Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jerry557]

A lot of states have closed their schools for the remainder of the year. How do you think it plays out if Disney opens even when schools are still closed?

When they say schools are closed "for the rest of the year," they mean the rest of the school year, not the calendar year.

Dr. Fauci has already said that it is probable that kids can return to school in the fall.

 

[Dave006]

So Disney can't just "do what they want" then?

Correct while they have wide flexibility within Orange Co, they still have to meet the FL State Executive minimums.

Dave

 

[gottalovepluto]

That's fine. Six Flags can do whatever it wants. It doesn't mean Disney or Universal are going to follow them. The Florida task force which includes executives from Disney and Universal have so far only recommended masks and temperatures for staff. Other than that, nothing else is officially said.

Also, typically the theme park world follows Disney, not the other way around.

I still can't get over screaming on a roller coast in a mask. You're going X mph, every which way... mouth wide open- and full of mask (IF your mask didn't go flying off lol).

 

[gottalovepluto]

At the moment I'll give WDW (and Universal) the benefit of the doubt to judge when best to open. We're still hoping for our late October trip and really hope they aren't closed down again by then.

does not compute

 

[KBoopaloo]

More tests=more positive results.

I agree completely and know that the the positive cases will go even higher - that is to be expected. The issue is that testing in Florida has not increased by all that much and they have still not met the President's suggested benchmark of testing 2% of the state's population. I know the moderators don't want this to turn into a debate about testing so this may have to be deleted but with the exception of three days the week of 4/19, the number of daily tests has not changed much in April at all. In fact 4/28 saw the lowest number of daily tests since 4/14. Those higher testing days that week might be the catalyst for the spike in positive cases reported today depending on lag time for results but they still need to be doing more testing.

Additionally health experts in Florida have said they need to double daily testing rates to determine the real level of infection and safely move forward.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article242399481.html

 

[LSUmiss]

A lot of states have closed their schools for the remainder of the year. How do you think it plays out if Disney opens even when schools are still closed?

Why does that matter? Our school yr ends May 22nd. Disney won’t probably be open til June.

 

[Dave006]

Governor Delivering update live now.

Link: https://www.wftv.com/video/live-stream/

Dave

 

[rteetz]

https://www.southwest.com/promise/?...9c2de908512db84b6ef11&src=MAILNOTCVPR20200501

 

[Eric Smith]

https://www.southwest.com/promise/?...9c2de908512db84b6ef11&src=MAILNOTCVPR20200501

I also just received an email from American Airlines saying they would require passengers to wear masks starting on May 11

 

[Dave006]

I also just received an email from American Airlines saying they would require passengers to wear masks starting on May 11

And United sent me an email with the following key customer data:

When you're ready to fly, you'll see that a lot has changed at the airport and on board our aircraft. We're boarding fewer customers at a time and starting from the back of the plane to avoid crowding in the gate area, on the jet bridge and in the aisle. We're automatically blocking middle seats to give you enough space on board, requiring all our employees on board, including our flight attendants, to wear masks and, in early May, making masks available to our customers.

Dave

 

[Jrb1979]

I also just received an email from American Airlines saying they would require passengers to wear masks starting on May 11

Anyone else notice that with reopening things a lot of businesses are being more strict. Having to wear masks and more emphasis on social distancing.

 

[Farro]

Anyone else notice that with reopening things a lot of businesses are being more strict. Having to wear masks and more emphasis on social distancing.

Well of course they are.

 

[jerry557]

Anyone else notice that with reopening things a lot of businesses are being more strict. Having to wear masks and more emphasis on social distancing.

It's an airplane. Where everyone is squished in like sardines in a very enclosed environment. It's worse than movie theaters (which aren't even allowed to be open yet.)

None of these places are requiring masks OUTSIDE while social distancing. The masks are only being mandated in places where it is enclosed and social distancing is not possible.

 

[Redhead5]

Disney is not part of any phase. Before the commission rendered it's report they said Disney would work on its own procedures and the opening time frame was up to the company. I believe Disney will require masks for guests because otherwise Cast Members are sitting ducks for the virus. Remember, the cloth masks just keep your germs in, they don't prevent you from picking up the virus from others. Both customers and Cast Members will need masks.

 

[Jrb1979]

Well of course they are.

I only said that cause a lot seem to think Disney won't go that far.

 

[e_yerger]

It's an airplane. Where everyone is squished in like sardines in a very enclosed environment. It's worse than movie theaters (which aren't even allowed to be open yet.)

None of these places are requiring masks OUTSIDE while social distancing. The masks are only being mandated in places where it is enclosed and social distancing is not possible.

like the queue for space mountain?

 

[yulilin3]

I only said that cause a lot seem to think Disney won't go that far.

Disney has always been very lenient. Just as an example between WDW and UOR.
WDW allows you to take pictures/video/have your phones out in almost all attractions and shows
UOR requires people to leave things in lockers, even going far to install metal detectors in entrances of some attractions

Opposite WDW is known as a more family friendly destination so
WDW is a bit more stern in smoking at non smoking areas. CM may approach and ask people to stop
UOR even though they have smoking section the enforcement is not that prominent

 

[rpb718]

I only said that cause a lot seem to think Disney won't go that far.

There's a lot of denial out there. They could be in for a surprise while getting on the DME bus when masks get handed out. I would expect masks to be required for all WDW transportation, at least the busses and monorail and EPCOT resort area boats.

 

[Mit88]

It's an airplane. Where everyone is squished in like sardines in a very enclosed environment. It's worse than movie theaters (which aren't even allowed to be open yet.)

None of these places are requiring masks OUTSIDE while social distancing. The masks are only being mandated in places where it is enclosed and social distancing is not possible.

I think Airplanes might take extra measures as well. 2 in one row (window and aisle) and 1 in the row behind (middle seat) and rotate throughout the plane and have the opposite on the adjacent side. Masks would be completely pointless if you have 6 people in each row.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I think Airplanes might take extra measures as well. 2 in one row (window and aisle) and 1 in the row behind (middle seat) and rotate throughout the plane and have the opposite on the adjacent side. Masks would be completely pointless if you have 6 people in each row.

If you read the SWA guidelines they cover that.