Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently shared some big news about the company’s plans for the future.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek
In a recent interview with CNBC, Chapek revealed that the company plans to prioritize Disney+ as the focus of the entertainment division in the future. He also announced that the company will be hosting a virtual Investor Day later this year.
While the interview mainly centered around Disney’s plans for the future of the streaming service, Chapek also shared a glimpse into the theme park capacity. Chapek was asked, “You have been operating in Florida, can you tell us what capacity you have been operating in Florida and what capacity you would want to operate at in Disneyland in California?”
Cinderella Castle
Chapek responded by noting that Disney is “limited by the six foot social distancing guideline of the CDC and that’s what essentially translates to about a 25% park capacity. So every day that is about where we are at, 25% capacity. And that won’t change until the CDC guidelines change”
Social Distancing Sign
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the crowds in the parks, as we’ve recently several spots within Disney World reach capacity.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
But, despite the seemingly heavier crowds, this comment from Chapek indicates that the parks are continuing to operate at a significantly reduced capacity.
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Interesting. It’d be great to bump this up to 40 or 50% in the coming months to help avoid more layoffs.
Do we believe this? Even with all the increased crowds and ride wait times from the last few weeks? I’m skeptical…
If this is 25%, I can’t imagine what it will be like at 50% with these restrictions.
It is hard to believe that they are operating at 25% capacity. The crowd levels seem to be about that of a party ticket night. I can’t even imagine what it will feel like when they raise capacity levels.
This is garbage.
I don’t believe that Disney World is at 25% capacity especially after being there from October 4th until the 10th and going to Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom!🤔😉🧐
those crowds are definitely not 25% this concerns me at what capacity they are really at
All the comments on how crowded it “seems” ignore that most of the non-ride attractions are closed as are many eateries. So, yeah, in the space that’s left it is going to feel like more than 25%. We’ve been 4 times now and judging by parking lots they are not getting 25% during the week. (We don’t go on weekends.)
I don’t imagine they would outright lie regarding the capacity limits, but compared to a ticketed party event (with no FastPass option) these wait times are ridiculous.
Unless you are an AP I can’t see visiting Disney being worth the cost anytime soon.
65,890 – 67,164 – 65,326 = 198,380
On any given Sunday this is how many people are allowed to attend the 3 pro football stadiums at the same time. No restrictions! Plus, if any of you have ever been to a pro football game, you know how the seating is, the yelling, cheering, etc. I know they haven’t hit capacity, and each stadium still has there own restrictions in place, my point is, the government lifted their restrictions on capacity and left it them to govern their own limitations. Yet Disney is still held down by the state. The most customer oriented, customer friendly, customer caring company on the planet is still held down. Go figure!
I believe this to possibly be true. You have to remember that when they opened in July it was mostly empty because people were scared/skeptical of going. Now that most are moving on with life and taking vacations, more park days are being reserved. Hence it feeling packed at 25 percent. Also remember that a lot of shows and dining are not open to draw away from the rides that are.
I just got back Sunday and the only real days the park felt packed were the weekends. And that was at MK which is a narrow park by nature anyway. We didn’t wait more than 60 mins for any ride all week except new railway ride.
He misheard the question…..I believe he heard, “how much of the original Disney Magic is being displayed at the parks?”
With that, I can almost believe his reply.
Or even better, “how much of the original price should patrons being paying for this the new Disney Experience?”
I don’t believe this. When I went in August the parks were empty. I walked on most rides. I was there a few days ago and the crowds are significantly bigger and wait times are longer.
There is no way it is only 25% capacity. We were at Epcot on Saturday and the wait times were 80 and 90 minutes, not to mention the lines to get into buildings or even get food. With no fast passes this is unacceptable. We are annual pass holders and as much as we love Disney parks and are also members of the Golf Players Club we will be rethinking our membership until this nonsense ends. If they are going to continue with this capacity they need to bring back the fast passes,
I’m with the other’s commenting, there is NO WAY they are only at 25%. We spent 6 days at the parks and Kidani Village and everything was packed! We’ve been going for almost 20yrs now and this was by far the worst experience we’ve had. Too mant people, too many places closed, too long of lines to get a simple drink of water, etc. Until this covid mess is over with our family won’t be going back, the cost isn’t worth it.
Just finished a five day visit and somewhat disappointed with the lines we had to wait in! Some were over an hour in the 90 degree heat with little to no shade! And of course we didn’t make it into Hollywood Studios in time to get into the queue for Rise of the Resistance at 10 or two o’clock. The lines for the SkyLiners where unbearable! Did enjoy Minnie and Mickeys Runaway was my favorite new ride, but standing in the awful line with 90 degree heat was AWFUL! This trip was NOT worth the money charged! Very disappointed in Disney for
The first time ever!