Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[xuxa777]

I don’t think so. Disney waited until the last possible minute to announce the last closure. They’ll wait as long as they can to announce any sort of opening time frame. Things are still very much changing day to day on what Disney’s reopening plans are.

Yes I could see that, they definitely plays their cards close to the vest and do not issue guidance until they know 110% for sure. I do anticipate a big uptick of rumor and chatter though.

 

[kymom99]

Governor of Texas said today he is putting together guidelines on opening the state of Texas back up albeit slowly, will announce next week. More good news, this will help Florida move forward.

Ohio says something similar.

 

[osufeth24]

With even the President saying today that people can start to consider elective surgeries today, and more Governors even California going to announcing they are setting up steps to open business back up. that with more and more evidence that the virus was around Nov/Dec last year and all data trending down. If things keep going like they are and most likely will, we will likely see even greater number of announcements by governors and mayors on Monday. Maybe even some of the major sports leagues.

We will probably see an announcement from Disney by the end of next week giving some guidance on opening.

Also saw a model that said Ohio is now 2-3 days past the peak with many other states hitting peak this weekend. So we should start seeing a slowly downward trend over the next few weeks.

 

[juice0358]

Disney Springs is essentially an outdoor mall. I think Disney Springs will be open 7 days or less after Florida allows malls to open, assuming no adverse local regulations. Many of the establishments are run by third parties. Some may open later, some might not re-open at all. Florida is the state which waited until after Spring Break crowds to issue stay at home orders. I'd be slightly surprised, but not shocked, if Disney Springs opened by May 1. I think Florida will be one of the first states to open things up. I'd be very surprised if Trump doesn't suggest opening by the middle to end of April.

Disney Springs could open for locals.

I don't know if Disney resorts and theme parks could/would open if there were significant travel restrictions.

I agree with you, but I do not see malls opening up on May 1st though. I think we see a progressive opening of places like, dentists, barbershops etc...

 

[Farro]

Let's just say I can speak from, ahem, experience , but I find rteetz to be quite a fair and lenient moderator in comparison to other boards. Sure, some of our posts can get off topic, but for the most part he keeps us in line without reprimand.

This is one of my favorite threads.

(edited to add) Laugh if you want! Bothers me none.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...-county-businesses-could-be-closed-into-june/

 

[Jrb1979]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...-county-businesses-could-be-closed-into-june/

That sounds very similar to here. Disney and theme parks are going to be some of the last things to open.

 

[rteetz]

That sounds very similar to here. Disney and theme parks are going to be some of the last things to open.

And Disney itself will open in phases. When they first open the gates they won’t have everything operating as normal.

 

[xuxa777]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...-county-businesses-could-be-closed-into-june/

Yeah that is not going to fly, political pressure alone, if not real data will change his opinion much faster than June. I imagine he is still working off the bad IHME model as that is post peak for Florida, that model will change dramatically by then.

Also the mayor said that last night, before the model was revised even lower and Governers of multiple states are announcing opening plans next week.

 

[rteetz]

Yeah that is not going to fly, political pressure alone, if not real data will change his opinion much faster than June. I imagine he is still working off the bad IHME model as that is post peak for Florida, that model will change dramatically by then.

No matter the current models you can’t rush everything back open. It will have to be gradual. I’d assume some areas of Florida and the country open things sooner than others too.

 

[Spridell]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...-county-businesses-could-be-closed-into-june/

The Governor of Florida can override this with an Executive order. So don't put too much stock in it.

Since I live in South Florida and see what's going on down here, I would say, the Gov will open up Central and Northern FL before Southern.

 

[xuxa777]

No matter the current models you can’t rush everything back open. It will have to be gradual. I’d assume some areas of Florida and the country open things sooner than others too.

Totally agree on the gradual open, especially in areas in south Florida.

 

[osufeth24]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...-county-businesses-could-be-closed-into-june/

meh, if many other states are starting to open up, and DeSantis says to open up, he's gonna have no choice as the backlash would be too great.

 

[Jrb1979]

Totally agree on the gradual open, especially in areas in south Florida.

That is why I don't think Disney will be one of the places opening with everything else. It's easier to control the spread with opening restaurants and stores at first. Theme parks will be last if cases stay low after opening restaurants and bars.

 

[Spridell]

I do think it is safe to say though, Disney Springs will be the first place to open. Probably sometime mid May or end of May.

 

[rteetz]

I do think it is safe to say though, Disney Springs will be the first place to open. Probably sometime mid May or end of May.

Yeah I think everyone thinks that will be the first thing to open. Easier to operate in a gradual open and Disney can learn from that and help translate it to the parks.

 

[Spridell]

Yeah I think everyone thinks that will be the first thing to open. Easier to operate in a gradual open and Disney can learn from that and help translate it to the parks.

Exactly!!!

 

[xuxa777]

That is why I don't think Disney will be one of the places opening with everything else. It's easier to control the spread with opening restaurants and stores at first. Theme parks will be last if cases stay low after opening restaurants and bars.

The actual parks yes, everything else falls outside that.

I am begining think the parks should open sooner (they won't though, most likely) because they are not as big of a issues as far as transmission as they are being made out to be , more info in the weeks coming will help us realize if that is true or not. Also the fact it is appearing the virus has been around much longer than we thought.

 

[TomServo27]

No matter the current models you can’t rush everything back open. It will have to be gradual. I’d assume some areas of Florida and the country open things sooner than others too.

How long has the downtown Disney area been open now in Shanghai? Seems like three or four weeks. But admittedly time seems to be moving much slower now so I could be way off. Not saying World will progress like Shanghai but it’s the only comp we really have right now.

 

[xuxa777]

Yeah I think everyone thinks that will be the first thing to open. Easier to operate in a gradual open and Disney can learn from that and help translate it to the parks.

That and they are not responsible for most of the staffing and training with the distancing procedures that will be put in place, it will be on the third parties/stores. Pretty much can guarantee no pin trading