Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[gottalovepluto]

on the contrary, Lyft says sure no problem to keep the nice exclusive contract for Minnie Vans. Plus at that point they are the only rideshare company operating in the parks. To do the shutdown , close drop off locations by the parks for the ride shares like some airports do currently. most Hotels already have security to enter they can prevent it etc. there are still workarounds I am sure but that would eliminate a major amount of usage

I can’t imagine the contract for Disney’s official rideshare company conveniently came up for negotiation right now

 

[TomServo27]

True, but hersheypark from yesterday... funny.. it's what i shared from my friend last week... now in article format... especially the part about wolf being the biggest obstacle.


Hersheypark has not opened yet for the season due to the novel coronavirus shutdown, but a spokesperson said they are working toward an early June reopening date.

"Given the uncertainty created by the pandemic, the situation remains very fluid and there is still a great deal of unpredictability on the horizon," said Garrett Gallia, vice president for communications and corporate relations for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.

"As we begin taking small steps necessary for operations to eventually come back online, we do so while keeping in mind our overriding priority and commitment to the safety of our team members, guests and community."

Opening the park is contingent on Gov. Tom Wolf lifting his order to close all non-life sustaining businesses, Hersheypark said in a statement. Wolf announced earlier this week a "Red, Yellow, Green" plan the state will follow to gradually reopen Pennsylvania, county by county.

Wolf warned that reopening Pennsylvania wouldn't be like flipping a switch, and that the first reopening phase will still keep indoor recreation, health and wellness facilities and all entertainment closed. Criteria for moving into the "green" phase have not been announced.


Gallia said they are preparing for the implementation of preventative measures to "address coronavirus prevention in public places."

"These initiatives will enhance our existing high standards of sanitation, which have been supplemented through additional rigorous cleaning procedures," Gallia said in an email. "We anticipate that the Governor will be providing guidance and necessary operational protocols related to reopening."

Reading that seems to align with what the CEO of Cedar Point said. They don’t know when they are gonna open either.

 

[rteetz]

The roads are public, I think.

Disney can restrict access to certain roads I believe. I’m not sure how all of that works but they have more ability to close roads than say Universal would.

 

[xuxa777]

Just seems like a slippery slope to me. Would this just be parks too or everything? Would this include town car drivers? What about family dropping off other family? There are a lot of variables with limiting drop offs. Tons of people use services to get from the airport to resorts.

agree, I could see it just for the parks

 

[yulilin3]

So the 2 updated rumors this weekend have my trip either canceled due to not being a MK resort or on and everything doesnt look too...lol

Are you saying that CMs are scheduled? or just the schedule that comes out today will cover 5/3-5/9

The schedule came out today covering that time frame

 

[mshanson3121]

The roads are public, I think.

Most are actually private, aside from the obvious main interstates etc... that cross through. Some I believe are maintained by Reedy. I'm sure Rteetz or someone can confirm that.

 

[Searc]

Disney can restrict access to certain roads I believe. I’m not sure how all of that works but they have more ability to close roads than say Universal would.

They could close access to resorts and right outside toll booths, but there are public roads through property they'd have a very difficult time getting permission to close.

 

[SaintsManiac]

This thread is the wildest ride on the internet.

We went from bored, lying CM Sven who was just reading the first post of this thread to a "source" from a DISer saying everything most people want to hear.

I wish there was a way to get an alert for when DISNEY announces something on their website.

 

[rteetz]

They could close access to resorts and right outside toll booths, but there are public roads through property they'd have a very difficult time getting permission to close.

Yes exactly. They can close some but not all.

 

[rteetz]

This thread is the wildest ride on the internet.

We went from bored, lying CM Sven who was just reading the first post of this thread to a "source" from a DISer saying everything most people want to hear.

I wish there was a way to get an alert for when DISNEY announces something on their website.

I’m sure you’ll see a huge blow up not only here but all over the internet when something is officially announced. Until then we just have rumor which is what this board is for.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I’m sure you’ll see a huge blow up not only here but all over the internet when something is officially announced. Until then we just have rumor which is what this board is for.

I was thinking more of a Google alert, but I can't see how to word it without getting a million alerts a day.

 

[DisSurfer878]

The schedule came out today covering that time frame

Anything interesting about it?

 

[xuxa777]

Yes exactly. They can close some but not all.

I just don’t see them closing anymore roads than are closed right now.

 

[yulilin3]

I just don’t see them closing anymore roads than are closed right now.

There are no roads closed right now

 

[merry_nbright]

I’m sure you’ll see a huge blow up not only here but all over the internet when something is officially announced. Until then we just have rumor which is what this board is for.

I, honestly, cannot wait. Then I can finally move forward with rebooking for November and I really hope it will put people in better spirits! This whole closure seems to have people up in arms and it’s disheartening. I’ve been watching this thread for days and it really is the wildest ride on the internet.

 

[abnihon]

I wonder how many people reading this thread booked Wilderness Lodge after Sven’s bombshell?
My dates for July 11-19 are now sold out of the $357 rate! Glad I booked!
Even if everything is open we may do split stay between WL and BC. Cheaper that way too.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I wonder how many people reading this thread booked Wilderness Lodge after Sven’s bombshell?
My dates for July 11-19 are now sold out of the $357 rate! Glad I booked!
Even if everything is open we may do split stay between WL and BC. Cheaper that way too.

Either he's going to get rewarded for causing rooms to get booked or fired for outright lying. Which one will it be???

 

[yulilin3]

Anything interesting about it?

Nope. The hub has no info on reopening, free webinars on coping without a job, budgeting, childcare, healthcare and dealing with being furloughed

 

[rteetz]

There are no roads closed right now

Well we can’t drive into parking lots right now can we?

 

[yulilin3]

Well we can’t drive into parking lots right now can we?

Lol, correct but you can drive all around property and even the road that leads to the mk resorts