News Magic Kingdom and Epcot Fireworks to Resume July 1st

[drizgirl]

Right. And our insiders let us know when budgets have been cut. But they're not saying that now.

Also, Disney can make more money by dropping COVID protocols, and they're not.

Just look at FotLK. When people heard that there were no tumble monkeys and aerialist acts, they said "cost-cutting." But, those were the two acts in which the CMs touched one another. Clearly a COVID protocol thing. Plus, the CMs who are the aerialists weren't cut. They're still there and dancing, but not doing the aerial act which requires them to touch each other. Disney is still paying them. Such a change couldn't be done for the tumble monkeys. So... it wasn't cost-cutting at all. But the true believers still proclaim it was cost-cutting despite insiders telling them it wasn't.

Does anyone believe that Disney doesn't want all their restaurants open and packed with people? That would make them a ton of money. And yet, restaurants are still following COVID protocols, which means Disney is losing money by following those protocols... which they don't have to (because... Florida). Is keeping restaurants closed and at 25% capacity an example of "cost cutting"?

Cost cutting from what though? There is no "normal".

I didn't say it's all about cost cutting. Just saying I have a suspicion it's part of the equation. In things like opening more services and parking lot trams and the like.

 

[jrhwdw]

Seeing on Twitter that WDW is going down to 3ft except for dining and shopping. Does that factor into this?

 

[drizgirl]

Seeing on Twitter that WDW is going down to 3ft except for dining and shopping. Does that factor into this?

Does Covid not spread at 3 ft for a theme park ride, but it does in a shop?

 

[Disney Dead Head]

Does Covid not spread at 3 ft for a theme park ride, but it does in a shop?

The shops have never had 6FT other then getting into a store and possibly at Check out

 

[peter11435]

The shops have never had 6FT other then getting into a store and possibly at Check out

Lines at registers in the shops have six foot spaced distance markers and signage throughout the shops indicate to remain six feet apart.

 

[jrhwdw]

Seeing on Twitter that WDW is going down to 3ft except for dining and shopping. Does that factor into this?

I'm guessing that this might be on the call tomorrow?

 

[sgtmgd]

In a shocking show of fan appreciation Bob Chapek announced on DVC radio that starting tomorrow night, Spectromagic, Electric Light Parade AND the Boo to You Parade will start running back, to back, to back at the Magic Kingdom

 

[Disney Dead Head]

Lines at registers in the shops have six foot spaced distance markers and signage throughout the shops indicate to remain six feet apart.

Have you been in the Emporium or World of Disney on a weekend night????? or Holiday????

 

[MisterPenguin]

Seeing on Twitter that WDW is going down to 3ft except for dining and shopping. Does that factor into this?

Where on Twitter?

I'm seeing they'll gradually start reducing distancing, but for now, 6 ft remains...

 

[CastAStone]

The hour long waits for mobile were sort of a buzz kill on the eating front.

Yeah you have to actively manage the counter service dining, which is an infuriating experience.

 

[peter11435]

Have you been in the Emporium or World of Disney on a weekend night????? or Holiday????

Yes. And there is signage throughout indicating 6 foot distancing and ground markings for checkout queues are six feet apart. Additionally open registers are spaced at least 6 feet apart. I’m not saying guests always following those guidelines and markings but it is the intent.

 

[ABQ]

Fireworks are not being slow walked. Far from it.

There’s a few factors at play, covid safety being the main one.

Do you have any insight into their fireworks supply chain? Is that secured and reliable at this time?

 

[CastAStone]

That's why I can't even imagine going right now. Even if you believe you don't have anything to worry about with COVID, I just cannot fathom spending the same thousands and thousands of dollars to be there to get such a truncated experience.

Interesting. Our take after our trip this past week was that we never could have gotten so much done without the current capacity caps, in large part because the evenings were so quiet that it was like 3 hours of EMH every night. I think people rope dropping would have a very different experience, the parks are slammed at opening rn.

 

[marni1971]

Do you have any insight into their fireworks supply chain? Is that secured and reliable at this time?

There’s no problem that I’m aware of.

 

[doctornick]

Yeah you have to actively manage the counter service dining, which is an infuriating experience.

Can you explain what you mean by this?

 

[CastAStone]

Can you explain what you mean by this?

Because of the way the mobile order works, If you try to order lunch at noon at many restaurants you will get food at 1:30. If you want to eat at noon you need to order it much earlier and schedule what you want and where you will be when you want it. It’s a PITA.

 

[CastAStone]

I will add that I am assuming and hoping this is a pandemic related problem driven in part by lack of staffing and lack of open restaurants. It did not seem to be as big of an issue at breakfast and dinner.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Because of the way the mobile order works, If you try to order lunch at noon at many restaurants you will get food at 1:30. If you want to eat at noon you need to order it much earlier and schedule what you want and where you will be when you want it. It’s a PITA.

Well happy to have the heads up!

 

[GhostHost1000]

Because of the way the mobile order works, If you try to order lunch at noon at many restaurants you will get food at 1:30. If you want to eat at noon you need to order it much earlier and schedule what you want and where you will be when you want it. It’s a PITA.

Is this a new problem? I never had an issue pre-covid

 

[Chomama]

Is this a new problem? I never had an issue pre-covid

Yes for sure. It has been getting worse since last summer as they increase park capacity. We waited up to 45 mins for food at several Qs restaurants. It’s really unacceptable and one of our biggest frustrations with Disney parks right now. Getting food is just not easy, even with trying to make reservations 60 days in advance. It stinks