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

[thanxfornoticin]

Well, some of the nighttime spectaculars are social distancing friendly. Epcot's World Showcase is HUGE, so markers could easily placed for families to stand apart from one another around the lake, assuming lower attendance/capacity than usual. Fantasmic and Rivers of Light both have massive seating areas, so if park capacity is very limited, spacing out guests shouldn't be too hard.

Depending on the capacity levels they decide to go with, you might be right. I don't see fireworks at MK being an option - I'm not a claustrophobic person most of the time, but I've felt pretty closed in some nights on Main St at fireworks time! Even with reduced numbers, it's still too small a space. But EPCOT might work, and Fantasmic and ROL seem like they could spread people out - although they'd only likely be able to sit 25% to 33% of the normal crowds.

I can also see how parades won't work - too crowded. So many things to think about - things most of us never dreamed we'd have to worry about.

 

[Nick6300]

I'm sorry but none of the evening shows will work. Yes - it's huge - but I've been there at low attendance times and you're still very close to other people and the nature of the activity gives you a major incentive to get close to other people. You can't run events that encourage people to bunch up. It's not like a queue where it doesn't matter if you leave space - you still have the same number of people in front of you. When it's a matter of a view - it's completely different. I would not be surprised to see things like Philharmagic and similar shows not open either.

For us, if they really close parks early like 7pm, that's more of a downer than the lack of finishing shows, certain attractions, dining. And while the fireworks and such are no surprise, I never considered the early closings.

 

[yulilin3]

for those wanting to cancel or change anything in your plans, today is not the day. wait a couple of days and it'll be easier to do online or to call

 

[brockash]

good thought on the exiting. I guess by that notion, Fantasmic would be out. There are a lot of smaller scale events that have the same crowding issue with exiting at the same time like monorail/ferry rides.

Exactly...the same issue will be there at rope drop, closing (especially if they keep those hours) any kind of transportation etc. It's not unique to the shows.

 

[Eastern]

Exactly...the same issue will be there at rope drop, closing (especially if they keep those hours) any kind of transportation etc. It's not unique to the shows.

Other reasons: 1- if you limit the show to 25% of normal you get a lot of people angry. 2- saves money.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a CR reservation for July 1st that I booked just to look at new procedures, I booked a while ago.
I was going to move it to the 11th but now I'm not sure. What if they will have those dates as soft opening for those with ressies. what to do, what to do?

 

[mekay1012]

You have the exact same dates as me, and same situation. I’m a teacher and on free dining. So disappointed!

Exact same dates for me, too and I’m also a teacher. I really wish they would let us reschedule with the free dining for next year.

 

[yulilin3]

Exactly...the same issue will be there at rope drop, closing (especially if they keep those hours) any kind of transportation etc. It's not unique to the shows.

Shanghai has timed entry, so along with your reservation to the park they give you a time, so not everyone shows up at the same time

 

[java]

FYI the system is down I was unable to modify my reservation was was told try calling tomorrow

 

[valeriemouse]

I have a dessert party and an EMM. Do you think they will eventually auto cancel and refund?

I think they will. They did that for me when I had an After Hours event in May. They canceled it themselves and refunded me without me doing anything.

 

[PHD]

That's big since that rules out almost all gaiters

There are already too many gators in Florida

 

[PamNC]

UGH. That's what people do when they send their sick kids to school. 2pm rolls around and the fever is back. Unfortunately people are going to do this.

I was just joking about this folks ... I certainly wouldn't do this or recommend it.

 

[brockash]

Other reasons: 1- if you limit the show to 25% of normal you get a lot of people angry. 2- saves money.

I mean they're already limiting capacity to the parks, so there shouldn't be anymore angry ppl about limited capacity shows as there would be on a regular day. Yes it does save money, and if that's the way they choose to approach this mess than we'll prefer to not be a part of it. Like I said I'm good with issues beyond their control etc., but they can do things right or cheap and if they choose the latter then my money is not well spent there.

 

[brockash]

Shanghai has timed entry, so along with your reservation to the park they give you a time, so not everyone shows up at the same time

Couldn't they also do that with dismissing a show?....1 section at a time? They're able to cut off traffic flow for parades etc.; I can't imagine it'd be too difficult to dismiss shows in the same fashion....especially if they put that info. out there beforehand so ppl. were already prepared and knew what to expect.

 

[Nick6300]

Other reasons: 1- if you limit the show to 25% of normal you get a lot of people angry. 2- saves money.

Canceling the shows saves them money, and allows them to help justify the early closing of parks, which saves them more money. If the early park closures were for allowing enough time to adequately clean off the attractions, they would not be open continuously throughout the day.

I don't see why the parks can't be open until like 9, at least. As mentioned, the 7pm closure would make it so everyone leaves at that time...just like party nights in the Fall and Holidays. Closer to normal hrs would help spread out traffic.

 

[kdupre]

I'm FUMING right now. I'm paid in full for my trip, which would have started July 9th. Well, I obviously want to reschedule this to December. I can't do that! I can't even get my money back right now. What gives? What kind of BS is Disney trying to pull here?

 

[ugagal07]

Canceling the shows saves them money, and allows them to help justify the early closing of parks, which saves them more money. If the early park closures were for allowing enough time to adequately clean off the attractions, they would not be open continuously throughout the day.

I don't see why the parks can't be open until like 9, at least. As mentioned, the 7pm closure would make it so everyone leaves at that time...just like party nights in the Fall and Holidays. Closer to normal hrs would help spread out traffic.

And a 7:00 closing takes out a huge chunk of dining opportunities. TS reservations where money-making alcohol is served will have to be canceled. It will be interesting with dining plans how that will be handled, with reduced capacity AND reduced hours.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm FUMING right now. I'm paid in full for my trip, which would have started July 9th. Well, I obviously want to reschedule this to December. I can't do that! I can't even get my money back right now. What gives? What kind of BS is Disney trying to pull here?

I understand your frustration, everyone is trying to do the same thing, if you wait a couple of days you;ll be able to get in contact with them. They are short staffed as it is already, they'll be able to change in a day or two

 

[kdupre]

I understand your frustration, everyone is trying to do the same thing, if you wait a couple of days you;ll be able to get in contact with them. They are short staffed as it is already, they'll be able to change in a day or two

That's the thing. I got in contact with them, and chatted with them. They claim they can't do anything right now....

 

[renes]

I just got notification that the hours for our October trip have been changed to 7 pm closing. I was hoping in 3 months it would be better, but we will see. Also the days the park closed for MNSSHP were changed to 7 also. So no party?