Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Spridell]

By the same token I have seen some people argue that Disney can’t require temp checks because their kids temp always runs hot or that they can’t require masks because it will be too hot for people to wear them in the summer. Or that offering limited experiences will cause a riot of upset guests. Or limiting park hopping would not work for the way they plan their trips. I’ve seen a lot of claims of things that Disney “can’t” do because people will not like it or accept it. All of those people arguing against any kinds of new restrictions or changes will also have to realize that Disney can do what it feels is necessary and then decide if they can live with those changes on their vacation or stay home.

Yes. Disney is a private company and when you enter Disney property it is private property. They can make different changes as they seem fit. Actually Disney has adapted over the years and have made many changes in the way they operate the parks. For example over the last 2 years with all their new security checkpoints.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Anyone who claims go know how infectious this is right now and what the R0 is will probably be guessing.

With social distancing in place and the lockdown it is surely impossible to guess how infectious it would be right now with it being this widespread had the distancing and lockdown not been in place.

No it’s not. Up to 2.2 million dead per the models if no social distancing.

 

[jlwhitney]

Yes there is some saying that. Things will reopen but social distancing is here til there is a vaccine. I can't see Disney going against that.

There is so many activities and buinesses that still won’t be able to open with strict social distancing. Kids won’t be able to play sports, restaurants can’t make enough of half full at best, same with movie theaters and so much more.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Good info but it paints it as being black or white.

I do not believe that there isnt a middle ground of other masks helping to some extent.

I don’t disagree... if the masks r being used properly I was just sharing a perspective that some would not have had.

If disney does their part in providing everything needed from a clean enough environment and enough sanitizer & hand washing to help mitigate the potential spread... we will all be in a less risky situation.

 

[Jrb1979]

There is so many activities and buinesses that still won’t be able to open with strict social distancing. Kids won’t be able to play sports, restaurants can’t make enough of half full at best, same with movie theaters and so much more.

That's the sad reality. I can't see how they can just get rid of social distancing. If they do there is a good chance we will be back to where we started

 

[yankeesfan123]

you know there is a lot of bickering going on back and forth on this thread. 90% of this thread is all opinionated. Everyone has the right to have their own opinion but don't bash other people if their opinion is different than yours.

Things will start to open up pretty soon. Some states will open sooner than others. Parts of some states will open sooner than others.

ALWAYS do what's best for you and your family. If you feel its not safe to go out THEN DO NOT GO OUT. If someone else feels it is safe to go, it's their right to go and you really have no say in that just as they shouldn't bash you for staying home.

If Disney does open sooner than people think (or want it to for that point) NO ONE is forcing you to go. If you don't want to go then don't go. If you want to go and you think its safe then have fun and enjoy your vacation.

I respectfully disagree. You shouldn’t just do what is best for you. You should keep others in mind. You shouldn’t just go out because you want to go out at the risk of your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Society survives on the understanding that people are going to be responsible.

Im not saying people shouldn’t go to Disney when it is safe to do so. But I disagree with the statement that you should only do what’s best for you and your family. You really should keep others in mind, too. But that’s my opinion.

 

[Farro]

That's the sad reality. I can't see how they can just get rid of social distancing. If they do there is a good chance we will be back to where we started

Social distancing will go away on it's own over the summer. I live in a big city, even if they close the parks or keep the lakefront closed, people will still find a way to gather.

Right or wrong, it's just how it is. There will be parties in backyards, on people's back porches, at a park until it's broken up. It will be near impossible to enforce social distancing once the warm weather is here. Our city lives for summer.

 

[yankeesfan123]

That's the sad reality. I can't see how they can just get rid of social distancing. If they do there is a good chance we will be back to where we started

Testing testing testing. A real, proven treatment. Then, eventually, a cure.

It’ll be a while (in my opinion).

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

I agree. Things will be much different. Social distancing will be here for a while and people will have to adapt with things being open and still maintaining social distancing

I agree that some form of social distancing should remain in place for "a while" (I'm sure we all have different ideas on how long that is). But what form "social distancing" takes has to also adapt from the current situation.

In it's current form, "social distancing" is putting millions of people out of work. I'm all in favor of saving lives, but is it an acceptable trade-off for millions to lose their homes and be out on the street? What becomes of those homeless families?

We have to find a middle ground that mitigates the risks without making the cure worse than the disease. I'm not suggesting that the economy is more important than people's lives... but in many ways the economy IS lives. All of the potentially homeless families on the street because they lost their jobs as a result of social distancing measures deserve some care and compassion too! People need to get back to work. We have to accept some level of risk for that to happen.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not unexpected at all. Florida unemployment website and phone lines are going to be tough to access on the 19th.

no, not unexpected for sure ... still *feels* like a big number when you see it in print though

 

[Jrb1979]

I agree that some form of social distancing should remain in place for "a while" (I'm sure we all have different ideas on how long that is). But what form "social distancing" takes has to also adapt from the current situation.

In it's current form, "social distancing" is putting millions of people out of work. I'm all in favor of saving lives, but is it an acceptable trade-off for millions to lose their homes and be out on the street? What becomes of those homeless families?

We have to find a middle ground that mitigates the risks without making the cure worse than the disease. I'm not suggesting that the economy is more important than people's lives... but in many ways the economy IS lives. All of the potentially homeless families on the street because they lost their jobs as a result of social distancing measures deserve some care and compassion too! People need to get back to work. We have to accept some level of risk for that to happen.

Some businesses will reopen soon but places with mass gatherings won't be opening soon. The economy will come back.

 

[yankeesfan123]

I agree that some form of social distancing should remain in place for "a while" (I'm sure we all have different ideas on how long that is). But what form "social distancing" takes has to also adapt from the current situation.

In it's current form, "social distancing" is putting millions of people out of work. I'm all in favor of saving lives, but is it an acceptable trade-off for millions to lose their homes and be out on the street? What becomes of those homeless families?

We have to find a middle ground that mitigates the risks without making the cure worse than the disease. I'm not suggesting that the economy is more important than people's lives... but in many ways the economy IS lives. All of the potentially homeless families on the street because they lost their jobs as a result of social distancing measures deserve some care and compassion too! People need to get back to work. We have to accept some level of risk for that to happen.

A middle ground likely doesn’t include opening theme parks with hundreds of thousands of people visiting each day.

And that’s why we are all here.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

Some businesses will reopen soon but places with mass gatherings won't be opening soon. The economy will come back.

I hope so. I fully understand about "mass gatherings" but there are an awful lot of naysayers out there who seem to consider this the "new normal" and re-opening any of these everyday businesses that people rely on for their livlihood is going to result in massive deaths so we can't risk it. A "mass gathering" of 10, 50, or 100 people is too dangerous to many. That precludes most of the currently closed businesses from reopening.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

A middle ground likely doesn’t include opening theme parks with hundreds of thousands of people visiting each day.

I agree that places like Disney probably will (and should) be one of the last things to open. But to many, even the day to day businesses that we need to reopen are far too dangerous.

 

[anthony2k7]

Changing the subject a bit - I wonder what the impact will be on with investment in the parks. I guess pretty much everything already being worked on will be completed as planned.

But with however many million hole in the budget I guess future investments in the parks will be under review. No new monorail for a few more years? No replacements for all the parades we have lost over the years?

 

[anthony2k7]

I hope so. I fully understand about "mass gatherings" but there are an awful lot of naysayers out there who seem to consider this the "new normal" and re-opening any of these everyday businesses that people rely on for their livlihood is going to result in massive deaths so we can't risk it. A "mass gathering" of 10, 50, or 100 people is too dangerous to many. That precludes most of the currently closed businesses from reopening.

I'm happy for any business to re open, they just need to figure out how they can do that and have social distancing.

 

[jknezek]

Social distancing will go away on it's own over the summer. I live in a big city, even if they close the parks or keep the lakefront closed, people will still find a way to gather.

Right or wrong, it's just how it is. There will be parties in backyards, on people's back porches, at a park until it's broken up. It will be near impossible to enforce social distancing once the warm weather is here. Our city lives for summer.

There are lots of areas that are beautiful right now weather wise and we are managing just fine. People can choose to exercise self control or not. The weather is just a selfish excuse to do what you want instead of what you should. We are losing our best weather days right now in AL, but mostly people are following the rules. I hope other areas will do the same.

 

[Farro]

There are lots of areas that are beautiful right now weather wise and we are managing just fine. People can choose to exercise self control or not. The weather is just a selfish excuse to do what you want instead of what you should. We are losing our best weather days right now in AL, but mostly people are following the rules. I hope other areas will do the same.

Chicago is doing awesome actually. Our numbers are way better than was expected, thanks!
This disease has shown we do have a lot work to do with the poorer communities employment, healthcare access and food deserts, but that's not for this thread.

Again, selfish or not, people will be outside in their yards, etc. this summer. Especially if cases go down.

I'm not saying Disney, etc. shouldn't try to practice social distancing, but I am saying if people start to relax on their own, it's not going to matter what businesses end up doing.

 

[kiki02]

Honestly I would worry far more about catching a ton of other things at Burning Man and not covid-19.

They could adjust the time limit via magic bands - reserve park for yourself, family from 9 am to 2 pm or whatever - new groups can reserve 2 pm until 7 pm ..... less people in a park but somewhat enjoyable and half the price of course.

 

[Farro]

I can't imagine how counter service will work.

If we all stand 6 feet apart the lines will be in the parking lot!