Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Searc]

https://www.local10.com/news/politi...en-florida-task-force-industry-group-members/

Thank you, exactly as I suspected.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

As the parent of a teenage daughter, I have to say that there is great value in social distancing for the next several years. The idea of no touching, no kissing . . . Yes. I like it.

I wonder how dating websites will fare under prolonged social distancing. It is a hard time to be single and lonely, I suppose.

With a new normal of social distancing, there are a lot of problems. Too many problems, I think. I am joking about my daughter and young, single people of course- but seriously- how does that work?

We are human beings. We need touch. For those of us who are already married with kids, social distancing may be fine. But what about all of those people who live alone? What are they supposed to do?

And back to a little more on-topic but not as on-topic as the moderators would like:

Places like theme parks that depend on squeezing as many people as possible into rides, theaters, restaurants, etc.- they don't survive with long-term social distancing. They can't make the profit they need to make- unless they charge a fortune for entry and only the super-wealthy can afford to go with low crowds. I don't think most people really want that. Same for sporting events and concerts and festivals. I just honestly can't see how social distancing works long-term.

There’s talk of something along the lines of allowing two households to see each other (and only each other) in a province here that is doing well as restrictions are slowly loosened. Not to mention there are many people who just flat out dont listen and spent time with people outside their households.

And to relate it back to theme parks, I think the definition of social distancing will be ever evolving. We’re already seeing that in places that are trying to slowly open back up. It won’t always mean things like what we have seen as prep in Shanghai. Eventually the stricter measures will fade.

 

[Searc]

There's nothing wrong with things opening in phases as long as testing is widely available to EVERYONE.

We are still a very long way from that happening.

 

[whodatdare]

With the trends worldwide continuing to decline (in some cases dramatically) and the rumors becoming more prevalent of activity in preparing to open WDW even earlier than my earlier predictions, I am still sticking with Disney Springs mid-May, resorts in June and parks in July, however a soft open of the park(s) in June is looking more and more possible.

Hopefully, we will have more guidance today ofter Desantis' press conference in a few minutes.

I have to say, it is nice that the tone has shifted in this thread, people are talking about the June/July opening of the parks. When before, any predictions that the parks would possibly open before fall was met with significant backlash. With the information coming out and everyone learning about the dangers, Disney will open sooner than later but still safely.

So, let's say you are right. What happens to a reservation package in june? Do they cancel that automtically because no parks are open? I have a June 1st date booked fully expecting it to be cancelled : )

 

[xuxa777]

There's nothing wrong with things opening in phases as long as testing is widely available to EVERYONE.

They will open before that, even if everyone was tested Disney would not require testing or testing results to enter the park, for a myriad of reasons.

 

[SaintsManiac]

They will open before that, even if everyone was tested Disney would not require testing or testing results to enter the park, for a myriad of reasons.

I'm not talking about testing people AT Disney. I am saying that it is completely irresponsible to open businesses and not have testing readily available to people everywhere.

If I go to Disney and feel sick when I come home I want to be able to get a test easily. Luckily in my state (Louisiana) we will have free testing sites up and running TODAY. No doctor referral needed. That is not the same situation in every state.

 

[xuxa777]

So, let's say you are right. What happens to a reservation package in june? Do they cancel that automtically because no parks are open? I have a June 1st date booked fully expecting it to be cancelled : )

If they announce resorts opening sans parks they will have options to cancel etc.

 

[xuxa777]

I'm not talking about testing people AT Disney. I am saying that it is completely irresponsible to open businesses and not have testing readily available to people everywhere.

If I go to Disney and feel sick when I come home I want to be able to get a test easily. Luckily in my state (Louisiana) we will have free testing sites up and running TODAY. No doctor referral needed. That is not the same situation in every state.

Neither am I, testing being available everywhere is not any of Disney's concerns, can't be.

ETA - change the phrasing to not be obtuse in any way

 

[SaintsManiac]

We are talking about Disney here, testing being available everywhere is not any of Disney's concerns, can't be.

I can't tell if you're purposely being obtuse, but either way I am done.

 

[Pickle Rick]

With the trends worldwide continuing to decline (in some cases dramatically) and the rumors becoming more prevalent of activity in preparing to open WDW even earlier than my earlier predictions, I am still sticking with Disney Springs mid-May, resorts in June and parks in July, however a soft open of the park(s) in June is looking more and more possible.

Hopefully, we will have more guidance today ofter Desantis' press conference in a few minutes.

I have to say, it is nice that the tone has shifted in this thread, people are talking about the June/July opening of the parks. When before, any predictions that the parks would possibly open before fall was met with significant backlash. With the information coming out and everyone learning about the dangers, Disney will open sooner than later but still safely.

Huh? It's always been the people who think the parks would stay closed longer who got the backlash. I remember not too long ago when most people thought Disney would never close...

 

[Jrb1979]

With the trends worldwide continuing to decline (in some cases dramatically) and the rumors becoming more prevalent of activity in preparing to open WDW even earlier than my earlier predictions, I am still sticking with Disney Springs mid-May, resorts in June and parks in July, however a soft open of the park(s) in June is looking more and more possible.

Hopefully, we will have more guidance today ofter Desantis' press conference in a few minutes.

I have to say, it is nice that the tone has shifted in this thread, people are talking about the June/July opening of the parks. When before, any predictions that the parks would possibly open before fall was met with significant backlash. With the information coming out and everyone learning about the dangers, Disney will open sooner than later but still safely.

I guess you missed the part about hydraulic fluid drained for most attractions. It takes time to refill that on top of that rides will need to do so many cycles to get up in running. I doubt your optimistic June timeline.

 

[xuxa777]

I guess you missed the part about hydraulic fluid drained for most attractions. It takes time to refill that on top of that rides will need to do so many cycles to get up in running. I doubt your optimistic June timeline.

Not a ride expert but if they start the first weeks of May, doubt it will take a month and a half refill hydraulic fluid and test to get rides up and running.

 

[Pickle Rick]

No joke, getting a bit out of hand, I don't see Disneyland opening anytime soon

Personally, I think it's possible they'll re-open on the same day as WDW, regardless of the states governors.

 

[xuxa777]

Personally, I think it's possible they'll re-open on the same day as WDW, regardless of the states governors.

I hope so, going to be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[mmackeymouse]

“It’s permanent” is not really about social distancing measures and the like being needed for safety reasons, and more about temporary changes becoming permanent due to things like cost savings IMO.

I think of things like entertainment cutbacks, automating certain CM positions, closures, menu changes, service reduction, and things of that nature that if they are implemented may end up sticking around long past when they are necessary in terms of safety. I’m not worried about physical distancing becoming a part of Disney parks.

This is exactly how I feel, and why I made the toothpaste back in the tube comment.

Of course hopefully they go back to life as normal, with the exception of more sanitary procedures. But, if they think they can get the same money or more for less experiences, why would they go back?

I wonder how dating websites will fare under prolonged social distancing. It is a hard time to be single and lonely, I suppose.

I can answer this part. It stinks. Haha.

The thing with online dating/apps is that prevailing wisdom is that you need to meet as soon as possible, or at least as soon as you both feel comfortable. If you wait too long, things often get stale and people lose interest.

 

[LSUmiss]

FL did "better" than expected because the residents took it upon themselves to stay home.

It may have been mentioned previously, but who is on this committee to open FL? Scientists, infectious diseases experts, virologists, etc? Or are they all people who have a vested interest in opening, ie business owners?

How do you know it’s b/c ppl in Florida stayed home on their own?

 

[mshanson3121]

Not a ride expert but if they start the first weeks of May, doubt it will take a month and a half refill hydraulic fluid and test to get rides up and running.

Some inspections have also expired, so those will also need to be redone before they can reopen.

 

[Louis morrell]

I have to say I don't believe there would be any reason to drain hydraulic flùid from equipment other than to change that fluid periodically. Maybe someone with an engineering or hydraulic background could chime in As to the potential truth of this story.

 

[SaintsManiac]

This is exactly how I feel, and why I made the toothpaste back in the tube comment.

Of course hopefully they go back to life as normal, with the exception of more sanitary procedures. But, if they think they can get the same money or more for less experiences, why would they go back?

Oh how I would love to go back to everyone complaining about cost cutting measures and money grabbing at Disney. I prefer that to speculation on when and how the parks will open!

 

[rteetz]

I have to say I don't believe there would be any reason to drain hydraulic flùid from equipment other than to change that fluid periodically. Maybe someone with an engineering or hydraulic background could chime in As to the potential truth of this story.

Comes from WDWmagic.com not a poster but the site owner. They typically don't put things out unless backed up.