Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[LSUmiss]

There are so many different models. For every five that say to wait, there is an equal amount that say sooner is just as safe.

Right. That’s the thing. In all reality, it makes sense that it doesn’t really matter if it’s now or June. With no treatment of vaccine, I can’t see how it matters.

 

[LSUmiss]

That's if resorts open up, also they could go to no housekeeping for now, only delivering toiletries and towels, they do this during hurricanes

I do hope that when they decide to open they put out all the info of what they’ll offer & not offer. There are some things that will be a deal breaker for us, but for the most part, we want to still go.

 

[wallawallakids]

If you didn't read i posted above that going to Disney is not a necessity, it's someones choice

Which is true, and why I would hope Disney would be better about DVC owners who have had to move trips and are at risk of loosing points. You can say only go if you are comfortable, but then Disney needs to help out those who cashed out points and had to move dates. Taking away points people cashed out or making them go seems wrong. Some owners are going to go because they don’t want to loose their points even if they are not 100% comfortable with going. I think Disney has been great about offering to reschedule regular visits but the DVC response has not been great. I know this isn’t about DVC, I know its about park opening but DVC needs to be addressed as well. So yes, attend if you feel comfortable which means Disney needs to have more leeway then average with everyone who attends, not just those customers paying cash.

 

[Spridell]

Dont know if its been mentioned, but the study Pete was talking about in this weeks (or might of been last weeks) video about heat, humidity, and the sun is officially going to be published next week.

It seems that SUNLIGHT DOES infact destroy COVID-19.

Could be good news for Disney and why they are talking about keeping as mush possible outside. Article mentioning how "Outdoor daytime environments are lower risk for transmission"

Official data will be released next week, but here is the article from last week.

https://news.yahoo.com/sunlight-des...ould-still-last-through-summer-200745675.html
If this has been posted already mods please delete it.

 

[yankeesfan123]

If you didn't read i posted above that going to Disney is not a necessity, it's someones choice

And that persons choice affects his friends, family, co-workers, neighbors....

 

[jarestel]

It's easy to dismiss any potential ill effects when we're all just looking at the numbers as statistics, but if/when it becomes personal you can bet tunes will change quickly. Sure, nobody has to go to WDW but if the trip doesn't end with "and they all lived happily after", you can bet folks will be looking for someone (not themselves of course) to blame and to pay.

 

[yulilin3]

Dont know if its been mentioned, but the study Pete was talking about in this weeks (or might of been last weeks) video about heat, humidity, and the sun is officially going to be published next week.

It seems that SUNLIGHT DOES infact destroy COVID-19.

Could be good news for Disney and why they are talking about keeping as mush possible outside. Article mentioning how "Outdoor daytime environments are lower risk for transmission"

Official data will be released next week, but here is the article from last week.

https://news.yahoo.com/sunlight-des...ould-still-last-through-summer-200745675.html
If this has been posted already mods please delete it.

They're talking about this right now in the press briefing

 

[juice0358]

Dont know if its been mentioned, but the study Pete was talking about in this weeks (or might of been last weeks) video about heat, humidity, and the sun is officially going to be published next week.

It seems that SUNLIGHT DOES infact destroy COVID-19.

Could be good news for Disney and why they are talking about keeping as mush possible outside. Article mentioning how "Outdoor daytime environments are lower risk for transmission"

Official data will be released next week, but here is the article from last week.

https://news.yahoo.com/sunlight-des...ould-still-last-through-summer-200745675.html
If this has been posted already mods please delete it.

This is great news but it doesn't kill the virus living within the carrier, so any indoor activity would still be a breeding ground for spread. Basically it is great news for beaches and parks, but unless Disney moves to only outdoor attractions the point is moot.

 

[disney1474]

Isn't it interesting though that with the many people who visited Disney World from Dec-mid March, from across the globe, that they couldn't trace people who were sick directly from visiting the parks?
I know they said one person unfortunately died and did visit Disney, i don't think there was any more.

 

[yulilin3]

This is great news but it doesn't kill the virus living within the carrier, so any indoor activity would still be a breeding ground for spread. Basically it is great news for beaches and parks, but unless Disney moves to only outdoor attractions the point is moot.

The point isn't moot. They can still use social distancing in indoor queues and attractions, virtual queues, fast passes....

 

[whodatdare]

So,

This is great news but it doesn't kill the virus living within the carrier, so any indoor activity would still be a breeding ground for spread. Basically it is great news for beaches and parks, but unless Disney moves to only outdoor attractions the point is moot.

So, masks on indoor attractions only? Makes sense to me LOL.

 

[juice0358]

The point isn't moot. They can still use social distancing in indoor queues and attractions, virtual queues, fast passes....

Agree to disagree, you have proven in this thread to have a very bias opinion. I understand that your loved ones work directly for the parks and you work indirectly for them, but peoples health should not be in jeopardy because a place as non-essential as Disney opened too soon and that is my opinion.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Being talked about at the White House press briefing tonight that sunlight does kill the virus (as the yahoo article says as well). View attachment 490256

Hey-- thank you for this information. What is the location/timestamp for this infographic?

 

[jerry557]

I don't even remember who said it, but the comment came up again that we don't "know" there will be 2nd waves. Except we do. Because every country that has reopened so far has had outbreaks.

https://trib.al/k7y3rhL

Now, take the source for what you will... The NY Post has published the story as well (same caveat)...

I'm definitely NOT saying to stay shut down until it's gone. But... I think this is also so far from over. It'll be interesting to see what Disney's plans are for dealing with secondary and third waves, as well. I wonder if it's something they'll address in their announcements (whenever they come).

It's definitely something they really need to be considering. You can't just hire ppl back and then furlough them again in a couple months when cases spike again and keep doing that over and over.

I think it will become evident pretty soon they will have to start reopening things somehow. The protests are increasing around the world. France has had riots for the past 4 nights. They burned down a school last night.

Millions of people are out of work and can't find new jobs because everything is shut down. The news is absolutely nothing but negativity. No one can do anything because they are suppose to stay home. Government leaders and doctors refuse to give a solid timeframe and constantly moving the goalposts. It's just not going to be sustainable to keep what we are doing much longer....psychologically speaking. It's starting to wear people down.

 

[yulilin3]

Agree to disagree, you have proven in this thread to have a very bias opinion. I understand that your loved ones work directly for the parks and you work indirectly for them, but peoples health should not be in jeopardy because a place as non-essential as Disney opened too soon and that is my opinion.

I don't think if you read through any of my posts you will read that i said i want them to open early, i have said i miss it and I'll be there day one but i have never pushed for an immediate opening. Regardless of what i want, Disney will open, too soon in most people's minds, they will have measures in place that will not eliminate all risk (that's impossible) BUT if you decide to go take your own precautions, i have said that it boils down to personal responsibility
And yes i have said that Disney being closed impacts the entire state economically, especially central Florida, 90% of business from huge companies to mom and pop depend on Disney, and yes health comes before money, but with measures in place and personal responsibility they can open and the risk will be the same as you going out in your own neck of the woods
Again, if you're afraid of the risk don't come. It really is that simple
I don't understand why the responsibility of people's health depends on Disney, it doesn't, it's on you

 

[Pickle Rick]

I think it will become evident pretty soon they will have to start reopening things somehow. The protests are increasing around the world. France has had riots for the past 4 nights. They burned down a school last night.

Millions of people are out of work and can't find new jobs because everything is shut down. The news is absolutely nothing but negativity. No one can do anything because they are suppose to stay home. Government leaders and doctors refuse to give a solid timeframe and constantly moving the goalposts. It's just not going to be sustainable to keep what we are doing much longer....psychologically speaking. It's starting to wear people down.

People riot when their sports team loses. Theres never an excuse to riot. If people riot, its because they want to, period.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don't think if you read through any of my posts you will read that i said i want them to open early, i have said i miss it and I'll be there day one but i have never pushed for an immediate opening. Regardless of what i want, Disney will open, too soon in most people's minds, they will have measures in place that will not eliminate all risk (that's impossible) BUT if you decide to go take your own precautions, i have said that it boils down to personal responsibility
And yes i have said that Disney being closed impacts the entire state economically, especially central Florida, 90% of business from huge companies to mom and pop depend on Disney, and yes health comes before money, but with measures in place and personal responsibility they can open and the risk will be the same as you going out in your own neck of the woods
Again, if you're afraid of the risk don't come. It really is that simple
I don't understand why the responsibility of people's health depends on Disney, it doesn't, it's on you

The biggest issue is that by going there and exposing yourself you then put other people at risk. Hopefully people self quarantine for 14 days after their trips once they reopen.

 

[rteetz]

I want to stop it before it becomes a thing but let’s refrain from the sunlight could kill the virus conversations. Thanks!

 

[UOAP]

That being said, conventioneers are no different than anyone else coming to the parks. We don't know what Disney is planning, and I'm hopeful that our current precautionary measures work enough by mid summer to not cause a huge problem. Social distancing will not keep this contained 100%, we all just need to do the best we can, and that's about it. My friend is also not really interested in going to this convention (she wasn't anyway) so she will probably end up not going, and already wasn't going to go to the parks at all, I'm sure she won't be the only one who decides not to go in the current climate.

Except conventions by their nature and design involve people from separate households interacting. Conventions have been linked to major outbreaks already.

 

[xuxa777]

Interesting map, but whether one thinks it’s good or bad, a great many states are paying little attention to the guidelines. My state, Oklahoma, is set to let limited businesses open tomorrow, a full lift the end of the month with some guidelines likely to not be followed. The 2 bigger cities, OKC and Tulsa are keeping their restrictions fully in effect until May 1. But according to that chart, June is the soonest we should even begin to lighten up.

The author of that model specifically said the government(s) should not make any decisions on just their model in regards to opening.