Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mhautz]

I think she meant in cities around the country they do the tests from your car.

Oh, now I read it that way. Makes sense.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

From the HRH site, sounds like a good policy.

Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater after three checks, including one with a new thermometer, will be asked to seek medical attention and obtain medical clearance prior to being permitted to enter. We understand some guests may feel they have special conditions, which we will consider upon request.

So what if someone is in Florida from out of state and is told to quarantine due to COVID. Where do they go?

This opens up another line of questions. What if on day 3 of a 7 day trip, the park finds you have a high temperature? What if you go to doctor and have COVID or are identified as a possible risk? Will the hotel kick you out? (Assuming resort and hotel track together)

 

[Farro]

I agree with the previous poster who said Disney is going to have a harder time convincing people that all this is necessary if in two weeks we don't see large spikes - not in cases, but in hospitalizations/deaths - due to the protests. I mean here, these protests are HUGE. Like a giant petri dish.

I'm hoping we won't see these huge hospitalization spikes.

 

[Krandor]

So what if someone is in Florida from out of state and is told to quarantine due to COVID. Where do they go?

This opens up another line of questions. What if on day 3 of a 7 day trip, the park finds you have a high temperature? What if you go to doctor and have COVID or are identified as a possible risk? Will the hotel kick you out? (Assuming resort and hotel track together)

1. They said they have rooms to people to isolate in
2. We don't know and I doubt any of that is going to be publically stated.

 

[Anthony Vito]

Chances of it going all the way to October are small. That would be every series going 7 games. Possible but unlikely.

When next season starts is ohe of the open questions and likely something that will be addressed Thursday.

Actually, it could take as little as 1 series each round going to 7 games to stretch to October. For instance, if one of the eventual finalists required 7 games each round.

Obviously the point about only one series each round is valid. In the past though, it hasn't really mattered I don't think. I'm pretty sure the days for the Finals are set well in advance, regardless of the previous series. I think that's how you've had some 5-6 day breaks in the series when both end early. I could be wrong on this and just remembering wrong, but I know several years ago I used to look because I used to go to Firefly Music Festival which is local for me and which started right around games 6 or 7 of the Finals and was worried about that. I'm hoping this time around they don't have the big gaps and are more flexible with everything and TV is more flexible (I think it's often that TV wants the schedule set in advance and doesn't want as much unknown on what nights there will be games).

 

[Krandor]

Obviously the point about only one series each round is valid. In the past though, it hasn't really mattered I don't think. I'm pretty sure the days for the Finals are set well in advance, regardless of the previous series. I think that's how you've had some 5-6 day breaks in the series when both end early. I could be wrong on this and just remembering wrong, but I know several years ago I used to look because I used to go to Firefly Music Festival which is local for me and which started right around games 6 or 7 of the Finals and was worried about that. I'm hoping this time around they don't have the big gaps and are more flexible with everything and TV is more flexible (I think it's often that TV wants the schedule set in advance and doesn't want as much unknown on what nights there will be games).

I think you see the long breaks when one series finished in 5 and the other one finishes in 7. I'm pretty sure if all go to 5 they move on to the next series quickly but I'm not an NBA expert.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Disney isn't opening all resorts on day 1 and neither is universal. Very similar.

Not close on a percentage basis.

 

[casaya95]

Not close on a percentage basis.

Exactly! Uni is opening around 70% of their resorts; I would be shocked if Disney hit those numbers.

 

[kverdon]

I agree with the previous poster who said Disney is going to have a harder time convincing people that all this is necessary if in two weeks we don't see large spikes - not in cases, but in hospitalizations/deaths - due to the protests. I mean here, these protests are HUGE. Like a giant petri dish.

I'm hoping we won't see these huge hospitalization spikes.

Here is an Amen to that. Given the serious nature of all this its going to more that a few weeks of low infection rates and lack of spikes before any major changes are made. My guess would be a relook sometime in Octoberish.

 

[tinkerhon]

I am really curious how Disney is going to do this at their hotels.

They are big on wanting you to use online check-in and go straight to your room. They dont want people in the lobbies.

Again, the only thing I can think of is the guard house at every resort. Well lets see.....

probably same device , but Disney will make you quarantine in a hotel room (which might not turn out to be the one where they did the temperature check) for 5-7 days, while you await the results of your temperature check .

 

[gottalovepluto]

Exactly! Uni is opening around 70% of their resorts; I would be shocked if Disney hit those numbers.

I vote no way based on how Chapek answered the hotel rooms for athletes comment. To my ear it absolutely sounded like they don’t intend to open much of anything as far as “Disney Resort Hotels” go.

 

[rteetz]

I agree with the previous poster who said Disney is going to have a harder time convincing people that all this is necessary if in two weeks we don't see large spikes - not in cases, but in hospitalizations/deaths - due to the protests. I mean here, these protests are HUGE. Like a giant petri dish.

I'm hoping we won't see these huge hospitalization spikes.

Majority seems to be wearing masks though. Something Disney is requiring.

Unrelated to the quote:

I don’t want to further this discussion above though. This is not the place for it. I do suggest we all take a step back, a breath, and look at what’s going on in our cities, our countries and our world. There are far more important things to be watching, listening, and acting upon than whether our vacation will be canceled or modified. Disney and places like the Dis are a distraction yes but they are also a reminder that arguing about whether Disney should require masks, whether they should do this or that is rather pointless when it comes down too it.

With so much outside the Dis going on I’d much rather come here and not have to deal with pointless arguments. Yes many of you have been very good as of late because we have actual news but this is also a reference for the future. I apologize for this endless rant but at the same time I also don’t. As many often say to think before you speak we also need to think before we post. Are the needless mask debates worth it? Are the needless upgrade debates worth it? Most of us are still going to go to Disney. Most of us aren’t going to write complaints to Disney. So why do we do it here?

 

[Krandor]

Not close on a percentage basis.

I bet disney has more rooms open on day 1 then universal.

(Lies, damn lies, and statistics).

 

[Farro]

Majority seems to be wearing masks though. Something Disney is requiring.

Unrelated to the quote:

I don’t want to further this discussion above though. This is not the place for it. I do suggest we all take a step back, a breath, and look at what’s going on in our cities, our countries and our world. There are far more important things to be watching, listening, and acting upon than whether our vacation will be canceled or modified. Disney and places like the Dis are a distraction yes but they are also a reminder that arguing about whether Disney should require masks, whether they should do this or that is rather pointless when it comes down too it.

With so much outside the Dis going on I’d much rather come here and not have to deal with pointless arguments. Yes many of you have been very good as of late because we have actual news but this is also a reference for the future. I apologize for this endless rant but at the same time I also don’t. As many often say to think before you speak we also need to think before we post. Are the needless mask debates worth it? Are the needless upgrade debates worth it? Most of us are still going to go to Disney. Most of us aren’t going to write complaints to Disney. So why do we do it here?

Sorry. I wasn't trying to start anything, just thought we were talking about it.
Certainly not complaining about the protests as I was there.

Have a good night everyone! Take care of each other.

(my cheeks feel red with embarrassment! )

 

[rteetz]

Sorry. I wasn't trying to start anything, just thought we were talking about it.
Certainly not complaining about the protests as I was there.

Have a good night everyone! Take care of each other.

And like I said it was unrelated to your quote. I just wanted to get ahead of it before anything were to come of it here.

 

[vinotinto]

I agree with the previous poster who said Disney is going to have a harder time convincing people that all this is necessary if in two weeks we don't see large spikes.

I’m quoting the first part of your post to make sure I stay within the purpose of this thread.

Disney is completely redoing how guests visit their parks and how they book dining, experiences, etc. They are not going to turn around in a few months and say, “oh we’re going back!” This new system is here for the long haul. I have to wonder if it aligns with some other plans they had (the Genie? The paid FP rumor? Something else?). Wish I were a fly in that room...

 

[Pickle Rick]

So you think the union wants face coverings due to the demands of a handful of hypochondriac members.

Third party managed not owned.

Point is, it's a different situation with Disney.

 

[Farro]

I’m quoting the first part of your post to make sure I stay within the purpose of this thread.

Disney is completely redoing how guests visit their parks and how they book dining, experiences, etc. They are not going to turn around in a few months and say, “oh we’re going back!” This new system is here for the long haul. I have to wonder if it aligns with some other plans they had (the Genie? The paid FP rumor? Something else?). Wish I were a fly in that room...

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[andyman8]

I don’t want to further this discussion above though. This is not the place for it. I do suggest we all take a step back, a breath, and look at what’s going on in our cities, our countries and our world. There are far more important things to be watching, listening, and acting upon than whether our vacation will be canceled or modified. Disney and places like the Dis are a distraction yes but they are also a reminder that arguing about whether Disney should require masks, whether they should do this or that is rather pointless when it comes down too it.

With so much outside the Dis going on I’d much rather come here and not have to deal with pointless arguments. Yes many of you have been very good as of late because we have actual news but this is also a reference for the future. I apologize for this endless rant but at the same time I also don’t. As many often say to think before you speak we also need to think before we post. Are the needless mask debates worth it? Are the needless upgrade debates worth it? Most of us are still going to go to Disney. Most of us aren’t going to write complaints to Disney. So why do we do it here?

THIS! Friends, let's spread kindness and start with this thread here and now. Thank you, @rteetz.

 

[Krandor]

And like I said it was unrelated to your quote. I just wanted to get ahead of it before anything were to come of it here.

"The great debate" has gotten old.

I was more thinking along the lines of removal of coffee pots (don't know why, but that's a bee in my bonnet ), no character meet/greets, turning off water features in rides, not opening some attractions, who knows what is happening with dining. Those types of things can be eased back if things get better sooner rather than later.

I do agree that some if it will conveniently fall into line with plans they may have had for the future already.

I think adding things back like some M&Gs (maybe fur only to start) and reopening any attractions closed are likely the first things we'll see.

But I do agree we'll see a gradual loosing of things as time goes on If numbers look good. A second wave in the fall though could cause some things to go back away (I doubt they will completely close again but could go back to a July 11th mode of operation and add back in restrictions that had been eased).