Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[SaintsManiac]

Thats a really good point though.

It is pretty widely accepted around here that Disney is very non confrontational with their guests, and also has a very spotty ability to execute things having to do with IT. Yet suddenly they’re going to strictly check temperatures, enforce masks, force guests to distance all around the parks, and even track some of this stuff using their technology? Where was this Disney 2 months ago?

And how many people will travel to the parks and seriously not know anything about these kinds of rules??? People will be irate.

 

[Jrb1979]

Maybe the monorail thing, since it shouldn’t be running anyway...

I do see no characters, no meet and greets, no parades, no fireworks, no character meals. It will be just a rides park to start with.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I do see no characters, no meet and greets, no parades, no fireworks, no character meals. It will be just a rides park to start with.

Probably, just like how I expect half of the restaurants to be closed or breakfast and dinner only. Stuff like that.

 

[Jrb1979]

And how many people will travel to the parks and seriously not know anything about these kinds of rules??? People will be irate.

I'm sure once Disney does plan to open they will announce what the plans are for going to the parks.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'm sure once Disney does plan to open they will announce what the plans are for going to the parks.

They can announce it until the cows come home. Some people will not know until they get there and they will be irate.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

They can announce it until the cows come home. Some people will not know until they get there and they will be irate.

People still show up and think you have to pay for Fastpass. And that Universal is a part of Disney.

 

[figmentfinesse]

I hope if that they do open with strict limitations they will allow refunds for hard ticket items like H2O Glow and MNSSHP. I’m supposed to go in August but I couldn’t justify the trip with just rides.

 

[disny_luvr]

I took this off another forum but this is what they think what Disney will look like for now.

• Magic Kingdom reopens with limited capacity, no theaters, no parades, no castle shows, no fireworks and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit.
• Magic Kingdom resorts reopen with strict distancing guidelines in place.
• Monorails would not operate.
• Ferries and boat transportation would operate with distancing in place.
• Health checks would be introduced at every security checkpoint. This would include temperature checks and Q&A (including locations you have traveled to in the past 14 days).
• Guests will have to sign additional legal forms clearing Disney of liability for potential exposure to COVID-19.
• EPCOT will remain closed if other parks are able to reopen prior to September.
• Hollywood Studios reopens with limited capacity, no indoor theaters, no parades, no fireworks, and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit.
• Animal Kingdom reopens with limited capacity, no indoor theaters, no parades, no Rivers of Light, and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit. Maharajah Jungle Trek would remain closed, and no close encounters with any animals at any place in the park will be permitted. Details about Animal Kingdom are still being developed.
• Transportation guidelines are still being developed.
• Dining guidelines are still being developed.
• No character meet and greets.
• No character dining.
• Water parks will not reopen while Secure Circuit is in place.
• DVC details are still being developed.
• Sanitation stations will be available throughout the parks, as well as directions on the ground to keep guests moving in proper directions for limited pedestrian crossing.
• It is likely, though not officially determined, that masks will be a requirement for adults.
• Magic Bands mandatory for all guests, fingerprints temporarily on hold.
• Non-MK resorts are unlikely to reopen until Phase 2 begins (Secure Circuit is for Phase 1).
• Disney is currently evaluating every single ride and queue to determine how and if it can operate with strict distancing guidelines. This includes determining how to move people through the queue in a safe manner even if virtual queue is in place for that particular ride. For example, even just moving through the queue of Pirates exposes guests to whatever guests passed through the queue 20 seconds prior.
• Chapek ultimately makes the call on when to reopen and how, once DeSantis gives the green light... so while the protocols for Secure Circuit have been developed, there may be changes from the top.
• What's on and what's off for future construction is now largely on how much and when Disney receives US government money, as well as the realities of the economy on the other side of this situation. Expect Disney to NOT announce cancellations of projects in 2020, but also for some projects to simply sit with no announcement. Disney is likely to be very bearish in 2020 until we get Q4 economic data.

I feel if all this has to be done, Disney should just remain closed. I would never pay the price I am currently paying for my August trip with all these modifications in place. It makes me wonder what ticket prices will be. I sure hope they aren’t charging full price.

 

[KayKayJS]

I feel if all this has to be done, Disney should just remain closed. I would never pay the price I am currently paying for my August trip with all these modifications in place. It makes me wonder what ticket prices will be. I sure hope they aren’t charging full price.

I agree for a pricey vacation this would not be fun. But I think you'd see a lot of locals and AP holders that would be ok with this especially if capacity was limited.

I can't say how I'll feel until the day comes, but we're local AP holders and I would probably go even with severe restrictions as long as I feel reasonably safe. This may be a way for them to help bring in a little bit of $ in the short term.

 

[Jrb1979]

I agree for a pricey vacation this would not be fun. But I think you'd see a lot of locals and AP holders that would be ok with this especially if capacity was limited.

I can't say how I'll feel until the day comes, but we're local AP holders and I would probably go even with severe restrictions as long as I feel reasonably safe. This may be a way for them to help bring in a little bit of $ in the short term.

If I could I still would go if these measures are in place. Its cause I only go to any park just for the rides. Characters and fireworks don't do anything for me.

 

[dawgsgirl]

Unfortunately it probably won’t matter what Disney tries to do. It is pretty hard to keep people from breathing! Bottom line is that if you are OK with your family being in a theme park during a pandemic then plan a visit.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I don’t know who claims these may be the modifications, but most of these restrictions don’t seem to be on Disney’s radar. They are still offering reservations for fireworks dessert parties and Fantasmic packages for June. There are available fastpasses for character meet and greets and attractions with indoor theaters and nighttime shows like Epcot Forever and Rivers of Light and Fantasmic. If they were seriously planning limitations for these experiences, they could easily make them unavailable on fastpass now. They could cancel the dessert parties and Fantasmic packages. But they haven’t.

I’m not saying that there won’t be some limitations. But if Disney were pretty sure they were going to implement them, I would think they would take some measures now to prevent future issues. There would sure be a lot of cancelled dinner reservations and anytime fastpasses (resulting in terrible lines at attractions like EE and Splash and BTMRR and Space) if some of these modifications you guys are predicting are actually employed.

 

[rteetz]

I took this off another forum but this is what they think what Disney will look like for now.

• Magic Kingdom reopens with limited capacity, no theaters, no parades, no castle shows, no fireworks and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit.
• Magic Kingdom resorts reopen with strict distancing guidelines in place.
• Monorails would not operate.
• Ferries and boat transportation would operate with distancing in place.
• Health checks would be introduced at every security checkpoint. This would include temperature checks and Q&A (including locations you have traveled to in the past 14 days).
• Guests will have to sign additional legal forms clearing Disney of liability for potential exposure to COVID-19.
• EPCOT will remain closed if other parks are able to reopen prior to September.
• Hollywood Studios reopens with limited capacity, no indoor theaters, no parades, no fireworks, and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit.
• Animal Kingdom reopens with limited capacity, no indoor theaters, no parades, no Rivers of Light, and sanitized ride vehicles after every guest exit. Maharajah Jungle Trek would remain closed, and no close encounters with any animals at any place in the park will be permitted. Details about Animal Kingdom are still being developed.
• Transportation guidelines are still being developed.
• Dining guidelines are still being developed.
• No character meet and greets.
• No character dining.
• Water parks will not reopen while Secure Circuit is in place.
• DVC details are still being developed.
• Sanitation stations will be available throughout the parks, as well as directions on the ground to keep guests moving in proper directions for limited pedestrian crossing.
• It is likely, though not officially determined, that masks will be a requirement for adults.
• Magic Bands mandatory for all guests, fingerprints temporarily on hold.
• Non-MK resorts are unlikely to reopen until Phase 2 begins (Secure Circuit is for Phase 1).
• Disney is currently evaluating every single ride and queue to determine how and if it can operate with strict distancing guidelines. This includes determining how to move people through the queue in a safe manner even if virtual queue is in place for that particular ride. For example, even just moving through the queue of Pirates exposes guests to whatever guests passed through the queue 20 seconds prior.
• Chapek ultimately makes the call on when to reopen and how, once DeSantis gives the green light... so while the protocols for Secure Circuit have been developed, there may be changes from the top.
• What's on and what's off for future construction is now largely on how much and when Disney receives US government money, as well as the realities of the economy on the other side of this situation. Expect Disney to NOT announce cancellations of projects in 2020, but also for some projects to simply sit with no announcement. Disney is likely to be very bearish in 2020 until we get Q4 economic data.

From WDW Pro on WDWmagic btw...

 

[New Mouse]

From WDW Pro on WDWmagic btw...

Is Disney actually receiving government money? I thought one of the caveats was you needed to continue paying your staff.

 

[Jrb1979]

From WDW Pro on WDWmagic btw...

Sorry I didn't add that. Just thought it would add to the discussion.

 

[rteetz]

Is Disney actually receiving government money? I thought one of the caveats was you needed to continue paying your staff.

I’m not quite sure on that. If there is a cruise line bailout they could get money there. I don’t believe there are all the details out on any tourism bailouts just yet.

 

[1lilspark]

If Disney has a staggered opening, it will be brief. I can't imagine Epcot being down for more then a week or two from the initial opening.

I can especially to expedite construction

Does anyone else think Disney's just gonna say, "Screw it. Once we get clearance we're just gonna open up. No masks, no temp checks, no restrictions. We're losing a gazillion dollars a day, so if you want in, sign this waiver and we'll let you in."

Nope I can see springs open a good month + before actual parks

I'm kind of worried that they will have to have to decrease the number of guests to comply with social distancing, but make up for the gazillion dollars being lost by charging those guests a lot more for their (now more competitive due to lower numbers) stay. On the other hand maybe not. I'm guessing they probably have a good idea of the number of guests they would need to make it worth opening everything up (I have no idea of the costs it would take to operate of course).

100% the costs for everything will go up up up to make up for closure and capacity limits

or they go old school and to reserve a ‘spot in the virtual queue’ for the headliners you pay an upcharge

 

[TomServo27]

Is Disney actually receiving government money? I thought one of the caveats was you needed to continue paying your staff.

I believe that is for the small business part of the stimulus package. It’s a loan and they don’t have to repay it if they continue to pay staff.

 

[yulilin3]

I feel if all this has to be done, Disney should just remain closed. I would never pay the price I am currently paying for my August trip with all these modifications in place. It makes me wonder what ticket prices will be. I sure hope they aren’t charging full price.

and that is a decision that every payying costumer needs to make, Disney will offer whatever they will offer, it's up to each person to decide if it's worth it to come

I agree for a pricey vacation this would not be fun. But I think you'd see a lot of locals and AP holders that would be ok with this especially if capacity was limited.

I can't say how I'll feel until the day comes, but we're local AP holders and I would probably go even with severe restrictions as long as I feel reasonably safe. This may be a way for them to help bring in a little bit of $ in the short term.

I will be there day on of opening, cannot wait. But I also don't have to worry about plane tickets, hotels stays and food. They will definitely be dependent on the locals for a while. Vloggers will be welcomed with opened arms to show to the world how the parks are recovering

 

[charmed59]

I’m not quite sure on that. If there is a cruise line bailout they could get money there. I don’t believe there are all the details out on any tourism bailouts just yet.

Only cruise ships flagged in the US are eligible for bailout money.