Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Sandiz08]

Disney rep said something about talks later on tonight ( assumably with the collective group) about opening water parks . Seaworld says they are mostly outdoors so “2,3,4 weeks “ after approval.

 

[bigskyernurse]

Unfortunately, the Vice President directly asked the Sea World exec "when are you reopening", but did not ask the Disney exec the same.

Yes, but it's hopeful if we assume that the 3 will be somewhat consistent in timing.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

Yes, but it's hopeful if we assume that the 3 will be somewhat consistent in timing.

I'd probably say that Seaworld is in a completely different boat (haha) than Universal and certainly Disney. Disney's reopening has to be much more complicated than Seaworld's. But I'm just speculating based on my limited knowledge about the parks.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Disney still holding their cards very close to the vest... still saying gradually - which is what every disney exec has said for weeks now. lol

 

[hertamaniac]

SeaWorld targeting opening in June might just be for Aquatica right?

I suspect the water parks could open before the theme parks (especially from what I've heard about the recent CDC comments relating to water and the virus and what DeSantis reiterated earlier in this discussion).

 

[Pickle Rick]

Disney still holding their cards very close to the vest... still saying gradually - which is what every disney exec has said for weeks now. lol

Disney is playing it smart, IMO.

 

[FlagrantFleur]

I'd probably say that Seaworld is in a completely different boat (haha) than Universal and certainly Disney. Disney's reopening has to be much more complicated than Seaworld's. But I'm just speculating based on my limited knowledge about the parks.

Couldn't agree more. Not to knock SeaWorld, just a different business model. Universal and Disney have more weight to throw around. I think Disney and Universal will get their chance to control the narrative more than SeaWorld.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

This Harris Rosen guy has the kinda voice I enjoy in movies. I like this guy

Lets here more about Dis ;] though

 

[boxer11]

SeaWorld targeting opening in June might just be for Aquatica right?

I suspect the water parks could open before the theme parks (especially from what I've heard about the recent CDC comments relating to water and the virus and what DeSantis reiterated earlier in this discussion).

When he said 2 to 3 weeks after approval he was speaking about Sea World theme park.

 

[Pickle Rick]

This Harris Rosen guy has the kinda voice I enjoy in movies.

Lets here more about Dis ;] though

He's a good man who's done a lot for the community.

 

[bigskyernurse]

Man. Rosen is skilled at the art of dramatic pause.

 

[LSUmiss]

SeaWorld targeting opening in June might just be for Aquatica right?

I suspect the water parks could open before the theme parks (especially from what I've heard about the recent CDC comments relating to water and the virus and what DeSantis reiterated earlier in this discussion).

My cousin high up at Seaworld told me the plan was to open discovery cove first by mid June.

 

[Tandy]

He's a good man who's done a lot for the community.

Either way, The dramatic pauses are annoying

 

[boxer11]

My cousin high up at Seaworld told me the plan was to open discovery cove first by mid June.

When he said 2 to 3 weeks after approval he was speaking about Sea World theme park.

 

[hertamaniac]

When he said 2 to 3 weeks after approval he was speaking about Sea World theme park.

Which means they could still be on target to open their water park(s) prior to the theme park.

 

[pigletto]

They aren’t even using social distancing for the guests along the sides of the table, while they discuss the importance of safe reopening strategy.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Unfortunately, the Vice President directly asked the Sea World exec "when are you reopening", but did not ask the Disney exec the same.

Thought the same thing - why not???

 

[hertamaniac]

My cousin high up at Seaworld told me the plan was to open discovery cove first by mid June.

I think that would be an easier task of social distancing since it already had a capped capacity pre-C19.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

" If there is no guest, there is no dollar "

Amen

 

[Pickle Rick]

According to Amanda Dukes at WESH, WDW will not be presenting opening dates tomorrow, but UO may do so.

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