Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[PrestonatorSR]

Ok, I lied about not making any bold predictions for awhile. The first date of ALMOST "fully normal" WDW programming will be Oct. 29, 2021--50th anniversary date. There will be a number of "phases" between now and that time. (Note: I will change this prediction tomorrow or perhaps even later today )

 

[LSUmiss]

Maybe, I think this is more of a planning in case type thing. Disney doesn't plan on being closed long term but if they have to this will help. If Disney gets to open sooner than later this won't matter as much. They have to make strategic moves to better their position.

I also wonder if it’s b/c they expect to open with modifications & will have to spend money to implement these things. And I’m sure they expect to have a significant dip in attendance just based on the economy & the fact the international guests will probably not be allowed into the country for some time.

 

[LSUmiss]

Yes they would. They have raised $12.5 billion in debt over the last two weeks. Every damn dollar saved matters right now. I don't think the will open May 1, but this is about saving as much money as possible and doesn't tell us anything about when they will actually reopen.

Plus furloughs are not layoffs. So you can easily bring ppl back b/c they’re still employed. The co just saved $ while they were able to.

 

[J-BOY]

Do explain

There's no explanation. Not to come off as aggressive, but this user has consistently said they have "sources" and speaking very vaguely yet definitively, despite the fact that no other rumors or leaks (despite there being only a few) corroborate the statements.

 

[juice0358]

Disney will be prepping for reopening by Memorial Day weekend we will already be at the bottom of the curve at that point.
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Now at $13B of secured credit through March 2021

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

If anyone thinks they are opening June 1st, this pretty much guarantees they won't. They aren't taking on that kind of debt if they think everything will be up and running again in a month and a half.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

From yesterday’s briefing & updated today

https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-wearing-masks-could-last-for-the-next-year/32143786

 

[juice0358]

I am. I'm still sticking with my magic 8 ball. Resorts will open May 19th. MK, AK and HS will open with them. EP will be later, one water park will open. Disney Springs will open. All TS restaurants will have tables spaced out. Buffets will be CM served or not opened at all. Parks will be open to resort guest and AP holders only. No tickets or ticket sales. SW:GE will be accessed as a whole with a boarding pass and a capacity limit. Once people leave, others will be able to come in. Also no after hours events or tours. Rides will run reduced capacity. One side of space, one side of pirates, 1 theatre on Soarin' and FOP, no single rider line etc. This is all tentative of course so it may change but for now, this is what I'm sticking with so flame away! I have thick skin

No way this happens, Universal already announced closures through May 31st. Disney is not opening up two weeks before that.

 

[Spridell]

Everyone is linking articles, but remember, ALL THESE THINGS CAN CHANGE.

One person says we may need to wear masks for a year that is not set in stone.

Closures, social distancing, crowd sizes etc...ALL can change. Nothing it set it stone so they should not be taken as gospel.

 

[rpb718]

Everyone is linking articles, but remember, ALL THESE THINGS CAN CHANGE.

One person says we may need to wear masks for a year that is not set in stone.

Closures, social distancing, crowd sizes etc...ALL can change. Nothing it set it stone so they should not be taken as gospel.

Very true, things can get better or worse. Mandatory masks AND temp checks or even more. Nobody knows.

 

[Vern60]

A spokesperson from DeSantis' office told ESPN on Monday that such services were characterized as essential "because they are critical to Florida's economy."

---from the ESPN article about WWE

No way they can't say Disney isn't essential with this precedent. Now they have to be closed to the public but I don't think we will see the state or local government holding back Disney in opening down the road, like has been speculated.

Yeah, this is interesting and I have to admit I was chuckling a bit when people were arguing a bit ago about whether Disney money was buying the politicians. My view is the politicians realize that Disney is vital to the Florida economy, how many do they employ in Fl? Like 177k I think? Something like that, anyway this is good evidence that DeSantis would like to have the parks open sooner rather than later.
Also, I thought the original goal of the lockdown was to NOT overwhelm the healthcare system. I think it's evident that that is not happening in all but a handful of places and even those, such as NY are settling down. So why are people now saying the goal is to stay in lockdown until there is zero risk of getting sick? It makes no practical sense to me, the old thought should we wrap everyone in space suits and bubble wrap? No bike riding as you might fall and get hurt? I dunno, it's getting ridiculous to me.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...with-new-health-screenings-for-resort-guests/

 

[e_yerger]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...with-new-health-screenings-for-resort-guests/

The QR system in Shanghai seems so fascinating to me.

 

[b2k1121]

Yeah, this is interesting and I have to admit I was chuckling a bit when people were arguing a bit ago about whether Disney money was buying the politicians. My view is the politicians realize that Disney is vital to the Florida economy, how many do they employ in Fl? Like 177k I think? Something like that, anyway this is good evidence that DeSantis would like to have the parks open sooner rather than later.
Also, I thought the original goal of the lockdown was to NOT overwhelm the healthcare system. I think it's evident that that is not happening in all but a handful of places and even those, such as NY are settling down. So why are people now saying the goal is to stay in lockdown until there is zero risk of getting sick? It makes no practical sense to me, the old thought should we wrap everyone in space suits and bubble wrap? No bike riding as you might fall and get hurt? I dunno, it's getting ridiculous to me.

Are people saying this though? Where?

 

[e_yerger]

Are people saying this though? Where?

There are a couple people in this thread that have said that Disney should stay locked down until there is a vaccine.

 

[Vern60]

There are a couple people in this thread that have said that Disney should stay locked down until there is a vaccine.

What she said

 

[b2k1121]

There are a couple people in this thread that have said that Disney should stay locked down until there is a vaccine.

That's not the same thing though. That poster wasn't talking about Disney opening.

 

[HuskieJohn]

There are a couple people in this thread that have said that Disney should stay locked down until there is a vaccine.

There is a big difference between the public being on lockdown VS large gatherings of people like WDW (or sport/concert venues with fans) should not be opened.

 

[aibo]

Paramount Pictures has moved Infinite from its August 7 date to May 28, 2021

 

[jlwhitney]

There is a big difference between the public being on lockdown VS large gatherings of people like WDW (or sport/concert venues with fans) should not be opened.

There is also a huge difference in movie theaters/ community theater vs a NFL game.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

There's no explanation. Not to come off as aggressive, but this user has consistently said they have "sources" and speaking very vaguely yet definitively, despite the fact that no other rumors or leaks (despite there being only a few) corroborate the statements.

WDW bus driver.

Or perhaps Remy is actually NPH!