News Walt Disney World's COVID-19 reopening plans announced - July 11

[MisterPenguin]

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will once again use virtual queue boarding groups

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance News

The hugely popular ride will continue to make use of virtual queues but with some changes.

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My guess is that the ride is still not reliable and rather than disappointing a two hour wait queue by turning a huge crowd away, they have a controlled, fewer number of guests to dump out of the queue when it goes down.

 

[Lilofan]

A member posted on the MK July opening thread that the AC in the monorails is turned off during cast and annual passholder previews. During these covid times that's not going to go over well.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

My guess is that the ride is still not reliable and rather than disappointing a two hour wait queue by turning a huge crowd away, they have a controlled, fewer number of guests to dump out of the queue when it goes down.

Yeah that’s my thinking too. If it could operate reliably there would be no need for the reservations right now if FOP is any indication.

I’m wondering if that photo of 7 dwarves mine train reopening helped them make this decision.

 

[Pangyal]

I wonder if using the boarding groups precludes guests from being able to ride more than once per day. I know that with the previous boarding groups, when the attraction was in full swing in late winter, getting a BG meant that you were not eligible to try for another one later in the day, even if you were on the first ride of the morning.

 

[gerarar]

I wonder if using the boarding groups precludes guests from being able to ride more than once per day. I know that with the previous boarding groups, when the attraction was in full swing in late winter, getting a BG meant that you were not eligible to try for another one later in the day, even if you were on the first ride of the morning.

According to DPB, you can only get a BG/join VQ once per day:

“In order to give as many guests as possible the opportunity to join the Resistance, each guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day.”

With limited attendance, it should be easier to get a BG I imagine, even though there may be less spots available at each time slot/release.

 

[disneygeek90]

I’m fine with the boarding groups. I’ve seen first hand time and time again how unreliable this beast is. Gotta get my fingers exercised as I’m rather out of practice!

 

[milordsloth]

According to DPB, you can only get a BG/join VQ once per day:

“In order to give as many guests as possible the opportunity to join the Resistance, each guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day.”

With limited attendance, it should be easier to get a BG I imagine, even though there may be less spots available at each time slot/release.

Interesting. On the one hand I was hoping to ride more than once in a day, but on the other with the reliability and popularity I'm sure this will increase my chance of even getting to ride once per day. I'll find out firsthand on wednesday!

 

[Parker in NYC]

My guess is that the ride is still not reliable and rather than disappointing a two hour wait queue by turning a huge crowd away, they have a controlled, fewer number of guests to dump out of the queue when it goes down.

Just what I thought. We’ll have a cure for COVID before they find one for Rise’s... issues.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Hey, Jack ( @przidentkendall ), when you said this in your recent video...

And so to begin the first thing these parks will be operating at a reduced capacity level. As Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stated it will begin with a few thousand guests and incrementally increase on a weekly basis until they reach 30% of the park’s maximum capacity.​

Wasn't that what Chapek said about Shanghai? Do you have a source saying it will be the same for WDW?

Chapek on Shanghai:




Chapek on WDW:




Also, wondering what your source is for the parks' capacities...

Thanks!

 

[brb1006]

Well, tomorrow is going to be a very interesting day for the resort.

However, I'm looking forward to upcoming posts by newer members going all KatieBug on this.

 

[SoCalMort]

....However, I'm looking forward to upcoming posts by newer members going all KatieBug on this.

I am so friggin' old....... What does it mean to go 'KatieBug'?

 

[marni1971]

I am so friggin' old....... What does it mean to go 'KatieBug'?

Behold:

Unmagical Day at the Magic Kingdom

Let me start out by saying that I love Disney World, or at least I did until my recent trip on Monday, March 3, 2014. I have been to Disney at least twenty times. I honeymooned at Disney World. I have Disney stock. I never ever thought I would ever write a complaint letter to the "happiest place...

forums.wdwmagic.com

 

[marni1971]

Paris reopening preview



As a nice touch certain internet and other groups have already been given a tour of the park last week to be shown - and report on -the new safety measures.

 

[Giss Neric]

Paris reopening preview

Theirs surely feels more welcoming than Magic Kingdom.

 

[marni1971]

Not to divert from Orlando, but Paris also has a new welcome back song specially written for this week

 

[SoCalMort]

Behold:

Unmagical Day at the Magic Kingdom

Let me start out by saying that I love Disney World, or at least I did until my recent trip on Monday, March 3, 2014. I have been to Disney at least twenty times. I honeymooned at Disney World. I have Disney stock. I never ever thought I would ever write a complaint letter to the "happiest place...

forums.wdwmagic.com

Thanks!

Before requesting an explanation I did do due diligence and consulted the UrbanDictionary re the term KatieBug:

So - given that's who she is and of what she is worthy - you know, she kinda has a valid point...

 

[Lilofan]

According to Orlando WFTV news the cast members are really struggling. Only 39% of resort housekeeping and food and beverage cast members were recalled back however parks are doing better with over 80% of attractions and custodial cast members recalled back to work.

 

[wdwmagic]

Hey, Jack ( @przidentkendall ), when you said this in your recent video...

And so to begin the first thing these parks will be operating at a reduced capacity level. As Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stated it will begin with a few thousand guests and incrementally increase on a weekly basis until they reach 30% of the park’s maximum capacity.​

Wasn't that what Chapek said about Shanghai? Do you have a source saying it will be the same for WDW?

Chapek on Shanghai:




Chapek on WDW:




Also, wondering what your source is for the parks' capacities...

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Thanks!

Those controlled capacities are way off.

 

[marni1971]

IveBeenJack

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Hey, Jack ( @przidentkendall ), when you said this in your recent video...

And so to begin the first thing these parks will be operating at a reduced capacity level. As Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stated it will begin with a few thousand guests and incrementally increase on a weekly basis until they reach 30% of the park’s maximum capacity.​

Wasn't that what Chapek said about Shanghai? Do you have a source saying it will be the same for WDW?

Chapek on Shanghai:




Chapek on WDW:




Also, wondering what your source is for the parks' capacities...

View attachment 482822

Thanks!

Those capacity numbers are all fantasy. Before and after reopening.

 

[peter11435]

Those controlled capacities are way off.

Yep all of those numbers are not even close to accurate.