Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Farro]

Moff Gideon’s Bakehouse will consistently have a longer line the first week they’re open (maybe more) than any ride throughout the 4 parks.

I've just been told I'm not allowed to trip plan around a cookie.

 

[Disdreamprincess]

I've just been told I'm not allowed to trip plan around a cookie.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I’m glad the complex won’t sit vacant, but this signals to me that Disney doesn’t expect to restart the CP for a very long time. That makes me sad.

I can’t imagine CP will be viable until all CP participants are vaccinated (which is at a minimum 1 year from now as long as they are from “developed” countries imho, longer for others). Whether Disney even needs CP employees a year from now is a whole other can of worms.

 

[Mit88]

I've just been told I'm not allowed to trip plan around a cookie.

Good. Tell Micky you’re planning the trip around MULTIPLE cookies.

 

[rpb718]

I've just been told I'm not allowed to trip plan around a cookie.

I'm in the planning stages of developing a mask with a cookie pocket sewn on the inside for just these types of emergencies.

 

[Mit88]

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now run before Disney fans get mad that it’s yet another IP tie in to something they love

 

[yulilin3]

So is Gideons actually good or is this something like Sprinkles where people say it is good but it really isn't anything special?

Sprinkles =most overrated expensive cupcake

 

[AvidDisReader]

My go to spot for cookies/pastries is in The France Pavilion, Les Halles Boulangerie. It makes me so sad when I see all those wonderful selections and knowing that I am Diabetic and have to be Very careful to take just one per trip.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

So is Gideons actually good or is this something like Sprinkles where people say it is good but it really isn't anything special?

I think they’re really really good. Gideon’s used to deliver fresh sea salt chocolate chip cookies to Polite Pig twice a day. We snagged one once and it was really good!

Sprinkles cupcakes is just like any old cupcake, IMO.

 

[hertamaniac]

The newly built Flamingo Crossing apartment complex that was meant for the College Program is now leasing to other cast members and Disney Operating Participants - presumably they are trying to make some money while the CP is still not happening. If you go to their website you’ll see that they are run by a company that specifically runs student based housing.

I haven't driven over there in months, but wonder if they have built the eateries there. Last I heard, they were planning on more quick service and economical dining.

 

[rteetz]

https://dvcfan.com/2020/12/22/speci..._Ah_60UxK_NzH55WLOcSpkVOG7EUn396X-Rt3cpjaYaEc

 

[LSUmiss]

https://dvcfan.com/2020/12/22/speci..._Ah_60UxK_NzH55WLOcSpkVOG7EUn396X-Rt3cpjaYaEc

Anyone else think it’s odd you can’t book this til or the other ticket/package offer til 1/5? I’m wondering if they’re going to raise ticket prices first.

 

[skeeter31]

Anyone else think it’s odd you can’t book this til or the other ticket/package offer til 1/5? I’m wondering if they’re going to raise ticket prices first.

No I think it’s just 1/3 and 1/4 are big check out dates for the holiday season, so start this offer after that.

 

[LSUmiss]

No I think it’s just 1/3 and 1/4 are big check out dates for the holiday season, so start this offer after that.

No I get why the offers start then. But seems off it can’t be booked now for then.

 

[atricks]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1341402928679153669

These Universal capacity hits are getting earlier and earlier in the day (a full 40 minutes earlier than yesterday), I suspect the days just after Christmas it might approach the point where the park is officially open for 0-30 minutes before it reaches capacity. Just fair warning to anyone attempting to go, get there EARLY!

 

[skeeter31]

No I get why the offers start then. But seems off it can’t be booked now for then.

Oh I didn’t read it that way. The article says members are now eligible to book that, so I assume they can book it. I wouldn’t know as we have APs so even if I went to book a DVC trip right now I wouldn’t even be able to try it.

 

[LSUmiss]

Oh I didn’t read it that way. The article says members are now eligible to book that, so I assume they can book it. I wouldn’t know as we have APs so even if I went to book a DVC trip right now I wouldn’t even be able to try it.

I don’t know about the DVC offer, but the package offer says check back 1/5 to start booking.

 

[Farro]

Any thoughts as to why Universal seems to be consistently hitting capacity everyday this week and Disney is not?

Disney has more parks?

Universal seems less strict? (even though they aren't, but their policies aren't focused on as much)

Disney has less offerings in park?

Universal is attracting the locals?

 

[kylenne]

Any thoughts as to why Universal seems to be consistently hitting capacity everyday this week and Disney is not?

Disney has more parks?

Universal seems less strict? (even though they aren't, but their policies aren't focused on as much)

Disney has less offerings in park?

Universal is attracting the locals?

Tbh my guess is that Uni has less overall capacity than Disney. WDW has 4 parks to spread people out in.

 

[runjulesrun]

Any thoughts as to why Universal seems to be consistently hitting capacity everyday this week and Disney is not?

Disney has more parks?

Universal seems less strict? (even though they aren't, but their policies aren't focused on as much)

Disney has less offerings in park?

Universal is attracting the locals?

I've wondered the same thing. My guess is locals but it's just a guess based on nothing.