I'm pretty sure it comes down to the fact that these resorts are so large in terms of number of rooms that they didn't want to reopen them, pay for the cast to service the guests, etc. until they knew that additional capacity would be needed.
I had primarily heard that they did not have enough staff to service these hotels but that is secondhand information. I will confess that the reopening is awesome because we go there to walk and look around even if we are staying at a different resort.
We know they barely have enough staff to service the resorts thar are already open. They wouldn’t be offering $1000 sign-on bonuses if they didn’t desperately need more housekeeping staff.
It's my favorite part of Port Orleans Riverside -- just walking around the grounds and enjoying the atmosphere. I really like a lot of the resorts' atmospheres but POR always ranks high on my list.
Is this expected to be permanent or temporary due to the costume shortage?
These are the new permanent costumes unfortunately
I'll reserve judgment until I see them. I like the modernization of some of the goofy, stuffy costumes but others go too far generic.
Housekeeping looks fine and user friendly, it’s the food court ones that went a little too far, but it’s consistent with all the other resort food courts now.
There will still be logos and branding. A lot of these changes are in response to cast feedback. Some of those costumes are just miserable things to wear for 10 hours a day.
I know the housekeepers LOVE their new costumes, and they are 1000 times more user friendly. I’m also sure cast in the quick service will enjoy not being dressed like a pilgrim anymore.
No. POR and POFQ share a boat to Disney Springs. OKW is a different route.
For resorts the trend seems to be more geared towards to comfort while still professional for QS Food & Beverage and Housekeeping and having front desk, merchandise, and table service having the more themed outfits.
