Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[xuxa777]

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!

It is getting there, slowly but it is starting to turn back to that

 

[rteetz]

Rumor and speculation should be kept to the other threads. This thread is supposed to be for the factual information coming from Disney and theme park operators.

 

[rteetz]

DCL Extends Cancellations on the Magic Through July 2; Dream & Fantasy through June 18

 

[mshanson3121]

So, when do we expect DeSantis to announce his re-open Florida plan? And how soon after that do we think we might actually hear something from Disney?

 

[Jrb1979]

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.

They haven't call any CM's back yet. Til that happens I wouldn't keep my hopes up.

 

[yulilin3]

Press conference about to start for those interested
https://thefloridachannel.org/

 

[Cfiiitz]

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

I totally agree with some of the cuts and cost saving measures being more or less permanent. That is just the way big corporations work. They have a “duty to their shareholders” to maximize profit. So if you can have one person doing a job that two people used to do - boom! You’re doing it. You’re saving money. If you can have two cooks in a QS location, one less cashier at the check outs of a store, four fewer agents at the ticket booths... You are going to take advantage of that.

A perfect example of this is the Frozen Show at the Hyperion in California Adventure. I was shocked that they only do it four days a week but I planned to get there on a Thursday to see it (it ended up that when we went the only show we could make it to was cancelled ). We will keep seeing those types of shows cut down or even parks being open on certain days only and we will make our trip plans around it and it will seem normal going forward.

 

[Lumpy1106]

So, when do we expect DeSantis to announce his re-open Florida plan? And how soon after that do we think we might actually hear something from Disney?

Won't go back and re-post, but "soon" and no idea. Did you see the length of the list of people on the advisory board? It's gonna take some time just to get everyone's input, let alone any sort of buy-in. At least it's progress. Frankly I kinda like the approach - open the beaches and parks, see how that goes. Does anyone really think that's where it's being spread? I don't.

 

[marinejjh]

Rumor and speculation should be kept to the other threads. This thread is supposed to be for the factual information coming from Disney and theme park operators.

Does anyone have any factual information? Most info at this point is all speculation.

 

[armerida]

Does anyone know what time today the daily phone conference will be? Hoping we get at least a little something from it

Where can we listen to this? Is it on "the Florida Channel?"

 

[whodatdare]

Press conference about to start for those interested
https://thefloridachannel.org/

did it start yet? I'm only seeing a message screen

 

[chad_1138]

did it start yet? I'm only seeing a message screen

No. I'm watching channel 2's stream, and it is just showing the table and chairs.

 

[AvidDisReader]

Both California and Florida have Disney executives on the committees working on re opening of businesses. There is no way Disneyland will open without the committee and California Gov being fully on board.

 

[yulilin3]

did it start yet? I'm only seeing a message screen

just went live

 

[Searc]

Rumor and speculation should be kept to the other threads. This thread is supposed to be for the factual information coming from Disney and theme park operators.

LOL There is none.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

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.

Somewhere up thread Ryan (moderator for this thread) posted an article about the CM furlough that contained this info..

 

[lovethesun12]

I'm watching the conference. Is it the wrong time to ask him "Would you let me be an honorary citizen of Florida/USA if I promise to drop down annually and give you all my money? Pretty please?".

 

[gottalovepluto]

I know i want no part of that. I know that the government can pretty much track me whenever they want. But i dont care for them to have openly do it to that extreme.

It was a joke...

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

At this point, I'm paranoid about coughing and sneezing in public just because people will probably assume I have COVID. I've always tried to cough/sneeze in to my elbow though. It just makes sense.

OMG I know, forget it if you have allergies...I am so paranoid that people will think I am sick. LOL

 

[jerry557]

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.

That's done because it can't sit unused for extended periods. That can lead to damage of parts.

It doesn't take months to refill that.