Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[wdwoutsider]

U.S. corona virus cases rise by nearly 50,000 in biggest one-day spike of pandemic July 1

More than half the cases came from:
Arizona, California, Florida and Texas on July 1.

July 1 biggest one day spike of pandemic. Far from being over, you don't have largest spike and it's almost over. I actually think Disney can pull the plug anytime, the news keeps looking worse and I think it's looking more likely. Even if they do preview days they can still delay opening. This is a constantly changing situation and you better believe Disney is watching.

 

[Mfowler7828]

I’ve made my thoughts on quarantine’s very clear on this board and this conversation has nothing to do with them or that. This has to do with all the people who as soon as they see a high number of cases for the day in Florida, come on this board and either scream on how Disney has to close or put down anyone “crazy” enough to actually go right now. That is depressing.

 

[Spridell]

U.S. corona virus cases rise by nearly 50,000 in biggest one-day spike of pandemic July 1

More than half the cases came from:
Arizona, California, Florida and Texas on July 1.

July 1 biggest one day spike of pandemic. Far from being over, you don't have largest spike and it's almost over. I actually think Disney can pull the plug anytime, the news keeps looking worse and I think it's looking more likely. Even if they do preview days they can still delay opening.

I highly highly highly doubt they are going to open the parks, stock the restaurant's, oil up and run all the attractions, staff the shops etc..... just to close after previews. That simply will not happen.

If they are open next week for previews they will open on time on the 11th

 

[wombat_5606]

Ours are only mandatory inside...that seems to be the sweet spot to get a community onboard, so a mandate actually helps...(we have had the mandate for 6 weeks+ and almost no complaint by this point or people ignoring it...in the beginning, we started with about 70% wearing inside, and are now probably easily at 95%)...

But you still need a mask outside if you are interacting with a person that is not 6ft away, at least.

 

[glocker]

What I find most depressing is all the people on these boards who clearly have no plans of going to Disney anytime soon, but make it there mission to criticize and tell all the people who are planning on going how crazy and reckless they are. How depressing that peoples life’s can be that sad that they spend there days crushing the excitement and joy of others on a Disney board

I am scheduled to arrive in 13 days. I am from NY and will, as of today, need to quarantine both on my way in, and when I return home. I am watching and commenting, not to criticize, but to engage in banter that is going to help me in two ways:
1. If the situation improves and I see people from the Orlando area telling me that masks are being worn in and around the community, I can feel better about going.
2. If there are people consistently downplaying the numbers and reporting that masks are not really be worn by everyone, everywhere in and around the community, I will be forced to cancel my trip.
Please don't make assumptions about people's intentions when clearly many are trying to figure out of Disney will be safe for them.

 

[wdwoutsider]

I’m glad to see it put in context. The state as a whole is NOT spiking. Certain areas of the state are spiking.

You don't think spiking areas have Disney annual passholders in Florida? Of course they do and and will be at the theme park, the bus your on, the hotel your at , and the restaurant your eating in.

 

[TwoMisfits]

But you still need a mask outside if you are interacting with a person that is not 6ft away, at least.

Yes, if you're a tween/teen/adult (little kids on playgrounds, for example, don't need to wear one, even if they get in other kids' circles). Most people keep distance, so they don't need to worry about the masks outside (when we would take walks, everyone had the "on your left - keep right" thing down...

And at our pool, they have numbers painted on the ground, so families can just hang in their spot maskless when not in the pool...another example of the distance over the mask (which works better with water b/c masks and water breaks are not the best combo)...(PS - and the pool is bring your own seat, so no one has to sanitize anything - you do what you need yourself for your own chair, which has to fit in your numbered 10ft block)...

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I replied to a comment in this forum. this forum is for people who actually ARE going to WDW and looking for updates. I guess an admin can remove both of our posts.

No this thread and the news and rumours forum as a whole is not limited to those who are going to WDW.

Did you know rteetz handles a separate thread solely for updates? Here it is..

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...pdates-news-only.3802762/page-3#post-61965628

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Pop Century is definitely supposed to be open when I visit (July 17-21), but I just got an email from Priceline saying "Disney has notified us that your hotel may be closed on your travel dates". And then they want us to confirm or cancel. I thought Pop was already announced to be one of the hotels opening on July 10th?

 

[EmJ]

The reason people who aren’t traveling to Disney are upset about other people doing so is that each person who travels to Disney (or anywhere) does not only make the choice to take a risk for themselves. They are also making the choice to take a risk for their coworkers, their neighbors, their children’s classmates, their children's teachers and friends, their grocery store clerk, their dentist, and everyone else they will come into contact with and potentially infect upon their return home. Everyone acts like the choices we make affect only ourselves. At this moment in history, that is patently false. Anyone choosing to travel should do so with eyes wide open regarding the risk not only to themselves but to their entire community, especially if they do not quarantine for the full 14 days upon their return (and a negative COVID test is insufficient; you could easily test negative on Day 7 and positive on Day 8). So please, take all the precautions and be safe out there everyone.

 

[Llama mama]

Pop Century is definitely supposed to be open when I visit (July 17-21), but I just got an email from Priceline saying "Disney has notified us that your hotel may be closed on your travel dates". And then they want us to confirm or cancel. I thought Pop was already announced to be one of the hotels opening on July 10th?

Yes I thought Pop and CR are opening July 10 th

 

[JacknSally]

Still no update on POFQ for our December trip!

(that’s not news or even really important but I’m trying here )

 

[anthony2k7]

yeah it's completely fine.

I meant from the dash for cover point of view in a thunderstorm? Historically people would shelter any and everywhere they could in a very non-socially distant way when the daily heavy rain arrived.

Are the crowds low enough currently for everyone to shelter and stay 6ft apart?

 

[anthony2k7]

Pop Century is definitely supposed to be open when I visit (July 17-21), but I just got an email from Priceline saying "Disney has notified us that your hotel may be closed on your travel dates". And then they want us to confirm or cancel. I thought Pop was already announced to be one of the hotels opening on July 10th?

There were rumours yesterday I think that a TA had heard pop wasnt opening as planned

 

[Llama mama]

I meant from the dash for cover point of view in a thunderstorm? Historically people would shelter any and everywhere they could in a very non-socially distant way when the daily heavy rain arrived.

Are the crowds low enough currently for everyone to shelter and stay 6ft apart?

The crowds are looking pretty low. So maybe enough space under awnings, stores, and hiding spot to avoid the thunderstorms.

 

[MrsBooch]

OH......Genie on the Sixers makes absolutely no sense.

Sam Eagle was robbed

Maybe it's the Will Smith connection...?

This room is depressing today....was trying to think of something else to say...but no depressing is all I got.

yeah that's bc we are in the 2020's. I mean...we all saw it coming.

 

[karen4546]

Why can't it also be for people who are on the fence about going to WDW, or who want to go next year but haven't booked yet? This forum is for those who are fans of Disney, period.

It can be for whomever. you are here now. enjoy. I keep an eye out for changes because I have a couple of trips that were canceled and rescheduled. happy planning.

 

[Hummingbird]

I am hoping that with the current increase in Covid cases that it causes Disney to be very very strict with the rules. I don't want to see any passive suggestion to park goers to wear their mask or social distance. I want firm enforcement.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

There were rumours yesterday I think that a TA had heard pop wasnt opening as planned

That would explain the email. :/ It said I had 2 options, I could cancel (for a full refund, and I booked a refundable rate anyway) or "You can keep the reservation; however, if the property is closed for your stay, they will relocate you to a different Disney property, although it may not be the same resort".

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Those Disney-fied logos are so cute! I’m fairly sure the only NBA game I’ve ever watched was where Toronto won the championship (I’m so into basketball I don’t even know what their championship is called lol) but I think I may at least try and catch the first ones that air from Disney incase there are some little Disney touches thrown in.