real way again but I could see a roll back on indoor dining again if cases don’t go down soon (even just a capacity limit) so Disney should be prepping for that. Lots of restaurants where I am are offering outdoor dining in creative ways that they never did before.The Plaza would be a great place for Disney to take advantage of smaller crowds and set up some outdoor dining. They could easily close off the walkway in front of the restaurant and set up outdoor seating. It would still be a lovely view of the castle and be a nice experience.
I was wondering about this as well! I wish there was a way you could request patio dining when making your dining reservation. Or maybe there is a way and I'm just not aware?I agree about being much more comfortable with outdoor dining than indoor dining. So when you make an ADR, there is no way for you say you want to sit outdoors verses indoor. So I guess when you show up for your ADR, you just let them know that you want to sit outdoors and then just wait if all outdoor tables are full. What do you think will happen if outdoor dining becomes a very popular choice and it backs up alot?
Maybe...most people have never rode MMRR or MFSR either though...1/2 the attendance will be on line at RotR at all times, every other ride in the park will be essentially walk-on is my guess.
I know that I would actually be in a different ride line while waiting for the virtual ride time. We have a trip coming up on July 24th and Sept. 2nd travelling from Michigan. I am waiting to see how things go and how the lines are when they open to make a final decision on cancelling or not. We never wait any longer than 1/2 hour or so for a ride. I have always had a fast pass for the "big rides" when we go or went for rope drop, emh, emm, dah to avoid the long waits. We have already had to cancel two trips due tot park closure and are so excited to see Galaxy's Edge (Huge Star Wars fans, just missed opening last year), but if lines are 2 hours, I will cancel and we will go another time.
That’s the thing. Just because a restaurant has some outdoor tables doesn’t mean any will be available for you. If outdoor dining is essential, it may be better to stick with QS.I agree about being much more comfortable with outdoor dining than indoor dining. So when you make an ADR, there is no way for you say you want to sit outdoors verses indoor. So I guess when you show up for your ADR, you just let them know that you want to sit outdoors and then just wait if all outdoor tables are full. What do you think will happen if outdoor dining becomes a very popular choice and it backs up alot?
This is a great point. I'm trying to be open and if I am unable to get patio seating at restaurants, then I will explore more QS options. There are some great QS locations!That’s the thing. Just because a restaurant has some outdoor tables doesn’t mean any will be available for you. If outdoor dining is essential, it may be better to stick with QS.
I think it depends on your viewpoint. When I read this I thought “nice to see they are taking reasonable precautions.” It made me feel more confident that the chairs will be clean if I was to sit down on them and that they thought ahead to how to run the slides in a safer fashion.View attachment 506554
Another update from the same poster at WDWmagic. It certainly doesn't feel like a magical place to be at all right now.
Especially with Maji as the only QS option open...We're staying at Kidani July 23-27 and we spend a lot of time at the Maji Pool Bar. Does anyone know if these lines applied to the bar areas as well, or if you're just going to the bar, can you get in that back entrance?
This is a great point. I'm trying to be open and if I am unable to get patio seating at restaurants, then I will explore more QS options. There are some great QS locations!
The problem is the projections are so good everyone wants to be in front of the castle. With wishes it did not seems as necessary to be in front of the castle so it helped spread the crowds out. If HEA wasn’t as good as it is I wouldn’t put up with the madness for sure.
Thanks! I hadn't considered Geyser Point! I will look in to it. I'm trying to get it all figured out today so we have a plan as we are 8 days away!I don’t know if it’s been mentioned, Geyser Point Bar and Grill is open at WL and is open air. Not sure what the rules are accessing it right now.
But what of the reservation deposit? If you show up and decide to eat elsewhere, does Disney charge you $35.00?This is a great point. I'm trying to be open and if I am unable to get patio seating at restaurants, then I will explore more QS options. There are some great QS locations!
I meant the reliability. Did time and some rest help? Will snacks and Chewy make some sort of distanced appearance? What happens when the queue needs to be dumped?
Hilarious.And 15000+ yesterday,but man that Florida Governor did a great thing by working to open Disney. Now people can come visit and take this crap all over the country. Hopefully other states start mandatory quarantine from a Florida visit to make it a little inconvenient. Buy I'm sure the Moderator will pull my comment because you can't state you option anywhere.
I live by myself and have had to work from home for four months and literally only leave my home once or twice a week. It’s not going to take a lot for something to be magical for me right now.Another update from the same poster at WDWmagic. It certainly doesn't feel like a magical place to be at all right now.
I look forward to complaining about Karen holding her iPad Over her head to video HEA. Then I will feel like things are back normal.I guess I’m different then most...
I look forward for the day when I can put my arms on all of your shoulders, especially my wife and daughters and my parents- all locked in, all without masks and enjoy the whole freakin’ show. I can’t wait to waddle out of Main Street in a huge crowd, without worrying about Covid-19, in fact I’ll never look at a mass gathering again after this is over.
l’ll have the same vibes entering and leaving Lincoln Financial Field or Citizen Banks Park.
But all of that, feels like the point of HEA song itself, especially now.