Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Brianstl]

No.
So The TMZ article does not say that. The TMZ article presents the information that says the pictures are NOT in WDW or the USA at all...and that the players are in Toronto!!! (info came from "MLS" sources).

SO

Unless a Toronto hotel has the same table, chair, and carpet as The Swan and Dolphin (which it could I guess) Carlye was able to provide evidence they are most likely at WDW and that is indeed the in-room dining they were served for $65 inclusive. (unless again, a hotel in Toronto has the same decor).

TMZ article says the player who tweeted it out is in Toronto, it doesn’t say that he took the picture. TMZ, also, says the MLS says the sandwich is from the quarantine center.

 

[twinmom13]

I just think its too late now to pull the plug.

Yes, if they pull the plug now, the whole spout might come flying off!

 

[RapunzelIsMyHomeGirl]

TMZ article says the player who tweeted it out is in Toronto, it doesn’t say that he took the picture. TMZ, also, says the MLS says the sandwich is from the quarantine center.

It matches the in-room dining MLS menu. Also no regular guests are in the Swan and Dolphin I believe.

Also, none of this matters haha.

I'm so bored sandwich investigative reporting is what I'm commenting on. Oh 2020.

 

[Karin1984]

I have no idea how to interpret this news and what this could/would mean for other Disney parks. Disneyland Paris has just released that for this summer they will have discounted 1-day tickets available. 79 euro instead of 99 euro (in dollars it's also about $20 discount).
Maybe they want to stimulate people to do only one day visits instead of an overnight stay? I can't imagine it is a compensation because park hours will be limited for the time being ;-) That would be very un-Disney ;-)

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

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.

Merlin has been laying off people in large numbers since last year. This is nothing new. They were in bad shape before the pandemic. I honestly don’t see how they’ll survive. I’ve read articles stating they weren’t sure they’d continue.

 

[Yooperroo]

I have no idea how to interpret this news and what this could/would mean for other Disney parks. Disneyland Paris has just released that for this summer they will have discounted 1-day tickets available. 79 euro instead of 99 euro (in dollars it's also about $20 discount).
Maybe they want to stimulate people to do only one day visits instead of an overnight stay? I can't imagine it is a compensation because park hours will be limited for the time being ;-) That would be very un-Disney ;-)

My guess it's to entice locals to take day trips. Since the EU is limiting who can travel there, they need to try to get as much money off of the day-trippers as possible.

 

[kylenne]

Looks like we need some news. Lots of castle discussion and covid discussion. We have threads for both of those things in other places. There is a castle thread on this very board.

All we got is sandwichgate

 

[abja09]

Any rumblings about 2020 ticket sales? I’m waiting patiently.

 

[hertamaniac]

For those that are going to Orlando/WDW/Universal and will be grocery shopping at Publix, please be extra vigilant with protective measures.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/r...ave-had-workers-test-positive-for-coronavirus

 

[cakebaker]

Are we seriously worried about the quality of meals, the veracity of food pics and the cost of them to uber wealthy, spoiled athletes? I'm not sure this is the pr gold Disney was looking for.

 

[Runnsally]

Merlin has been laying off people in large numbers since last year. This is nothing new. They were in bad shape before the pandemic. I honestly don’t see how they’ll survive. I’ve read articles stating they weren’t sure they’d continue.

Comcast buys Merlin, spins off the non-LEGO parks, and adds LEGO IP to the Universal parks as well.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Comcast buys Merlin, spins off the non-LEGO parks, and adds LEGO IP to the Universal parks as well.

I don’t think it’s that easy . LEGO family now owns Merlin. But you never know. It’s been struggling for years and they might welcome another buy out.

 

[Runnsally]

Universal Studios Goshen

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Ok, since we seem light on news thought I would share this just release POV for the new B&M Hyper Coaster at Hersheypark, Candymonium. The park opened for previews yesterday and full opening tomorrow.

I am planning to go on Sunday so if anyone is interested in how they are handling things (masks, etc) happy to report

 

[Anthony Vito]

Not sure, but I have heard this 30% number for more than the theme parks. In the ocean cruise industry, the generally touted number is ~30% capacity as it is near or at the break even point. Of course, this value was derived pre-virus protocols and resourcing.

Interesting on the cruise part . . . I watched an hour-long news special on cruising a few years back (I want to say CNBC, can't remember), and they were discussing the business end of it a bit. I believe it was there that they said the break-even point was 105% or so capacity. Now those two numbers are not mutually exclusive. I believe the 100+% was based on just revenue from the booking of the rooms - not taking into account onboard spending. The idea was that just filling the ship did not make them money without people spending money while onboard. The 30% number could be taking into account the average spending of people while on a cruise - which says a lot about how much people spend on average given the difference between 30% and 105%.

 

[The Pho]

Ok, since we seem light on news thought I would share this just release POV for the new B&M Hyper Coaster at Hersheypark, Candymonium. The park opened for previews yesterday and full opening tomorrow.

I am planning to go on Sunday so if anyone is interested in how they are handling things (masks, etc) happy to report

It’ll be interesting to see how well they enforce their rules. It’s been pretty mixed across the country, but I expect better from Hershey than from Six Flags.

Candymonium has been getting pretty great reviews, so enjoy.

 

[Leigh L]

Ok, since we seem light on news thought I would share this just release POV for the new B&M Hyper Coaster at Hersheypark, Candymonium. The park opened for previews yesterday and full opening tomorrow.

I am planning to go on Sunday so if anyone is interested in how they are handling things (masks, etc) happy to report

Thanks! I'd be interested. Was talking to one of my NY friends yesterday and we were talking about potentially meeting up at Hershey again this summer since it's sort of a central point for all of us.

 

[BrianR]

Ok, since we seem light on news thought I would share this just release POV for the new B&M Hyper Coaster at Hersheypark, Candymonium. The park opened for previews yesterday and full opening tomorrow.

I am planning to go on Sunday so if anyone is interested in how they are handling things (masks, etc) happy to report

The Mrs. went for passholder pickup on Monday (family only got one for parking / discount benefits because we're local and the kids can't ride the fun stuff there yet). She said they did a great job on mask enforcement, the new entrance is definitely different than the tree-lined space from before, and that the new coaster you had to put stuff in lockers like Universal, which is new for Hershey Park. No hand sanitizer on the exit of the ride, and she didn't pay attention to sanitization between rides. She was also too chicken to take the action camera along. Chocolate World is now park reservation / timed ticket entry as well, so plan on that if you want to go in there.

Edit: They also told people no flip flops / sandals on Candymonium, as even though there is a ride floor in the car, the crests get you to fly up off the seat, and in testing they had those crests lose flip flops. There is a place to store those.

 

[hertamaniac]

Interesting on the cruise part . . . I watched an hour-long news special on cruising a few years back (I want to say CNBC, can't remember), and they were discussing the business end of it a bit. I believe it was there that they said the break-even point was 105% or so capacity. Now those two numbers are not mutually exclusive. I believe the 100+% was based on just revenue from the booking of the rooms - not taking into account onboard spending. The idea was that just filling the ship did not make them money without people spending money while onboard. The 30% number could be taking into account the average spending of people while on a cruise - which says a lot about how much people spend on average given the difference between 30% and 105%.

This might be why we see a more liberal approach to give on board credits. On board credits are just that, spending monies on the ship knowing the mark-up of products/services. Add to that specialty dining experiences, alcohol sales, excursions and "mandatory" tipping and I could see where a ~30% capacity is a feasible break-even point.

I think it's akin to the Las Vegas model (or used to be). Offer less expensive rooms at your resort hoping/knowing you will be gambling/eating/drinking where the house gets the lion's share of the revenue. Except on a ship, you can't go walk over to a competitor.

 

[hertamaniac]

The Four Seasons resort in Orlando opened yesterday. According to our local news, they are the only WDW hotel/resort with an adults only pool.

https://www.fourseasons.com/orlando/