Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Alana20]

Well, sorry to burst your bubble but in the bad news department -
Disney has removed AKL Jambo house DVC from the opening lists as of late last night.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/

Ugh that’s where we are the first week of August. Not sure I can face another day of trying to call. Assuming the CMs probably don’t even have this update yet and it will be mass confusion. Should I wait it out for an official announcement or Would you all consider the fact that it has been removed from the site as pretty much official?

 

[sara_s]

I do like they were able to keep the buses running at WDW, while lines might be longer the experience on the bus will be much nicer

I hope the buses come in 3's to try and make a dent. Oh who am I kidding?!

 

[anthony2k7]

We live in central Florida as well and I can tell you there is (hopefully will become more of a was) a larger lackadaisical compliance for those wearing them. My point of reference is Publix and other grocery stores.

How far from wdw? Likely a stopping point on route for some people perhaps who want to bring in their own groceries?

 

[skeeter31]

How far from wdw? Likely a stopping point on route for some people perhaps who want to bring in their own groceries?

No, shocking as it is, people do actually live in Florida and have to shop for their daily lives. The entire central area of the state doesn’t just serve travelers going to a Disney

 

[rpb718]

I live in Palm Beach County. Folks are not doing a great job here.

ETA: Hopefully the new mask mandate will help.

DW was showing me some entertaining video of the Palm Beach County meeting where masks were being mandated last night. Just search "palm beach county mask order" in Google.

 

[anthony2k7]

No, shocking as it is, people do actually live in Florida and have to shop for their daily lives. The entire central area of the state doesn’t just serve travelers going to a Disney

I was asking if it was possible, not if those stores only existed for travelers.

 

[Jacq7414]

Wasn't sure if it was mentioned but AK is now booked for 7/13. So during the 4 day period that only MK & AK are open - AK is totally booked for resort guests July 12, 13 and 14.

I’m surprised MK isn’t more popular!

 

[Mit88]

I think DL not opening has more to do with the union issues there than with the state. The state is just being used for cover to take away the leverage of a set opening day from the unions.

California is in a much different situation than Florida. I dont believe Theme Parks in California were ever given the full OK to reopen just yet. So it was much easier to put a pause on Disneyland. Everything has already been approved in Florida and a union agreement between the CMs and WDW.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Disney won’t be at fault for cases anymore than anywhere else that’s open but I will be very surprised if cases that are traced to being at Disney don’t get media attention. It will not be treated like someone picking it up at a grocery store or going to a grocery store infected.

 

[hertamaniac]

How far from wdw? Likely a stopping point on route for some people perhaps who want to bring in their own groceries?

I grocery shop outside of Orange County. I'll stop there for today on this subject.

 

[CogsworthTN]

I agree. I wasn’t a fan of being packed in like sardines.

When we eventually go back to normal bus protocols, I wish they would fill up seats only. No standing. I cannot count How many times I have been seated and someone standing in front of me loses their balance and steps on me. Same thing when I have to stand, I’m so short it’s hard to hold on to those hanging straps.

 

[sara_s]

DW was showing me some entertaining video of the Palm Beach County meeting where masks were being mandated last night. Just search "palm beach county mask order" in Google.

Saw it - it's the most PBC/FL thing ever. My eyes almost rolled out of my head.

 

[sara_s]

I’m surprised MK isn’t more popular!

No parades, no fireworks? Or...no HOP - that's it!!

 

[Doingitagain]

I was thinking of having some small buttons made up to hand out to CMs with something like "Disney Strong" printed on them. I haven't looked into it yet, just an idea.

I want them to put bar codes on their badges so I can scan them with MDE and tip them without hard currency or leave guest feedback

 

[Mit88]

Disney won’t be at fault for cases anymore than anywhere else that’s open but I will be very surprised if cases that are traced to being at Disney don’t get media attention. It will not be treated like someone picking it up at a grocery store or going to a grocery store infected.

Nope, no it most certainly wont. We saw how they treated the 1 guy from California that was in Orlando for a convention where he went to the convention center, Universal, WDW among other places. Where did the media say he got it? Disney.

But I’m 110% certain that Disney is well aware that they’re going to be targeted as soon as those doors open

 

[Jacq7414]

No parades, no fireworks? Or...no HOP - that's it!!

That’s true. I’m really hoping fireworks will be back in 2021. Even if I have to pay extra for a “party” to see them

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Nope, no it most certainly wont. We saw how they treated the 1 guy from California that was in Orlando for a convention where he went to the convention center, Universal, WDW among other places. Where did the media say he got it? Disney.

But I’m 110% certain that Disney is well aware that they’re going to be targeted as soon as those doors open

I think they are aware as well.

They’re not opening amidst a pandemic without recognizing that there will be cases linked to them, there will be negative media attention, and I’m sure they’re prepared to handle that in whatever way they deem appropriate.

 

[Dis5150]

No luck here and we pressed for answers why. None we’re given really other than it cannot be done. I have yet to see an account of success with that this week online from others as well.

Ok, thanks! I will wait until next week to try and move my ressie, with the discount or without.

 

[Mfowler7828]

Two dozen WWE employees tested positive in Florida yesterday, Including one who has now gotten it for a second time! It’s going to be real hard for the NBA to justify that there players are safe.

 

[anthony2k7]

DW was showing me some entertaining video of the Palm Beach County meeting where masks were being mandated last night. Just search "palm beach county mask order" in Google.

Deja vu......