Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Krandor]

A lot of details here on procedures for MLS tournament and the bubble and all that. Some things are still being worked out but gives an idea of what all they are doing

https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-l...at-we-know-about-player-testinggroupsschedule

 

[rteetz]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...dolphin-food-wine-classic-cancelled-for-2020/

 

[Mit88]

The playoffs are very competitive, which is pretty obvious. If you’re playing a team, you don’t want to share hotel space with your opponent where strategy could overlap

 

[Farro]

The playoffs are very competitive, which is pretty obvious. If you’re playing a team, you don’t want to share hotel space with your opponent where strategy could overlap

If this is a real issue (which I'm sure it is) then this should have been addressed before announcing this was happening.

Unless they are keeping other resorts closed to house the NBA and it never was just at CSR...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It’s Friday! I wonder what announcements will be announced at 5pm today that will send the DISBoards and TAs into a frenzy...

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[Mit88]

If this is a real issue (which I'm sure it is) then this should have been addressed before announcing this was happening.

Unless they are keeping other resorts closed to house the NBA and it never was just at CSR...

Well I think that has been the case. Maybe I’m missing something but there have been rumors that 3 hotels would be closed possibly for the 2 sports leagues being held down there. They never addressed CSR but the math was easily added up when rooms weren’t available at the resort about 2 months ago

 

[yulilin3]

I fail to see how changing the hotel you want to stay at and pay for on the road is privileged. Anyone who travels can do the exact same.

I think the issue is that they (the players) are not paying for the stay, and also they are getting paid to play, it's their job.

 

[shoreward]

I fail to see how changing the hotel you want to stay at and pay for on the road is privileged. Anyone who travels can do the exact same.

My point is that the NBA has made plans for the teams playing in Orlando, under challenging circumstances. The players are employees of the teams. This is essentially business travel. Business travelers need to normally stay at hotels dictated/negotiated by their employers. Just like successful people in the entertainment industry who can dictate certain conditions, so can pro athletes. This is not the world most people live in, if not footing the bill. I am not saying they shouldn’t do it, just that many do.

 

[Farro]

Well I think that has been the case. Maybe I’m missing something but there have been rumors that 3 hotels would be closed possibly for the 2 sports leagues being held down there. They never addressed CSR but the math was easily added up when rooms weren’t available at the resort about 2 months ago

Oh got it. I thought it was just CSR for NBA and Swan/Dolphin for MLS.

 

[Mit88]

What I find a little entitled are journalists that will be down at WDW covering the remainder of the season calling it a “hostage” situation being “stuck” at WDW for 2+ months. Sorry, but there are far worse situations you could be in for 2 months than being “stuck” at world class resorts with plentiful amenities, while getting paid

 

[Devil13]

The playoffs are very competitive, which is pretty obvious. If you’re playing a team, you don’t want to share hotel space with your opponent where strategy could overlap

I see this as a non-issue. The majority of the players are friends and teams have separate meeting rooms for strategy/gameplans. The real concern would be everyone sharing a practice facility where those plans are actually implemented and all teams have access. I'm going to assume that there is some type of schedule for that as well. These aren't normal times so concessions need to be made.

 

[Mit88]

Oh got it. I thought it was just CSR for NBA and Swan/Dolphin for MLS.

I think Jambo House has been unavailable for about a month. It’s unlikely Disney will even make an official statement of where the players will be staying out of safety for the players, even though their resorts have/will be leaked regardless. But its not something I see Disney making a public announcement of

 

[Sandisw]

People are reporting in another thread that POP and CBR are headed back soon. Anyone else hear this? Or seen call back lists from Disney?

 

[Krandor]

I see this as a non-issue. The majority of the players are friends and teams have separate meeting rooms for strategy/gameplans. The real concern would be everyone sharing a practice facility where those plans are actually implemented and all teams have access. I'm going to assume that there is some type of schedule for that as well. These aren't normal times so concessions need to be made.

Yep which is why one thing we are seeing with MLS is teams are not arriving at the same time. Those that can are going to train in their home facilities for as long as possible before coming down if they are in states where they can.

 

[Sandisw]

I think Jambo House has been unavailable for about a month. It’s unlikely Disney will even make an official statement of where the players will be staying out of safety for the players, even though their resorts have/will be leaked regardless. But its not something I see Disney making a public announcement of

Jambo inventory was gone about 10 days. According to DVC president, it was a glitch...but, I still believe it was blocked for other reasons.

Even though it’s now back, Jambo has not been announced to be opening...

 

[Krandor]

People are reporting in another thread that POP and CBR are headed back soon. Anyone else hear this? Or seen call back lists from Disney?

Haven't heard that but would make sense to want skyliner open when DHS and Epcot open.

 

[figmentfinesse]

People are reporting in another thread that POP and CBR are headed back soon. Anyone else hear this? Or seen call back lists from Disney?

The Mara cast members were called back but that's not opening. It's possible they're calling back cast members to help elsewhere. I don't think Pop merch necessarily means they are opening.

 

[skeeter31]

I think Jambo House has been unavailable for about a month. It’s unlikely Disney will even make an official statement of where the players will be staying out of safety for the players, even though their resorts have/will be leaked regardless. But its not something I see Disney making a public announcement of

I agree with this. I have a feeling there will be a bunch of resorts that just don’t open for a while and we’ll be left to assume it’s because NBA may be using them. They may spread the players between a few different resorts, or house them all at one, but we’ll never know for sure for safety reasons. But the rumors sure will be flying on here lol.

 

[junderwood99]

People are reporting in another thread that POP and CBR are headed back soon. Anyone else hear this? Or seen call back lists from Disney?

My understanding is that CM's are booking Pop and CBR for dates in later 2020 and they should not be. Not sure what will happen with this reservations as we move forward. But, the current status is they should only be rebooking DVC or FW for any dates in 2020 at this time.
Needless to say, this is a huge mess. I have some choice opinions on it - but as a TA - I'll respect my pride and joy for now!

 

[Skippyboo]

Once all the parks open up, no way can they go with just the DVC hotels being open. CBR and Pop are large hotels plus with the Skyliner access it’s will be easier to social distance on Skyliner than a bus.