Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jrb1979]

New guidelines are coming out today about social distancing. They will probably change many times in the coming months. So we really need to see what the definition of "social distancing" looks like everytime it changes.

I agree but til there is a way to treat this virus in some way, I doubt you will see Disney go back to the way it was. There is no way they can go back to having people shoulder to shoulder. I do think they will open sooner rather than later but it won't be the same magical place people are used to.

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

New guidelines are coming out today about social distancing. They will probably change many times in the coming months. So we really need to see what the definition of "social distancing" looks like everytime it changes.

Unless it is redefined to a margin lower than 2 feet or so, there is no way Disney crowds are manageable. People are packed in like sardines in queue lines, restaurant lines, on buses, in the security lines. Spread those lines out more than a few feet between unrelated parties and they become longer than sustainable.

 

[Nvrgrowup]

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A PGA event is much different then Disney opening. With no crowds and only the golfers around its easy to keep social distancing. Its a whole different ballgame when it comes to Disney.

I just dont know what Disneys version of social distancing will be. I was at my local grocery store this am and trust me there are a lot of people who do not have a clue or may not care. Dont get me started on the mask wearing. I live in Pa where as of Sunday night businesses will have the right to refuse you entry if you are not wearing mask. I agree people playing golf without the crowds is a lot easier to enforce and manage. I know that Disney will do what they feel they need to do but I don't envy them or the cms that will have to enforce the guidelines.

 

[Sandiz08]

Just my 2 cents, but AAU track is scheduled the 1st 10 days of July at Disney,and a very reputable person I'm in contact with said its not going to happen. If Disney isn't open to full capacity, they aren't going to have the Cheer or any events. More people are packed together during those events than a parade.

Agree, I don't see it happening. The teams haven't even been practicing or showing up to their gyms. They are just all held in limbo with no word on if the events are actually happening, which most don't see happening. The money from all the reservations and competition is probably just being held back for other reasons.

 

[xuxa777]

For some reason these cheer gyms are being told to wait until the end of April to get an answer. I don't believe these events should be held, but its also very strange they are still holding out hope for this.

Probably because we will have much more info on the virus by then, and will make it easier to green light the events. Look how much has changed over the past two weeks. The US government predicted even after the lock-downs, at the beginning of April that 100,000-240,000 could die in the next two weeks. In reality only 33,000 have died since February. Things are changing dramatically.

 

[chad_1138]

Orange County Mayor Says Walt Disney World Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic Reopening Process

 

[Tigger's ally]

We have a split stay in late June for the same timeframe as the previous poster and have not had anything cancelled. Ours is a split with the Riv/OKW. It is the promo offer because we had to re-schedule our early May trip. Will let you all know if I hear anything about ours.

 

[Spridell]

Orange County Mayor Says Walt Disney World Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic Reopening Process

Looks like tomorrow Orange County will lay out its plan to reopen

 

[JPM4]

We were there for Christmas this past year. We were shoulder to shoulder with guests after parades,the corridor between iasw and ppf.

We have a split stay in late June for the same timeframe as the previous poster and have not had anything cancelled. Ours is a split with the Riv/OKW. It is the promo offer because we had to re-schedule our early May trip. Will let you all know if I hear anything about ours.

We also switched ours with offer to first week of July. Still on the fence about what we are going to do. I know we won’t hear anything anytime soon and I do feel it will be open by then but haven’t decided if we want to go and everything is scaled down.

 

[Krandor]

Agree, I don't see it happening. The teams haven't even been practicing or showing up to their gyms. They are just all held in limbo with no word on if the events are actually happening, which most don't see happening. The money from all the reservations and competition is probably just being held back for other reasons.

That is a good point on all athletic events. Even if you can hold the event has there been sufficent time for athlethers to train/condition. You can't just throw even pro players out there without practice time or you are risking a lot of injurues.

 

[Farro]

Looks like tomorrow Orange County will lay out its plan to reopen

I couldn't read it- short summary please?

 

[Krandor]

Probably because we will have much more info on the virus by then, and will make it easier to green light the events. Look how much has changed over the past two weeks. The US government predicted even after the lock-downs, at the beginning of April that 100,000-240,000 could die in the next two weeks. In reality only 33,000 have died since February. Things are changing dramatically.

The big thing is we need some kind of threatment. I know we have heard about several drugs with promise but none so far have completed field trials for covid. Right now treatment seems to be help with oxygen to give the body time to fight it, If we can get a viable treatment for it that would change the situation a lot.

 

[Spridell]

I couldn't read it- short summary please?

Basically the mayor said he is working with Disney. Disney will help with guidance on how to re-open the small business around Orlando. Mayor hopes by June most small business will be open again with some restrictions. Detailed plan to be laid out tomorrow.

FWIW Florida as whole plan will also be laid out tomorrow.

 

[gotomu212]

Probably because we will have much more info on the virus by then, and will make it easier to green light the events. Look how much has changed over the past two weeks. The US government predicted even after the lock-downs, at the beginning of April that 100,000-240,000 could die in the next two weeks. In reality only 33,000 have died since February. Things are changing dramatically.

Just to clarify those predictions of 100-200k were not for the next two weeks, they were through August. They did not say or think 20k a day were going to die.

 

[xuxa777]

The big thing is we need some kind of threatment. I know we have heard about several drugs with promise but none so far have completed field trials for covid. Right now treatment seems to be help with oxygen to give the body time to fight it, If we can get a viable treatment for it that would change the situation a lot.

In my opinion and hopefully the data will continue to show it, is we will need to protect the elderly and be generally more hygenic and wash hands like we are doing now. I don't think in the fall social distancing will be as important nor will masks. this will make things much easier for Disney and of course like you said treatment will also help. Just my opinion and I know people will disagree strongly with this, no need to argue it because no one knows for sure.

 

[C&Jx2]

I couldn't read it- short summary please?

According to Click Orlando, Mayor Jerry Demings is taking the first steps to explore the potential reopening of some businesses in the aftermath of the pandemic, assembling a team of 45 business leaders to guide the way.

While the team will recruit small business owners from hair salons and barber shops, it will also look to theme park operators for advice on how to manage business as things begin to reopen. Demings noted that Disney could play a key role due to their experience as Orange County’s largest employer, as well as their experiences abroad with theme parks in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Demings stated about Disney’s global experience:

“They’ve experienced some things — in terms of the planning process — that I believe could be beneficial and constructive to us as we begin to respond to the very uniqueness of our county.”

Demings is working in conjunction with neighboring Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties, since so many of their residents commute to Orange County for work.

At some point today, President Trump will be announcing his timetable for the governors of some states to possibly reopen some businesses before May 1. Plans for Orange County are expected to be announced on Friday. Disney has yet to make any official statements regarding a potential re-opening date or process

 

[Tigger's ally]

We were there for Christmas this past year. We were shoulder to shoulder with guests after parades,the corridor between iasw and ppf.

We also switched ours with offer to first week of July. Still on the fence about what we are going to do. I know we won’t hear anything anytime soon and I do feel it will be open by then but haven’t decided if we want to go and everything is scaled down.

IF the hotel is open, we will go. However, we have been many times and often do trips with no parks or one day at the parks. As long as we can go to DS and eat in a comfortable manner, and shop at our leisure we will go. If we have to wear masks so be it. I think mandatory masks might be the key to opening sooner. Even if you have to wear them at the restaurant until you get seated and they have open spaces. I do think they will limit guests, both hotel and parks when they open.

 

[Krandor]

In my opinion and hopefully the data will continue to show it, is we will need to protect the elderly and be generally more hygenic and wash hands like we are doing now. I don't think in the fall social distancing will be as important nor will masks. this will make things much easier for Disney and of course like you said treatment will also help. Just my opinion and I know people will disagree strongly with this, no need to argue it because no one knows for sure.

Hopefully so. Hard to know. I just know for me I don't want to go to the hospital. try to avoid that at all costs so I'm doing what I can not to get this thing. Now if I knew if I got it I could go to a doctor and get a perscrption for widget powder then rest 2-3 days and be fine that would be a totally different situation then looking at 10-20% chance of going to the hospital. For me at least.

 

[xuxa777]

Just to clarify those predictions of 100-200k were not for the next two weeks, they were through August. They did not say or think 20k a day were going to die.

Sure, but the vast majority were going to be in April due to the forecast peak at the time.

 

[yulilin3]

Not Disney directly, but a friend of mine is housekeeping manager at the Swan and she got an email from management (Marriott) that they are trying to open up the first week of May