Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

I didn't watch the episode but can we talk about how all of you want to subscribe to SiDisney on YouTube to see more of Federico
Honestly shameless plug, it would help us out tremendously

Done!

(though I really won't be able to follow along unless the Spanish is kept at the Dora the Explorer level )

 

[yulilin3]

Done!

(though I really won't be able to follow along unless the Spanish is kept at the Dora the Explorer level )

Lol. I believe you can actually put subtitles on it

 

[fla4fun]

On me for never checking spelling

Nonsense . . . the words are all spelled correctly . . .

We got the word today that our office is opening as scheduled next Monday. Part of me wishes they would have waited a few more weeks, and part is glad to get back in the routine. My position is required if the office is open, so no choice if I want to keep my job. I am hoping I can stay healthy until my August Disney trip. I actually think I will be safer at Disney as there is no way to social distance in our office bathrooms and I just can’t hold it for 11 hours.

 

[MickeyEars]

What happened to Chef Mickey’s? I thought it was going to be available family style.

 

[disneyfan150]

I didn't watch the episode but can we talk about how all of you want to subscribe to SiDisney on YouTube to see more of Federico
Honestly shameless plug, it would help us out tremendously

Will do! Thank you for all your help on this thread!

 

[apinknightmare]

Ok I am glad we are driving next year, because I am going to this McDonald's.

I like that they gave you a handy little stationary bike area to work off your extra value meal after you eat it, lol.

 

[Dulcee]

What happened to Chef Mickey’s? I thought it was going to be available family style.

If this opens I imagine it won't be until the rest of the Contemporary resort is open.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

What happened to Chef Mickey’s? I thought it was going to be available family style.

Same. I wonder if it'll open with CR-? I've got a dining alert set. Only so many places I can eat more than once, we'll try this if it's open, since it's not buffet.

 

[Mlchiranky]

Thanks for everyone's help on this thread. After a three hour hold, an incredibly nice cast member booked our dining reservations. I finally feel like we have something to be excited about! Thanks everyone!

 

[MickeyEars]

I had so many favorites not opening it was rough this morning.

 

[Mfowler7828]

I disagree. There have been tons of people complaining about masks all over Disney FB groups and even on here. Many of them are the people going out to bars right now and will be going to WDW in the coming weeks and months. Many of these people have not been wearing masks at home.

For me, going to a theme park right now is unfathomable and a totally unnecessary risk, especially with a high risk child. Even if he wasn’t high risk, we still would not feel comfortable going to a place like WDW, especially with FL in its current state. I still don’t go to grocery stores or home improvement stores. Simply no need when everything can be done via pickup or delivery. Everyone makes their own risk assessments, though.

IMO, I also think there’s a difference between a 20 minute run into a store and 8 hours of continuous exposure in a theme park, removing masks for eating and drinking, using public restrooms, touching multiple ride surfaces, etc.

The outbreak of cases is likely from everything. Overall relaxation about the virus and people diving back in to daily life and not taking proper precautions.

So what is the solution?? Everything stays closed for another six months, year two years. Everybody wants to talk about the irresponsibility of opening things but how about the irresponsibility of not. The unfortunate truth is as soon as anything opens up cases will go up. And the longer things stay closed the more lasting effects it will have on future generations as more and more businesses shutter for good, kids can’t get a proper education and are whole country and world goes into a depression. The economic and emotional harm we are risking for are children and future generations is something that has to be considered. This is why I want Disney to open and want everyone to go, not necessarily for my enjoyment but so my grandkids can go someday.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I had so many favorites not opening it was rough this morning.

It's sad that I needed a global pandemic to get me to try new restaurants I am VERY set in my ways with my favorites!

 

[Doingitagain]

Nonsense . . . the words are all spelled correctly . . .

We got the word today that our office is opening as scheduled next Monday. Part of me wishes they would have waited a few more weeks, and part is glad to get back in the routine. My position is required if the office is open, so no choice if I want to keep my job. I am hoping I can stay healthy until my August Disney trip. I actually think I will be safer at Disney as there is no way to social distance in our office bathrooms and I just can’t hold it for 11 hours.

Are you are risk of having to quarantine when you get back? We might be, so glad we work from home so can quarantine without too much issue.

 

[Spridell]

So what is the solution?? Everything stays closed for another six months, year two years. Everybody wants to talk about the irresponsibility of opening things but how about the irresponsibility of not. The unfortunate truth is as soon as anything opens up cases will go up. And the longer things stay closed the more lasting effects it will have on future generations as more and more businesses shutter for good, kids can’t get a proper education and are whole country and world goes into a depression. The economic and emotional harm we are risking for are children and future generations is something that has to be considered. This is why I want Disney to open and want everyone to go, not necessarily for my enjoyment but so my grandkids can go someday.

Dr Pino the health director of Orange County, Fl said the same thing the other day. They asked him if things should close again and he said NO because if they closed for 2 months when they open back up we will be dealing with a spike at that time also.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Speaking of covid restrictions, can they not book every room there?

When all the reopening talk started they mentioned reduced capacity a few times, i’m guessing that reduced capacity is the reason they aren’t taking new reservations for the summer.

Just a guess though.

 

[disneyfan150]

It's sad that I needed a global pandemic to get me to try new restaurants I am VERY set in my ways with my favorites!

Same! Not only do I stick with favorite restaurants, I always order the same thing.

I must be locked away for far too long b/c we are approaching 2000 pages and this is VERY exciting!

 

[only hope]

There's a point where we need to just have to know it is not going away and deal with it like we deal with other seasonal viruses with a few more precautions.

Wear a mask, social distance and just know that cases will continue to go up. Thus far (thankfully) hospitalizations and deaths are pretty flat.

The people that WANT to go to a theme park and WANT it to be open will be the ones more likely to wear masks (over say people socializing in a bar).

Universal has been open for a month now -- are there outbreaks stemming from there? I think going outside in a giant theme park with limited attendance is probably safer than going to a bar, or a grocery store, or a home improvement store no matter what the numbers of cases are.

I guess I wonder where these new cases are coming from? Just more people going back to work? The protests? People just having parties?

It’s thought to be people who don’t live together being within six feet without masks for an extended period time, especially inside. Hence the new bar shutdowns in some states. There are many cities that had/have large protests and have not seen a significant increase in cases. The fact that the protests were/are outside is likely a large factor.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I had so many favorites not opening it was rough this morning.

Yep, I felt a little sad, no Ohana.

It's sad that I needed a global pandemic to get me to try new restaurants I am VERY set in my ways with my favorites!

SAME! Trying several new places! We have 10 days worth of meals needed and I prefer TS so I know we will have some place to sit.
I am ridiculous, though, and have to scope out the desserts offered too

 

[Jrb1979]

So what is the solution?? Everything stays closed for another six months, year two years. Everybody wants to talk about the irresponsibility of opening things but how about the irresponsibility of not. The unfortunate truth is as soon as anything opens up cases will go up. And the longer things stay closed the more lasting effects it will have on future generations as more and more businesses shutter for good, kids can’t get a proper education and are whole country and world goes into a depression. The economic and emotional harm we are risking for are children and future generations is something that has to be considered. This is why I want Disney to open and want everyone to go, not necessarily for my enjoyment but so my grandkids can go someday.

Instead of shutting things down again why not stay at the phase you are at til cases go down. I look at what has been done where I live and I question why it can't be done in Florida. We are just in phase 2. All retail is open. Bars and restaurants are patios only. Theme parks don't have any opening dates yet. By doing that our cases numbers have stayed low. Today we only had 157 new cases while doing over 23000 tests. Again I ask why can't that be an option?

I used to be upset and frustrated at how things have been handled as I love visiting many US theme parks in vacations. Now all I do is shake my head and pray some day it gets better

 

[Mfowler7828]

Instead of shutting things down again why not stay at the phase you are at til cases go down. I look at what has been done where I live and I question why it can't be done in Florida. We are just in phase 2. All retail is open. Bars and restaurants are patios only. Theme parks don't have any opening dates yet. By doing that our cases numbers have stayed low. Today we only had 157 new cases while doing over 23000 tests. Again I ask why can't that be an option?

I used to be upset and frustrated at how things have been handled as I love visiting many US theme parks in vacations. Now all I do is shake my head and pray some day it gets better

Because the economy is bleeding money with those options. Yes we need to adapt but just staying closed are putting restrictions that are so strict that businesses can’t survive is not a long term solution.