Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

When does the Trader Sam’s “Fence” Tiki Mug come out?

 

[kylenne]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278436017909960705

This makes me wonder about the big Legoland that was supposed to open up here. Haven’t heard a peep about it in a long time.

 

[Dentam]

It's not something I worry about right now. I can only take one step at a time and my step right now is figuring out what my kid's school is doing next month.

Oh yeah, for sure - definitely plenty of other things in life to worry about right now. I have just seen so many people on different threads saying how they've delayed their trips so they can get the full experience next year when they go on their rebooked trips. I understand not wanting to face the likely reality though. Planning a Disney trip gives people something to look forward to in a time where most everything else is pretty bleak.

 

[Runnsally]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278436017909960705

And Legoland NY refuses to refund annual passes despite never opening

 

[Mit88]

And Legoland NY refuses to refund annual passes despite never opening

I know the town of Goshen is excited about the postponed opening

 

[Janet McDonald]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278436017909960705

Goodness, I hope once the Disney tourists arrive some business will pick up and these businesses can survive and these employees can return to their jobs. I can’t imagine.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This makes me wonder about the big Legoland that was supposed to open up here. Haven’t heard a peep about it in a long time.

They pushed opening until next year. We had signed up for annual passes for this year and then said our passes are good for next year

 

[Runnsally]

They pushed opening until next year. We had signed up for annual passes for this year and then said our passes are good for next year

Same here...pretty disappointing customer service. Non-zero chance it never opens...

 

[Mit88]

Same here...pretty disappointing customer service. Non-zero chance it never opens...

They’re too close (construction wise) to opening to demolish it now. As someone that lives 20 minutes from where the park is, and having passed by it a few times over the last year, I dont think theres any chance that they dont open next year. Theres too much money at stake. It doesnt have the thrill rides like Six Flags, but its much closer to people in NY and will have nice holiday events

 

[kylenne]

They pushed opening until next year. We had signed up for annual passes for this year and then said our passes are good for next year

I almost got a pass and thought better of it, really glad I never got around to it.

 

[disneyfan150]

Party over oops out of time.

We're gonna party like it's (page) 1999.

This was funny! I popped in earlier and have been singing this song in my head ever since.

Well, I missed the 2K roll over due to a busy day. But I did catch the 2001 Space Odyssey page. Opps, I mean the 2001 Disney Odyssey page.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Oh yeah, for sure - definitely plenty of other things in life to worry about right now. I have just seen so many people on different threads saying how they've delayed their trips so they can get the full experience next year when they go on their rebooked trips. I understand not wanting to face the likely realty though. Planning a Disney trip gives people something to look forward to in a time where most everything else is pretty bleak.

Yeah I have no problem delaying even further. I won’t go while masks are required. I am 100% pro mask, but don’t want to wear one on vacation.

 

[Dentam]

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2000 pages! We made it!

I love seeing these images from 2000. That was the summer I did my internship at Epcot and the Epcot area resorts (we rotated horticulture crews every 2-3 weeks) and I had such an amazing time. Also, that parade they had at Epcot that summer was my very favorite...behind the Boo to You Halloween parade that is.

I feel like I finally got to participate in things yesterday as it was the first time I went somewhere that checked my temperature ..... granted it was at the barber shop so not nearly as fun as a theme park (or mini golf) but hey, baby steps

We have to get our temp checked every morning when we arrive at work. You haven't been missing out on anything too exciting... well, except when they were still learning to do it right and most of us were showing as hypothermic. lol

 

[KBoopaloo]

I love seeing these images from 2000. That was the summer I did my internship at Epcot and the Epcot area resorts (we rotated horticulture crews every 2-3 weeks) and I had such an amazing time. Also, that parade they had at Epcot that summer was my very favorite...behind the Boo to You Halloween parade that is.



We have to get our temp checked every morning when we arrive at work. You haven't been missing out on anything too exciting... well, except when they were still learning to do it right and most of us were showing as hypothermic. lol

I did my college program in Spring 2000 and so I have so much affection for the millennium celebration era Epcot.

 

[kylenne]

Goodness, I hope once the Disney tourists arrive some business will pick up and these businesses can survive and these employees can return to their jobs. I can’t imagine.

I hope so too but I’m much more worried about these other parks because of the lack of UK and other international visitors. They’re going to suffer much more than Disney because they see a huge chunk of their business from Brits. My British relatives come over once a year for 2-3 weeks and do all the Orlando parks, and that’s very common. My step-niece said one of the big tour operators has canceled bookings through the rest of the year and 2021 is a question mark. This will have a devastating impact.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don’t know if it was posted here, but Swan and Dolphin have a 30% off deal for APs.

 

[wareagle57]

Just saw this on the ABC news website.

11:08 a.m.: Florida hits 15% positivity rate
In Florida, the number of coronavirus cases jumped by 6,563 in one day, bringing the state to a positivity rate of 15%, according to the state's Department of Health.
In Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami, and in Osceola County, which is near Orlando, 18.2% of those tested are positive.

I started to ask if this was overall or for the day but then I looked it up for myself. I’ve let down my guard on tracking. This is for the day. If the overall average had climbed that much I’d be worried (well more worried, I’m pretty worried already.) it’s 8% overall for those wondering. But since a month ago we were at less than 4% overall it’s still terrifying. By comparison, for those curious, 8% is still below the national average, and NY and NJ are at 10 and 15% respectfully, and their numbers have been on a sharp decline. NJ was near 40% the first few months and NYC in the 30s.

 

[SaintsManiac]

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I almost got a pass and thought better of it, really glad I never got around to it.

yeah, we got pre-sale passes so only$95/person and figured even if we just got there a couple of times, something to do with the kids.

But hoping it is worth it after they finally get open

 

[Spaceguy55]

Goodness, I hope once the Disney tourists arrive some business will pick up and these businesses can survive and these employees can return to their jobs. I can’t imagine.

This will be the one of very many things that will be gone, along with many jobs. It's half way thru summer and the tourists will be few and far between for awhile.
With limited spots available at WDW the need for off property rooms and the businesses that support them, along with smaller parks.. will have a tough time..
Orlando is built for a large volume of tourists year round...

and so it starts...

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