Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jrb1979]

Its been brought up before but Canadians are going to have a hard time getting medical insurance while covid-19 is around. That's a big amount of people Disney will lose for awhile.

 

[Nvrgrowup]

I find the screening very interesting . We usually fly out of Philly easier travel . But have flown out of NY too. Philly has had some very high numbers of positive covid cases.

I’m really surprised because most of NY, NJ, CT are all quite different from NYC and the immediate metro area. With the number of people from those states who travel to Florida in the summer, I wonder if this will impact WDW until it is lifted.

There goes my trip

I also wonder how Disney and Florida will respond to all the travelers from those area too. We usually fly out of Philly from where we live. Philadelphia has had some very high virus numbers but never made the list. There is so much for Disney to consider to get back open and for the state of Florida to consider with all the people who vacation there . I dont envy them.

 

[Jrb1979]

I find the screening very interesting . We usually fly out of Philly easier travel . But have flown out of NY too. Philly has had some very high numbers of positive covid cases.
I also wonder how Disney and Florida will respond to all the travelers from those area too. We usually fly out of Philly from where we live. Philadelphia has had some very high virus numbers but never made the list. There is so much for Disney to consider to get back open and for the state of Florida to consider with all the people who vacation there . I dont envy them.

Its looking more like when Disney does open it will be locals only at first.

 

[2Lunds]

Apologies if this has been posted already...

https://www.barrons.com/articles/disney-stock-downgrade-theme-parks-reopen-2021-51587402754

 

[karen4546]

I find the screening very interesting . We usually fly out of Philly easier travel . But have flown out of NY too. Philly has had some very high numbers of positive covid cases.
I also wonder how Disney and Florida will respond to all the travelers from those area too. We usually fly out of Philly from where we live. Philadelphia has had some very high virus numbers but never made the list. There is so much for Disney to consider to get back open and for the state of Florida to consider with all the people who vacation there . I dont envy them.

Concerned here also. I am from Louisiana. The majority of the numbers are from the NOLA area. I live in NELA and we have no where near the cases in that area. We fly out of MLU and our layover is IAH. If they check according to zipcode and then that is fine because our numbers are low in my area- i think less than 10. If they are not going to allow us to enjoy our vacation without quarantine then United should not even allow us to fly there and they should give us a refund and not a voucher.

 

[Ddtao87]

Its looking more like when Disney does open it will be locals only at first.

I am worried about this also. Obviously people’s health and safety come first and I would never jeopardize that. We are supposed to be flying from the tri state area in September. United Airlines is giving until the end of April to cancel and get a credit. I have a few days to make the decision, but I am just so disappointed to hear that the travel ban will be until further notice. I have been planning our trip for over a year now and haven’t been to WDW since 2009. This was going to be our big family trip for a while

 

[Jroceagles]

I am worried about this also. Obviously people’s health and safety come first and I would never jeopardize that. We are supposed to be flying from the tri state area in September. United Airlines is giving until the end of April to cancel and get a credit. I have a few days to make the decision, but I am just so disappointed to hear that the travel ban will be until further notice. I have been planning our trip for over a year now and haven’t been to WDW since 2009. This was going to be our big family trip for a while

I would think that ban would be lifted by June to July time frame.

 

[yulilin3]

Concerned here also. I am from Louisiana. The majority of the numbers are from the NOLA area. I live in NELA and we have no where near the cases in that area. We fly out of MLU and our layover is IAH. If they check according to zipcode and then that is fine because our numbers are low in my area- i think less than 10. If they are not going to allow us to enjoy our vacation without quarantine then United should not even allow us to fly there and they should give us a refund and not a voucher.

We're screening everyone coming out of the flight regardless of zip code or even origin. Unless they're here on a layover and they won't leave the airport
For example right now we're waiting for a flight that originated in Atlanta but is going to New Orleans first and then coming to Orlando. So all passengers coming on that flight will be required to fill out the questionnaire and self isolate for 14 day

 

[karen4546]

We're screening everyone coming out of the flight regardless of zip code or even origin. Unless they're here on a layover and they won't leave the airport
For example right now we're waiting for a flight that originated in Atlanta but is going to New Orleans first and then coming to Orlando. So all passengers coming on that flight will be required to fill out the questionnaire and self isolate for 14 day

Wait... What?? Just because the flight WENT to New Orleans then ATL then to MCO they have to self quarantine for 14 DAYS ? That is ridiculous. How in the world does that make a difference? If you are not a resident of FL then why are they even allowing anyone to fly there if they must isolate 14 days? And just to be clear EVERY PASSENGER must isolate for 14 days? I called United over the weekend to ask about the travel restriction and of course they said nothing about the mandatory 14 day isolation. Will you please direct me to the source so that I can use that as leverage with them to get a refund? I am not staying in FL for 14 days - only 7 and so i can not isolate even if I did not go to the parks. Of course, my resort stay has a slim to none chance of happening.

on the plus side though: Park hours for WDW are still up starting May 10

 

[Jroceagles]

Wait... What?? Just because the flight WENT to New Orleans then ATL then to MCO they have to self quarantine for 14 DAYS ? That is ridiculous. How in the world does that make a difference? If you are not a resident of FL then why are they even allowing anyone to fly there if they must isolate 14 days? And just to be clear EVERY PASSENGER must isolate for 14 days? I called United over the weekend to ask about the travel restriction and of course they said nothing about the mandatory 14 day isolation. Will you please direct me to the source so that I can use that as leverage with them to get a refund? I am not staying in FL for 14 days - only 7 and so i can not isolate even if I did not go to the parks. Of course, my resort stay has a slim to none chance of happening.

on the plus side though: Park hours for WDW are still up starting May 10

when are you going?

 

[yulilin3]

Wait... What?? Just because the flight WENT to New Orleans then ATL then to MCO they have to self quarantine for 14 DAYS ? That is ridiculous. How in the world does that make a difference? If you are not a resident of FL then why are they even allowing anyone to fly there if they must isolate 14 days? And just to be clear EVERY PASSENGER must isolate for 14 days? I called United over the weekend to ask about the travel restriction and of course they said nothing about the mandatory 14 day isolation. Will you please direct me to the source so that I can use that as leverage with them to get a refund? I am not staying in FL for 14 days - only 7 and so i can not isolate even if I did not go to the parks. Of course, my resort stay has a slim to none chance of happening.

on the plus side though: Park hours for WDW are still up starting May 10

The reasoning is that you can potential get infected on the plane
If you are leaving Florida before the 14 days that's fine, you just can't go anywhere other than where you're staying while in isolation.
LA was added to this executive order later
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/politics/florida-coronavirus-new-york-new-jersey/index.html

 

[karen4546]

when are you going?

That is a tricky question. I would love to make our May trip, but small chance for that. Next trip is the end of September and then December. So far, WDW nor DVC has canceled none of our reservations for May 23-29. United has not canceled our flight but they are offering no change fee and travel voucher. My daughter, who lives in Tangipahoa parish but flies out of New Orleans has the same vacation dates.

I tried to find the travel restriction on the MCO site, but I guess I am overlooking it.

 

[yulilin3]

That is a tricky question. I would love to make our May trip, but small chance for that. Next trip is the end of September and then December. So far, WDW nor DVC has canceled none of our reservations for May 23-29. United has not canceled our flight but they are offering no change fee and travel voucher. My daughter, who lives in Tangipahoa parish but flies out of New Orleans has the same vacation dates.

I tried to find the travel restriction on the MCO site, but I guess I am overlooking it.

Look on the governor's site for the actually executive order. MCO has nothing to do with this policy/ procedure

 

[bebec22]

Update from work. We have been told by our lead from the Florida department of health that new states will unlikely be added to our procedure here at the airport. So it looks like it'll only be flights from NY, NJ, CT and LA, no end date has been given, I'll keep you posted

So it's just the arriving flights and not based on your address? I ask because a lot of people from CT (and MA where I live) fly out of TF Green in RI.

 

[yulilin3]

So it's just the arriving flights and not based on your address? I ask because a lot of people from CT (and MA where I live) fly out of TF Green in RI.

Yeah it's from the airport of origin not zip code

 

[TJA]

Update from work. We have been told by our lead from the Florida department of health that new states will unlikely be added to our procedure here at the airport. So it looks like it'll only be flights from NY, NJ, CT and LA, no end date has been given, I'll keep you posted

Thank you for the updates on this! I have a question for you - do you guys go by zip code or simply by state on Driver's License? I ask because we live in New York, but on the Western tip and we've had very few cases of Covid in our area (right now I believe we have 3 active cases all recovering at home).

Edit: Shoot, sorry, I see a lot of people beat me to the question. I hope this rule gets revised quickly......

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you for the updates on this! I have a question for you - do you guys go by zip code or simply by state on Driver's License? I ask because we live in New York, but on the Western tip and we've had very few cases of Covid in our area (right now I believe we have 3 active cases all recovering at home).

We go by airport of origin, not zip code or address, we don't check id, we ask you to fill a questionnaire , name, address, phone, how long you're staying in Florida, where are you starting in Florida.
Then we give you a pamphlet that explains the self isolation requirement and the symptoms to look for and the number to call if you feel sick.
During the isolation period they call you to check on you

 

[Sandiz08]

Does the questionnaire also ask if you’ve visited any of these forbidden states recently? By the way, thank you for this info.

 

[Ddtao87]

We go by airport of origin, not zip code or address, we don't check id, we ask you to fill a questionnaire , name, address, phone, how long you're staying in Florida, where are you starting in Florida.
Then we give you a pamphlet that explains the self isolation requirement and the symptoms to look for and the number to call if you feel sick.
During the isolation period they call you to check on you

Do you know what airports are included in this? Is it all airports in New York, or just those closest to NYC? Same for PA and NJ (is it just those closest to NYC?)

 

[choirfarm]

Wait... What?? Just because the flight WENT to New Orleans then ATL then to MCO they have to self quarantine for 14 DAYS ? That is ridiculous. How in the world does that make a difference? If you are not a resident of FL then why are they even allowing anyone to fly there if they must isolate 14 days? And just to be clear EVERY PASSENGER must isolate for 14 days?

Yes, that has been happening for other places. My husband got flagged for a stopover in Germany. Thankfully he was allowed on the flight with us because it had been 16 days. ( This is when all the flight restrictions just started a month or so ago.). The idea is that while you are on that airport where the hotspot is, you have a larger chance of being exposed.