News Last night's Moonlight Magic at Disney's Hollywood Studios continued with distanced character sightings

[wdwmagic]

Despite being a special event for DVC members, characters were kept at a distance as "sightings."

Last night's Moonlight Magic at Disney's Hollywood Studios continued with distanced character sightings

Despite being a special event for DVC members, characters were kept at a distance as "sightings."

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[drew81]

Beyond disappointing.

DVC members pay how much and they can’t let characters meet? Especially special and rare ones?

 

[Zummi Gummi]

I noticed this last night and was quite perplexed.

I didn’t see Monterey Jack and Fat Cat, though. When I walked by that area it was Chip and Dale (in Rescue Rangers attire).

 

[marymarypoppins]

All and all it was still a really fun night.

 

[drew81]

I noticed this last night and was quite perplexed.

I didn’t see Monterey Jack and Fat Cat, though. When I walked by that area it was Chip and Dale (in Rescue Rangers attire).

They were behind the rope??

 

[Trauma]

Ridiculous.

What more can you say ?

 

[castlecake2.0]

 

[Zummi Gummi]

They were behind the rope??

Yes, they were. Chip and Dale dressed as Rescue Rangers were there. I wonder if they were alternating with Monterey Jack/ Fat Cat.

 

[tanc]

Could possibly happen for the Halloween Party as well.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Could possibly happen for the Halloween Party as well.

I don’t see that going over well for Disney

 

[drew81]

I don’t see that going over well for Disney

It won’t.

 

[Piebald]

I assumed it was just those 2 because perhaps those costumes are ancient / delicate? But if there were others then...who knows.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Beyond disappointing.

DVC members pay how much and they can’t let characters meet? Especially special and rare ones?

DVC are treated as second-class consumers once they purchase. They are thrown the occasional bone by management to keep them at bay. Otherwise, they are a cost center and allegedly don't spend as much as "regular" guests. Kind of like APs. But who will TDO need to keep the money flowing if a recession hits? I bet the AP discount returns once the economy circles the drain.

 

[doctornick]

DVC are treated as second-class consumers once they purchase. They are thrown the occasional bone by management to keep them at bay.

How so? While I would agree that DVC members aren't given much in the way of perks, I think it would be more accurate to say that DVC members aren't treated any more special than any other Disney guests but I don't think they are treated "worse".

 

[HauntedPirate]

How so? While I would agree that DVC members aren't given much in the way of perks, I think it would be more accurate to say that DVC members aren't treated any more special than any other Disney guests but I don't think they are treated "worse".

What makes you think "regular" guests aren't treated as anything but second-class consumers these days as well?

Basically, DVC is nothing special anymore, just a higher price point. And not even a high enough price point to garner something special, you have to be Club 33 or Golden Oak to get those these days.

The old joke/adage of guests consumers being nothing but walking ATM's has never been more on-point. "Now... more than ever!"

 

[wdwmagic]

I assumed it was just those 2 because perhaps those costumes are ancient / delicate? But if there were others then...who knows.

It was also Vader and the Troopers

 

[castlecake2.0]

Possible that there was not enough staffing of character attendants to have traditional meet and greets and/or this setup was planned before changed to meet and greets were made

 

[flynnibus]

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Ok Ms insider... please do tell us why DHS still uses this 'distanced' format while the parks have returned to regular M&Gs?

Oh I'm sure it's for 'guest experience' so they don't have to wait in line...

 

[castlecake2.0]

Ok Ms insider... please do tell us why DHS still uses this 'distanced' format while the parks have returned to regular M&Gs?

Oh I'm sure it's for 'guest experience' so they don't have to wait in line...

I don’t know why, but there is obviously a reason and not just for funsies. My guess would be is the department there does not have the labor capacity to schedule traditional meet and greets yet based on the amount of character attendants they have available.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I actually think it's a good idea for these events to do a mix of both. The distanced versions move a lot faster... I'd like to see them offer both.

Much like Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA already does with the Treat Trails.