Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jade1]

How will Disney sell merchandise in Disney Springs ? The virus sticks to everything, will we need to use glows and face masks ?

Are we the only state with cub foods (grocery) home depot and target Wal-Mart open?

Not sure how a wdw store is any different. Maybe work on spacing etc like these stores do kinda.

 

[JPM4]

If they open the parks to locals only, how will this work with APs? I live out of state.

I’m out of state as well. I would hope that the extension would continue until they are 100% open to all out of state guests.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Article I posted earlier was behind a paywall. Here's another version.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/d...s-parks-may-not-open-until-january-2020-04-20

Don't know about some random analyst but the Governor of Florida, who is both in a rush to open things in his state back up and working directly with Disney, says Disney is "way ahead of the curve".

 

[jerry557]

In the past, when the parks start to get close to reaching capacity, there are different levels that start to get denied admission. APs are on a certain level. On property resort guests are on a level, off property resort guests are on another level, etc, etc, etc... What I would expect is the capacity thresholds for these levels are going to be lowered quite a bit for the foreseeable future. And that's likely how they will limit the people in the parks at any one time.

It used to be we saw these thresholds hit during Christmas time or during Star Wars events. But we may see them hit quite often now.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020/04/21/disneys-readiness-to-reopen-is-ahead-of-the-curve/

 

[Jake]

Think there is other problems. We people want to fly, being in a plane for hours. or Magic Express., Disney buss ?

if you do spend the time and money and risk , you must be sure you are going to get into the parks

 

[mattpeto]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020/04/21/disneys-readiness-to-reopen-is-ahead-of-the-curve/

I honestly don't know what "Ahead of the curve" means exactly.

My assumption is that they already have social distancing procedures in place to re-open the parks. Going to get real interesting when Disney goes public with that info.

 

[Jrb1979]

I honestly don't know what "Ahead of the curve" means exactly.

My assumption is that they already have social distancing procedures in place to re-open the parks. Going to get real interesting when Disney goes public with that info.

That's what I am thinking too. I am wondering if its taking so long is now they have to work on canceling or having to get people to move their trips again. Especially if the rumored measures are put in place.

 

[Brett Wyman]

I honestly don't know what "Ahead of the curve" means exactly.

My assumption is that they already have social distancing procedures in place to re-open the parks. Going to get real interesting when Disney goes public with that info.

It means his constituents want things to open ASAP so he's going to bend facts to make it happen

 

[Farro]

That's what I am thinking too. I am wondering if its taking so long is now they have to work on canceling or having to get people to move their trips again. Especially if the rumored measures are put in place.

ugh. All those poor people! I can't imagine having a trip planned, knowing the park is open but having to cancel because it's locals only.

I get why, but what a disappointment.

 

[Jrb1979]

ugh. All those poor people! I can't imagine having a trip planned, knowing the park is open but having to cancel because it's locals only.

I get why, but what a disappointment.

I agree. Its why they should have taken a page from Universal and not announced any rebooking.

 

[JaxDad]

It means his constituents want things to open ASAP so he's going to bend facts to make it happen

It's pretty clear what was meant if one just reads the article:

“It’s amazing the ideas that the businesses are already thinking about. They’ve been thinking deeply about this for weeks and weeks… there’s a lot of great ideas that I’ve already seen put on the table. I’m in discussions with places like Disney. They are so far ahead of the curve, and I think everyone wants to make sure we do it safely.“

 

[lilypgirl]

How will Disney sell merchandise in Disney Springs ? The virus sticks to everything, will we need to use glows and face masks ?

I think this will come down to personal choice. If you are afraid of catching something don’t purchase anything if you aren’t shop to your hearts content. The crippling fear so many have is astonishing.

 

[mattpeto]

It's pretty clear what was meant if one just reads the article:

“It’s amazing the ideas that the businesses are already thinking about. They’ve been thinking deeply about this for weeks and weeks… there’s a lot of great ideas that I’ve already seen put on the table. I’m in discussions with places like Disney. They are so far ahead of the curve, and I think everyone wants to make sure we do it safely.“

Flattening the curve can mean so many things but glad you sorted it out for us all.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I honestly don't know what "Ahead of the curve" means exactly.

My assumption is that they already have social distancing procedures in place to re-open the parks. Going to get real interesting when Disney goes public with that info.

Agreed. When I listened to it, I took it as Disney has already been working on their own procedures well ahead of Florida and federal guidelines. 'They got this'

 

[Sakiki]

Well if Canadians have issues then surely all international visitors will have issues?

Does anyone have any idea when the ban on flights from Europe will be lifted/expire?

 

[TomicalJM]

I just can’t see the parks being even appealing to go to until after the phase when face masks are mandatory. Maybe if I lived in Orlando, I’d be ok with that just to go and support the parks. But I’d be hard pressed to spend the money for a dream vacation just to sweat behind an uncomfortable mask the whole time. No matter how cute Disney might try to merchandise them, I can’t imagine many people want a family photo in front of the castle where you can’t see anyone’s face.

 

[mshanson3121]

I agree. Its why they should have taken a page from Universal and not announced any rebooking.

Honestly, I think it was merely a financial move. I suspect Uni is in a better place financially than Disney (less debt etc...). I pity all phone CMs when they finally announce the re-opening and new measures.

 

[anthony2k7]

If its locals only, will they be spending much on merch/dining I wonder?

Isnt that where wdw makes the majority of its money?

 

[Brett Wyman]

If its locals only, will they be spending much on merch/dining I wonder?

Isnt that where wdw makes the majority of its money?

Not just locals only but anyone who can drive Im guessing. We are only 6 1/2 hours away.