They just announced on the Local News that the People Mover will re-open this weekend.  They had it running on Monday when we were at the MK for testing.

Since they have limited staffing we've heard that they are filling loops as needed instead of scattering people all over. if 2000 wasn't full there would be no reason to put people in 1500. Someone said that 700 was also empty last week IIRC.

They did the same in the cabin loops. Our daughter and family were there and numerous loops were unused 2500 being one. 

and  

39 minutes ago, DaveInTN said:

Rolls.  Not buns.  Cinnamon ROLLS. 

Buns are the things that the wild womenz pay a quarter to vibrate.  I think.  I'm not really all that familiar with such things.  But Yvonne could explain.  

You just use the word "rolls" so people don't realize you have a "bun" fetish.....

Here are some ELK in Yellowstone.

4 hours ago, Live4FW said:

We saw moose in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.  It was on the east side of mountain.  Surprised the heck out of me and DW

You sure it wasn't an ELK..  Moose aren't that far South.

The moose's range extends north to about 72 °N latitude and south to about 40 °N latitude [93]. It occurs from Alaska south through the Rocky Mountain region to Colorado; east to Newfoundland; and south to New Hampshire, northern Wisconsin, and northern North Dakota 

4 minutes ago, Lou... said:

They sure are great memories. I met so many great folks during my hundreds of unannounced vists to the Fort. I've remained close to many of them.

Like...knock, knock..Linda "yes",, "Hello, I'm Lou"....Linda "who"?... 😂 She wasn't on FF.. She still talks about that..

33 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

  I do understand your point and I don't mean to or want to belabor the issue.  I appreciate you.  You and "grandma" have always been so sweet to me.  You are a blessing. 

I just consider it a friendly discussion and thanks we've always enjoyed the times we've met up.  Hope you get to have another great summer trip this year. Those are always great memories, our kids (50,47 & 46) still talk about our travels. 

25 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

 Masks were made for the large stuff, not the small things like a virus.

They don't stop the virus, they stop the water droplet the virus travels on when someone sneezes or coughs. Just like a dust particle.  

PS: I am not a proponent of masks.. 

34 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

I thought that DeSantis had lifted things last fall... went back and found this from September.  The EO in on the Florida gov site.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-desantis-florida-reopens-20200925-f3sr4wk5tncvvkhwr6ua4pereq-story.html

 

 

 

In April of last year it was announced that it would be a phased re-opening that was going to be presented to the County and State. 

SeaWorld and Walt Disney World approved by Orange County to reopen, dates await approval by DeSantis.May 27, 2020

Universal is still following the limited park occupancy too  and they presented their plan first,so there has to be an underlying reason.  They are still at 35-40% and Spring Break week they closed the gates at noon, 4 days in a row.  Even many of the local restaurants are not using all the tables. 

2 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

State or county?

Actually both.  They gave the County the steps they would follow in order to re-open and what would be done as this all progressed. The County had to approve it and then sent it to the State for approval.  The same for DL, they had numerous meetings along with Universal and KBF in Calf to reopen at the end of last year to no avail.

There is no way Disney is intentionally letting numerous Resorts sit unused if they could open. That would be an absolutely stupid business decision if they wanted, as Andrew said, new money there is too much demand as people have had enough of the CDC and Washington's BS.  Here's the link to what is open and what is to open later this summer.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/

2 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

Disney can open it's parks and resorts, to full capacity.  They can bring back all castmembers and stop trying to squeeze every last dime from their guests, to fill the pockets of the execs.  They can stop requiring the guest cover their faces, so that many (like our family) might consider coming back.  That's what they can do.   

No they can't per the  STATE.....

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

Nice straw man argument there, Dave. No, that is not what I think, and it is not what I said. 

Then what am I missing?  There are complaints by people trying to book Resorts and DVC saying they get a message,  "There are days during the dates selected with no Park Reservations available, please check other dates". That means they are not being given unlimited access or priority.

Based on everything I read WDW is trying their best to give both AP and the short term guests balanced access.  What else can they do?

21 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

.At the same time they were restricting my pass, they were selling new tickets to resort and day guests who were allowed to visit parks that I was not allowed to. Why?  Because Disney  had my money in their pocket.  They wanted new money. 

TCD

So according to you they are supposed to just close the Resorts so only the Pass Holders can go to the Parks.  I'll also bet you have a percentage of FPH who are making reservations and not using them

As far as  Florida AP and Florida Resident, we have had no problem getting park reservations at all since things opened up.  We have the Weekday Select and I bought a 3 day FL resident for this weekend since DD is in town and we got reservations at MK for Mon (AP), HS and AK(3 day ticket) yesterday and today.  

It's obvious based on the crowds that people are still coming, even Pop Century, where DD is, was busy and DS was hopping pretty good Friday afternoon as both garages were open and Spring Break weekend all the lots were.

2 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

I’ve heard the term gender neutral as it refers to hairstyles. I just never heard of gender inclusive.  I guess they are using the term the same as gender neutral. 

Yep...  Neutral or includes both genders or however many there are now..

1 hour ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

Forgive my ignorance but what is a gender inclusive hairstyle?

FIts any gender(neutral). Females with what are normally male styles and males with what are normally female styles.  

From Forbes.

Disney will relax its restrictions on theme park employees’ appearances to include some visible tattoos, “gender-inclusive” hairstyles and other features, the company announced Tuesday, as part of a broader push toward inclusion and diversity at the company’s decades-old theme parks.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2021/04/13/disney-theme-park-employees-cast-members-can-now-have-tattoos-and-gender-inclusive-hairstyles-for-first-time-ever/?sh=741922584818

2 hours ago, Travisma said:

Disney doesn't have to follow relaxed guidelines.

 

We have a county just N of Tampa that did away with the county ordinance about wearing masks last week. 

I noticed a couple independent stores took down their signs, but Lowes, Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart etc still enforce mask wearing.

 

But apparently they are already "relaxing" the rules.   You can take it off for a photo.. the rumor is out that the rule is being relaxed at the FORT in certain areas. We were at DS Thursday and many people were sitting, no food or drink, with their masks off, no CM commented.   We will see....

From WESH 2

Mask mandate in Orange County could be relaxed, mayor says

27 minutes ago, fotofx....Steve said:

I think part of it is that many regulars probably do not want to fight for reservations to wear a mask on a golf cart. Hopefully as things slowly get back to normal the posts will once again rise. We do need to promote the site and get some "New Blood"...

That rumor is now floating around, similar to the new photo exception.

Masks no longer will be needed when, walking around the grounds , visiting the dog park, riding a GC or bike  The exception being at the bus stops, on a bus, in a group or in a building. 

58 minutes ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

I think the biggest problem with trip reports is the huge increase in Photobucket's pricing. They were the easiest to use Photo hosting and linking service. Nothing else since has compared.

Prices are way back down.  I think there is one for $8.00 a month. 25,000 pic storage, unlimited hosting.

2 hours ago, Travisma said:

Has everyone gotten so busy that they don't have time to post?

I personally think FB has taken some of the activity, but I can't confirm since I don't do FB, I'm basing that on what i hear from others.  And as Carol said, many are not at the FORT due to COVID and the price increases.

2500 and 2600 are next to and across from the small pool

18 minutes ago, djsamuel said:

This is what is happening.  They are also moving people who are currently back at work all over the place.  

Sorry, but I have no sympathy for the prima donnas who say "NO" because they aren't getting their "OLD" job back.  Many years ago I changed jobs and took a cut in pay because cuts were coming.  Best thing I ever did....the new position opened up a great opportunity and I never looked back..

20 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said:

Yeah that is also the thing I'm seeing in some of the people being called back - they're being called back for jobs other than what they were doing before.

One person claimed that Disney called them 4 times.  

Better than no job.....Their original position may not need to be filled at the moment.   Gretchen mentioned "asst to Tigger", well Tigger isn't out meeting guests so that position doesn't need to be filled.